16044 - The John Clemente Collection of Tasmania Postal History

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 THE JOHN CLEMENTE COLLECTION OF TASMANIA POSTAL HISTORY

THE JOHN CLEMENTE COLLECTION OF TASMANIA POSTAL HISTORY

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SALE CALENDAR 2016/2017 STAMPS 31 August - 12 September 10 September 10 September 20 September 23 September 15 October 25 October 26/27 October 10 November

The Philatelic Timed Auction featuring Fine Early India Fine Classic India Stamps and Covers of South East Asia The John Clemente Collection of Tasmania Postal History The James B. Hamlin Collection of Great Britain and British Commonwealth The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale British Africa, The David Pitts Collection The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale including Important Colombia, Italian P.O.’s in China and Bulgaria The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale

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Hong Kong London London London London New York

CSS23 16048 16021 16006 16041 326

London London London

16022 16007 16007

15 January 16 January

The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale Timed Auction - The South Asian Coins of Dr. Philippe Taugourdeau The Academic Collection of Lord Stewartby: English Coins part 3, Gold Coins Ancient, British & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals The Nicholas Rhodes Collection: Coins of North East India (Part 2) The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale The Academic Collection of Lord Stewartby: English Coins part 4, Coins of Edward III to Richard III Ancient, British & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals Ancient, British & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals The Academic Collection of Lord Stewartby: English Coins part 5, Tudor, Stuart and Later Coins Numismatic Auction at NY INC, Waldorf Astoria The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale

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BANKNOTES 17/18 August 28/29 September 19/20 October 7 December 13 January 16 January

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AUTOGRAPHS 19/20 October 16 January

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November COINS 17/18 August 19 - 29 September 26 September 26/27 September 27 September 19/20 October 29 November 30 November 1 December tbc

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328 329

CSS23 326 SW1020 16018 329

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Symbols and Abbreviations 刂 ᔛ

刂 ᔛ អ + អ B

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var. cat. c.d.s.

unmounted mint unused used block of four block larger than four used on cover, entire letter, etc. on piece variety, varieties catalogue, catalogue value circular datestamp

d.s. h.s.

A ᔛ S ᔛ

ᔛ C ᔛ E P ᔛ

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FOREWORD John Clemente was born in Bari, Italy, in 1926 and graduated in medicine and surgery from the Universities of Bari and Padua in 1948, having commenced his tertiary studies at the tender age of 15. He met his Australian wife, Ruth Greene, in Christchurch College Oxford in August 1949, and proposed marriage a week later. They married in November 1949 and he joined his new wife in Brisbane soon after. After requalifying in medicine at the University of Queensland in 1950, he took a position at the Launceston General Hospital and, after posts as Tasmanian Government Medical Officer in Scottsdale and Cygnet, he moved to Hobart and private practice at the end of 1955.

He was not born into a family of philatelists, but he was a natural collector and had a great love of history. I cannot say for certain why he became a philatelist – there are various stories about this, but I do remember as a small boy that his interest was initially in collecting the stamps of Australia and Italy. Right from the beginning, he was a “primary source” man. Not for him endless visits to stamp dealers: he’d find caches of early Australian used stamps and we’d soak the GV penny reds off en masse, dry them and then search them meticulously for flaws – roo’s tongue out, saddle on emu, substituted cliché and so on!

His interest in Tasmanian postal history started with a collection of pictorial post marks in the late 1960s: my mother tells the story of a discussion with another collector who was telling him how many years he had taken to assemble a complete collection of all Tasmanian Post Office CDSs on pictorials. “I’ll do it in a year”, said my father. And indeed he did, although Glazier’s Bay type 2 is still missing, together with one or two others.

But he didn’t stop there. An autodidact and a keen amateur historian, he soon realised how much the post was tied to Tasmania’s early history and became a keen student of both. Those were the days when 19th century council chambers had collections of codlin moth plague returns in musty rooms and the attics of Tasmanian pioneer families had yet to be emptied of their treasure. The result of these searches fascinated him and with the constant help of my mother he pieced together a vast collection of Tasmanian postal history within a decade, criss-crossing regional and country Tasmania in the process. One day it would be tinselled postcards prohibited from postal transmission, the next it would be postcards in honour of the first visit of the US fleet. The following week it could be Tatersalls mail or shipwreck covers.

He published the result of his researches in many articles in the London Philatelist and the American Philatelist in the 1970s and 1980s and was made a Fellow of the Royal Philatelic Society London, a rare honour.

He also wrote a book, The Free Mail of Tasmania, in which he has attempted a complete list of all the frank stamps and officers with the authority to frank mail in Tasmania, and which sadly has remained unpublished for many years. The book will be published later this year.

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Bibliography Set out below is a list of the late Dr Clemente’s published articles in learned philatelic journals.

The articles all relate to items in this collection in this auction. Copies of the articles are available on request. In addition desk copies of the articles will be available at auction viewings.

The London Philatelist 1967, Volume 76, 893, Tasmanian Manuscript Cancellations, 1900-1912 1968, Volume 77, 901, A Tasmanian Special Usage Marking: “Not Known” 1968, Volume 77, 906, Overprints on Tasmanian Stamps 1968 Volume 77, 911, Tasmanian Money Letters 1969, Volume 78, 924, “Posted at Macquarie Island” – the 1911 Mawson Expedition 1970, Volume 79, 930-931, Tasmanian Crown Seals 1970, Volume 79, 934, Tasmanian Parcel Post 1887-1912 1971, Volume 80, 947, Tasmanian Travelling Post Office 1985, Volume 94, 1115-6, Tasmania; “Early Postmasters” Handstamps 1987, Volume 96, 1139-40, Tasmania: “Travelling Post Offices”

The American Philatelist 1967, 1967, 1967, 1968, 1968, 1968, 1970, 1970, 1974, 1975,

Volume Volume Volume Volume Volume Volume Volume Volume Volume Volume

80, 81, 81, 82, 82, 82, 84, 84, 88, 89,

No No No No No No No No No No

7, Tasmanian Taxed Letters, 1878-1912 2, An Interesting Cover from the Shipwreck of “Aeon” 3, Tasmanian Fumigated Mail 3, Tasmanian Taxed Letters 5, Tasmanian Postal Notes, 1889-1912 12, “Not Known” – A Special Usage Marking 11, Hobart Postmarks, 1812-1901 12, Hobart Postmarks, 1812-1901 12, Hobart Postmarks, 1812-1901, Part II, 1870-1901 1, Hobart Postmarks, 1812-1901, Part II (Contd.)

The Collectors Club Philatelist 1987 (May), 66 (3), Van Dieman’s Land Convict Letters

Philately from Australia 1966 (June), p.44, Transmission of Tinselled Postcards Prohibited

Postal History Journal 1988, No. 79, p.6, Tasmania: Money Matters 1804-1912

Unpublished Book Free Mail of Van Diemen’s Land and Tasmania

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ARRANGEMENT OF SALE Undated Town Handstamps

1-9

General Post Datestamps

10 - 16

Hobart Un-named Datestamps

17 - 20

Postmasters’ Manuscript Endorsements

21 - 31

Postmasters’ Private Handstamps

32 - 35

The City Posts

36 - 40

Paid Letters

41 - 45

First Allocation Numeral Cancellations 1853-61

46 - 65

Second Allocation Numeral Cancellations 1861-1900

66 - 100

Manuscript Cancellations

101 - 107

Dumb Obliterators

108 - 111

Circular Datestamps

112 - 151

Hobart Post Office 1870-1913

152 - 153

Launceston Post Office 1870-1913

154

Parcel Post

155 - 161

Packet Rate

162

Postage Paid Datestamps

163

Registered Mail

164 - 182

Maritime Mail

183 - 189

Instructional Markings

190 - 230

Goldfields

231 - 236

Travelling Post Office

237 - 239

Crown Seals

240 - 244

Tax Markings

245 - 254

Free Mail

255 - 418

Antarctic Mail

419 - 421

Military Mail

422 - 427

Miscellaneous

428 - 441

Issued Stamps

442 - 463

Revenue Stamps and Documents

464 - 469

Telegrams/Telegraphs

470

Postal Notes

471 - 488

Postal Stationery

489 - 529

Federal Presentation Stamps and Postal Stationery

530 - 536

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THE JOHN CLEMENTE COLLECTION OF TASMANIA POSTAL HISTORY Note: All buyers must read the notes concerning requests for Extensions printed on page 2 of this catalogue.

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TUESDAY 20 SEPTEMBER 2016 First session commencing at 10.30 a.m. (Lots 1-254) UNDATED TOWN HANDSTAMPS

1 Hobart x1

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1823 (26 Feb.) entire letter from London to Launceston, rated “3/6” in red, showing “POST PAID SHIP LTR/LONDON” double-lined oval d.s. in red and, on reverse, a good to fine strike of “HOBART/TOWN” circular handstamp; the face panel with light stain and recipient’s notation at left; also 1823 (20 Apr.) entire letter from London to Hobart without postal markings. Photo

£1,500-1,800

PROVENANCE:

A. Rigo de Righi x2

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1825 (25 Feb.) entire letter from Hobart to London, rated “1/7”, showing fine “HOBART oval handstamp with, on reverse, step-type “SHIP-LETTER/PLYMOUTH” and red arrival c.d.s. (17.9). Photo

TOWN/V.D.L.”

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£250-300

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4

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THE JOHN CLEMENTE COLLECTION OF TASMANIA POSTAL HISTORY Undated Town Handstamps, Hobart - contd. x3

x4

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1829 (5 Apr.) entire letter from Hobart to London, rated “1/4”, showing fine strike of “HOBART TOWN/V.D.L.” oval handstamp with, on reverse, reversed step-type “SHIP LETTER/DOVER” and red arrival c.d.s. (26.8). Photo

£250-300

1830 (21 Jan.) entire letter from Hobart to London, rated “1/1”, showing fine “HOBART oval handstamp, framed “INDIA LETTER/PLYMOUTH” in red and, on reverse, red arrival c.d.s. (28.6). Photo

£250-300

1830 (8 Mar.) entire letter from Hobart to London, rated “3/4”, showing mainly fine “HOBART TOWN/V.D.L.” oval handstamp with, on reverse, framed “INDIA LETTER/FALMOUTH” and red arrival c.d.s (3.8). Photo

£250-300

1831 entire letter from Hobart to London, rated “1/8”, showing mainly fine “HOBART oval handstamp, framed “INDIA LETTER/PORTSMOUTH” in red and, on reverse, red arrival c.d.s. (29.8). Photo

£250-300

TOWN/V.D.L.”

x5

x6

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TOWN/V.D.L.”

7 Launceston x7

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1822 (16 Dec.) entire letter to Hobart showing mainly fine “LAUNCESTON” circular handstamp; the entire has subsequently been re-used on 4 January 1823 when carried by hand from Hobart to Launceston with letter written across the face panel. Most unusual.

Photo

£1,200-1,500

PROVENANCE:

A. Rigo de Righi x8

x9

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1831 (15 Feb.) entire letter from Launceston to Lancaster, rated “2/6” showing good to fine “LAUNCESTON” double oval handstamp (just crossed by filing crease) and, on reverse, framed “INDIA LETTER/FALMOUTH” in red. Photo

£600-800

1834 (7 July) entire letter from Launceston to Hobart, rated “9” in red and showing good to fine “LAUNCESTON” double-lined oval d.s. Photo

£600-800

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GENERAL POST DATESTAMPS Hobart x10

x11

x12

x13

x14

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1838 (2 Jan.) entire letter from Hobart to Edinburgh, marked “p Marianne”, rated “2/2” (deleted), “2/10” and “1/-” in red, showing good to fine Crowned “HOBART TOWN/VDL” oval d.s. in black for 13 January, handstruck “1” and, on reverse, red arrival c.d.s. (7.6).

Photo

£150-180

1838 (13 Jan.) entire letter from Hobart to Launceston, rated “1/-” in red (deleted), “1/8” (deleted) and “2/8”, showing fine Crowned “HOBART TOWN/VDL.” oval d.s. in black (crossed at left by filing crease), handstruck “1” and boxed “ 1⁄ 2” with, on reverse, framed “INDIA LETTER/BRIGHTON” overstruck by red London transit d.s. (14.6) and red arrival c.d.s. (16.6). Photo

£180-220

1841 (12 Feb.) entire to England, rated “2” in red and “8”, showing almost complete mainly fine Crowned “GENERAL POST OFFICE/HOBART TOWN/VDL” oval d.s. in red with, on reverse, framed “SHIP LETTER” and red London c.d.s. (2.7). Photo

£250-300

1841 (3 Dec.) missionary entire to London, marked “Per Thetis”, variously rated, showing good to fine Crowned “GENERAL POST OFFICE/HOBART TOWN/VDL” oval d.s. in red with, on reverse, unframed “SHIP LETTER” and red arrival c.d.s. (28.6). Photo

£150-180

1847 (24 July) entire letter from Hobart to Edinburgh, rated “1/-”, showing almost complete “GENERAL POST OFFICE/HOBART TOWN/VDL” c.d.s. in red with, on reverse, London (13.12) and arrival (14.12) c.d.s. in red. Photo

£150-180

Launceston x15

x16

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1847 (8 July) entire letter from Launceston to London, rated “8” in red (deleted) and “1/4”, showing fine “LAUNCESTON” double-ring c.d.s. with red arrival d.s. (29.11) on reverse

£120-150

1847 (11 Nov.) entire letter (a little soiled and creased) to Hobart, rated “4”, showing a very fine strike of “LAUNCESTON” double-ring d.s. and, on reverse, Hobart un-named arrival d.s. (Type 2ca); and 1848 (14 Dec.) entire letter (faults) to Hobart, rated “4”, showing fair “LAUNCESTON” double-ring d.s. and, on reverse, Hobart un-named arrival d.s. (Type 2ca)

£150-180

Photos appear on pages 7 and 11

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HOBART UN-NAMED DATESTAMPS x17

x18

x19

x20

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1837 (22 Sept.) entire letter from Hobart to Campbell Town, rated “4” and showing, on reverse across join, fine Hobart un-named c.d.s. (Type C1a; latest recorded date); some minor marks on reverse. Photo

£250-300

1839 (11 July) entire letter from Wick to Hobart, rated “1/7” in red and “1/1”, showing red London “PAID” d.s. and “PAID SHIP LETTER/LONDON” oval d.s. and, on reverse, despatch c.d.s. and arrival un-named datestamp (Type C2) dated 6th December; 1841 (2 Apr.) entire (creased) from Hobart to Pittwater, rated “3” and showing, on reverse, fine Hobart un-named c.d.s. (Type C1b); 1848 (7 Nov.) entire letter (damaged) from Hobart to Sorell, rated “4” and showing, on reverse, almost complete Hobart un-named c.d.s. (Type C1b); and 1850 (15 May) entire from Hobart to Launceston, rated “4” and showing, on reverse, Hobart un-named c.d.s. (Type C1b) and Launceston single-ring arrival d.s.

