Collection of wholly commercial first day covers, 1937-1982, some with endorsements by recipient although clearly unintentional sendings, condition a little varied in keeping with nature of material, generally fine, an unusual and elusive lot. (114) (Image1)

Estimate AU$200

1934-88 FDC of Special Events each with a Registration label, of limited numbers, issued from a 'Temporary Post Office' at the event, including: 1934 6th Australian Philatelic Exhibition, 1936 Queensland and SA exhibitions, and others through to 1988. 1965 SA First Flight 1967 Melbourne Aviation Exhibition, 1966 UPU Conference, and Man Made Forests Symposium, 1969 World Orchid Conference x2 (Label Nos 1 & 52 of 52). 1949 Scout Jamboree, and more. Fantastic selection for the specialised collector. (46) (Image1)

Estimate AU$450

1951-60 Small group of illustrated FDCs comprising Plunkett 1951 KGVI 2½d & 3d, 1952 Scouts, Queensland Stamp Mart 1955 QEII 1/0½d, Aust-American 3½d Friendship & YMCA, 1960 5d booklet stamp. Condition varies. (7) (Image1)

Estimate AU$75

1953-55 group of illustrated covers incl 1953 Coronation covers by Hanna & Droucette, 1954 Royal Visit by Rouvray-Cox & Three Arrows, 1955 YMCA by Easther, 1955 Nursing by Collinridge Rivett (rare, although very badly damaged), etc. Condition varies. Useful lot. (14) (Image1)

Estimate AU$75

1953 Coronation set tied to unknown illustrated cover by Townsville cds 25MY53. (Image1)

Estimate AU$50

1990-99 Collection in 4 folders including both of the joint issue covers and souvenir covers, appears complete and includes a private issue of 1992 The Great Guide Walkabout cover. (100s) (Image1)

Estimate AU$70

1992-99 Collection in 3 Aust Post FDC albums with joint issues, se-tenant pairs, blocks, etc, incl 170+ FDCs on approx 90 two strip Hagners. All unaddressed. Very clean lot. 4.5kg+. (170+) (Image1)

Estimate AU$130