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VICTORIA continued...

Datestamps & Other Town Markings continued...
LotNo. Symbol Lot Description Estimate in AU$'s
861 c imageChesterfield's: 'CHESTERFIELD'S/24JA42/VIC' two very fine strikes on airmail cover to Huntingdonshire with very scarce franking of '5½d' on 5d Ram strip of 3 & KGVI 3d, Melbourne censor label & cachet, some toning mostly on the reverse. Rated RRR. RO 31.5.1904; PO 28.4.1914; closed 31.10.1956. [9km SW of Trafalgar, near Mirboo North] (Image1) (Image2)

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Estimate AU$200

Currently Opening at...AU$150.00
Closing..Dec-09, 05:30 PM
862 S imageMelbourne: '[PB ROO]M/ N /NO1/06/MELBOURNE' very fine large-part strike on Postage Due 1d. A specialised rarity: the only example known to us of an 'N' time code on any Melbourne datestamp. (Image1) (Image2)

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Estimate AU$100

Currently Opening at...AU$75.00
Closing..Dec-09, 05:30 PM
863 S=c imageMelbourne: Extensive collection of 'REGISTERED' cds from the 1890s to modern plus a surprising variety of 'R' cancels etc, many post-WWII registered covers & Registratiion Envelopes. Ex Brian Fuller.  (100s) (Image1) (Image2) (Image3) (Image4)

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Estimate AU$250

Currently Opening at...AU$190.00
Closing..Dec-09, 05:30 PM
864 S= imageMelbourne: Scarcer types of 'LOOSE SHIP LETTER' marking x6 with four complete strikes including on 1880s piece from Fiji also with superb '2D/TO PAY'-in-Oval handstamp, plus rare 'LOOSE/SHIP PACKET' (two overlapping strikes) and 'LOOSE SHIP PACKET' x2.  (9 items) (Image1) (Image2) (Image3)

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Estimate AU$150

Currently Opening at...AU$115.00
Closing..Dec-09, 05:30 PM
865 S=cPSE imageTRAVELLING POST OFFICES: Extensive research collection in a large binder arranged by railway line as per 'Victoria: the TPOs 1865-1932' by Les Molnar & John Waugh with hundreds of strikes on stamp & piece many of which are rated between RRR & RRRRR, also many on cover including the early oval 'UP/.../MG 1' & similar '.../MG3' & '.../MG4' and large-octagonal 'DOWN/.../MG1' & similar '.../MG4' and Commonwealth-types incorporating 'UP' or 'DOWN' in the datelines, also a good English Mail TPO section, more material plus research notes in a second album, condition of both the material and the strikes is rather variable. An excellent basis for further expansion: far too much to describe (fully illustrated on our website). Ex John Waugh. The book by Les Molnar & John Waugh is a must-read for any postmark enthusiast. The authors went back to basics and created a methodology based on original documents and historical research. They were then able to assign the many numbered datestamps to specific lines, some of which changed over time, and to solve the issues created by JRW Purves' strict numerical listing.  (Qty) (Image1) (Image2) (Image3) (Image4) (Image5) (Image6) (Image7) (Image8) (Image9) (Image10) (Image11) (Image12) (Image13) (Image14) (Image15) (Image16) (Image17) (Image18) (Image19) (Image20) (Image21) (Image22) (Image23) (Image24)

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Estimate AU$3,000

Currently Opening at...AU$2,300.00
Closing..Dec-09, 05:30 PM
866 S=c imageTRAVELLING POST OFFICES: Modest duplicated collection on stamp, piece of cover with a few better items noted, some from other States, condition variable. (Image1)

Estimate AU$200

Currently Opening at...AU$150.00
Closing..Dec-09, 05:30 PM
867 S=c imageTRAVELLING POST OFFICES: Collector's duplicates sorted by Mail Guard Number in a large stockbook, lots of duplication with numerous fine to superb strikes, also a few covers. Bang for your buck.  (1200+ & covers) (Image1) (Image2) (Image3) (Image4) (Image5)

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Estimate AU$250

Currently Opening at...AU$190.00
Closing..Dec-09, 05:30 PM
Postal History
LotNo. Symbol Lot Description Estimate in AU$'s
868 cPSE imageInteresting group including 1851 lengthy entire to GB with defective 3d Half-Length with fascinating contents about the Mount Alexander Gold Diggings where a young acquaintance is being paid "...1/3rd of a man, from next week he is to be considered equal to ½..." (!), 1856 front to "Douglas/Isle of Man" endorsed "pr Oliver Lang", 1903 cover Mansfield-Yarram, endorsed "Per Trolly Service/to Tallarook" (a bush tramway), and a few others in rather mixed condition.  (11) (Image1) (Image2) (Image3) (Image4) (Image5)

