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LotNo.

Symbol

Cat No.

Lot Description

1221

Collection of South Australia Postmarks on Australian Stamps, 1913 to 1980s, with well over 2,000 stamps (incl. some on piece) sorted more or less chronologically (and by issue) in two stockbooks (49 pages of material in all). We note a great variety of mostly fully legible town postmarks, including many small towns and loads of socked on the nose strikes. Most of the postmarks are c.d.s. types, but we also saw some double rings, broken circles, squared circles, registration datestamps, etc. A lovely collection which took decades to put together. See online photos for an idea of what this collection includes. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (Scan 7) (Scan 8) (Scan 9) (Scan 10) (Scan 11) (Scan 12) (All Scans)

Estimate $ 400

SOLD for C$275.00
Will close during Public Auction

1222

Collection of Victoria, Australia Postmarks on Australian Stamps, 1913 to 1980s, with well over 3,000 stamps (incl. some on piece) sorted more or less chronologically (and by issue) in two stockbooks (60 pages of material in all). We note a great variety of mostly fully legible town postmarks, including many small towns and loads of socked on the nose strikes. Most of the postmarks are c.d.s. types, but we also saw some double rings, broken circles, squared circles, registration datestamps, etc. A lovely collection which took decades to put together. See online photos for an idea of what this collection includes. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (Scan 7) (Scan 8) (Scan 9) (All Scans)

Estimate $ 500

SOLD for C$275.00
Will close during Public Auction

1223

Extensive Collection of Tasmania, Australia Postmarks on Australian Stamps, 1913 to 1980s, with well over 5,000 stamps (incl. some on piece and many are stacked, with duplication of some towns up to a dozen) in two stockbooks (60 pages of material in all). The postmarks are sorted more or less alphabetically by A-Z town at first, then by issue, with larger towns displayed at the end. We note a great variety of mostly fully legible town postmarks, including many small towns and loads of socked on the nose strikes. Most of the postmarks are c.d.s. types, but we also saw some double rings, broken circles, squared circles, registration datestamps, etc. A lovely collection which took decades to put together. Includes a note by the owner (might not be up to date) counting 53 different single ring towns and 26 different double ring towns. See online photos for an idea of what this collection includes. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (Scan 7) (Scan 8) (Scan 9) (Scan 10) (Scan 11) (All Scans)

Estimate $ 1,000

SOLD for C$400.00
Will close during Public Auction

1224

Collection of Queensland, Australia Postmarks on Australian Stamps on Piece, 1930s to 1990s, with just over 1,000 choice postmarks, sorted more or less alphabetically on 21 pages of a stockbook. We note a great variety of mostly fully legible town postmarks, including many small towns. Most of the postmarks are large c.d.s. types, but we also saw some other types as well. The other 10 pages in the stockbook contain a nice assortment of postmarks on stamp on piece with "N.T." (Northern Territory) or "ACT" (Australian Capital Territory) at bottom. See online photos for an idea of what this collection includes. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (All Scans)

Estimate $ 200

SOLD for C$70.00
Will close during Public Auction

1225

Collection of Queensland, Australia Postmarks on Australian Stamps, 1913 to 1990s, (mostly up to the 1930s), with about 3,000 stamps (incl. some on piece and some stamps are stacked) partly sorted alphabetically by town (and/or by issue) in two stockbooks (47 pages of material in all). We note a great variety of mostly fully legible town postmarks, including many small towns and loads of socked on the nose strikes. Most of the postmarks are c.d.s. types, but we also saw some double rings, registration datestamps, etc. A lovely collection which took decades to put together. See online photos for an idea of what this collection includes. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (Scan 7) (Scan 8) (Scan 9) (Scan 10) (All Scans)

Estimate $ 500

SOLD for C$200.00
Will close during Public Auction

1226

Extensive Calendar Collection of Australian Stamps, 1912-1939, in two stockbooks, covering the years 1912-1922 (about 2,000 stamps) in one, and 1930 to 1939 (about 3,000 stamps) in the other. Many of the stamps (specific days) are stacked with up to 5 or 6 copies of the same day. A useful collection for the town cancel collector as there is a great variety of those, even though not the best centered strikes (these were chosen more for the fully dated characteristics of the postmarks). A true labour of love which took the owner decades to accomplish, see our online photos for a representative sampling of the pages. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (Scan 7) (All Scans)

