1841Postmark: Numeral 71 of Tamworth type 3R25 (RRRR) bold comp strike on 1856 QV Registered imperf. (P) $60$90
1842Postmark: Numeral 71 of Tamworth, type 2R25 (RRRR) bold comp strike on 1860s QV 2d blue, pinhole at left. (P) $35$50
1843Postmark: Numeral 73 of Warialda type 2R20 (RRRR) bold comp strike on 1860s QV Sideface 2d blue. (P) $80$120
1844Postmark: Numeral 77 of Merriwa type 2R20 (RRRR) near comp strike on 1860s QV 2d blue. (P) $80$120
1845Postmark: Numeral 78 of Cassilis type 1B (RR) 2 inverted strikes on 1851 QV 2d Laureate plate 1, strip of 3 (right stamp thinned), clear to large margins all round. (P) $60$80
1846Postmark: Numeral 80 of Coonabarabran type 1B (RR) 2 crisp strikes on 1854 QV Laureate 2d blue pr plate 3, clear to large margins all around. (P) $40$60
1847Postmark: Numeral 85 of Booligal type 2R36 (RRRR) near comp strike on 1880s QV 2d blue. (P) $100$130
1848Postmark: Numeral 92 of Casino (type 3R16) comp strike on 1903 QV 10/- violet & aniline-crimson perf 12. Extremely rare, possibly unique on this stamp. SG 277 cat £85 (P) $120$150
1849Postmark: Numeral 95 of Brownlow Hill type 2R30 (RRRR) bold comp strike on 1860 QV Diadem 2d red. (P) $100$150
1850Postmark: Numeral 97 of Walcha (type 2R19), early strike on 1854 QV 6d brown plate I, minor imperfections, near 4 margins. (P) $150$200
1851Postmark: Numeral 100 of Baraba type 1A (RRR) bold comp strike on 1851 Sydney View 2d blue plate V, 4 margins. 3 digit numerals hard to find on Sydney Views. (P) $80$120
1852Postmark: Numeral 100 of Barrabai type 4b (looks like 109!) tying BISECTED 1d Arms to "Singleton Argus" fragment paying printed matter rate, addressed to Sydney. Highly unorthodox & extremely enigmatic. Unique? (P) $50$80
1853Postmark: Numeral 104 of Sofala type 1A (RRR) near comp strike on 1851 QV Laureate plate 1, 4 margins. (P) $60$80
1854Postmark: Numeral 105 of Bendemeer type 1A (RRR) light comp strike tying 1851 QV 2d Laureate plate I, 4 margins, to large piece with part "Bendemeer" cds at left. (P) $100$150
1855Postmark: Numeral 109 of Gulligal type 2R21 (RRR) closed 1871, crisp comp strike on 1856 QV 6d brown imperf. Rare cancel with very few recorded. (P) $100$150
1856Postmark: Numeral 114 of Tambaroora type 1A (RRR) bold comp strike on 1854 QV Laureate 2d blue. (P) $100$150
1857Postmark: Numeral 114 of Tambaroora type 2R21 (RRRR) crisp strike on QV Registered. (P) $80$120
1858Postmark: Numeral 115 of Goonoo Goonoo (type 1A) comp strike on 1854 QV 2d Laureate. A rare cancel, under-rated in Freeman. (P) $100$150
1859Postmark: Numeral 116 of Nundle type 2R19 (RRR) crisp comp strike on 1856 QV Diadem 2d imperf. (P) $80$120
1860Postmark: Numeral 118 of Frazer's Creek type 1A (RR+) light comp strike on 1851 QV laureate 2d blue, insignificant thin, 4 large to huge margins. (P) $80$120
1861Postmark: Numeral 118 of Frazer's Creek type 2R20 (RRR) comp strike on 1856 QV Diadem 2d blue imperf. (P) $80$120
