Australia: Tasmanian Hand Cancellations 1913-1988 by Avery & Hardinge, 2 vol set. POs of Tasmania - Openings & Closures 1912-1995. The Courier (Journal of the Tas Philatelic Soc) comp set 1-51, plus 5 others to No.59, with a wealth of information in Tas philately not available elsewhere. Also Australian Philatelic near comp set of (120 1987-1991. All not easy to find, mostly near new condition.
Stamps & Covers Public Auction 358
By: Status International
Status International Stamps & Covers Public Auction 358
Status International - Sale 358 - March 26th, 2020.
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Auction 358 has 3,735 lots, catering for all types of collectors & dealers - from bulk accumulations and intact collections to desirable single items. This auction offers a huge range of material, with special emphasis on lotting stamps to cater for collectors with varying types of interests and budgets. Items range from $30 to $80,000 so there's something for everybody. This auction offers strong representation of Australia & Colonies, strong British Empire material of all areas & periods, as well as General Foreign including small and large collections. There are almost 300 lots of Australian Collections (Lots 70-305) and almost 400 lots of World collections (Lots 306-698).
Following on there are almost 1300 lots of Australia which consist of singles, sets and covers including Australian colonies (Lots 745 - 2033). The Australian lots cover all periods, from the Kangaroo issues up to Decimal and contains numerous number of mint & used £1 & £2 top values. This auction includes a C of A Watermark £2 Black & rose Ash imprint pr inc variety 'open mouthed kangaroo' at right. Superb fresh stamps both MUH, pristine never hinged original gum, MLH in gutter only, bright colours. SG138(var) cat £8500 as M singles, should be at least double, £17,000 MUH singles plus premium for imprint multiple. ACSC 58za cat $25,000, cat $30,000 MUH normal singles & should be at least +50% premium for imprint & variety = $45,000+. Major rarity so nice.(Lot 1163).
There are 1,700 lots of World stamps, covers and single country collections (Lots 2034-3735). Numerous other British Empire, European, The Americas and Asian rarities
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Lot #52 - accumulations LITERATURE & REFERENCE BOOKS
Australia - Tasmania: The Postal History of, Part I (1962) & Part II (1975). With listings of pmks from earliest George Town, Hobart & Launceston undated rings to 1912 Claremont Type 3 cds. Somewhat dated, still the essential reference inc rarity ratings for Numeral & Town cds. VG-excellent condition. (2)
Lot #53 - accumulations LITERATURE & REFERENCE BOOKS
Australia - Victoria The Barred Numerals (1856-1906) Illustrated with rarity ratings by Hugh Freeman, 2nd Edition pub 2018. 484 pgs with all known cancels illustrated in full colour & rarity ratings from 'C' to RRRRR for the extremely rare (1-3) known examples inc listings of the diff Duplex cancels again with rarity ratings up to RRRRR for comp examples. New, the definitive work on this subject & absolutely essential reference work...
Lot #54 - accumulations LITERATURE & REFERENCE BOOKS
Australia - Victoria The Numeral Cancellations of, Freeman & White pub RPSV 2001, 420pgs illustrated throughout with Butterfly, Barred Oval, Numeral & Duplex cancels listed inc rarity ratings inc 8 colour plates. Sl worn DJ o/w as new. The essential reference work. Note that the 2nd edition (pub 2018) does not contain the 1850-56 Butterfly & Barred Oval cancel studies.
Lot #55 - accumulations LITERATURE & REFERENCE BOOKS
Australia - Western Australia, The Stamps & Postal History, 469pgs pub by WASG 1979. In depth study inc Forgeries, Postal Stationery, Revenue & Telegraph Stamps, Registered Mail & Postal Markings inc Savings Bank cds & TPOs. VGC inc original DJ.
Lot #56 - accumulations LITERATURE & REFERENCE BOOKS
British Empire: Madam Joseph Revisited, by B M Cartwright, 95 pgs, pub RPSL 2005. Detailing & illustrating over 420 diff FORGED pmks inc Numeral cancels, noted BNG & cds types (inc Registered) from Aden to Wellington. All very dangerous, plus folder of transparencies for comparison on actual stamps. Invaluable reference. Interestingly Madam Joseph cancels are much sought after & sell for considerably above the prices that cheaper...
Lot #57 - accumulations LITERATURE & REFERENCE BOOKS
British Empire 'Specimen Stamps of the Crown Colonies 1857-1948' by M Samuel, pub RPSL 1976, inc 'Rowland Hill' cancelled types, 'Postal Authority' Specimens, UPU Specimen opts, DLR productions much more. 255 pgs inc Bibliography. Long out of print. Near new.
Lot #58 - accumulations LITERATURE & REFERENCE BOOKS
China: 2018 SG Specialised Catalogue, inc Imperial, Republic, Provisional, Foreign POs, Taiwan, Local opts etc. 537 pgs. New just released. Retail $118.
