Kangaroo Issues - Postal History continued...
| LotNo. |
Symbol |
Lot Description |
Estimate in AU$'s |
| 1311 |
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 1918 (Sep 4) OHMS postcard for the precursor to the CSIRO to the University of Illinois USA with rare franking of Third Wmk 3d
olive Die II (Cat $275 for a used stamp; unpriced on cover by the ACSC) tied by Melbourne machine with 'FINISH THE JOB/BUY PEACE BONDS' slogan. The foreign postcard rate was 1½d + ½d War Tax. The sender accidentally paid the foreign letter rate. (Image1) (Image2)
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Estimate AU$400
SOLD for AU$420.00
Closing..Dec-02, 05:30 PM |
| 1312 |
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 1918 (Nov 21) cover to Melbourne with Third Wmk 3d deep olive Die I & KGV ½d green tied by 'NORWOOD/STH AUSTR' cds, opened-out,
minor blemishes. The domestic rate was 1d per ½oz x3 plus ½d War Tax, introduced 28.10.1918. (Image1) (Image2)
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Estimate AU$150
SOLD for AU$115.00
Closing..Dec-02, 05:30 PM |
| 1313 |
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 1920 (circa) complete black/red Victorian parcel label on slightly larger piece with punctured 'OS' Third Wmk 2/- brown (Cat $3000
on cover) & KGV 4d orange pair tied by a largely complete strike of the massive undated '[CHI]EF PARCEL OFFI[CE]/MELBOURNE' handstamp, the 2/- largely unaffected by characteristic wrinkles. A rare parcel usage. The interstate parcel rate for an item
weighing between 5 & 6 pounds was 2/8d. (Image1) (Image2)
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Estimate AU$1,000
SOLD for AU$750.00
Closing..Dec-02, 05:30 PM |
| 1314 |
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 1920 (Jan 13) cover to California USA with Third Wmk 2½d indigo & 6d blue tied by Elizabeth Street Melbourne cds, red/white
'Elizabeth St PO' R label, San Francisco arrival backstamp of 'FEB/2/1920' & 'REGISTERED' cachet both in purple, rosine stain at lower-left (probably from an American inkpad). The foreign letter rate was 2½d x2 + ½d war tax + 3d registration = 8½d. (Image1) (Image2)
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Estimate AU$200
SOLD for AU$150.00
Closing..Dec-02, 05:30 PM |
| 1315 |
= |
 1920 (Feb 26) complete black/red Victorian parcel label on slightly larger piece with Third Wmk 9d deep violet x2 (one with light
crease; unpriced by the ACSC on cover) plus KGV 1d red pair tied by 'MARKET STREET/ 2 /MELBOURNE' cds. A very scarce item. The interstate parcel rate for an item weighing between 3 & 4 pounds was 1/8d. (Image1) (Image2)
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Estimate AU$400
SOLD for AU$300.00
Closing..Dec-02, 05:30 PM |
| 1316 |
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 1920 (Apr 12) WA PPC to California USA with Third Wmk 2d grey tied by Perth Krag machine with 'HELP REPATRIATION/...' slogan, minor
overall aging. The rate was foreign postcard 1½d + ½d War Tax. (Image1) (Image2)
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Estimate AU$150
SOLD for AU$170.00
Closing..Dec-02, 05:30 PM |
| 1317 |
PSE |
 1920 (May 28) usage of Registration Envelope KGV 4d orange ACSC RE6 to Germany with Kangaroos Third Wmk 2½d indigo and KGV Heads
Large Multiple Wmk 1d red x2 added tied by five largely very fine strikes of 'MUNDUBBERA/QUEENSLAND' cds cancels and "R No 48/Mundubbera" manuscript in blue ink at upper-left in lieu of an R label, Brisbane tranist & 'BERLIN-/-9.7.20/PANKOW 1'
arrival backstamps, minor adhesion mark on reverse & light transmission marks. The rate was double 2½d per ½oz foreign letter plus 3d registration fee with a ½d convenience over-payment. (Image1) (Image2)
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Estimate AU$150
SOLD for AU$115.00
Closing..Dec-02, 05:30 PM |
| 1318 |
= |
 1920 (June 24) usage of large-part 'INTERSTATE/PARCEL POST' black/red label affixed to small piece of brown wrapping paper, franked
with Kangaroos Third Wmk 2d grey (edge faults), 1/- green (closed tear & rounded corner) and very fine well-centred 2/- brown tied by 'ABBOTSFORD/VIC' cds cancels, the label slightly trimmed at right not affecting the adhesives or markings. The 2/-
value is very scarce used on postal article (ACSC Cat $2000 on cover), and the label is a scarce survivor as most were discarded.