£350-450

1842 (3 Jan.) entire from Jericho, 1843 (11 Jan.) entire from Port Arthur and 1846 (18 Sept.) entire letter from Launceston, all addressed to Hobart, all rated “4” and showing un-named framed arrival d.s. (Type C2a); also 1852 (24 Feb.) entire letter (faults) from Launceston to Pittwater, rated “4”, showing Launceston single-ring despatch datestamp and, on reverse, Hobart un-named c.d.s. (Type C1b)

£600-800

1852 (15 Nov.) and 1853 (22 Feb.) envelopes (with contents) from Geelong to Hobart, rated “5” in red and in black and showing, on reverse, despatch oval d.s., Melbourne and Launceston transit d.s. (16.11) and Hobart un-named framed arrival d.s. (Type C2a)

£250-300

POSTMASTERS’ MANUSCRIPT ENDORSEMENTS x21

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1847 (4 Nov.) entire letter to Launceston, rated “4” showing manuscript “4/11/47 Avoca” with arrival c.d.s. on reverse; 1847 (25 Nov.) entire letter to Launceston, rated “4” and showing manuscript “George Town, 25/11/47” with arrival c.d.s. on reverse; c.1848 entire (stain at right) to Launceston, marked “Money Letter”, rated “8” in red and showing, on reverse, manuscript “Brighton”; 1853 (Feb.) front to Port Sorell, rated “4” showing manuscript “Evandale, 12/2/53”. A good group

£400-500

Campbell Town x22

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1847 (24 July) entire to Launceston, rated “4”, showing manuscript “Campbelltown, 24/7/47” with arrival c.d.s. on reverse; 1855 (3 Sept.) entire letter from London to Launceston, marked “per Lightning from Liverpool”, rated “6” and “1” in red, showing despatch c.d.s. in red with manuscript “CTown, 29/11/55” alongside and, on reverse, diamond-shaped “SHIP LETTER INWARDS FREE” d.s. (29.11). An interesting pair. Photo

£300-400

Carrick x23

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1852 (May) envelope (left side flap opened out) to Hobart, rated “4”, showing manuscript “Carrick, 24/5/52” with Hobart un-named d.s. on reverse. Photo

£250-300

Cleveland x24

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1847 (Sept.) entire (central spike hole and a little soiled) to Launceston, marked “Money Letter”, rated “4”, showing manuscript “Cleveland, 10/9/47” with arrival c.d.s. on reverse; 1848 (Dec.) entire letter (repaired spike hole) to Launceston, rated “4”, showing manuscript “Clevd 29/12/48” with arrival c.d.s. on reverse

£200-250

Emu Bay x25

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1847 (Aug.) entire letter (central spike hole) to Launceston, marked “Money Letter”, rated “4” showing manuscript “Emu Bay, 9 August 1847” with arrival c.d.s. on reverse. Photo

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£200-250

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Evandale x26

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1853 (Sept.) envelope (left side flap opened out) to Port Sorell, rated “4”, showing manuscript “Evandale, 27.9.53” with Launceston c.d.s. on reverse. Photo

£200-250

Fingal x27

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1852 (July) entire (central spike hole) to Launceston, rated “4”, showing manuscript “Fingal” with arrival c.d.s. on reverse; 1853 (Nov.) entire to Launceston, showing manuscript “Fingal, 12-11-53” with boxed “PRE-PAID” d.s. in red on reverse. A good pair of covers Photos also appear on page 13 11

£200-250

THE JOHN CLEMENTE COLLECTION OF TASMANIA POSTAL HISTORY Postmasters Manuscript Endorsements - contd.

Longford x28

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1852 (Jan.) entire letter (central spike hole) to Launceston, marked “Money Letter”, rated “8d”, showing manuscript “Longford 28/1/52” with arrival c.d.s. on reverse. Photo

£200-250

New Norfolk x29

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1848 (Apr.) entire letter to Suffolk, rated “5” in red (deleted) and “8”, showing manuscript “New Norfolk 27/4/48”, Hobart “PAID” d.s. in red, unframed “SHIP LETTER” and Woodbridge arrival c.d.s. (25.9). Photo

£200-250

Port Sorell x30

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1847 (Nov.) entire letter (spike hole at foot of face panel) to Launceston, rated “4”, showing manuscript “P Sorell, 20/11/47” with arrival c.d.s. on reverse. Photo

£200-250

Richmond x31

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1848 (May) entire to Hobart, marked “Money Letter”, rated “4” (deleted) and “8”, showing manuscript “Richmond, 22/5/48” with un-named arrival d.s. on reverse. Photo

£200-250

POSTMASTERS’ PRIVATE HANDSTAMPS See also Lot 434

32 Campbell Town x32

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1851 (21 Feb.) entire letter from London to Campbell Town, marked “p Eliza to Hobart Town”, rated “5”, showing a good strike of the rare unframed “C’TOWN/2 JU 1851” (just crossed by light vertical filing crease) and, on reverse, two part strikes of the framed “SHIP LETTER” d.s. applied at Hobart. Photo PROVENANCE:

A. Rigo de Righi, October 1982 Photo for lot 31 appears on page 15 WWW.SPINK.COM

£1,000-1,200

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x33

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1852 (9 Feb.) entire from Launceston to Campbell Town, rated “4” in red, showing despatch single-ring d.s. and a fine strike of the framed “CAMP TOWN/9. FEB 52” d.s.; also 1852 (15 Jan.) envelope (faults) from Launceston to Campbell Town, rated “4” in red, showing despatch single-ring d.s. and framed “CAMP TOWN/15. Jan 52” d.s. Photo

£250-300

Macquarie Plains x34

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1853 Plate II, 4d. dull orange, cut to shape, cancelled with “MACQUARIE/PLAINS” h.s. and manuscript “17/9/55”; small defect at right. Photo

£120-150

PROVENANCE:

A. Rigo de Righi, October 1982

Somerset River Cam x35

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1874 envelope to Victoria, bearing Sideface 1d. pair and single, each cancelled “110” and showing unframed “SOMERSET/RIVER CAM” h.s. with manuscript date “4.6.74” below and, on reverse, Launceston diamond d.s. in red and Melbourne arrival c.d.s.; the envelope slightly soiled and with two small stains. Rare. Photo

£500-600

THE CITY POSTS Hobart x36

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1838 (10 July) entire headed “ON PUBLIC SERVICE ONLY”, showing Crowned “FREE” d.s. in red and, on reverse, fine framed “1.O CLOCK/10 JY 10/1838” d.s.”; some slight creasing.

Photo

£400-500

PROVENANCE:

A. Rigo de Righi, October 1982 x37

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1847 (3 Nov.) envelope (opened-out) rated “4” (deleted) and “2” and showing framed “10 O CLOCK/3 NOV 3/1847” d.s. applied over former rate marking and, on reverse, manuscript “out of boundary” and Hobart un-named c.d.s. (2.11). Photo

£600-800

PROVENANCE:

A. Rigo de Righi, October 1982

Launceston x38

x39

x40

*

*

*

1845 (22 Nov.) entire rated “2” and showing mainly fine to very fine “1.O.CLOCK”. Rare.

Photo

£500-600

1851 (3 Sept.) entire rated “2” showing almost fine “10.O.CLOCK” c.d.s.; the face and back panels with some manuscript calculations. Rare. Photo

£500-600

1853 (15 Aug.) entire rated “2” and showing mainly fine “4.O.CLOCK” c.d.s. Rare. Photo

£500-600

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PAID LETTERS x41

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x43

x44

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*

*

*

1834 (7 July) entire letter from Macquarie Plains to Hobart rated “3d” in red; 1834 (11 July) entire letter from High Plains to Hobart rated “4”; 1834 (14 July) entire letter from New Norfolk to Hobart rated “3”; 1834 (21 July) entire letter from Campbell Town to Hobart rated “6” in red; 1834 (24 July) entire letter from Rendlecham to Hobart rated “6”; 1842 (17 Mar.) entire letter from Launceston to Macquarie River rated “4”; 1843 (16 Aug.) and (13 Nov.) entire letters from Broadmarsh to Launceston rated “4” in red; and 1845 (2 Oct.) entire letter from Launceston to Broadmarsh rated “4” in red. A good lot

£700-900

1843 (19 Jan.) entire letter from Bothwell to Hobart, rated “4” in red and showing inward red “PAID” d.s. (Type 26); 1843 (23 Jan.) entire from Oatlands to Hobart, rated “1/-” and showing inward red “PAID” d.s. (Type 26), both fair to good strikes; 1853 (4 May) entire letter from Hobart to Launceston, showing fair despatch “PAID” d.s. in red (Type 24) with arrival c.d.s. on reverse; also a part entire letter from Green Ponds to Richmond, rated “6” in red and red “PAID” d.s. (Type 25) of Hobart

£400-500

1843 (26 Sept.) entire from Hobart to Launceston, rated “4” in red and showing mainly fine despatch “PAID” oval d.s. in red (Type 24). Photo

£200-250

1849 (6 Feb.) entire letter from Launceston to Hobart, rated “4” in red, showing large part despatch c.d.s. and fine arrival “PAID” d.s. in red (Type 27). Photo

£200-250

45

x45

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1850 (13 May) from Port Sorell to San Francisco, marked “Paid L.T.”, showing manuscript “5” in red, circular “SHIP/6” and “SAN FRANCISCO/Cal” c.d.s. with Launceston transit c.d.s. on reverse; a trifle soiled. A rare destination in this period. Photo

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£600-800

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49

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A collection on Courier 1d. (3) and 4d. (41) and Chalon 1d. strip of four and pair, 2d.

(9 including a pair), 4d. (35), 6d. (5) and 1/- pair and single, numbers include 11 (2), 12 (2, one manuscript), 13, 14 (2 manuscript), 15, 16, 17 (manuscript), 18 (3, one on Courier 1d. with triangular puncture), 19, 20 (2), 21 to 25, 26 (2), 27 (2), 28, 29, 31 (manuscript), 32 (2), 33, 34 (2), 35, 36 (3, two manuscript), 37, 38 (3), 39 (manuscript), 41 to 45, 46 (manuscript), 47 (2, one manuscript), 48 (3), 49, 50, 51 (manuscript), 52 (2), 53, 55, 56 (2), 57, 58 (4), 59 (3), 60 (3), 61 (3), 62 (2), 63 (2), 64 (3), 68 (4), 72, 74 (4) and 75 (3), plus one with handstruck “4” of Macquarie Plains; many good to fine strikes, condition extremely mixed. Photo for selection

£6,000-8,000

“18” (Campbell Town) x47

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1855 (Apr.) envelope to Deloraine, bearing 1853 Courier 4d., cut to shape, clearly tied by “18” obliterator and showing mainly fine framed “CAMP TOWN/25 April 55”. Neat and attractive. Photo

£500-600

“25” (Deloraine) x48

x49

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*

1854 (June) entire letter (central spike hole) to Launceston, bearing 1853 Courier 4d. tied by legible “25” obliterator, showing manuscript “deloraine 20/6/54” at lower left and arrival c.d.s. on reverse. Photo

£500-600

1857 (May) envelope to Melbourne, bearing 1856-57 4d. blue with margins on two sides, tied by just legible “25” obliterator, showing manuscript “deloraine Tasmania, 3/5/57” at left and, on reverse, diamond shaped “POST OFFICE/LAUNCESTON” and “SHIP LETTER/FREE/G.P.O. VICTORIA” datestamps in red; the envelope a little soiled. Photo

£300-400

“32” (George Town) x50

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1858 (Sept.) envelope to Sydney, bearing 1857-67 2d. yellow-green (defective) and 4d. blue (cut into), cancelled by unclear obliterator and showing manuscript “G Town, 4/9/58” alongside with, on reverse, diamond shaped “POST OFFICE/LAUNCESTON” d.s. in red and “SHIP LETTER/SYDNEY” c.d.s.; envelope with slight damage on reverse caused through opening. Photo

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£200-250

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“58” (Waterloo Point) x51

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1858 (Dec.) “Demand of Rural Police Rate” entire letter to Ross and redirected to Campbell Town, showing manuscript “Swansea 2-12-54” and “Ross 3 Dec 58” at left, bearing 1857-67 1d. pale brick-red (2, both cut into) cancelled by “58” obliterator; another stamp (most probably a 4d.) cut away at upper left. Photo

£300-400

PROVENANCE:

A. Rigo de Righi, October 1982

“59” (Launceston) x52

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1854 (8 July) entire letter to Brisbane, Moreton Bay, marked “Via Melbourne”, bearing 1853 Courier 4d. with good to large margins, clearly tied by “59” obliterator, showing despatch c.d.s. and, on reverse, “SHIP LETTER/SYDNEY” and “BRISBANE/NEW S. WALES” datestamps; the 4d. with some discolouration caused by affixative. A very unusual destination. Photo

£1,000-1,200

PROVENANCE:

J.S. White

53 x53

x54

*

*

1854 (31 July) locally addressed entire letter, bearing 1853 Courier 1d. (touched in places) tied by light “59” obliterator and showing “4.O.CLOCK” c.d.s. at upper left. A neat and attractive franking. Photo

£6,000-8,000

1861 (10 Jan.) envelope to Hobart, bearing 1857-67 4d. pale blue (touched at lower left) cancelled (not tied) by “59” obliterator and showing despatch and arrival “PRE-PAID” datestamps in red. Photo