Lot #59 - accumulations LITERATURE & REFERENCE BOOKS
Collection of books or publications comprising 'Robson Lowe Encyclopedia Vol 1 Great Britain, Vol II Africa, The Stamps of Great Britain Vol I & 2 by RPSL pub 1937. 'British Postage Stamp varieties' by R Alcock & C Meredith pub 1949, 'The Penny Lilac, Vol I by R.A.G Lee pub 1963, Robson Lowe Spec Auction cat Feb 1949 'The Mulready & Associated items' Walter Morley's cat of Tax Stamp pub 1912. Some scarce items & tremendous...
Lot #60 - accumulations LITERATURE & REFERENCE BOOKS
Great Britain: 2017 Concise catalogue nearly 500 pgs in colour with Pre-decimals inc wmk errors, other major varieties & FDC. Comprehensive Decimal listings inc gutter prs, FDC, PO Packs, PHQ cards, Year packs, Year albums, perf variations, major errors inc imperf prs, missing colours, specialised machins, booklets inc prestige types, & Postage Dues. Used, VG condition, new retail around $100.
Lot #61 - accumulations LITERATURE & REFERENCE BOOKS
Great Britain: Postmark related literature comprising 'A History of British Postmarks' J. Davis pub 1898. 'William Dockwra & The Rest of The Undertakers' by T. Todd pub 1952, 'British Postmarks' by R. Alcock + F. Holland pub 1960. 'The History of The Postmarks of The British Isles 1840-1876' J. Hendry pub 1909, 'The Local Posts of London 1680-1840' by George Brommel pub 1938. 'Paquebot & Ship Letter Cancellations of The World' by M.A...
Lot #62 - accumulations LITERATURE & REFERENCE BOOKS
New Zealand: The Postage Stamps of, Vol 2, edited by Collins & Watts 1949. 410 pgs covering QV Chalons, 1936 Pictorials, 1940 Centennial, Officials, Postal Stationary & Postal Fiscals, etc, with DJ (sl tears), minor edge foxing consistent with age. VGC.
Lot #63 - accumulations LITERATURE & REFERENCE BOOKS
New Zealand: The Postage Stamps of, Vol 2, edited by Collins & Watts 1949. 410 pgs inc set of 8 reprinted QV Chalon Die Proofs. Covers the Chalons, 1936 Pics, 1940 Centennial, Officials, Postal Stationery, Postal Fiscals etc. Minor foxing to end papers. Colour plates fresh & clean. Hard to find comp as most now have the Die proofs removed.
Lot #64 - accumulations LITERATURE & REFERENCE BOOKS
New Zealand: The Postage Stamps of, Vols 2 & 6, pub RPSNZ 1949 & 73 respectively. Near 900pgs in total with coverage of QV Chalons, 1936 Pics, 1940 Centennial, other Pic/Commonwealth to decimal era, Officials, Postal History & Stationery, postage Dues, Fiscals, Railway stamps & others. Some sl foxing mainly on the end papers & page edges. Both in Fine condition.
Lot #65 - accumulations LITERATURE & REFERENCE BOOKS
New Zealand: The Postage Stamps of, Vol 4, pub RPSNZ 1964, 562pgs with coverage of QV Chalons & Sidefaces, KEVII-QEII Defs, 1950s Healths & Commems. Some minor foxing, VGC.
Lot #66 - accumulations LITERATURE & REFERENCE BOOKS
New Zealand: The Postage Stamps of, Vol 6, pub RPSNZ 1973, 438pgs with additional info to compliment earlier editions inc detail on QV Chalons, Proofs & especially for the 1960 Pictorials. DJ s damaged, ding on rear cover, o/w near new.
Lot #67 - accumulations LITERATURE & REFERENCE BOOKS
New Zealand: The Postage Stamps of, Vol 7, pub by RPSNZ 1988, 361pgs. Postal History 1820-74 inc Vol 3 re-visited, early pmks, cds, numeral cancels, instructional h/s, NZ POs 1840-74 & Marine POs. DJ sl worn, o/w near new.
Lot #68 - accumulations LITERATURE & REFERENCE BOOKS
UPU Specimen Stamps 1878-1961 by James Bendon, latest (2015) edition. Lists & illustrates all printed & h/s types, special printings made for specimen purposes, receiving authority h/s etc such as 'Ultramar', local cancels inc the large circular types for Madagascar etc, plus normal CTO types from 'specimen' sets & much more. Numerous appendix listings, UPU bulletins, archive pages etc photographed. A4 hardcover 530+ pgs, in...