Estimate $ 350

SOLD for C$110.00
Will close during Public Auction

1227

Collection of Western Australia Postmarks on Australian Stamps, 1913 to 1990s, (most are up to the 1930s), with easily over 4,000 stamps (incl. sorted modern postmarks on piece filling one of the stockbooks) in 3 stockbooks (about 83 pages total), partly sorted alphabetically by town (and/or by issue). We note a great variety of mostly fully legible and choice town postmarks, including many small towns, closed post offices and loads of socked on the nose strikes, many with duplication of up to 5 or 6. Most of the postmarks are c.d.s. types, but we also saw some double rings, registration datestamps, etc. A lovely labour of love which took decades to put together. See online photos for an idea of what this collection includes. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (Scan 7) (Scan 8) (Scan 9) (Scan 10) (Scan 11) (Scan 12) (Scan 13) (Scan 14) (All Scans)

Estimate $ 1,000

SOLD for C$300.00
Will close during Public Auction

1228

Collection of New South Wales Postmarks on Australian Stamps, 1913 to 1990s, consisting of easily over 4,000 stamps in 2 stockbooks (about 83 pages total), One stockbook contains 1913 to 1930s postmarks partly sorted alphabetically by town (and/or by issue) and the second is mostly sorted by issue, and includes 5 pages of modern postmarks on stamp on piece (rest are mostly pre-1930s). We note a great variety of mostly fully legible and choice town postmarks, including many small towns, closed post offices and loads of socked on the nose strikes, many with duplication of up to 5 or 6. Most of the postmarks are c.d.s. types, but we also saw some double rings, registration datestamps, etc. A lovely labour of love which took decades to put together. See online photos for an idea of what this collection includes. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (Scan 7) (Scan 8) (Scan 9) (Scan 10) (Scan 11) (Scan 12) (Scan 13) (Scan 14) (Scan 15) (Scan 16) (All Scans)

Estimate $ 1,000

SOLD for C$225.00
Will close during Public Auction

1229

Collection of Australian T.P.O. Postmarks on Stamps, consisting of about 410 stamps, 28 on stamp on piece, plus 6 covers, all on stock pages or on album pages. We note a good variety of stamps (both Australian and States) with a good variety of postmarks, many of which are socked on the nose strikes. Completely unchecked by us for any rare strikes, etc. Overall fine or better, all 17 pages scanned online. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (Scan 7) (Scan 8) (Scan 9) (Scan 10) (Scan 11) (Scan 12) (Scan 13) (Scan 14) (Scan 15) (Scan 16) (Scan 17) (All Scans)

Estimate $ 200

SOLD for C$350.00
Will close during Public Auction

1230

Collection of Choice Town Cancels on Australia King George V Issues, with 422 stamps (includes a pair, a strip of three, 3 blocks of four and a block of six), all hand picked for having socked on the nose town postmarks, from all over Australia. We note stamps of many denominations (including several perforated officials and a few private perfins) and a wide variety of towns, including small towns and closed post offices, as well as a few T.P.O., registered, and others. A lovely group which is not often offered, very fine. All pages scanned online. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (Scan 7) (Scan 8) (Scan 9) (All Scans)

Estimate $ 300

SOLD for C$130.00
Will close during Public Auction

1231

Remainder Lot of Large Australian Town Postmark Collection, Roos to 1990s, with a few thousand town postmarks on stamp and on stamp on piece, all in about 90x 102 cards (identified), in manila pages, on 50 quadrille pages in a binder and in stockbook pages. A great opportunity for the large variety of towns present, but also includes ship cancels, army cancels, and a number of other specialized strikes. Postmarks include c.d.s. (1 and 2 ring), squared circles, machine slogans, etc. and the stamp issues include many Roos and KGV issues, up to the 1990s, including several perforated officials, a few dues, etc. A useful lot for the avid collector, our online photos only show a small portion. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (Scan 7) (Scan 8) (Scan 9) (Scan 10) (Scan 11) (Scan 12) (Scan 13) (Scan 14) (Scan 15) (Scan 16) (Scan 17) (Scan 18) (Scan 19) (Scan 20) (Scan 21) (All Scans)

Estimate $ 350

SOLD for C$150.00
Will close during Public Auction

1232

Collection / Accumulation of Town Postmarks on Australian Stamps, First Issues to About 1940s, with some more modern. We counted over 250 stamps (pairs and blocks counted as one), most of which have choice town postmarks. The majority of the stamps are Roos and KGV but we note other issues as well. All are displayed on small stock cards, which have all been photographed online. Easily worth our low estimate. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (All Scans)