1862Postmark: Numeral 119 of Seaham type 2R20 (RRRRR) bold large part strike on 1888 2d Emu. Probably unique, illustrated in Freeman pg 77. Numeral 178 of Morengo, 2 crisp strikes tying 1897 1d Shield (2) to 1905 cover with TOO LATE h/s alongside. Illustrated in Freeman pg 95. (2) (P) $220$300
1863Postmark: Numeral 122 of Pambula type 2R23 (RRRR) comp strike on 1856 QV Diadem 1d orange imperf pr. (P) $120$160
1864Postmark: Numeral 122 of Pambula type 2R23 (RRRR) crisp comp strike on 1856 QV 6d slate-green imperf, 4 large margins. (P) $100$150
1865Postmark: Numeral 128 of Lochinvar type 1A (RRR) crisp comp strike on 1856 QV Diadem 1d orange-vermilion, 4 close to large margins. (P) $120$160
1866Postmark: Numeral 128 of Lochinvar type 2R19 (RRR) bold comp strike on 1860 QV Diadem 6d violet. (P) $60$80
1867Postmark: Numeral 130 of Burrowa type 2R20 (RRR) bold near comp strike on 1856 QV Diadem 2d blue imperf. (P) $60$80
1868Postmark: Numeral 135 of Byron type 2R22 (RRR) comp strike on 1860 QV Registered. (P) $60$80
1869Postmark: Numeral 137 of Maidens Punt type 1A (RRR) bold comp strike on 1856 QV Diadem 1d orange-vermilion imperf pr. (P) $100$150
1870Postmark: Numeral 138 of Fish River Creek type 2R20 (RRR+) from 3rd re-opening (NNS for this period) crisp comp strike on 1880s QV 1d orange. A rare cancel on any stamp! (P) $80$120
1871Postmark: Numeral 162 of Peel type 2R19 (RRRR) near comp strike on 1856 QV Diadem 2d imperf 4 margins. (P) $100$140
1872Postmark: Numeral 164 of Ironbarks type 2R20 (RRRR) clear comp strike on 1860 QV Diadem 6d violet. (P) $80$120
1873Postmark: Numeral 180 of Camperdown type 2R26 (RRRR) near comp strike on 1860 QV Diadem 1d red. (P) $80$120
1874Postmark: Numeral 183 of Paddington comp strike on 1897 Charity 1d, & numeral 47 of Tumut comp strike on Charity 2½d (sl imperfections). A neat matching pr. (2) (P) $150$200
1875Postmark: Numeral 183 of Paddington type 2R26 (RRRR) near comp strike on 1860 QV Diadem 6d violet. (P) $100$140
1876Postmark: Numeral 187 of Watson's Bay type 2R24 (RRRR) near comp strike on 1856 QV Diadem 3d green imperf. (P) $100$150
1877Postmark: Numeral 193 of Ashfield type 2R23 (RRR) crisp comp strike on 1870s QV 2d blue. (P) $25$40
1878Postmark: Numeral 199 of Merimbula type 2R20 (RRRRR) near comp strike on 1860 QV Diadem 1d red. Extremely rare, only 2 examples recorded, other illustrated in Freeman. (P) $120$150
1879Postmark: Numeral 223 of Condoblin type 5R22 (RRRRR) bold comp strike on 1860 QV Diadem 2d blue. Extremely rare, only 2 recorded, other illustrated in Freeman. (P) $150$250
1880Postmark: Numeral 235 of Adelong type 5R26 (RRRR) comp strike on 1860 QV Diadem 6d violet on part cover to Melbourne with "Tarcutta" transit cds, Adelong despatch cds & Melbourne b/s. (P) $60$90
1881Postmark: Numeral 245 of Lang's Crossing Place type 3R38 (RRR) bold comp strike on 1860 QV Diadem 6d violet. (P) $60$80
1882Postmark: Numeral 247 of Kincumber type 2R38 (RRR) superb comp strike on 1860s QV Sideface 1d red. Rare cancel with very few recorded. (P) $80$120
1883Postmark: Numeral 285 of Milton type 3R16 (RRR) comp strike on 1860s QV 2d blue. (P) $60$80
1884Postmark: Numeral 299 of Lake Macquarie Road (closed 1866, RRR) bold comp strike on 1860 QV 1d red. Rare numeral. (P) $80$120