Lot #70 - COLLECTIONS & LOTS Australia
1913-65 Collection in Seven Seas hingeless album with Kangaroos (20) to 2/-, KGV (40) to 1/4, all Fair-FU. 1914 Kookaburra 6d Engraved CTO. 1931 Airmail 6d brown FU (2). 1932 Bridge 5/- VFU with neat cnr part cds. 1934 Vic Cent, Macarthur sets & 1935 ANZAC, KGV SJ sets comp, high F-VFU. 1938 KGVI £1 Robes G-FU (2). 1949 Arms set to £2 & QEII near comp inc 1964 Navigators to £2 King. Variable G-VF U as noted, retail $800. (330) (P)
Lot #71 - COLLECTIONS & LOTS Australia
1913-1965 Comprehensive collection in Seven Seas hingeless album with Kangaroos (100) inc 1st ½d, 4d, 5d, 6d & 2/-CTO (ACSC cat $650), ½d Coil join strip of 4 & 1d ACSC listed varieties (12, cat $720) inc 'extra island' 2 Tasmanias (cat $400) & 'white flaw off Vic coast' (2, $180). 2nd Wmk 2d pr, 6d, 1/-, plus 2/- 1st ($225). 3rd Wmk to 10/-, CofA 5/- CTO & 10/-, £1, £2 opt SPECIMEN, plus Officials (30) inc perf OS 1st wmk (7...
Lot #72 - COLLECTIONS & LOTS Australia
1913-1965 Collection in Seven Seas hingeless album with Kangaroos 1st wmk ½d, 2d, 3d, 3rd 2d & SM 1/-. KGV (38) inc SM perf 13½x12½ (11) to 4d F-VFM inc 3d Die I. Then comp from 1931 KGV CofA wmk to 1/4, then to 1965 Christmas mostly F-VF MNH inc KGV OS opt set, 1914 Kookaburra 6d Engraved MLH, 1928 Kookaburra 3d M/sheet. 1931-32 OS opt set of 6 inc Kingsford Smith 2d, 3d, 6d & Lyrebird 1/-. 1932 Bridge set to 5/- w/c MNH. 1934...
Lot #73 - COLLECTIONS & LOTS Australia
1913-1965 M/MNH collection in older style Seven Seas hingeless album with kangaroos 1st wmk 2½d, 3d, 4d, 5d, 1/- & 2/- (retail $1050); 2nd wmk 2d, 2½d, 3rd 2/- maroon ($550) & SM wmk 6d & 2/- ($250). KGV (60) with Single wmk near comp (17) to 1/4 inc 1d red Die II M & Die III MNH, 4d orange, lemon, violet, blue, violet & 5d brown (retail $1700). SM wmk perf 14 1½d to 1/4 ($650), perf 13½ x 12½ comp (ex 1d, 4½d Die II) to 1...
Lot #74 - COLLECTIONS & LOTS Australia
1913-1965 Collection in Seven Seas hingeless album. Kangaroos 1st wmk (9) to 9d, 2nd wmk 2d, 9d, 2/-. 3rd wmk set to 2/- maroon, SM & CofA wmks to 2/-. KGV (66) with Single wmk to 1/4 inc 1d Die III & 4d lemon, LM wmk 1d, carmine, SM & CofA wmks to 1/4 & OS opt set to 5d, plus 4d orange blk of 11 with light 'Chief Parcel Office' pmk. 1914 Kookaburra 6d engraved VFU. 1931 Kingsford Smith set of 7 inc 2d, 3d, 6d opt OS, 1934 Vic...
Lot #75 - COLLECTIONS & LOTS Australia
1913-1965 Mint/MNH collection in Seven Seas hingeless album with kangaroos (12) to 5/- inc 1st wmk 2d grey MNH (ACSC cat $375), 2nd wmk 2½d blue, 3rd wmk 2d, 2½d, 3d (MNH) & 6d brown (cat $300), plus 6d blue perf OS ($150), SM wmk 9d violet MNH ($375) & CofA wmk 5/- UN - total ACSC cat $1350, plus 10/-, £1, £2 CofA wmk opt SPECIMEN (retail $200). KGV (58) with single wmk (18) to 5d inc 1½d green, 2d orange, 3d blue, 4d orange, 4d blue...
Lot #76 - COLLECTIONS & LOTS Australia
1913-65 Collection (360) in Seven Seas illustrated album with Kangaroos (36) to 5/- inc 6d brown opt OS (2). KGV Near comp (70) to 1/4 inc 1d red Die III, 1d green Die II & single wmk set to 1/4. 1934 Vic Cent set to 1/-. 1930s-40s KGVI to £1 Arms & QEII near comp inc Pics to 10/-. Plus duplicates (1340) in s/book inc Kangaroos (70) to 2/-. 1931 Kingsford Smith set to 6d (4) plus extra 6d (3). 1934 Vic Cent set & 1936 SA to 1/- (2...
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