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Estimate AU$400

Currently Opening at...AU$300.00
Closing..Dec-09, 05:30 PM
869 cPSE imageSmall box with a few pickings including 1854 to GB "Per Cleopatra Steamer" with light 'PAID/MELBOURNE' datestamp, 1862 to GB with very fine Perf 12 1/-, 1865 shipletter to NSW with Laureates 2d & 4d, 1877 to GB with Laureates 8d, 1885 from London with very fine 'UNCLAIMED AT/BALLAARAT' handstamp, 1897 Postal Card to Java (a bit aged), 1908 'GOVERNMENT HOUSE' cover to Sydney with Punctured 'OS' 2d pair, a few better postmarks, etc, condition variable.  (45) (Image1) (Image2) (Image3) (Image4) (Image5) (Image6) (Image7)

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Estimate AU$500

Currently Opening at...AU$380.00
Closing..Dec-09, 05:30 PM
870 c image1844 (June 15) entire from Sydney to Melbourne (b/s) with '[crown]/FREE' h/s in red & signed "John Dunmore Lang" at lower-left, and "JDLang" within, stains partly removed. Ex Ray Kelly. [Lang was one of the most prominent early Victorian settlers & was elected to the NSW legislature where he was one of the major supporters of Separation for the Port Phillip District] (Image1) (Image2) (Image3)

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Estimate AU$400

Currently Opening at...AU$300.00
Closing..Dec-09, 05:30 PM
871 c image1854 (May 2) envelope to Liverpool, England endorsed "Per Ship Essex or First Mail" with Half-Lengths Thomas Ham Printings Third State of Dies (White Veils) 3d blue SG 14 block of 4 (trimmed at the top, the lower units with margins close to touching) unusually tied to the reverse by four light to very fine strikes of Barred Oval '1', partial Melbourne oval datestamp on the face, rated "8"[d] inland delivery on arrival with London transit & Liverpool arrival of SP 2/1854 in blue, minor aging marks mostly at the edges. Mailed on the day after the ship letter rate was increased from 3d to 1/- per ½oz on 1.5.1854. Victoria did not initially participate in the 6d per ½oz 'all-in' ship & packet letter rate (that is, including inland delivery charges). Britain retaliated by increasing its rates to Victoria, causing Victoria to reduce the rate to 6d from 1.7.1855. (Image1) (Image2) (Image3)

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Estimate AU$750

Currently Opening at...AU$550.00
Closing..Dec-09, 05:30 PM
872 c image1854 (June 15) outer to Oxfordshire with Half-Lengths (White Veils) 3d blue SG 14 irregular strip of 4 (the upper-left unit with margins close to enormous) unusually tied to the reverse by four light to almost very fine strikes of Barred Oval '5' with a very fine 'SANDHURST/VICTORIA' datestamp on the face, similar Melbourne transit backstamp, rated "8"[d] inland delivery in England with 'OXFORD/NO 4/1854' cds in red & 'TETSWORTH' arrival in blue, minor folds & soiling not affecting the adhesives. There is no ship endorsment and the arrival dates do not match any records in Tabeart, so it was presumably carried by private ship (and rather slowly at that, the usual transit at the time being around 3 months). The Victorian ship letter rate was increased from 3d to 1/- per ½oz from 1.5.1854. (Image1) (Image2)

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Estimate AU$750

Currently Opening at...AU$550.00
Closing..Dec-09, 05:30 PM
873 c image1854 (July 26) small Ladies' envelope to "Monsieur Archer Esq, Government Offices, William St" with Queen -on-Throne Campbell & Co Printings 2d brown 'HM' Pos [8] (margins close to large) tied by Barred Numeral '1', oval Melbourne datestamp on the reverse, minor blemishes. The town letter rate was increased from 1d to 2d per ½oz from 1.5.1854. (Image1) (Image2)

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Estimate AU$200

Currently Opening at...AU$150.00
Closing..Dec-09, 05:30 PM
874 c image1855 (Apr 6) double-rate outer to "Hales Owen/.../Worcestershire" endorsed "Per Ship Lightning" with scarce solo franking of Woodblocks Imperf 2/- blue-green/yellow SG 35 (very fine with margins close to large; Cat £250 x4+ on cover) just tied by light Barred Oval '30' cancel of 'CASTLEMAINE' (fine crowned-oval backstamp), Melbourne (AP7) & Liverpool (JU30) transits & 'BIRMINGHAM/JY1/1850' arrival cds in green, rated "2/-", very minor blemishes. A very attractive usage of what was at the time the highest denomination. From 1.5.1854, and for only 14 months, the rate via Southampton - and presumably via Liverpool - was 1/- per ½oz. On 1.7.1855, the rates were halved. Built in 1854, 'Lightning' was one of the last "extreme" clippers. Hales Owen is a market town 12km SW of Birmingham. Sold at our auction of 22.2.2024 for $2280. (Image1) (Image2)

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Estimate AU$1,000

Currently Opening at...AU$750.00
Closing..Dec-09, 05:30 PM
875 c image1855 (July 24) large-part Bank of Australasia folded notice with Queen-on-Throne 2d purple 'AF' Pos [26] (margins close to large) tied by Barred Oval '2' of Geelong (crowned oval backstamp), small stain from internal tape repair not affecting stamp or markings. A very scarce provincial town letter. (Image1) (Image2) (Image3)