1885Postmark: Numeral 305 of Kiandra type 2R38 (RRR) light comp strike on 1860 QV Diadem 2d blue perf 12. (P) $35$50
1886Postmark: Numeral 305 of Kiandra (type 3R16) near comp strike on 1894 QV 10/- violet & claret perf 12x11. Superb U. SG 275b. (P) $80$120
1887Postmark: Numeral 314 of Molonglo type 2R38 (RRR) bold comp strike on 1860s QV Sideface 1d red-brown. (P) $60$80
1888Postmark: Numeral 343 of Albion Park type 2R32 (RRRR) near comp strike on 1860s QV 2d blue wmk numeral. (P) $80$120
1889Postmark: Numeral 597, 1128 & 1270 all on 1897 Charity 1d singles. Numeral 1089, two separate strikes on 1d Charity pr. All rare to extremely rare strikes on this issue. (5) (P) $150$200
1890Postmark: Numeral 603 of Windsor type 3R16 (RRRRR) comp clear strike on 1860 QV 6d violet diadem. Extremely rare with only 3-4 known. $250$500
1891Postmark: Numeral 715 of Glendonbrook (RRR) bold comp strike on 1888 Centenary 1d pr. (P) $30$50
1892Postmark: Numeral 727 of Carlisle Gully (closed 1887, RRRR) on 1870s QV 1d orange-brown. (P) $80$120
1893Postmark: Numeral 788 of Wallendbeen type 3R12 (RRR) near comp strike on 1870s QV 6d lilac. (P) $50$60
1894Postmark: Numeral 802 of Rankin Springs type 2R12 (RRRR) near comp strike on 1870s QV 6d lilac. (P) $80$120
1895Postmark: Numeral 813 of Swan Bay, type 3R12 (RRRR) comp strike on defective 1897 Arms 1d. (P) $50$80
1896Postmark: Numeral 822 of Rothbury (RRRR) bold comp strike on 1888 Centennial 1d violet. (P) $100$150
1897Postmark: Numeral 903 of The Reefs (RRRR) comp strike on 1897 Shield 1d pr. (P) $120$160
1898Postmark: Numeral 917 of King Street near comp strike on 1885 QV 5/- lilac & green opt POSTAGE. Rated 3-4R on this stamp. SG 238b cat £130. (P) $100$150
1899Postmark: Numeral 965 of Bell (RRRR) near comp strike in bluish violet, a rare colour for NSW cancels. (P) $100$150
1900Postmark: Numeral 965 of Bell (RRRR) 2 near comp strikes in violet tying 1897 1d shield pr to small piece. (P) $60$80
1901Postmark: Numeral 994 of Merrygoen (RRR) bold comp strike on 1897 1d Shield pr. (P) $60$80
1902Postmark: Numeral 999 of Wanaaring part strike on 1897 QV 2d blue pr attached to envelope fragment with superb "Registered Wanaaring" h/s in violet below. Very scarce. (P) $40$60
1903Postmark: Numeral 1180 of Rocky Hall (RRR) crisp comp strike on 1888 Centenary 2d Emu. (P) $40$60
1904Postmark: Numeral 1244 of German Creek (RRRR) near comp strike on 1897 1d Shield. (P) $60$100
1905Postmark: Numeral 1250 of Goomoorah (closed 1908, RRR) bold comp strike on 1897 QV 2d blue. (P) $100$130
1906Postmark: Numeral 1272 of Upper Cold Stream (closed 1963, RRRR) comp crisp strike on 1897 Arms 1d red. (P) $120$180
1907Postmark: Numeral 1272 of Upper Coldstream (RRRR, closed 1963) comp strike tying 1d Arms to sm piece, part "...stream" cds (P) $100$150
1908Postmark: Numeral 1290 of Otford (RRR). Bold crisp comp strike on 1888 Centenary 1d violet vert pr. (P) $35$50
1909Postmark: Numeral 1308 of St Ives (RRR). Crisp comp strike on faulty 1888 Centenary 1d violet. (P) $35$50