£180-220

PROVENANCE:

J.S. White

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“60” (Launceston) x55

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1856 (22 Oct.) envelope to Melbourne, bearing 1856-57 4d. blue (touched at sides) tied by “60” obliterator and showing diamond shaped “POST OFFICE/LAUNCESTON” d.s. in red alongside with, on reverse, “SHIP LETTER/FREE/G.P.O. VICTORIA” d.s.; the envelope with part flap missing. Photo

£250-300

PROVENANCE:

J.S. White x56

x57

*

*

1857 (14 Aug.) and (10 Nov.) envelopes to Hobart, bearing 1857-67 4d. blue (the former touched at sides, the latter with just clear to good margins), both cancelled by “60” obliterator, showing despatch and arrival “PRE-PAID” d.s. in red; both with minor faults

£250-300

1860 (13 Sept.) envelope to Hobart, bearing 1857-67 4d. blue (touched at right) centrally cancelled “60”, showing despatch and arrival “PRE-PAID” d.s. in red. Photo

£150-180

“61” (Hobart) x58

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1857 (10 Feb.) entire to Sydney, bearing 1856-57 4d. blue (cut into at right) tied by clear “61” obliterator, showing “GENERAL POST OFFICE/HOBART TOWN” c.d.s. in red below and, on reverse, “SHIP LETTER/SYDNEY” c.d.s.; the entire with some slight soiling; also 1859 (July) envelope (218x94mm) to London, bearing 1857-67 1d. pale red-brown pair and 4d. blue tied by light “48” obliterator with the 1d. pair additionally tied by “GENERAL POST OFFICE/HOBART TOWN” c.d.s. in red and showing, on reverse, light arrival c.d.s.; left 81mm of envelope severed and rejoined with adhesive tape

£250-300

“62” (Hobart) x59

x60

*

*

185? mourning envelope addressed to an Officer in the 12th Foot, Sydney, franked at the soldier’s concessionary rate with 1857-67 1d. brick-red (cut-into) clearly cancelled by “62” obliterator and showing, on reverse, “SHIP LETTER/SYDNEY” c.d.s.; the 1d. has been lifted and partly stuck back, and the envelope is a little soiled. Photo

£800-1,000

1859 (Jan.) envelope to Edinburgh, bearing 1858 6d. dull lilac with close to good margins, tied by “62” obliterator, showing “GENERAL POST OFFICE/HOBART TOWN” c.d.s. in black with arrival d.s. (1.4); the envelope with some minor age spotting. Photo

£300-400

“63” (Hobart) x61

*

1854 (21 Mar.) envelope (faults) to London, bearing 1853 Courier 4d. (stained) tied by typically light “63” obliterator, showing manuscript “1/-”, “GENERAL POST OFFICE/HOBART TOWN” c.d.s. in red with arrival d.s. on reverse; some faults. Photo

£300-400

“64” (Hobart) x62

*

1858 (3 Feb.) and 1859 (24 Mar.) envelope and entire (no side flaps) to Launceston bearing 1857-67 4d. blue, both tied by just legible “64” obliterator and showing despatch and arrival (on reverse) “PRE-PAID” d.s. in red

£200-250

“68” (Hobart) x63

x64

*

*

1854 (28 Mar.) front to Green Ponds, bearing 1853 Courier 4d. (cut to shape); 1854 (11 Apr.) envelope to Brighton, bearing 1853 Courier 4d. (cut to shape) and showing “PAID” oval d.s. in red; and 1854 (Sept.) envelope to Port Fairy, bearing 1853 Courier 4d. (cut to shape) additionally tied by “GENERAL POST OFFICE/HOBART TOWN” c.d.s. in red.. Condition very mixed

£600-800

1859 envelope to Sydney, bearing 1858 6d. with just clear to good margins, clearly tied by “68” obliterator, showing two poor strikes of “GENERAL POST OFFICE/HOBART TOWN” c.d.s. in red with “SHIP-LETTER/SYDNEY” c.d.s. (25.4) on reverse. Photo

£250-300

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“74” (Hobart) x65

*

1859 (19 Oct.) entire (face panel with three spike holes) to Launceston, bearing 1857-67 4d. pale blue with small to good margins, clearly tied by fine “74” obliterator and “PRE-PAID” c.d.s. in red; 1860 (10 Mar.) entire (face panel with two spike holes) to Launceston, bearing 1857-67 4d. pale blue with vertical paper crease, tied by light “74” obliterator and showing despatch and arrival (on reverse) “PREPAID” d.s. in red

£300-400

SECOND ALLOCATION NUMERAL CANCELLATIONS 1861-1900 x66

*

The collection, housed in six cover albums, comprising envelopes (163), stationery cards (69) and loose stamps/pieces (264) covering over 300 different numerals from 1 to 383 with R (31, twelve on cover and five on cards), RR (37 fourteen on cover and one on card), 3R (29, four on cover) and 4R(11), some duplication, many good to fine strikes and condition generally fine. Well worth careful inspection

£10,000-12,000

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A collection on Chalon values comprising 1d. imperf (24 including a strip of four and two pairs) and perf (17 including strips of four and three and two pairs), 2d. imperf (22 including three pairs) and perf (4), 4d. imperf (37 including a pair) and perf (4), 6d. imperf (9) and perf, and 1/- imperf (2) and perf (4 including a pair), 79 different numbers covered including a few in manuscript with R (1), 2R (3), 3r (1) and 4R (1), also some other cancellations including Hobart dumb obliterator (4) and “LATE/LETTER” (2); condition very mixed. Photo for selection

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£1,500-1,800

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A collection mainly on Sideface values, all neatly mounted and written-up in an album, covering 339 different numerals with R (33), 2R (28), 3R (26) and 4R (11), also some c.d.s. sprinkled throughout, T.P.O. cancels, Hobart and Launceston duplex cancels.

Many fine to superb strikes. (842 items). Photo for selection

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£4,000-5,000

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A collection on Pictorial values, all neatly mounted and written-up, covering 218 different numerals with R (16), 2R (16), 3R (7) and 4R (2), mostly good to fine strikes with a few superb. Photo for selection

£800-1,000

“6” (Bothwell) x70

*

1865 (Aug.) envelope to Hobart, bearing 1857-67 4d. pale blue (soiled) tied by poor “6” obliterator, showing manuscript “Bothwell, 9.8.65” and left and arrival “PRE-PAID” d.s. in red alongside; 1866 envelope (flap missing and two tears at top) to Hobart, bearing 1857-67 4d. pale blue (cut into) tied by very fine “6” obliterator and showing arrival “PRE-PAID” d.s. in red below

£250-300

“16” (Campbell Town) x71

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x72 ័

1866 (10 Dec.) local town letter rate envelope (some fox spotting) bearing 1857-67 1d. dull vermilion (just into on two sides) clearly tied by “16” obliterator and showing “CAMPBELL TOWN” c.d.s. at left. Very rare. Photo

£500-600

1869 (24 Jan.) front to Sydney, bearing 1857-67 2d. slate-green and 4d. pale blue (both cut into) cancelled by “16” obliterator and showing scarce “C-TOWN” c.d.s. at left. Photo

£250-300

“22” (Cleveland) x73

x74

*

*

1869 (June) envelope to Campbell Town, bearing 1864-69 perf 12 4d. pale blue, centrally cancelled by very fine “22” obliterator and showing manuscript “Cleveland, 27/6/69” at left. Photo

£200-250

1869 (Aug.) envelope to Campbell Town, bearing 1864-69 perf 12 4d. pale blue, centrally cancelled by very fine “22” obliterator and showing manuscript “Cleveland, 8/8/69” at left. Photo

£200-250

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78

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“29” (Emu Bay) x75

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Undated envelope to Green Ponds, bearing 1857-67 4d. blue (touched at right), clearly tied by fine “29” obliterator and showing manuscript “Emu Bay 10th Oct” at left; the envelope with some slight creasing. Photo

£200-250

“33” (Fenton Forest) x76

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1870 (Mar.) envelope to New Norfolk, bearing 1864-69 perf 10 4d. blue with re-entry, tied by “33” obliterator and showing manuscript “Fenton Forest, 31-3-70” at left. Photo 25

£200-250

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“34” (Fingal) x77

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1879 (30 Sept.) envelope to England, bearing 1878 perf 111⁄ 2 6d. bright violet tied by “34” obliterator and showing “FINGAL” c.d.s. alongside and, on reverse, Launceston (1.10) and arrival (25.11) datestamps; some minor creases and fox marks. Photo

£200-250

“36” (Forth) x78

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1863 (Apr.) envelope to Table Cape, bearing 1857-67 4d. blue (cut into) tied by “36” obliterator and showing manuscript “Forth 20/4/63” at left. Photo

£200-250

“37” (George Town) x79

x80

*

*

1867 (Mar.) envelope (central vertical crease) to Launceston, bearing 1857-67 4d. blue (cut into) clearly tied by “37” obliterator, showing manuscript “Geo Town 7.3.67” at left with, on reverse, arrival framed “PRE-PAID” d.s. in red. Photo

£300-400

1879 (Jan.) and (May) envelopes ex the same correspondence to London, the former marked “Via Brindisi”, both bearing Chalon 6d. and Sideface 2d. tied by poor and fair strikes of the obliterator, showing despatch c.d.s. alongside (the former poor); the latter with some staining around adhesives

£300-400

“42” (Hamilton) x81

x82

*

*

1863 (Nov.) and 1865 (Dec.) envelopes (small faults) ex the same correspondence to Torquay, both bearing 1857-67 4d. blue (the former cut into at right and both a little soiled) and cancelled by “42” obliterator (the former poor), both with manuscript “Hamilton” and date alongside and showing Hobart “PRE-PAID” transit d.s. in red

£300-400

1864 envelope to Hobart, bearing 1857-67 4d. blue with small to good margins, clearly tied by “42” obliterator and showing arrival “PRE-PAID” d.s. in red alongside. Neat and attractive. Photo

£200-250

PROVENANCE:

J.S. White “51” (La Trobe) x83

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1867 (Oct.) envelope to Hobart, bearing 1857-67 4d. blue (touched or just into on two sides) tied by fine “51” obliterator, showing manuscript “La Trobe 9/10/67” at left, arrival “PRE-PAID” d.s. in red alongside and, on reverse, Launceston “PRE-PAID” transit d.s. in red; the envelope with some light central discolouration. Photo

£250-300

“52” (Launceston) x84

x85

x86

x87

*

*

*

*

1863 (13 Feb.) envelope (219x122mm; light peripheral stains) to Longford, bearing 1857-67 4d. blue pair, 1866 (6 Feb.) envelope to Campbell Town bearing 1857-67 4d. pale blue, 1868 (19 Aug.) envelope to Circular Head bearing 1857-67 6d. blue, all clearly tied by “52” obliterator and showing diamond shaped “PRE-PAID” d.s. in red alongside

£250-300

1869 (15 Jan.) envelope to Victoria, bearing 1865-71 perf 12 6d. tied by “52” obliterator and showing diamond shaped “POST OFFICE/LAUNCESTON” d.s. in red alongside; 1870 (19 July) mourning envelope (small faults) to Bicheno, bearing 1865-71 perf 12 4d. tied by “52” obliterator and showing diamond shaped “PRE-PAID” d.s. in red alongside

£150-180

1869 (16 Apr.) mourning town letter rate envelope addressed locally in Launceston, bearing 1865-71 perf 12 1d. carmine (straight-edge at left) tied by “52” obliterator and showing “PRE-PAID/4 O CLOCK” c.d.s. in red. Rare. Photo

£300-400

1869 (31 May) locally addressed mourning envelope bearing 1857-67 1d. dull vermilion (2) tied by “52” obliterator and showing “PRE PAID/1 O CLOCK” c.d.s. in red alongside; and 1873 (15 Dec.) locally addressed circular bearing Sideface 1d. clearly cancelled “52” and showing “PRE PAID/10 O CLOCK” c.d.s. in red

£500-600

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94

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“56” (Macquarie Plains) x88

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1872 (June) envelope to Launceston, bearing Sideface 2d. tied by “56” obliterator, showing manuscript “Macquarie Plains 24.6.72” at left and, on reverse, arrival “PRE-PAID” d.s. in red; the 2d. with most perfs cut off at foot and with some staining. Photo 27

£150-180

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“63” (New Norfolk) x89

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1864 (Aug.) front to Brown’s River bearing 1857-67 4d. blue (cut into) tied by “63” obliterator, showing “N Norfolk/10.8.64” d.s. at left and Hobart “PRE-PAID” transit d.s. in red; 1866 and 1867 envelopes ex the same correspondence to Hobart, bearing 1864-69 perf 10 4d. blue, centrally cancelled “63”, showing trace of New Norfolk datestamp and red “PRE-PAID” arrival d.s. All with faults

£400-500

“70” (Port Cygnet) x90

x91

*

*

1883 (Jan.) 1d. stationery card to Hobart, cancelled by “70” obliterator and showing manuscript “Port Cygnet 22-1-83” alongside with arrival c.d.s. on reverse, fine. Photo

£200-250

1884 (31 May) envelope to Glasgow, bearing Postal Fiscal 1880 6d. mauve crisply tied by superb “70” obliterator, showing “PORT CYGNET/TASMANIA” c.d.s. alongside with, on reverse, Hobart and arrival datestamps. Photo

£200-250

“73” (Buckland) x92

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1868 (Oct.) envelope to Kent, bearing Chalon 2d. yellow-green and 4d. blue (both with perfs cut off) tied by dumb obliterator used as an emergency canceller due to the unavailability of the numeral obliterator, showing manuscript “Richmond, 10-68” at left, Hobart “PRE-PAID” transit d.s. in red (9.10) with arrival c.d.s. on reverse; the envelope with some minor peripheral faults. Photo

£500-600

“77” (Ross) x93

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1867 mourning envelope to London, marked “Via Marseilles”, bearing 157-67 4d. blue and 1860-67 6d., both tied by light “77” obliterator with the 6d. additionally tied by red London Paid arrival c.d.s., diamond shaped “POST OFFICE/LAUNCESTON” d.s. in red on reverse; the envelope with one side flap missing and some repaired damage at edges.