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Estimate AU$200

Currently Opening at...AU$150.00
Closing..Dec-09, 05:30 PM
876 c image1855 (July 26) envelope addressed to "Andrew Brown Esq, Consignee by the Prince of the Seas, Melbourne" apparently carried privately to port and put into the mails, first rated "2" local letter rate and then Queen-on-Throne Campbell & Fergusson Printings 2d red-purple 'KO' Pos [10] (margins close to large; small fault at lower-right) affixed tied by Barred Oval '1' cancel and Melbourne oval backstamp, additionally Butterfly '48' cancel and 'ADVERTISED/ AND/UNCLAIMED' handstamp both in red on the face, a couple of minor blemishes. According to Freeman & White, this Butterfly cancel was used "as a receipt mark between May and December 1855 on all mail addressed to high officials at the GPO". Ex Rod Perry. (Image1) (Image2)

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Estimate AU$300

Currently Opening at...AU$230.00
Closing..Dec-09, 05:30 PM
877 c image1857 (Jan 7) envelope to USA with Woodblock 6d orange (margins close to touching) tied by Barred Numeral '1' of Melbourne (oval backstamp), very fine 'AUSTRALIAN/PAID/LIVERPOOL/AP 12/57/PACKET' cds and '1d' handstamp for credit due to Great Britain both in red on the face, onwards by Trans-Atantic steamer with light New York 'MAY / 1' arrival cds on the face along with very fine '19/CENTS' handstamp for credit due to Great Britain and '24' handstamp for postage due from recipient, some light aging marks. Scarce combination of accountancy markings, which is not recorded in Ben Palmer's Census. (Image1) (Image2)

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Estimate AU$300

Currently Opening at...AU$230.00
Closing..Dec-09, 05:30 PM
878 c image1857 cover to GB "pr Indomitable" with Woodblocks Imperf 6d (two margins) tied by bold Diamond Numeral '41' of the London Foreign Branch & 'PAID/ FY /27AU27/1857' arrival cds in red on the face. Ex Dale Forster. A rare usage per non-contract ship: voyage unrecorded by Colin Tabeart. (Image1) (Image2)

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Estimate AU$300

Currently Opening at...AU$230.00
Closing..Dec-09, 05:30 PM
879 c image1857 (Oct 5) inwards envelope from Ohio with USA Franklin 1c blue (Scott 20) and Washington 12c black Plate 1 (Scott 36) strip of 3 tied by circle-of-bars cancels with 'OXFORD/ O ' datestamp alongside, to "Mr James Messler, Melbourne Australia British Colony, in the care of the Postmaster at Melbourne", partial New York 'PKT' transit in red, London 'PAID/1857/26OC26' cds in red on the face, Melbourne arrival backstamp of JA13/1858 & re-directed to "Mt Korong", oval 'KERANG/JA 17/[    ]/VICTORIA' backstamp (latest recorded date), back flap missing affecting the New York transit & a few blemishes still a very handsome cover. Richard Doporto Certificate (2013). Per steamer to England, then presumably by the European & Australian Royal Mail Company contract steamer 'Tamar' ex Southampton 12.11.1857 to Alexandria, overland and per 'Simla' from Suez arriving Melbourne 8.1.1858. [An early example of Victorian Poste Restante mail. A similarly-franked cover from the same correspondence also forwarded to Mount Korong but with only a "part strike of receiving datestamp" sold as part of the William Gross Collection of US Postal History (2019; Lot 296) for US$5900] In 1852, gold was discovered at Mount Korong, about 75km NW of Bendigo. The Kerang (1) Post Office opened in the vicinity on 10.6.1854, and closed mid-1855. Kerang (2) opened 1.8.1856. A township was surveyed on the site to be named Wedderburn after William Wedderburn, an officer in the Goldfields Mounted Police, and on 29.7.1858 the PO was renamed Wedderburn. Somewhat confusingly, Kerang (3) was opened on the same day, some 100km due N near the Murray River! The addressee, James Messler had come to Australia in search of gold, and according to an account by Joshua Rogers Gray he was successful: "During the time I was partners with Messler ... I usually bought from 100 to 150 ounces of gold per week. The gold bought at Wedderburn had to be taken either to Sandhurst, Maryborough or Ballarat for sale. The profit on the gold was from 2/- to 3/- per ounce but the risk to life and property was very great ..." (Image1) (Image2) (Image3)

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Estimate AU$3,000

Currently Opening at...AU$2,300.00
Closing..Dec-09, 05:30 PM
880 c image1859 stampless outer to "The Sheriff of Victoria" endorsed "per Cobbs coach" and further endorsed with bold "2/6 paid" at upper-left, very fine private carrier mail. The contents relate to jury service in the Supreme Court. The Post Office had a monopoly for letters and suppressed the various Goldfields Express services, but private companies were permitted to carry parcels. By paying the parcel fee - in this case 7½ times the 4d letter rate - a letter could be carried outside the postal system. Ex Max Watson; sold at our auction of 20.1.2007 for $661. (Image1) (Image2)

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Estimate AU$400

Currently Opening at...AU$300.00
Closing..Dec-09, 05:30 PM

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