1910Postmark: Numeral 1312 of Kar's Springs (RRRR) comp strike on 1897 1d Arms pr. (P) $100$150
1911Postmark: Numeral 1312 of Kar's Springs (RRRR) comp strike on 1897 QV 2d blue. (P) $80$120
1912Postmark: Numeral 1348 of Mosman type 5 in concentric ovals (RRR) 2 crisp strikes on 1892 QV ½d grey pr. A rare cancel, missing from most collections. $60$80
1913Postmark: Numeral 1351 of Marsden Park (RRR) bold comp strike on 1897 1d Shield. (P) $90$120
1914Postmark: Numeral 1374 of Linburn (RRRR) near comp strike on 1897 1d Shield. (P) $100$150
1915Postmark: Numeral 1388 of Knorrit Flat (RRR) comp strike on 1897 Arms 1d red. (P) $30$50
1916Postmark: Numeral 1442 of Shaw (RRR) comp crisp strike on 1897 QV 2d blue. (P) $50$60
1917Postmark: Numeral 1465 of Lavington (RRRR). Light comp strike on 1897 Arms 1d red. (P) $80$120
1918Postmark: Numeral 1468 of Tuncurry (RRRR) comp strike on 1897 1d Shield. (P) $80$100
1919Postmark: Numeral 1510 of Croome (RRRR) comp strike on 1897 QV 2d blue. (P) $60$100
1920Postmark: Numeral 1535 of Hazelgrove (RRR) comp strike on 1897 1d Shield pr. (P) $60$80
1921Postmark: Numeral 1539 of Rose Valley (RRRRR) light near comp strike (9 not fully struck) on 1897 1d Shield. Only 2 recorded, the other (illustrated in Freeman), isn't much better! (P) $120$160
1922Postmark: Numeral 1586 of Picton Lakes (RRR) comp strike on 1897 Arms 1d red. (P) $30$50
1923Postmark: Numeral 1661 of Copmanhurst (RRRR). Near comp strike on 1888 Centenary 1d violet pr. (P) $80$120
1924Postmark: Numeral 1664 of Tyringham (RRRR, closed 1979), light comp strike on 1897 QV 2d blue. (P) $80$120
1925Postmark: Numeral 1679 of Newrybar (RRR). Comp strike on 1897 Arms 1d red. (P) $30$50
1926Postmark: Numeral 1684 of Ramornie Works (closed 1927, RRRR) comp strike on 1897 Arms 1d pr. (P) $60$80
1927Postmark: Numeral 1684 of Ramornie Works (RRRR) comp strike on 1897 Arms 1d pr. (P) $60$90
1928Postmark: Numeral 1684 of Ramurnie Works (RRRR). Two F-VF strikes tying 1897 Arms to small piece. (P) $60$90
1929Postmark: Numeral 1712 of Lansdale (RRRR) bold comp strike on 1888 Centenary 2d Emu. (P) $80$120
1930Postmark: Numeral 1712 of Lansdale (RRRR) bold strike on 1897 1d Shield. (P) $100$150
1931Postmark: Numeral 1721 of Tuggerah Lakes (RRR) comp strike on 1897 QV 2d blue. Scarce, not illustrated in Freeman. (P) $75$100
1932Postmark: Numeral 1731 of Garangula (closed 1904, RRRR) bold comp strike on 1897 QV 2d blue. (P) $120$160
1933Postmark: Numeral 1753 of Bullagreen (closed 1915, RRRR), bold comp strike on 1897 1d Shield. (P) $100$150
1934Postmark: Numeral 1805 of Wagona (RRR) bold crisp comp strike on 1888 Centenary 1d violet. (P) $75$100
1935Postmark: Numeral 1858 of New Park, (4½mm, RRRR). Near comp strike on 1897 QV 2d blue. (P) $60$90
1936Postmark: Numeral 1903 of Greenwich Park (RRRR) near comp strike on 1897 2d QV. (P) $100$150
1937Postmark: Numeral 2030 of Roseville (RRR) comp strike on 1897 1d Shield pr. (P) $80$120
1938Postmark: Numeral 2047 of Torbane Mine (RRR) superb crisp comp strike on 1897 1d Shield. Premium example of rare pmk. (P) $80$120