Estimate $ 150

SOLD for C$120.00
Will close during Public Auction

1233

Collections of Roughly 2,344 Different Town Postmarks on King George V Stamps, all neatly displayed on Scott stock pages with town name and State. We counted the approximate number of different towns / stamps per State, with Tasmania (x330), Queensland (x204), Victoria (x290), Western Australia (x825), New South Wales (x325) and South Australia (x205). Also included is a collection of 165 different Queensland town postmarks on KGV stamps mounted alphabetically on 128 good quality pages, with a space for each town (see pictures), and last but not least are two pages containing 48 Kangaroo town postmarks (Tasmania, Queensland and Western Australia). A lovely collection, with a high proportion of socked on the nose strikes, if not fully readable or identifiable. See our representative pictures for an idea. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (Scan 7) (Scan 8) (Scan 9) (Scan 10) (All Scans)

Estimate $ 400

SOLD for C$225.00
Will close during Public Auction

1234

CVR

Desirable Selection of 48 Better Covers Franked with Early Kangaroo Issues, virtually all commercial usages, a much better lot than average, each item bought one by one over the years. Many are marked "ex Nelson" with prices paid in the $50 to $300 range (over $2,000 for just 12 of the covers). We note denominations to the 2sh value, rates, postmarks, special handling, destinations (Canada, United States, England, Switzerland, Sweden, France, Germany, Hong Kong, South West Africa, Holland, India), a cover mailed to Charlie Chaplin, two Avis de Réception, a Customs form, some censored covers, registered, clipper mail, a 1914 cover to Germany opened by censor and returned to sender, postage due, and much more. Some have typical cover faults and there are a few oversize covers, still a wonderful and seldom offered group. All covers pictured online. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (Scan 7) (Scan 8) (Scan 9) (Scan 10) (Scan 11) (Scan 12) (Scan 13) (Scan 14) (Scan 15) (Scan 16) (Scan 17) (Scan 18) (Scan 19) (Scan 20) (Scan 21) (Scan 22) (Scan 23) (Scan 24) (All Scans)

Estimate $ 1,500

SOLD for C$1,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

1235

CVR

Collection of 490 Different Australia Unaddressed First Day Covers, 1978 to 2002, includes singles, complete sets, souvenir sheets, etc. and appears complete for a long run, as these were purchased directly from the New Issue service. Very fine throughout. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (All Scans)

Estimate $ 150

SOLD for C$80.00
Will close during Public Auction

1236

CVR

Collection of Australia First Day Stationery Unaddressed Envelopes,1980 to 1997, with 250 mostly cacheted envelopes (incl. a little duplication), mostly postmarked with the regular Adelaide datestamp but also saw some with special commemorative cancels. Also includes 5 different Frama-franked cacheted FDC, as well as 14 different freight link Adelaide to Darwin unaddressed covers. A very fine offering. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (All Scans)

Estimate $ 100

SOLD for C$50.00
Will close during Public Auction

Australian States

LotNo.

Symbol

Cat No.

Lot Description

1237

CVR

New South Wales

1837 Sydney N.S.W. Stampless Folded Letter to London, a very lengthy, cross-written letter mailed on NOV.22.1837, with a lovely, exhibit quality strike of the crowned oval "Post Paid Ship LT. / Sydney" oval datestamp in red, to London, England, with a JAN.17.1838 receiver on back, alongside a boxed two-line "INDIA LETTER / ??" in red. Very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (All Scans)

Estimate $ 200

SOLD for C$110.00
Will close during Public Auction

1238

CVR

New South Wales

1851 Sydney N.S.W. Stampless Folded Letter to Scotland, mailed on JUL.21.1851 with a crowned circular "Paid Ship Letter / Sydney" datestamp in bright red to Falkirk, Scotland, with very fine NOV.30 double circle receiver in blue, alongside two other small circle transits on NOV.29 and NOV.30. The outer cover includes its original, 4-page lengthy letter. Bit of aging and a few tears, still fine and scarce. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (All Scans)

Estimate $ 150

SOLD for C$50.00
Will close during Public Auction

1239

CVR

Queensland

1909 Registered Cover Brisbane Queensland to Germany, mailed Brisbane SEP.8.1919 (blue c.d.s. free strike) to Leipzig, Germany, with registration label and blue crayon lines (on both sides) plus two R in oval postmarks, also in blue. The cover is franked with a 2sh6d orange large Chalon issue (Scott 141, SG 309), very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (All Scans)

Estimate $ 200

SOLD for C$160.00
Will close during Public Auction

1240

Queensland

Group of Six Large Revenue Documents, 1888-1891, each franked with a variety of Queensland postage stamps, including the large Chalon portrait issues (32 stamps in all, to the 10sh value). The documents are forms of transfer from the Brisbane Gas Company. Some separation and other faults, still generally fine and useful collateral to the Queensland specialist. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (All Scans)

Estimate $ 200

SOLD for C$100.00
Will close during Public Auction