(Image1) (Image2)
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Estimate AU$600
SOLD for AU$460.00
Closing..Dec-02, 05:30 PM |
| 1319 |
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 1920 (July 2) cover with 'MULLENS HARBOUR PLANTATIONS' cachet at upper-left, to Melbourne with Third Wmk 2½d indigo with Thick WA
Coastline tied by Sydney machine cancel, minor soiling & flap repairs. The domestic rate was 1d per ½oz x2 + ½d war tax. (Image1) (Image2)
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Estimate AU$150
SOLD for AU$115.00
Closing..Dec-02, 05:30 PM |
| 1320 |
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 1920 (Oct 21) Victorian Public Health Department OHMS cover used locally with Third Wmk 2d grey punctured 'OS' (Cat $250 on cover)
tied by Melbourne Krag machine cancel. On 1.10.1920, the domestic rate increased from 1d + ½d war tax to 2d per ounce. (Image1) (Image2)
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Estimate AU$200
SOLD for AU$150.00
Closing..Dec-02, 05:30 PM |
| 1321 |
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 1921 (Apr 23) cover with '.../No Dutiable Matter whatsoever is con-/tained in this letter ESL' cachet at upper-left & superb 'E
STRAKER LAWSON/...' cachet on the reverse, to Pennsylvania USA with scarce franking of Third Wmk Die IIB 6d violet-blue & 1/- blue-green (Cat $600 & $300 on cover) tied by fair Sydney cds, small piece of the flap missing.
There is an issue about the foreign letter rate at this time. Richard Breckon stated that between 1.10.1920 & 30.9.1923 it was 4d for the first ½oz + 2d for each successive ½oz x7 = 1/6d. However, evidence from other covers indicates that between
1.10.1920 & 31.12.1921 the rate was actually 3d per ½oz x6 = 1/6d. More research required. See also Lot 1326. (Image1) (Image2)
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Estimate AU$250
SOLD for AU$190.00
Closing..Dec-02, 05:30 PM |
| 1322 |
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 1921 (mid to late) unsealed OHMS long cover (268x113mm) with Victorian Office of Titles imprint at lower-left, to Mortlake with
Third Wmk 6d ultramarine Die IIB (Cat $800 for a solo franking) tied by Elizabeth Street Melbourne cds, red/white 'Elizabeth-street' R label, minor blemishes. The Die IIB stamp was first printed in May 1921. As unsealed Commercial Papers, the rate
was 1½d per 2oz x4. (Image1)
(Image2)
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Estimate AU$250
SOLD for AU$190.00
Closing..Dec-02, 05:30 PM |
| 1323 |
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 1921 (June 28) OHMS cover with Victorian Office of Titles imprint at lower-left, to Colac with Third Wmk 6d milky greyish blue (Cat
$500 on cover) plus KGV Rough Paper 1d red tied by Elizabeth Street Melbourne cds, red/white 'Elizabeth-street' R label, minor blemishes. The domestic letter rate was 2d per ½oz x2 + 3d registration. (Image1) (Image2)
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Estimate AU$250
SOLD for AU$190.00
Closing..Dec-02, 05:30 PM |
| 1324 |
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 1921 OHMS envelope with 'SOI & RS, ANGLESEA BARRACKS, HOBART' imprint at lower-left & printed registration lines, to "New Town/Tas"
with scarce solo franking of Third Wmk 9d deep violet punctured 'OS' (unpriced by the ACSC for a solo franking; $500 with other stamps) tied by 'REGISTERED/25AU21/HOBART' cds, red/white R label, very minor blemishes. A very desirable item. Our best
guess is that SOI & RS stands for Society of Invalided & Returned Soldiers: other suggestions invited. (Image1) (Image2)
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Estimate AU$500
SOLD for AU$380.00
Closing..Dec-02, 05:30 PM |
| 1325 |
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 1922 (Aug 23) double-rate cover to New York USA with Third Wmk 6d blue (rounded corner) tied by 'SYDNEY/ 42 ' cds. Between 1.1.1922
& 30.9.1923 only, the foreign letter rate was 4d for the first ½oz + 2d for each successive ½oz. (Image1) (Image2)
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Estimate AU$150
SOLD for AU$115.00
Closing..Dec-02, 05:30 PM |
| 1326 |
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 1923 (Apr 21) long cover (265x113mm) with '.../No Dutiable Matter whatsoever is con-/tained in this letter ESL' cachet at
upper-left & superb 'E STRAKER LAWSON/...' cachet on the reverse, to Pennsylvania USA with rare franking of Third Wmk 6d grey-blue and 2/- brown (Cat $2000 on cover) tied by overlapping Sydney cds, small areas of toning that don't affect the stamps.