1939Postmarks - Numeral cancels. The Andersen collection Part II, Nos 1-2094 in 2 thick Lighthouse s/books with around 700 diff POs plus uncounted cancel variations with 1850-56 first numerals 2, 22 (RR), 23, 30, 35, 38, 40, 45, 49, 50, 55 (3), 57, 65, 66, 68, 69, 84, 85, 88, 89, 92 (RR), 101 (RRR), 113 (2 diff, both RRRR) & 132 (RRRR). Other top-rated numerals inc 16 m/s num on 2d emu (NNR/5R)), 180 type 2R20 (4R), 71 type 2R25 (4R), 81 type 3R12 (4R), Vic 1860s 3d Laureate (4R), 106 type 2R19, 242 type 3R16 (RRRR), 671 type 4B (RRRR), 1134 (m/s num on 1880s QV 2d NNNR/5R), 1346 (4R), 1408 (4R), 1607 (4R on Commonwealth 1d Postage Due pr) & 1640, 1664, 1665, 1684, 1712, 1804, 1907, 2071, 2094 (all RRRR), plus 1730 & 1916 both 5R. Also stunning 100 double strike producing an incredible "188" (unique), RRR (42) inc 3 type 2R20 (2), 45 type 2R19, 56 type 4B, 86 type 4B, 109 type 2R21, 299, 333, 486 type 4B, 715, 802, 811, 886, 905, 958, 962, 1060, 1068, 1081, 1096, 1180, 1251, 1252, 1290, 1336, 1388, 1403, 1448, 1476, 1481, 1512, 1526, 1535, 1588, 1679, 1779, 1803, 1857 & 1984 RR (57) & R (85). Host stamps inc 1850s imperfs (60) to 1/- Diadem, Laureates to 3d, & 6d Registered, inc odd pr. Other multiples inc pieces/blks of 3 (275) & larger multiples (170) up to blks of 8. Minor duplication throughout which enhances this very impressive collection, strikes vary from fair to superb with many of the higher rated numbers readily identifiable (see website). Also some cds noted pre-1860 Brisbane, Drayton & Ipswich NSW pmks & oval Corowa, Deniliquin, Narrabri, Sydney violet pmk. Estimated retail $10,000. (2000 + items) (P) $2500$3500
1940Postmarks: Commonwealth cds collection 1914-1940 in well filled 48pg s/book with over 600 diff POs inc Avalon Beach, Awaba, Belford, Boloko, Bukkulla, Caroda, Empire Bay, Euchareena, Fairlight, Hillgrove, Hobbys Yards, Jerangle, Jindabyne, Kybybolin, Mallanganee, Millvale, Newcastle (RED cds), Nullamanna, Ootha, Pitt Town, Roslyn (violet cds) Stokes Siding, Tullamore, Ulamarri (violet cds), Wirrimah & Warialda Rail. Then Sydney with Chief Telegraph Office on 1935 KGV SJ 2/- & also KGVI Robes set 5/-, 10/- & £1. GPO Sydney "Air" on Robes £1 blk of 4, Special NSW Supt Mails Sydney on Robes £1 strip of 3 & Telephone Accounts Sydney on KGV 4d lemon. Minor duplication with cancel variations & diff stamps inc Kangaroos ½d to 2/-, KGV to 1/4, high val 1930s Commems to 9d, 1/- & 2/-, Robes £1 (12). Mostly F-VF cancels inc comp strikes on piece (1300+ stamps). Also 1940s slogan pmks (100+) majority NSW with many diff Sydney messages. (1400+) (P) $700$900
1941Postmark: "Tocumwal" m/s cancel tying 1d Arms & QV 2d pr to envelope scrap. Rare. (P) $60$90
1942Watermark Master Plate of 10 large "NSW" similar to that used on the tall Postal Fiscal opts, this used to make an impression in wax that is used to create the final wmk. Still with interconnecting lines which are later removed before cutting into single pieces to be affixed to the dandy roll. Made by specialist dandy roll makers Edwin Amies & Son, still in it's original rustproof paper wrapper. Unique. (P) $375$500