Photo

£400-500

“84” (Spring Bay) x94

x95

*

*

1865 (Feb.) envelope to Swansea, bearing 1857-67 4d. blue (cut into), neatly tied by “84” obliterator and showing manuscript “Spring Bay, 19-2-65” at upper left; the envelope with flap missing. Photo

£400-500

1868 (June) envelope (a trifle soiled and with faults on reverse) to Victoria, bearing 1864-69 perf 10 6d. reddish mauve centrally cancelled “84” and showing manuscript “Spring Bay, 20-6.68” alongside; and 1869 (July) envelope to Hobart bearing 1857-67 4d. blue tied by unclear obliterator and showing manuscript “Spring Bay, 25-7-69” at left.

Photo

£500-600

“94” (Swansea) x96

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1870 (Sept.) envelope to Melbourne, bearing 1864-68 perf 121⁄ 2 1d. carmine (6, one affixed over right edge) cancelled by legible “94” obliterators and each with manuscript “5/1870”, showing Swansea c.d.s. below with diamond shaped “POST OFFICE/LAUNCESTON” d.s. in red on reverse; the envelope with creases and right flap missing. Photo

£400-500

“95” (Westbury) x97

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1882 (July) envelope to Essex, marked “via Brindisi”, bearing Chalon 6d. and Sideface 2d., both clearly cancelled “95” and showing part Westbury c.d.s. alongside with, on reverse, Launceston and arrival datestamps; the 6d. with some light staining. Photo

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£250-300

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“131” (Cranbrook) x98

x99

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1878 (Jan.) envelope to Sydney, bearing Sideface 1d. (3), each cancelled by “131” obliterator, showing manuscript “Cranbrook, 31-1-78” at left with, on reverse, Launceston and arrival datestamps; the envelope with most of flap missing. Photo

£200-250

1878 (Feb.) envelope to Melbourne, bearing Sideface 1d. (3), each cancelled by “131” obliterator, showing manuscript “Cranbrook, 25-2-78” at left with, on reverse, Launceston and arrival datestamps; the envelope with part of flap missing. Photo

£200-250

PROVENANCE:

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1879 (12 June) envelope to London, marked “Via San Francisco”, bearing Sideface 2d. strip of three clearly cancelled by “131” obliterator, showing “CRANBROOK/TAS.” c.d.s. and red arrival datestamp. Attractive. Photo

£250-300

PROVENANCE:

A. Rigo de Righi, October 1982

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£2,500-3,000

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A collection on Pictorial values (32 items), all neatly mounted and written-up, plus some loose covers/cards (6) covering twenty different offices including “Westbury, May 7, 09” on 2d. stationery envelope to Hobart, also a range of crayon squiggles etc. (31 items); condition generally fine. Photo for selection

£1,500-1,800

Hamilton x103

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1860 (Aug.) entire (no side flaps) to Hobart, bearing 1857-67 4d. blue (faults) at lower left cancelled “Hamilton, 2/8/60” and showing arrival “PRE-PAID” d.s. in red above.

Photo

£500-600

Macquarie River x104

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1859 (Oct.) entire to Tunbridge, bearing 1857-67 4d. pale blue (cut into) clearly cancelled “42” and showing manuscript “Macquarie River, 3/10/89” at left; the entire with filing creases and surface fault. Photo PROVENANCE:

A. Rigo de Righi, October 1982

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£600-800

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1860 (Sept.) envelope to England, bearing 1860 6d. with central “46”, showing manuscript “New Town, 21-9-60” at left and Launceston “PRE-PAID” transit d.s. in red; a little soiled. Photo

£500-600

Spring Bay x106 ័

1859 (Oct.) front to Hobart, bearing 1857-67 1d. dull vermilion strip of four each with bold pen-stroke and tied by arrival “PRE-PAID” d.s. in red and showing manuscript “Spring Bay, 2-10/59” at left; also 1859 large part front to Hobart, bearing 1857-67 4d. blue (lightly stained) with three vertical pen-strokes and showing manuscript “Swansea, -/1/59” at left. Photo for first

£600-800

Torquay x107 ័

1859 (Oct) front to Hobart, bearing 1857-67 4d. pale blue (cut into) cancelled “Torquay, 4/10/59” and showing arrival “PRE-PAID” d.s. in red below. Photo

£300-400

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1865 (15 Nov.) locally addressed front, bearing 1864 perf 10 1d. tied by 17 bar obliterator and boxed “PRE-PAID/1 O CLOCK” d.s. in red; also two pieces, one bearing imperf 1d. tied by 14 bar obliterator and showing boxed “PRE-PAID/10 O CLOCK” d.s. in red, the other perf 10 1d. tied by 16 bar obliterator and showing boxed “PRE-PAID/ 4 O CLOCK” d.s. in red. Photo for front

£500-600

1867-69 entires (4) all from Hobart to Bank of Tasmania in Launceston, each bearing 1857-67 4d. blue (all cut into on at least one side) and cancelled by 14 bar (3) or 15 bar obliterator, all showing despatch “PRE-PAID” c.d.s. in red

£400-500

1867 mourning envelopes (5, all with contents) ex the same correspondence from Hobart to Launceston, each bearing either 1857-67 4d. blue (2) or 1864-69 perf 10 4d. blue (3) cancelled by 14 bar obliterator, each showing despatch “PRE-PAID” c.d.s. in red; one with some light foxing

£500-600

1867 (25 July) envelope (faults) to London, bearing 1860-67 6d. (touched in places) clearly tied by 14 bar obliterator, showing “GENERAL POST OFFICIAL/HOBART TOWN” c.d.s. in red alongside with arrival d.s. (17.9) on reverse

£150-180

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CIRCULAR DATESTAMPS x112

The collection in seven cover albums covering over 440 different offices, comprising envelopes (132, eight R and four 2R), picture postcards (293 including a few stationery types, thirty-eight R, eight 2R and three 3R), Official circulars (65, eleven R and one 2R) and loose stamps (138, twenty-two R, twenty-four 2R, ten 3R and two 4R), many fine to superb strikes, viewing highly recommended

£10,000-12,000

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The collection in an album, mainly on Pictorial 1d. and 2d. values, covering over 440 different offices including R (102), 2R (47), 3R (12) and 4R (5, part or poor strikes), many fine or superb strikes; also a range of Hobart (58), Launceston (61) and T.P.O. (12) cancels. A fine lot well worth examination. (668 items). Photo for selection Alonnah: “ALONNAH/21 Rated RRRR. Photo

JA 1912/TASMANIA”,

£6,000-8,000

a superb complete strike on Pictorial 4d. £250-300

Alonnah: “ALONNAH/22 FE 1912/TASMANIA”, a fine strike tying Pictorial 2d. on locally addressed envelope showing two further strikes on reverse. Rated RRRR. Photo

£250-300

Bronte: “BRONTE/20.MR.13/TASMANIA”, an almost complete and superb strike on Pictorial 1d. Rated RRRR. Photo

£300-400

Bronte: “BRONTE/16 JA 14/TASMANIA” on Official circular to Hamilton bearing Kangaroo 1d. applied and cancelled on arrival. Rated RRRR. Photo

£300-400

Catamaran: “CATAMARAN/20 JA/02/TASMANIA” with day and month inverted, one complete and one part strike on Pictorial 2d. affixed to fragment. Rated RRRR. Photo

£200-250

Christmas Hills: “CHRISTMAS HILL/22.AUG.11/TASMANIA”, a good to fine complete strike on Tasmania 1d. Rated RRR. Photo

£100-120

Claremont: “CLAREMONT/21DE12/TASMANIA”, a fine complete strike on Pictorial 1d. affixed to fragment. Rated RRR. Photo

£200-250

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Comstock: “COMSTOCK/NO 6/01/TASMANIA”, a fine complete strike on Pictorial 2d.

Rated RRRR. Photo

£300-400

Comstock: “COMSTOCK/JY 4/02/TASMANIA”, a fine complete strike on Pictorial 2d. Rated RRRR. Photo

£250-300

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Erriba: “ERRIBA/TASMANIA”, a legible strike on Pictorial 1d. on 2d. Rated RRRR. Photo

£150-180

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Farrell Siding: “FARRELL SIDING/22 JUN. strike on Pictorial 1⁄ 2 d. Rated RRR. Photo

£100-120

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07/TASMANIA”,

a superb virtually complete

Glazier’s Bay: “GLAZIER’S BAY/JU 13/00/TASMANIA” (Type 1b), a fine complete strike on Pictorial 2d. Rated RRRR. Photo

£150-180

Glazier’s Bay: “GLAZIER’S BAY/JU 13/??/TASMANIA” (Type 1b), a fine almost complete strike on Pictorial 2d. Rated RRRR. Photo

£120-150

Glen Fern: “GLEN FERN/JU 2/07/TASMANIA”, a generally fine complete strike on Pictorial 1d. Rated RRR. Photo

£200-250

Gravelly Beach: “GRAVELLY BEACH/TASMANIA” (Type 3), a good to fine three-quarter strike on Pictorial 1d.; top right corner thinned. Rated RRRR. Photo

£200-250

Honeywood: “HONEYWOOD/SP 7/TAS.” with day in manuscript, a very fine almost complete strike on Pictorial 1d. Rated RRRR. Photo

£300-400

Ida Bay: “IDA BAY/AP 16/02/TASMANIA”, a very fine virtually complete strike on Pictorial 1d. Rated RRR. Photo

£120-150

Lady Bay: “LADY RRRR. Photo

£250-300

BAY/MY 2/12/TASMANIA”,

Lanena: “LANENA/15 ??

1 ⁄ 2 d. Rated RRR. Photo

02/TASMANIA”,

a fine complete strike on Pictorial 1d. Rated

a good to very fine complete strike on Pictorial £120-150

Legana: “LEGANA/11 NO 12/TASMANIA”, an almost complete mainly fine strike on Pictorial 1d. Rated RRR. Photo

£120-150

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Liena: “LIENA/JA ??/13/(TASMANIA)”, a good strike on Pictorial 1d. Rated RRRR. Photo

£150-180

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£100-120

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10.15AM/TASMANIA”,

Long Island: “LONG ISLAND/MR Pictorial 2d. Rated RRRR. Photo

a very fine complete strike on Pictorial 1d.

11/02/TASMANIA”,

a very fine complete strike on £400-500

Lowe’s Bridge: “LOWE’S BRIDGE/TASMANIA” normal poor strike, though one of the better we have seen, in violet on Pictorial 1d. Rated RRRR. Photo

£180-220

Murdunna: “MURDUNNA/30 DEC 1d. on 2d. Rated RRR. Photo

£120-150

12/TASMANIA”,

a very fine complete strike on Pictorial

New River: “NEW RIVER/2 JAN. 07/TASMANIA”, a very fine complete strike on Pictorial 2d.

Rated RRRR. Photo

£400-500

Nicholls Rivulet: “NICHOLLS RIVULET/25 OC. 1912/TASMANIA”, a very fine complete strike on Tasmania 1d.; defective perfs at top. Rated RRR. Photo

£150-180

Orrville: “ORRVILLE/AU Rated RRRR. Photo

£200-250

14/99/TASMANIA”,

a superb large part strike on Sideface 2d.

Osterly South: “OSTERLY SOUTH/00/TASMANIA”, two fine complete strikes showing year date only on Pictorial 1d. pair. Rated RRRR. Photo

£500-600

Pearsons Point: “PEARSONS POINT/AP 17/01/TASMANIA”, a fine three-quarter strike showing date slugs inverted. Rated RRR. Photo

£150-180

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Pieman Bridge: “PIEMAN BRIDGE/OC Sideface 1d. pair. Rated RRRR. Photo

149

16/99/TASMANIA”,

151

a fine complete strike on £150-180

Pieman Bridge: “PIEMAN BRIDGE/1 NO/99/TASMANIA”, a good to fine strike on Sideface 1d. pair affixed to small piece. Rated RRRR. Photo

£150-180

Ridgeway: “RIDGEWAY/FE Rated RRRR. Photo

£250-300

16/11/TASMANIA”,

a fine three-quarter strike on Pictorial 1d.

Springs: “SPRINGS/20 DE 1912/TASMANIA” cancelling Pictorial 1d. on 2d. on picture postcard to Hobart and overstruck by arrival machine d.s. Photo

£400-500

Springs: “SPRINGS/28 MR 1913/TASMANIA” applied as arrival datestamp on picture postcard (small faults) from NSW bearing Kangaroo 1d. Photo

£300-400

Verona: “VERONA/18 JUL 06/TASMANIA” (Type 1), a fine complete strike on Pictorial 2d.