For the rate calculation, see Lot 1321.
The addressee, the Congoleum Company was founded in Scotland and expanded globally. It was known primarily for flooring products that historically contained asbestos, resulting in successful action brought by mesothelioma patients. (Image1) (Image2)
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Estimate AU$750
SOLD for AU$575.00
Closing..Dec-02, 05:30 PM |
| 1327 |
PSE |
 1923 (Apr 25) commercial usage to Colorado USA of KGV Sideface 5d brown Registration Envelope ACSC RE 12 uprated with KGV 1d violet
& Kangaroos 9d violet tied by 'MOSMAN//NSW' cds, red/white R label, the reverse with Seattle transit of 'MAY/27/1923' and 'DENVER COL/MAY/30/1923/REGISTERED' arrival cds both in purple, minor opening fault on the back. The rate was 4d for the first
½oz plus 2d for each additional ½oz x4 plus 3d registration fee. (Image1) (Image2)
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Estimate AU$250
SOLD for AU$190.00
Closing..Dec-02, 05:30 PM |
| 1328 |
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 1923 cover to NSW Department of Agriculture with Third Wmk 3d olive Die IIB & KGV 1d violet pair tied by 'EL-ARISH
R.O./16MY23/QUEENSLAND' cds (during Receiving Office period) and manuscript "El Arish/60" in red pencil in lieu of a R label, minor defects. El Arish opened as RO 16.11.1921; upgraded to PO early-1926. RO mail as a class is very scarce. Registered RO
covers are rare. (Image1)
(Image2)
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Estimate AU$250
SOLD for AU$190.00
Closing..Dec-02, 05:30 PM |
| 1329 |
P |
 1926 (Jan 25) large-part parcel wrapper with address label to "F Malcher, Malcher Pty Ltd c/o Messrs Burns Philp (S.S.) Co Ltd,
Makambo, Brit. Solomon Islands" with complete 'PARCEL POST/Form of Customs Declaration' black/pink 'Form P.P.8' affixed alongside endorsed "One Account Book only" and 'P.P.1/NSW/EXCHANGE/6984' black/white Parcel Post label affixed at top, Kangaroos
Third Watermark 1/- green Die IIB (ACSC Cat $300 on cover) and KGV 2d brown affixed to the address label tied by Sydney '[ ] EXCHANGE' cds cancel, a couple of minor folds just touching the customs label not affecting the stamps or markings. The
rate was eight-times 1d per 4ozs printed matter, or eight-times 1d per 2ozs merchandise. A fabulous combination of a scarce franking & Post Office forms to an unusual destination. (Image1) (Image2)
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Estimate AU$500
SOLD for AU$850.00
Closing..Dec-02, 05:30 PM |
| 1330 |
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 1926 (Jan 29) long-format envelope to "F Malcher, Malcher Pty Ltd c/o Burns Philp (South Sea) Co Ltd, Makambo, British Solomon
Islands" endorsed "Please forward at your earliest convenience" in red ink with Kangaroos Third Watermark 9d violet Die IIB (ACSC Cat $550 for solo usage on cover) tied by Sydney cds cancel, vertical fold at left not affecting the stamp or markings,
minor edge bends from bulky contents. The rate was six-times 1½d per 1oz British Empire letter. A fabulous combination of a scarce franking to an unusual destination. (Image1) (Image2)
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Estimate AU$200
SOLD for AU$170.00
Closing..Dec-02, 05:30 PM |