1943Watermark Master Plate of "New South Wales Postage" as used for sheet margin wmks, used to make an impression in wax that is used to create the final wmk. Still with interconnecting lines which are later removed before cutting into pieces to affix to the dandy roll. Made by specialist dandy roll makers Edwin Amies & Son. Unique. (P) $275$400
1944Watermark Master Plate of 6 similar to the 1890s "5/- NSW" in diamond wmk, used to make an impression in wax that is used to create the final wmk. Still with the interconnecting lines which are removed before cutting into single pieces to be affixed to the dandy roll. Made by specialist dandy roll makers Edwin Amies & Son, still in its original rustproof paper wrapper. Unique. (P) $375$500
NSW - POSTAL STATIONERY
1945Postcard: 1908 Arms 1d red Fleetcard. Special illustrated card for visit of American Fleet. VF fresh UN. H&G 34. $80$120
1946Postcard-Official: 1910 use of Arms 1d red divided front with OS NSW perfin, printed reverse for Sydney Harbour Trust. VF fresh with Sydney machine cancel. Retail $400+. (P) $200$300
1947Telegrams: 1894 QV 6d red & 1/- black forms with "Specimen" opt on stamp imprints. VF fresh UN, usual horiz centre fold. Hard to find so nice. Similar realised $700+ in our auction 235. (2) (P) $250$400
19481913 use of NSW 3d Registered Envelope with Kangaroo 2d 1st wmk tied by "Sydney 20 JA 13" cds, to Adelaide, orange & black reg label. Paying double letter rate & reg, fine & very early use of the 2d, first dispatched to Sydney on 11 Jan 1913, & 3 FDC are known cancelled 15 Jan. This may be the earliest use of 2d on cover. (P) $450$700
19491913 use of Kangaroo 1d red pr uprating NSW 3d long type Registered Envelope (light tones), tied by "Registered Sydney 18 MR 13" cds, with orange & black reg label, paying double Empire rate & reg to UK, London transit, & Salisbury b/s. A very desirable combination pre-fed/federation entire. (P) $450$700
19501913 use of Kangaroo 5d on NSW 4d Registered Envelope (aged & battered) tied by "Wellington 11 OC 13" cds, to Honolulu, red & black reg label, b/s Sydney & Honolulu. Kangaroo 5d rare on combination cover paying double foreign letter rate, the reg fee was 3d only; Wellington must have carried stock of the by then obsolete 4d Reg envelope. $350$500
19511914 use of NSW 3d Registered Envelope with Kangaroo ½d & 2d deep shade (both flts), tied by "New Angledool FE 10 14" cds, to Switzerland, b/s Sydney & Weggis. (P) $250$400
NSW - LOCALS, REVENUES, RAILWAYS
1952Railways: 1901-15 3d Green no wmk with "LASSETTER" opt (RRRR). GU, sl creases, bold "2V" cancel of Sydney Central. (P) $50$100
1959Stamp Duty: 1866 QV 7/- lilac & pale carmine imperf DIE PROOF on glazed card 92 x 61mm. VF UN as made, huge margins. Extremely rare & attractive. (P) $300$500
1960Stamp Duty: 1866-1903 QV 7/- lilac & green opt Specimen (type 8), plus large "Spec" black & violet h/s (twice diag) wmk narrow NSW sideways, perf 12½, white paper. VF fresh M. Bft 28(2)(var). Extremely rare. (P) $120$200