Rated RRRR. Photo

£200-250

Verona: “VERONA/5 SP/12/TASMANIA” (Type 2 with day of month inverted), a mainly fine complete strike on Pictorial 2d. Rated RRRR. Photo

£200-250

Westwood: “WESTWOOD/NO 18/TAS”, an almost complete strike with year unclear. Rated RRRR. Photo

£150-180

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HOBART POST OFFICE 1870-1913 x152

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A collection in two cover albums comprising envelopes (60), Official mail (23, twenty-one with Free Franks), postal stationery cards (5) and envelope, picture postcards (21), Telegrams (6), Parcel Post label and loose stamps/pieces (39), cancellations include duplex with “Pillar Receivers”, circular datestamps with “Pillar Receivers”, Parcel datestamps and machine datestamps, also a range (43) of cancellations on stamps of NSW and Victoria. An interesting lot well worth careful viewing

£2,000-2,500

1906 (July) locally addressed photographic postcard bearing Pictorial 1d. cancelled by manuscript “Hobart, July 11th, 1906” and initialled. Scarce. Photo

£150-180

LAUNCESTON POST OFFICE 1870-1913 x154

A collection in two cover albums comprising envelopes (38), Official circulars (10), stationery cards (16), picture postcards (24) and loose stamps/pieces (27), cancellations include duplex with “Pillar Receivers”, circular datestamps both despatch and arrival plus “Pillar Receivers”, machine datestamps and oval of bars with name in centre, also a small group of Victoria cancelled on arrival (13). An interesting lot well worth examination

£1,200-1,500

PARCEL POST x155

A range of items, mostly pieces of Parcel labels bearing a variety of issues, cancellations include those of Hobart and Launceston plus some villages comprising Deloraine in blue, Derby, Gormanston (2), Queenstown (2), Sheffield, Waratah (2) and Zeehan, also a Certificate of Posting and a notification of arrival postcard. An interesting lot

£400-500

Undated Inland label bearing Sideface (6) each slightly heavily cancelled “260” and showing part of Copping c.d.s., usual light creases. Photo

£250-300

1900 (19 Apr.) Inland label bearing Keyplate 6d. and Postal Fiscal 3d., both rather heavily cancelled “25” and showing large part Deloraine c.d.s.; usual slight creasing. Photo

£200-250

1908 (16 Oct.) Inland label bearing Pictorial 4d. and 5d., both neatly cancelled by “GORMANSTON/TASMANIA” c.d.s., usual slight creasing. Photo

£200-250

1912 (18 June) Inland label bearing Pictorial 3d. (4) and Keyplate 1/-, each cancelled by “DERBY/TASMANIA” c.d.s., usual light crease and label with small hole at top. Photo

£200-250

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c.1912 Inland label bearing Sideface 9d. tied by poor Hobart c.d.s., usual light creases

£100-120

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1913 (23 Dec.) Interstate label (reconstructed) bearing Kangaroo 3d. and 6d. tied by “WARATAH/TASMANIA” c.d.s. 1914 (Apr.) Interstate label (a little damaged) bearing Kangaroo 6d. and 1/- vertical pair, all cancelled by “WARATAH/TASMANIA” c.d.s.

£300-400

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x159 ័

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A small collection comprising envelopes (11, eight Official), Official circulars (2), Assessment Rolls (2), Advice form and a Grocer’s label, many bear Pictorial 1d. with perfin “T” and the envelopes with manuscript notation of contents, cancellations include those of Bellerive, Carnarvon, Deloraine, Hamilton, Karoola, Kempton, Mangalore, Ouse and Wilmot. An interesting lot

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1899-1912 envelopes (28, three window types), front, postcard and loose stamps/pieces (14), comprising Hobart circular d.s. with value at top for 1d. with codes H and S (2), 2d. with codes H (2), L (2), S (2) and T, circular d.s. without value (5), circular d.s. with 1d. (3) and machine d.s. (9, two in red), Launceston circular d.s. with 1d. value at top and 1d. machine d.s., and Devonport West 1d. circular d.s. A very good lot

£1,000-1,200

REGISTERED MAIL x164

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1872 (25 Nov.) envelope registered from Latrobe to Launceston, bearing Sideface 2d. (4) tied by “51” obliterator, showing despatch c.d.s., manuscript “Registered” with straightline “REGISTERED” h.s. alongside and, on reverse, arrival framed “PRE-PAID” d.s. in red.

Photo

£300-400

1884 (2 Aug.) 4d. registered envelope from Hobart to Victoria, bearing Sideface 2d. tied by clear duplex and showing straight-line “REGISTERED” h.s.; the envelope with slight creasing and a little roughly opened at right. Photo

£150-180

1891-1905 “Savings Bank Packet only” envelopes (8, various types and sizes) and a front variously addressed from Hobart (8) or Lovett, two with straight-line “REGISTERED” h.s., one with frame “REGISTERED/HOBART” h.s. in blue, two with framed “REGISTERED” in red, two with “OFFICIALLY REGISTERED” and “....TO PAY” h.s. in blue and three with “R” in oval. An interesting lot

£800-1,000

1891-1900 OPSO covers variously addressed from Bothwell (2), Hobart, Ouse and Queenstown, one with manuscript “Registered”, three with framed “REGISTERED/HOBART” h.s. in blue and one with framed “REGISTERED” h.s. in red; condition mainly fine

£250-300

1892 (12 Jan.) envelope registered from Zeehan to Melbourne, bearing 1891 21⁄ 2 d. on 9d. pair tied by slightly heavy duplex, showing straight-line “REGISTERED” h.s. and framed “REGISTERED” h.s. in red with, on reverse, Hobart transit c.d.s.; the envelope with some tears at top caused through opening. Photo

£150-180

1892 (1 Sept.) locally addressed and registered envelope bearing Sideface 2d. (3), all cancelled by duplex with another clearer part strike, showing “R” in oval and framed “REGISTERED” h.s. in red. Photo

£150-180

1894 (Aug.) registered envelope (size G; light fox marks) from Hobart to Dunedin bearing Sideface 2d. and showing framed “REGISTERED/HOBART” h.s. in blue; 1896 (Jan) registered envelope from Launceston to Melbourne bearing Sideface 2d.,1904 (Jan.) registered envelope from Scottsdale to Hobart bearing Pictorial 2d. (2) and 1908 (Sept.) registered envelope from St. Mary’s to Launceston bearing Pictorial 2d.

£200-250

1895 (31 May) 1d. stationery card registered from New Town to Germany uprated with keyplate 5d., both cancelled by “62” obliterator, showing despatch c.d.s., another strike of the “62” obliterator overstruck by “R” in circle and part framed “REGISTERED/HOBART” h.s. in blue. Neat and attractive. Photo

£200-250

1902 (24 Jan.) envelope registered from Launceston to Hobart, bearing Pictorial 2d. and 3d. tied by c.d.s., showing “R” in oval and fine framed “REGISTER/LAUNCESTON” h.s. in blue; 1904 (7 Dec.) envelope (spiked) registered from Beverley, Western Australia, to Hobart bearing 5d. tied by “R” in oval, showing despatch c.d.s. and fine framed “REGISTERED/LAUNCESTON” in blue; also a part envelope from Boat Harbour to Hobart bearing keyplate 1⁄ 2 d. pair and showing part framed “REGISTERED/LAUNCESTON” h.s. in red

£200-250

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1903-05 envelopes (9) from Alberton, Bagdad (2), Burnie, Campbell Town, Great Lake, Guildford Junction, Hobart and Wynyard with frankings of 21⁄ 2 d., 4d., 5d. (6) and 11d., eight showing “R” in circle and one with “R” in oval, one of the former also showing framed “REGISTERED/HOBART” h.s. in blue; also six loose stamps cancelled by “REGISTERED/HOBART” c.d.s. and two cancelled by “REGISTERED BRANCH/LAUNCESTON”.

Condition a little mixed

£600-800

1908 (24 June) OHMS registered envelope (276x126mm; faults) from the Lands Titles Department to Oatlands, bearing Pictorial 1d. and 4d. (both perforated “T”) tied by Hobart c.d.s.; 1910 (19 Dec.) OHMS Savings Bank Packet Only registered envelope (279x124mm) printed in red to Hobart, bearing Pictorial 1d. perforated “T” tied by Williamsford c.d.s., fine

£250-300

1910 (27 July) envelope registered from New Norfolk to Dunedin, bearing keyplate 5d. tied by c.d.s., showing “R” in circle and Hobart registration label; 1912 (24 Oct.) envelope registered from Campbell Town to Dunedin, bearing Pictorial 4d. clearly tied by c.d.s. and showing registration label at upper left

£200-250

1913 registered envelope to Hobart, bearing Pictorial 1d. tied by “DYSART/TASMANIA” c.d.s. and showing provisional registration label with manuscript “Dysart” in red ink; the envelope with small tear below label. Photo

£150-180

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1896 (Dec.) GB 2d. registered envelope from London to Hobart, uprated with 5d. pair and showing legible framed “REGISTERED/HOBART” h.s. in red, and 1903-05 envelopes (6, five opened-out and all spiked) from New Zealand (4), Victoria and Western Australia, each showing “REGISTERED/HOBART” arrival c.d.s. with two struck in red

£250-300

1902 (29 Feb.) envelope registered from Bradford to Hobart, bearing GB KEVII 1⁄ 2 d. (2), 1d. and 21⁄ 2 d., along with the Acknowledgment of Delivery for this envelope bearing KEVII 1⁄ 2 d. (3) and 1d. and showing Hobart c.d.s. (3.4); also 1909 (Apr.) envelope (faults) registered from Manchester to Cairns Bay bearing GB 1d. strip of three

£150-180

Acknowledgment of Delivery x179 ័

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x181 ័

1911 (Feb.) forms (2) from Oatlands to Baden and Tunnack, both bearing Pictorial 1⁄ 2 d. and 2d., and showing datestamps of origin and delivery; both with creases and spiked

£250-300

1911 (Feb.) forms (2) from Oatlands to Mengha and Queenstown, both bearing Pictorial 1 ⁄ 2 d. and 2d., and showing datestamps of origin and delivery; both with creases and spiked

£250-300

1911 (Feb.) forms (2) from Oatlands to Epping and Zeehan, both bearing Pictorial 1⁄ 2 d. and 2d., and showing datestamps of origin and delivery; both with creases and spiked

£250-300

Receipts x182 ័

1872 General Post Office receipt used at Bream Creek, 1878 and 1887 Form G.3 used at Chudleigh and Brighton respectively, 1901 and 1904 General Post Office receipts used at Hobart, and 1912 and 1913 Form D used at Premaydena and Hamilton respectively; a few small faults as to be expected with a lot of this nature

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£120-150

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A collection of the Marine Board, Hobart, including Post Office Daily Notices (13; 1884-1908), 1884 Electric Telegraph, Telephone Branch, various receipts, postcards with printed details regarding election of Wardens (4; 1903-04) and an original copy of a pigeongramme re the wreck of the “Brierholme” in 1904 addressed to the Collector of Customs and six telegrams, some in code, relating to the mishap addressed to Crosby, agents for the Brieholme

£600-800

1824-30 entire letters from London to Hobart, all but one from the same correspondence, many rated at “1/9”, two without postal markings, the others showing “POST PAID SHIP/LONDON” unlined or double-lined oval d.s. in red, the entire letter (faults) not from the correspondence also showing oval-framed “MISSENT/TO/SYDNEY” in red

£500-600

1837-51 entire letters (4) and envelopes (2) from London (5) and Melbourne to Hobart, each showing on reverse framed “SHIP LETTER” arrival d.s. (two with sans serif letters), also 1848 envelope from Poona to Hobart showing, on reverse, “SINGAPORE/SHIP LETTER/Bearing” d.s. and G.P.O. South Australia transit d.s.

£300-400

1853-1913 entire letters (2), envelopes (47), picture postcards (28) and loose stamps (15), in two cover albums, mostly incoming mail, showing a range of markings including framed and diamond-shaped “SHIP LETTER INWARDS FREE” datestamps, “LOOSE SHIP LETTER” h.s. including three on postcards, “LOOSE SHIP’S LETTER/POSTED AT/MACQUARIE ISLAND/S.Y. AURORA” on envelopes (2, one with stamp removed, the other in a very distressed state), “LOOSE/SHIP/LETTER” h.s. and “PAQUEBOT” h.s. (various types from around the world), also thirty-one picture postcards of various ships. An interesting lot, condition very mixed therefore needs careful examination

£1,500-1,800

1875 (7 May) envelope to Auckland, bearing Sideface 3d. clearly tied by “52” barred numeral and showing “LAUNCESTON/TASMANIA” c.d.s. with code “D” alongside with arrival d.s. on reverse. Scarce. Photo

£150-180

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1875 (7 Aug.) envelope to Melbourne, bearing Sideface 3d. clearly tied by “52” barred numeral, showing diamond-framed “POST-OFFICE/LAUNCESTON” d.s. in red used as an outward ship letter marking. Scarce. Photo

£150-180

1903 OPSO “POST OFFICE DAILY NOTICE” concerning Ship Mails, addressed to Marine Board, showing good to fine “STAMP BRANCH/Arms/GENERAL POST OFFICE” oval intaglio seal. Photo

£200-250

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INSTRUCTIONAL MARKINGS x190

x191

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A miscellaneous group of envelopes (2), Official mail (2), picture postcards (2) and loose stamps/pieces including 1901 and 1908 pieces showing framed “TOO LATE”; 1905 Pictorial Letter Card from Scotland to Queenstown, bearing GB 1⁄ 2 d. (2) and showing manuscript “Received in this condition at Queenstown”; 1909 picture postcard from Shipwrights Point to Hobart bearing Pictorial 1d. and showing manuscript “Mail Room”; 1910 Official “Registration of Births” from Mt. Farrel to Waratah showing manuscript “Post Free”; and 1912 Official “Registration of Births” to Oatlands, showing manuscript “Put out York Plains in error”, showing York Plains c.d.s. and bearing Postage Due 1d. applied and cancelled on arrival

£300-400

1899-11 a miscellaneous group of envelopes (7), Official circular and picture postcards (2) including 1899 envelope from Hobart to Sydney with various redirection markings; 1902 postcard from NSW to Newton showing “Missent to Newton” (NSW) in red; 1905 postcard from Dunedin NZ to Newton but sent to New South Wales showing various markings including “NOT KNOWN” in red (deleted), manuscript “Try Sydney” (deleted) and “Try Tasmania” and “UNCLAIMED” in violet ; 1908 much travelled envelope (openedout) from Hobart to Chile and redirected numerous times, showing “Non Réclamé” label and “DEAD LETTER OFFICE/TASMANIA” c.d.s.; 1908 postcard from India to Launceston showing framed “MALDIRIGE”; 1908 postcard from South Australia to Hobart showing South African “missent to” h.s.; 1908 envelope (opened-out) from England to Bream Creek and missent to Jamaica; and 1911 envelope from Campbell Town to Panama, redirected to New York and showing arrival “Not Found” and “NOT IN DIRECTORY” d.s. in red. An interesting lot

£500-600

Cannot Be Found x192

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1928-51 envelopes (3, the last a window type), variously addressed and franked, each showing unframed “CANNOT BE/FOUND” h.s. in black, red and violet, the last also showing framed “ADDRESSEE/NOT AT ADDRESS” in violet

£300-400

Damaged in Transit x193

x194

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1903 (22 Oct.) envelope (spiked) from Burnie to Hobart, bearing Pictorial 2d. with “E. (Arms) R./FOUND OPEN/..../OFFICIALLY SEALED” label on reverse tied by Hobart c.d.s. (23.10). Very scarce. Photo

£300-400

1908 (June) U.S. 2c. stationery envelope (additional stamps missing) from New York to Queenstown, showing a fine strike of the rare “DAMAGED IN SHIPWRECK “AEON”” with San Francisco transit d.s. and “V. (Arms) R./FOUND OPEN/..../OFFICIALLY SEALED” label (torn through opening) tied by arrival d.s. on reverse. Photo

£600-800

Note: The ship was wrecked near the south-east point of Christmas Island, Gilbert Islands.

The passengers escaped to an uninhabited island where a month later the Captain and three officers tried to reach Fanning Island in an improvised motorboat made from a lifeboat.

Due to the engine breaking down just short of their goal they were cast back to Christmas Island. A month later they tried again to reach Fanning Island which was achieved on 18 September. “Manuka” then rescued the stranded party and took on board the mail and the lifeboat which was taken back to Christmas Island but when launched from “Manuka” was driven ashore and became a total wreck. Mail for Australia reach Sydney by the “Manuka” on 8 October after its remarkable journey.

Dead Letter Office x195

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1898-1910 envelopes (3, one OPSO) and picture postcards (2), variously addressed and franked, each showing Dead Letter Office/Tasmania oval (blue, red and violet) or circular (red and violet) datestamp, one card addressed to Amsterdam also showing unframed “T”, unframed “REBUT” and framed “REFUSE” handstamps. A good lot

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£400-500

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Deceased x196

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1899 (12 July) envelope (opened-out) from Hobart to Thursday Island, bearing Sideface 2d. with arrival c.d.s. alongside, showing manuscript “Deceased” and “Drowned in Hurricane” in red with, on reverse, Dead Letter Office datestamps for Brisbane in violet and Tasmania in blue on reverse. Photo

£150-180

Detained for Fumigation x197

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1903 (22 Aug.) envelope from Launceston to South Mt. Cameron via Stockdale and re-addressed back to Launceston, bearing Pictorial 1d. (2), showing fine unframed “DETAINED FOR/FUMIGATION.” h.s. alongside with the face panel slit on three sides for fumigation purposes. Rare. Photo

£300-400

Insufficiently Stamped x198 ័

1896 (Oct.) front from Moonah to Hobart, bearing Sideface 2d. tied by unframed “INSUFFICIENTLY/STAMPED” h.s. with despatch c.d.s. alongside and showing “OFFICIALLY/REGISTERED/.....TO PAY” h.s. in blue with manuscript “2d” inserted; also eleven loose stamps/pieces all with adhesives similarly cancelled

£150-180

Late Fee x199

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1903 (12 Nov.) envelope (spiked and with corner fault) from Burnie to Hobart, bearing Pictorial 1d. and 2d. (defective) and showing fine “Late Fee” h.s.; 1904 (9 Feb.) envelope (spiked) from Burnie to Hobart, bearing Pictorial 1d. and 2d. and showing manuscript “Late Fee”; also Commonwealth piece bearing KGV 1d. pair on piece cancelled by framed “LATE FEE”

£150-180

Late Letter x200

x201

x202

x203

x204

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1902 (2 Aug.) envelope to Launceston, bearing Pictorial 2d. cancelled by “TML RY-No 3/TASMANIA” c.d.s., showing fine “LATE LETTER/(“1”)d/TO PAY” oval h.s. applied on the train and with Postage Due 1d. affixed at upper left with pencil cancel; also 1908 picture postcard to Parattah bearing Pictorial 1d. similarly cancelled with poor handstamp alongside. Photo for first

£150-180

1903 (7 Aug.) 1d. stationery card from Deloraine to Launceston, bearing Pictorial 1d. with unframed “LATE FEE” h.s. alongside, all cancelled by Launceston c.d.s. with the 1d. additionally tied by red crayon line; also 1902 envelope (stamps torn away) from Deloraine to Victoria, showing large part unframed “LATE LETTER” h.s. with oval-framed “MORE TO PAY” with manuscript “1” inserted and oval-framed “T 1D”. Photo for first

£200-250

1906 (6 Nov.) picture postcard from Launceston to Hobart bearing Pictorial 1d. (2), one cancelled by c.d.s., the other with fine central “LATE/LETTER” h.s. Photo

£150-180

1908 (2 Aug.) 1d. stationery card to Launceston, cancelled by “TML RY-No 3/TASMANIA” c.d.s., showing mainly fine “LATE LETTER/(“1”)d/TO PAY” oval h.s. applied on the train and with Postage Due 1d. affixed. Photo

£150-180

1907 (16 Mar.) picture postcard to Launceston, bearing Pictorial 1d. (2) crossed by two blue crayon strokes, showing fine unframed “LATE/LETTER” h.s.; also loose Sideface 1d., 2d. (3) and 4d. each cancelled by similar handstamp. Photo

£150-180

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212

214

Loose Letter To Pay x205

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1903 (21 July) locally addressed 1d. stationery card cancelled by Launceston c.d.s., showing oval-framed “LOOSE LETTER/.....d/TO PAY” h.s. with manuscript “1” inserted and bearing Postage Due 1d. with manuscript cross; also 1912 picture postcard (stamp cut out) to Launceston showing large oval “LOOSE LETTER/.....D/TO PAY” with manuscript “1d” inserted and bearing Postage Due 1d. and two pieces with similar handstamps

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Missent x206

x207

x208

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x210

x211

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1841 (24 Dec.) complete “Hobart Town Gazette” in Official Government Printing Office wrapper addressed to Clarence Plains, showing manuscript “Missent to Avoca”; clean and fine

£100-120

1843 (22 May) entire (a little stained and with other minor faults) from London to Launceston, rated “8” in red (deleted) and “5”, showing despatch Paid and Ship Letter datestamps in red, with manuscript “Missent” at left and “try at Skelton Castle, Macquarie River”; also undated entire to Captain Allison, Avoca (he actually lived at Macquarie River), marked “Missent” and signed, re-addressed to Lake River and again marked “Missent Try McQueenie, J.F. Fletcher”

£200-250

1884 (Feb.) and 1886 (Nov.) official “Vaccination Act” certificates to Hamilton, showing manuscript “Missent to” Ouse and New Norfolk respectively, the latter initialled

£150-180

1899 (May) front registered from Sheffield to Hobart bearing Sideface 1d., showing manuscript “AR”, “OFFICIALLY/REGISTERED, .....To pay” h.s. in red and very fine unframed “MISSENT TO/LAUNCESTON”. Photo

£250-300

1904 (Dec.) picture postcard from Launceston to Middleton, 1908 (Feb.) picture postcard from Devonport West to Launceston and 1910 (Jan.) picture postcard from Hobart to Lymington South, each bearing Pictorial 1d. and showing manuscript “Missent” to Forcett, Burnie and Huonville respectively

£200-250

1907 (May) postcard from Cressy to New Norfolk, bearing Pictorial 1d. and showing rare framed “MISSENT/TO/HOBART” alongside. Photo

£250-300

PROVENANCE:

Lewis C. Viney, November 1980 A. Rigo de Righi, October 1982 x212

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1909 (July) coloured picture postcard from East Devonport to Franklin, bearing Pictorial 1d. and showing fine unframed “MISSENT TO/LAUNCESTON” alongside. Photo

£400-500

Not Known/Unknown x213

x214

x215

x216

x217

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1891 (May) locally addressed picture postcard, 1903 (Nov.) picture postcard from NSW to Hobart, 1903 (Nov.) envelope (spiked) from Queensland to Hobart and 1903 much travelled envelope from Harford finally re-addressed to Irish Town, all showing poor to good strikes of large “NOT KNOWN” h.s. in red with 15 and 16 (3) spaces for initials of all the Hobart letter carriers

£250-300

1894 (20 Mar.) U.S. 2c. stationery card from Chicago to Hobart, showing San Francisco and Launceston transit d.s. and large “NOT KNOWN” h.s. in red with 15 spaces for initials of all the Hobart letter carriers. Photo

£100-120

1895 (22 Feb.) official envelope from Supreme Court, Hobart to Launceston, showing despatch duplex and fine unframed “NOT-KNOWN” h.s. with Dead Letter Office oval d.s. on reverse. Photo

£120-150

1905-08 envelopes (3, two are “Municipality of Tasman” - some light peripheral discolouration) and picture postcards (2, one from New South Wales), variously addressed and each showing manuscript “Not known” or “Unknown”, also 1902 envelope from Hobart to Germany, franked at 21⁄ 2 d. and showing manuscript “unknown”

£400-500

1909 (27 Sept.) picture postcard from Launceston to Hobart bearing Pictorial 1d., showing large “NOT KNOWN” h.s. in violet with 22 spaces for initials of all the Hobart letter carriers. Photo

£100-120

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1868 (28 Dec.) stampless envelope from LaTrobe to Hobart, marked “On Public Service Only”, showing “51” numeral at upper right, manuscript “La Trobe 28/12/68” at lower left and, on reverse, Launceston diamond-framed “POST-OFFICE/LAUNCESTON” and “FREE” datestamps in red (29.12). The status of the letter was then rejected with unframed “NOT STAMPED” h.s. applied on face and returned to LaTrobe. The letter was then franked with1857-67 1d. carmine strip of four which was affixed at right only and cancelled “51”, then re-forwarded to Launceston (5.2), reaching Hobart two days later; the envelope with some pinholes. Rare. Photo

£1,000-1,200

PROVENANCE:

A. Rigo de Righi, October 1982

Posted Out Of Course x219

x220

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1895 (7 Jan.) 1d. stationery card to Melbourne, crisply cancelled by Launceston duplex and showing fine large framed “POSTED OUT/OF COURSE” h.s. Photo

£150-180

1901 (29 June) official Birth Declaration from Launceston to Scottsdale, showing despatch c.d.s., large framed “POSTED OUT/OF COURSE”, Ringarooma c.d.s. (4.7) with Scottsdale d.s. (29.6) on reverse. Photo

£180-220

Note: This form was addressed to Scottsdale in error; there was no registrar for the district in Scottsdale, which was included in the district of Ringarooma. x221

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1906 (31 May) picture postcard from Hobart to Kempton, bearing Pictorial 1d. and showing fine small framed “POSTED OUT OF/COURSE” h.s. Photo

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£200-250

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1891-1911 envelopes (3, one a 1d. stationery) and picture postcards (2), variously addressed and franked, each showing manuscript “Refused” and all except one card with Dead Letter Office datestamp, both postcards also bear Postage Dues, included is 1891 1d. stationery card with printed Brighton Election message on reverse. An interesting lot

£300-400

Return to Sender x223

x224

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1908 (10 Apr.) “Municipality of Tasman” envelope from Koonya to Nubeena, showing manuscript “Not known at Nubeena” showing large “pointing finger” “RETURN/TO SENDER” h.s. in red with Dead Letter Office d.s. on reverse; envelope with some minor peripheral soiling. Photo

£150-180

1908 (13 Apr.) “Municipality of Tasman” envelope from Koonya to Salt Water River, showing manuscript “Left the District Address not known” and “Reposted Not at Town Hall Hobart”, large “pointing finger” “RETURN/TO SENDER” h.s. in red with Dead Letter Office d.s. on reverse; envelope with some minor peripheral soiling. Photo

£150-180

Too Late x225

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1867 (5 July) envelope (spiked and with flap missing) from Hobart to Clarence Plains, bearing 1864-69 perf 10 4d. blue tied by 16 bar dumb obliterator, showing “PRE-PAID” d.s. in red partly overstruck by unframed “TOO LATE” h.s.; also 1869 mourning front (corners clipped and tear at top) from Hobart to Adelaide, bearing Chalon perforated 6d. tied by dumb obliterator, showing “GENERAL POST OFFICE/HOBART TOWN” c.d.s. in red and unframed “TOO LATE” h.s. Photo for first

£200-250

Transmission Prohibited x226

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1902 (2 Apr.) locally addressed envelope (flap missing) bearing Pictorial 1d. tied by “HOBART/P-R” c.d.s., marked “Tattersalls”, showing fine “TRANSMISSION AND/DELIVERY PROHIBITED.” in red with, on reverse, “DEAD LETTER OFFICE/TASMANIA” oval d.s. in red.

Scarce. Photo

£200-250

Note: The ban on Tattersalls mail was in force from 31 March 1902 until 13 November 1930. x227

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1908 (1 Sept.) tinselled picture postcard from Woodbridge to Queenstown, bearing Pictorial 1⁄ 2 d. (2), showing fine “Transmission of Tinselled/Post Cards Prohibited.” and “DEAD LETTER OFFICE/TASMANIA” oval d.s., both in red. Scarce. Photo

£400-500

Note: This endorsement was introduced in 1908 following a circular to the Deputy Postmaster-General in Hobart from the Federal Postmaster-General indicating that tinsel was injurious to health. x228

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1908 (23 Dec.) tinselled picture postcard from Lymington to Colebrook, bearing Pictorial 1d., showing fine “Transmission of Tinselled/Post Card Prohibited.” and poor “DEAD LETTER OFFICE/TASMANIA” oval d.s., both in red. Scarce. Photo

£400-500

Unclaimed x229

x230

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1899-1914 envelopes (8, three opened-out) and picture postcards (2) posted to interstate or overseas (Belgium and USA), all showing an “UNCLAIMED” handstamp applied on arrival and Dead Letter Office Tasmania datestamp. Condition a little mixed though a most interesting lot

£400-500

1907-09 envelopes (7, two OHMS and five “Municipality of Tasman”), one from Victoria the others all internal and bearing Pictorial 1d., four showing “UNCLAIMED” h.s. (three different types) and three with manuscript “Unclaimed”; all with some minor discolouration though a good lot

£500-600

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GOLDFIELDS x231

x232

x233

x234

x235

x236

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1857 (Jan.) envelope addressed to “Mr John Gibbons, Engineer, Opposite the Customs House, Launceston”, bearing 1857 4d. (cut-into at sides) cancelled by manuscript squiggle and showing, on reverse, framed arrival “PRE-PAID” d.s. in red; the envelope a little soiled.

Photo

£150-180

1857 (June-Nov.) envelopes (4) all addressed to Mr. John Gibbons, an American prospector, at River Inglis (Fingal area), each bearing 1857-67 4d., one clearly cancelled “60” at Launceston, the others unclear and all showing Launceston “pre-paid” d.s.; also 1881 (Mar.) OPS envelope from Hobart to Commissioner of Gold Mines at Launceston, showing signature of Governor Lefroy and 1892 telegram to Hobart relating to the disposal of the Golden Secret Mine

£500-600

1858 (Apr.) envelope addressed to “Mr John Gibbons, Saw Mill”, bearing 1857-59 6d. cancelled by manuscript “42”, showing manuscript “Macquarie River 18/4/58” at left and, on reverse, Launceston framed “PRE-PAID” transit d.s. in red; the envelope a little soiled. Photo

£250-300

1870? envelope addressed to “Mr William Coucher, Nine Mile Springs”, bearing Chalon 4d. clearly tied by “137” barred numeral of Back Creek, no other postal marking; the envelope a little damp spotted. Photo

£150-180

1870 (July)-71 envelopes (5) addressed to Mr William Coucher at Nine Mile Springs (4) or Black Creek Diggings including 1870 (July) bearing Chalon 4d. and 6d. cancelled “52” and showing manuscript “Registered Table Cape 30/6/70” at left, 1870 envelope (3) each bearing Chalon 4d., two cancelled “52” and one with poor “87” and 1871 bearing Sideface 2d. cancelled “52”; condition mixed

£400-500

1870 (31 May) envelope addressed to “Mr Wm Coucher, Back Creek Gold Field, Pipers River” and readdressed to Nine Mile Springs, bearing Chalon 1d. (4) affixed over top edge of envelope, each cancelled “29”, showing Emu Bay despatch c.d.s. at left, manuscript “Nine Mile Springs June 11th 1870” at left and, on reverse, Launceston “PRE-PAID” framed d.s. in red; some soiling, creasing and other minor faults. Photo

£200-250

TRAVELLING POST OFFICE x237

x238

x239

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1879 (25 Nov.) envelope from Hobart to Swansea, bearing Sideface 2d. pair tied by duplex, showing unframed “LATE/LETTER” h.s., arrival c.d.s. and, on reverse, unnamed c.d.s. (Type “J”) and Corners transit c.d.s. Neat and attractive. Photo

£150-180

1879 (2 Dec.) envelope from Hobart to Swansea, bearing Sideface 2d. paid tied by void obliterator, showing unnamed c.d.s. (Type “J”) alongside with Corners and arrival datestamps; some minor discolouration around perfs. Photo

£120-150

1884-1912 collection in a cover album comprising envelopes (22), OPSO forms (9), stationery cards (3), picture postcards (7) and loose stamps/pieces (16, some from Commonwealth period), showing a range of datestamps including un-named datestamps Types “H” and “J”, “T.M.L.RY No/TASMANIA” c.d.s., “T.P.O. No/TASMANIA” c.d.s. and “ENGLISH MAIL T.P.O.” c.d.s., also “QUE T.P.O./TASMANIA” c.d.s. cancelling Sideface 2d. on piece. A good lot well worth examination

£800-1,000

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CROWN SEALS

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x244

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A small group, all mounted and written-up on pages, mainly on Sideface and Pictorial values, covering sixteen different offices, generally good to superb strikes including Kelso, The Oaks, Maria Island, Mount Heemskirk and North Dundas Road. Photo for selection

£600-800

Undated 1d. stationery card to Launceston, cancelled by fair Interlaken intaglio seal with another fine strike alongside; the card with some pinholes at left. Photo

£150-180

Undated piece of parcel with “INLAND PARCEL POST” label affixed, bearing Sideface 3d. and Platypus 6d. tied by Interlaken intaglio seals. Rare. Photo

£300-400

1908 photographic picture postcard to Lymington South, bearing Pictorial 1d. tied by two strikes of unclear intaglio seal and showing Lymington c.d.s. alongside, also undated letter showing a superb strike of Henty intaglio seal

£100-120

1908 official “Registration of Births” to Brighton, bearing Pictorial 1d. tied by two blue crayon strokes and showing small Broadmarsh intaglio seal. Photo

£200-250

TAX MARKINGS x245

x246

x247

x248

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1885-1909 envelope and postcards (5, two from GB), all showing manuscript tax markings, four also bear Postage Due stamps; also 1912 printed P.O., N 6 Insufficiently Stamped Letter advice form. Condition a little mixed in places

£300-400

1886 (12 Apr.) envelope to Launceston, bearing New South Wales 2d. centrally cancelled “25”, showing Deloraine c.d.s. alongside, “Deficient Postage/Fine____” h.s. with manuscript “2d. to pay” alongside and, on reverse, clear arrival datestamp. Unusual. Photo

£150-180

1895-1902 envelopes (5, one OHMS and three from GB) and postcards (2 from GB), each showing large oval-framed “___D/MORE TO PAY” including one in red (on envelope with stamp cut out); condition a little mixed

£400-500

1898 (5 Dec.) envelope from Melbourne to Bream Creek, bearing Victoria 2d. and showing very fine “DEFICIENT POSTAGE 2D/FINE____2D/4D” h.s. alongside with arrival datestamp on reverse. Photo

£150-180

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x249

x250

x251

x252

x253

x254

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1902-13 envelope (from Victoria), OPSO/OHMS “Registration of Births” (6), postcards (2, one from USA) and a large piece, each showing “T” in oval with value for 1d. (4), 2d. (4), 3d. and 4d. (piece), four also bear a Postage Due

£400-500

1902-09 envelope (from USA) and postcards (6, four from G.B. and one from Netherlands), each showing small oval-framed “D/MORE TO PAY”, three also bear Postage Due stamp

£400-500

1902-07 envelopes (2), official “Registration of Births” and postcards (4), each showing unframed “T” h.s., two also with Postage Due stamps; one card and an envelope with faults

£250-300

1904-12 envelopes (3), OHMS “Registration of Births” (2), Letter Card (from Isle of Man) and picture postcards (9, one from GB and one from Victoria), all showing “T” in oval including one struck in red and one in violet, six also bearing Postage Dues

£500-600

1905 (30 July) picture postcard from Hobart to England, bearing Pictorial 1⁄ 2 d. (stained perfs) and 1d. tied by c.d.s., showing fine “5/CTMS/T” h.s. with arrival c.d.s. and “1D/I.S./M.” h.s.; and 1913 (24 Apr.) postcard from Launceston to Switzerland, bearing Kangaroo 1d. tied by c.d.s., showing fine “10/CTMS/T” h.s., manuscript “10” and bearing Swiss Postage Due 10c. A fine pair

£200-250

1910 OHMS “Registration of Births” (3) from Antill Ponds (2) and Tunnack to Oatlands, each bearing Postage Due 1d. applied and cancelled on arrival

£150-180

Note: By regulation Birth and Death Declarations could be posted without affixing a stamp, the normal postage (i.e. not double postage) was charged to the receiver, in this case the Registrar of Births.

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FREE MAIL The lots in this section of the auction covering Free Mail have been arranged according to the late Dr Clemente’s unpublished book, Free Mail of Van Diemen’s Land and Tasmania, which his family plans to publish in the near future.

THE POST AND TELEGRAPH DEPARTMENT x255

x256

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The collection covering a wide range of covers and forms including Letter Bills (6, one printed in red), receipts for Registered Letter (15, two unused), Memorandum (3), Postmaster-General’s Department receipt for Telephone Fees (3), Commissioner Stamp Duties invoice for Revenue Stamps, Requisition for Stationery and Stores, Registered Letter Lists forms (2), Mail Advice form, 1898 Registered Letter Acknowledgement, 1899 Circular printed Memorandum (2) - authority to frank letters and packets, and 1901 Hobart Official “REGISTERED MAIL FOR” envelope to Fiji. A most interesting lot

£400-500

1854 (10 June) “On Public Service only.” entire to the Postmaster at Perth, signed by S.T. Hardinge, Secretary Post Office and showing circular “FREE” d.s. in red (Type 37); upon arrival the entire was “turned” and returned to Hobart, signed by Edmund Anstice, the Postmaster, and showing arrival “FREE” c.d.s. (12.7). Photo

£200-250

257 x257

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1854 official entire from Hobart to Port Arthur showing poor “FREE” d.s. in red; upon arrival the entire “turned” and addressed back to Hobart, signed by franking officer, missent to George Town, showing circular undated “PORT ARTHUR/POST OFFICE” with manuscript date “15/6/54” inserted (all deleted) with manuscript “Geo Town, 13/7/54” alongside and two strikes of Hobart “FREE” c.d.s. in red (15.6 and 14.7). Rare. Photo

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£2,000-2,500

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x258

x259

x260

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x261

x262

1886 (11 Jan.) General Post Office, Tasmania official envelope (240xx128mm) with printed “STAMPS./REGISTERED”, used from Hobart to Oatlands, showing despatch c.d.s. and oval “STAMPS OFFICE/Crown/GENERAL POST OFFICE” intaglio seal; the envelope with light discolouration. Photo

£400-500

1889 (11 July) official printed “Returned Letter.” with “Dead Letter Office.” at lower left, addressed to Swan River and showing mainly good strike of Crowned “HOBART TOWN/VDL” oval d.s. in black; some faults, mainly peripheral. Photo

£250-300

1892 (12 Aug.) large official envelope (276x163mm; some faults as to be expected) with printed “Returned Letters.” and “Dead Letter Branch, General Post Office, Tasmania”, addressed to Port Said and re-addressed to Alexandria, showing “FREE” c.d.s. (Type 38) in black and Hobart d.s. with, on reverse Port Said (13.9) and Alexandria (14.9) datestamps; also 1899 (1 Nov.) OPSO “Return Letter/Free” envelope from Dead Letter Branch, Post & Telegraph Dept. showing clear Hobart c.d.s. and 1904 (7 Nov.) OHMS “Returned Letter” envelope (228x98mm; adhesive tape stains at top) from Hobart to Geeveston, showing “DEAD LETTER OFFICE/TASMANIA” double-lined oval d.s. in red

£300-400

1895 (24 Oct.) official General Post Office “ADVERTISING BY MEANS OF POSTAL CARDS” circular sent from Hobart to Little Swanport and showing despatch and arrival datestamps; some minor foxing at upper left

£60-80

1900 (12 June) large printed “FRANKING LIST AND EXEMPTIONS FROM POSTAGE, TASMANIA” notice from H.V. Bayly, Secretary and Superintendent Hobart Post Office and addressed to Postmaster at Little Swanport; some repair work in places

£150-180

1912 (12 Aug.) two printed “LODGED FOR SAFE CUSTODY ON A/c of/POST OFFICE at_____/DELIVERABLE ONLY TO THE ORDER OF THE/DEPUTY POSTMASTER-GENERAL, HOBART”, both signed and with Chudleigh and Exton post offices names inserted

£150-180

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1885 (22 Apr.) official General Post Office, Tasmania envelope (224x97mm; central vertical fold) with red embossed seal on flap, addressed to Postmaster at Launceston, showing a fine strike of “THE POSTMASTER GENERAL/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in mauve neatly cancelled by Hobart duplex and showing arrival datestamp on reverse; also two impressions on separate pieces, in black and in violet A great rarity, stated to be the only known example. Photo

£500-600

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1889 (3 May) official Post Office, Launceston envelope (222x95mm) with red embossed seal on flap, addressed to Melbourne, showing fine “POSTMASTER LAUNCESTON/Arms/ TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in blue cancelled by Launceston duplex and showing arrival datestamp on reverse. The only impression recorded on a genuinely postally used cover.

Photo

£500-600

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1882 (15 June) original Post Office Savings Bank notice; 1884 (29 July) and 1885 (17 Nov) official P.O.S.B. acknowledgement of deposit (the former a little damp spotted), used from Hobart to Sorell, showing facsimilie signature of T.H. Magrath, Controller, and “MONEY ORDER OFFICE/& SAVINGS BANK” oval d.s. in blue (faint on the latter); and 1897 (6 Mar.) locally addressed official Savings Bank Department, General Post Office circular requesting return of deposit book showing Hobart c.d.s.; also unused “DEPOSITOR’S BOOK FOR ANNUAL EXAMINATION/For SAVINGS BRANCH BANK” envelope (twice folded)

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£300-400

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1893 (10 Mar.) official Chief Money Order Office, Hobart “Advices” envelope addressed to Postmaster at New Norfolk, showing “MONEY ORDER AND SAVINGS BANK BRANCH/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in violet cancelled by Hobart duplex with arrival datestamp on reverse. Photo

£150-180

PROVENANCE:

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1899 (30 Nov.) locally addressed and registered official Savings Bank, General Post Office, Hobart envelope, showing “MONEY ORDER AND SAVINGS BANK BRANCH/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in black cancelled by duplex, showing framed “REGISTERED/HOBART” h.s. in blue and “M.O.O.&S.B.” c.d.s.; the envelope spiked and with pinholes in left half. Photo

£120-150

1901-09 envelopes (5), front and pieces (2) including 1901 (13 Feb.) and (21 Mar.) locally addressed official Savings Bank, General Post Office, Hobart envelopes (the former 170x115mm, the latter 136x80mm), the former (spiked) showing large part “MONEY ORDER OFFICE/SAVINGS BANK HOBART” oval d.s. in blue; 1901 (9 Aug.) official Money Order and Savings Bank, General Post Office, Hobart envelope registered from Hobart to Fiji, showing “MONEY ORDER AND SAVINGS BANK BRANCH/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” cancelled by c.d.s. and showing arrival d.s.; 1901 (12 Sept.) official Money Order Office, Tasmania envelope with printed “MONEY ORDER ADVICES” at left, used from Hobart to Fiji; and 1901 (8 Oct.) official Money Order Branch, Post and Telegraph Dept., Launceston envelope, addressed to Postmaster at Port Chalmers, and showing “M.O.&S.B. LAUNCESTON/TASMANIA” c.d.s. A good lot

£600-800

The Telegraph Department x269

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1888 (9 May) OPSO envelope with printed “Telegram only.” and “Operator at ___” in red, used from Fingal to Eastbourne; 1895 (19 July) envelope from Hobart to Launceston with signature at lower left; 1897 Telegraph message form used at Hamilton; and 1898 (4 June) official Post and Telegraph Department, Tasmania envelope used from Wynyard to Launceston

£200-250

1893 (15 Sept.) locally addressed and registered Telegraph Department envelope with blue embossed seal on flap, showing “ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in violet cancelled by Hobart duplex. Photo

£200-250

1899 (2 Dec.) official Post & Telegraph Department, Tasmania envelope used from Hobart to Launceston, showing “ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in violet cancelled by a little heavy duplex; also 1894 (27 July) official Telegraph Department envelope (a little fox spotted and with piece missing at top) used from Hobart to Sorell, showing “ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in blue cancelled by heavy duplex. Photo for first

£150-180

1901-13 envelopes (5) and forms (2) including 1901 (30 Oct.) large printed Post and Telegraph Dept., Tasmania envelope (246x121mm) with “REGISTERED MAIL/FOR” at top and “This Envelope to be carefully/searched by receiving Postmaster”, all in red, addressed to Fiji and showing arrival datestamp; 1904 OHMS Post and Telegraph Department, Tasmania envelope to Hamilton, bearing Pictorial 2d. perforated “T”; 1906 (20 July) OHMS Post & Telegraph Department, Tasmania envelope to Oatlands, showing “RECEIVER OF PUBLIC MONEYS/ POSTMASTER GENERAL’S DEPT. HOBART” c.d.s. in blue; and 1910 Commonwealth of Australia receipt for trunk line, showing large “RECEIVER OF PUBLIC MONEYS/P.M.G. DEPT HOBART” oval d.s. in blue

£400-500

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Secretary General Post Office x273

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1888 (16 Nov.) official General Post Office Memorandum used from Hobart to Melbourne, showing “SECRETARY GENERAL POST OFFICE/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in black cancelled by duplex with arrival datestamp on reverse. Photo

£120-150

1893 (14 Dec.) official General Post Office, Tasmania envelope with red embossed seal on flap, used from Hobart to London, showing “SECRETARY GENERAL POST OFFICE/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in black cancelled by duplex, “TASMANIA/ OFFICIAL/PAID” circular h.s. in red with arrival datestamp on reverse. Photo

£200-250

1895 (21 June) and (18 Nov.) official General Post Office, Tasmania envelopes (222x98mm) from Hobart to the same addressee in Sydney, both showing “SECRETARY GENERAL POST OFFICE/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in violet and red respectively cancelled by duplex and with arrival datestamp on reverse; both envelopes with some light stains

£250-300

1898 (1 Apr.) and 1899 (16 Nov.) official Post and Telegraph Depart, Tasmania envelopes (228x100mm approx.) from Hobart to the same addressee in Sydney, both showing “SECRETARY GENERAL POST OFFICE/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in black cancelled by duplex with arrival datestamp on reverse; 1900 (11 July) official Post and Telegraph Department, Tasmania envelope with warning label, used from Hobart to Apslawn, showing “SECRETARY GENERAL POST OFFICE/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in black cancelled by c.d.s.; also two different unused official envelope showing “SECRETARY GENERAL POST OFFICE/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in black and in violet

£500-600

1901 (12 Jan.) and (21 Feb.) official Post and Telegraph Department, Tasmania envelopes with warning label (220x98mm approx) addressed locally and to A.F. Basset Hull in Sydney, both showing “SECRETARY GENERAL POST OFFICE/Arms/ TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in red and in black respectively cancelled by Hobart c.d.s.; the former with some light creases and pinholes at upper left, the latter with the odd minor fox spot

£250-300

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1892 (12 Mar.) OPSO “The Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1890” form sent from Launceston to Scottsdale, sent in error to Ringarooma and forwarded to Scottsdale, showing “LAUNCESTON/FREE/TASMANIA” c.d.s. with Ringarooma d.s. (15.3) alongside and, on reverse, Ringarooma (14.3) and Ellesmere (15.3) datestamps. Photo

£150-180

1894 (5 Oct.) OPSO “The Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1890” form sent from Launceston to Scottsdale, sent in error to Ringarooma and forwarded to Scottsdale, showing “LAUNCESTON/FREE/TASMANIA” c.d.s. and, on reverse, Ringarooma (8.10) and Scottsdale (8.10) datestamps. Photo

£150-180

1902 (5 Apr.) official registered General Hospital, Launceston envelope to London, showing Launceston c.d.s., framed “REGISTERED/LAUNCESTON” h.s. in blue, “TASMANIA/OFFICIAL/PAID” circular h.s. in black and red arrival (12.5) datestamp.

Attractive. Photo

£200-250

Note: This letter should have been charged a foreign registered rate because Tasmania was a member of the U.P.U. which did not permit free franking of mail between member countries.

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THE GOVERNOR’S ESTABLISHMENT x281

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1851 (18 Nov.) envelope from Hobart to Campbell Town, signed by Sir W. Denison, the Lieutenant-Governor, showing “FREE” c.d.s. (Type 37) in red and superb framed “CAMP TOWN/19.NOV 51”; the envelope with seal cut away on reverse. Photo

£300-400

c. 1855-61 undated entire containing an invitation to a ball held by Sir Henry and Lady Young signed by the Aide-de-Camp, Henry Maule, the entire rated “5” as it was without a signature; also 1854 entire (badly damaged) to Launceston containing and invitation from the Aide-de-Camp to a ball celebrating the Queen’s birthday

£120-150

1855 (30 May) envelope from Hobart to Campbell Town, signed by Benjamin Travers Solly, private secretary to the Governor, showing “FREE” circular d.s. (Fig. 38) in red with framed “CAMP TOWN/31. May 55” alongside; the envelope with large part of reverse torn away through opening. Photo

£300-400

1889 (1 June) locally addressed envelope showing “GOVERNOR TASMANIA/Arms/ TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in blue cancelled by Hobart duplex; the envelope with the odd minor tone spot. Photo

£120-150

1894 (Sept.) label (folded) to Sydney, marked “Photographs only”, showing two strikes (one part only) of “GOVERNOR TASMANIA/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in blue, one cancelled by Hobart duplex, the other by “TASMANIA/OFFICIAL/PAID” circular h.s. in red.

Most unusual. Photo

£120-150

1896 (20 Feb.) envelope to The Steppes, signed by Viscount Gormanston, showing fair “GOVERNOR TASMANIA/FRANK/STAMP” d.s. in blue cancelled by Hobart duplex; and 1898 (3 Feb.) locally addressed envelope showing “GOVERNOR TASMANIA/FRANK/STAMP” d.s. in blue cancelled by Hobart duplex. Photo

£250-300

1900 (18 Apr.) mourning envelope (light horizontal fold) to London, showing “GOVERNOR TASMANIA/FRANK/STAMP” d.s. in violet cancelled by Hobart c.d.s. and showing “TASMANIA/OFFICIAL/PAID” circular h.s. in red with arrival datestamp on reverse.

Photo

£200-250

1901 (4 July) locally addressed mourning envelope, showing “GOVERNORGENERAL/FRANK STAMP/AUSTRALIA” in blue cancelled by Hobart c.d.s.; and 1901 (29 Oct.) envelope to Hobart showing “GOVERNOR-GENERAL/FRANK STAMP/AUSTRALIA” in blue cancelled by Melbourne c.d.s.; also two other later items

£100-120

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1887 (24 Mar.) official Royal Society of Tasmania envelope with Arms on flap, addressed to Calcutta, showing “THE CHIEF SECRETARY/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in violet cancelled by Hobart duplex with Bombay and arrival datestamps on reverse; 1895 (4 Oct.) official Premier’s Office, Tasmania envelope (222x95mm) with crest on flap, addressed to New Town, showing “THE CHIEF SECRETARY/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in blue cancelled by Hobart duplex; 1895 (18 Oct.) official Boy’s Home envelope (some peripheral stains) to New Town, showing “THE CHIEF SECRETARY/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in blue cancelled by slightly heavy Hobart duplex; 1896 (21 Oct.) official “Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery” envelope (light staining and small fault at top left) to Sydney, showing “THE CHIEF SECRETARY/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in blue cancelled by Hobart duplex and showing “TASMANIA/OFFICIAL/PAID” circular h.s. in magenta; also two impressions of the Frank Stamp on separate pieces in black and in blue plus two unaddressed official envelopes with the Frank Stamp in blue cancelled by Hobart c.d.s.

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£300-400

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1884 (10 Mar.) official Treasury envelope (222x96mm) registered to Oatlands, showing “THE TREASURY/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in black cancelled by Hobart duplex and unframed “REGISTERED” h.s.; and 1884 (11 Sept.) official Treasury envelope registered to Launceston, showing “THE TREASURY/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in black cancelled

by Hobart duplex and unframed “REGISTERED” h.s.

£200-250

1894 (12 Dec.) official registered Treasury, Hobart envelope (some staining) to Launceston, showing “THE TREASURY/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in blue cancelled

by Hobart duplex and framed “REGISTERED/HOBART” in blue; 1895 (21 June) official Treasury, Hobart envelope (223x97mm) Oatlands, showing light “THE TREASURY/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in blue; and 1898 (27 June) official registered Treasury, Hobart envelope to Swansea, showing “THE TREASURY/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in blue with Hobart duplex alongside and framed “REGISTERED/HOBART” in blue

£250-300

1901 (21 Dec.) official Treasury, Hobart envelope to Kingston showing almost complete “THE TREASURY/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in blue cancelled by Hobart c.d.s.; 1902 (30 Aug.) official Treasury, Hobart envelope (224x94mm) to Launceston, showing “THE TREASURY/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in red cancelled by Hobart c.d.s.; undated official Treasury envelope (223x96mm) showing uncancelled “THE TREASURY/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in black; also 1915 OHMS Treasury, Hobart envelope to Little Swanport bearing Pictorial 1d. tied by Hobart c.d.s.

£200-250

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1886 (8 Dec.) locally addressed official Law Department, Hobart, Tasmania envelope (222x97mm), marked “Returns Clerk of the Peace”, showing “THE ATTORNEY GENERAL/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in black cancelled by Hobart duplex; 1896 (1 June) large official envelope (340x165mm) to Cambridge, redirected to Bellerive and again to Brighton, showing “THE ATTORNEY GENERAL/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in red cancelled by Hobart duplex; 1896 (7 Oct.) official Law Department, Hobart, Tasmania envelope (225x95mm; pinholes at top left) to Hamilton, showing “THE ATTORNEY GENERAL/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in red cancelled by Hobart duplex; and 1900 (23 Feb.) Law Department, Hobart, Tasmania envelope (224x95mm; torn along top) to Evandale, marked “Opinion under the Licensing Act, Traveller” and showing “THE ATTORNEY GENERAL/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in red cancelled by Hobart c.d.s.

£300-400

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1890 (20 May) official Crown Lands Office, Hobart, Tasmania envelope (221x94mm) to Launceston, showing “THE MINISTER OF LANDS/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in red cancelled by Hobart duplex; also a strike of the “DEPUTY COMMS OF CROWN LANDS/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in blue on small piece. Photo

£100-120

Premier’s Office x295

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1889 (1 July) and 1896 (27 Oct.) official Premier’s Office, Tasmania envelopes, the former locally addressed and showing “PREMIERS OFFICE/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in blue cancelled by Hobart duplex, the latter addressed to Launceston showing a light strike of the Frank Stamp cancelled by Hobart duplex; also two pieces showing impressions of the Frank Stamp in violet, plus 1908 OHMS Premier’s Office, Tasmania envelope to Launceston, bearing Pictorial 2d. perforated “T” tied by Hobart c.d.s.

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£180-220

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1860 (7 Sept.) entire to Launceston, signed by William Allison, showing despatch “FREE” c.d.s. and, on reverse, arrival diamond-framed “FREE” d.s., both in red

£80-100

1861 (11 Sept.) “On Public Service” (deleted) envelope to Deloraine, signed A.F. Rooke, showing despatch “FREE” c.d.s. and, on reverse, Launceston diamond-framed “FREE” d.s., both in red

£100-120

1861 (23 Sept.) official envelope (219x95mm; a little soiled) to Swansea, signed by John Meredith, showing “FREE” c.d.s. in red; and 1867 (30 Oct.) official envelope (222x95mm) to Evandale, marked “House of Assembly”, signed by Hugh Munro Hull and showing “FREE” c.d.s. in red

£200-250

1878 (11 June) locally addressed official envelope, signed by Hugh Munro Hull, showing “FREE” c.d.s. in red; 1883 (28 July) envelope to London (addressee’s name excised), signed by William Archer, showing diamond-framed “FREE” d.s. in black; 1887 (5 Aug.) envelope (repaired at top) to Torquay, signed by James Dooley and showing Hobart c.d.s.; 1900 (1 Aug.) official envelope (225x95mm; roughly opened at top) to Carnarvon, signed by Williams Woollnough and showing Hobart c.d.s.; 1902 (27 Aug.) and (28 Aug.) (2) envelopes to Swansea, signed by John Stieglitz, Carmichael Lyne and Thomas Walduck

£500-600

1897 (9 Sept.) envelope to Broken Hill, signed by Stafford Bird, showing Hobart duplex and “TASMANIA/OFFICIAL/PAID” circular h.s. in magenta with, on reverse, Adelaide and arrival datestamps. Neat and attractive. Photo

£150-180

1899 (4 May) official envelope to Brisbane, 1899 (8 July) official House of Assembly, Tasmania envelope (253x128mm) addressed locally; and 1900 (7 July) official House of Assembly, Tasmania envelope (253x128mm) with warning addressed locally; each showing “HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in red cancelled by Hobart datestamp

£300-400

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1874 (31 July) envelope (peripheral soiling) to Launceston, signed by John Thomson and showing diamond-framed “FREE” d.s. in red; 1874 (12 Aug.) and 1875 (2 Sept.) envelopes to Launceston, signed by J. Aikenhead and J. Maclanachan respectively and both showing “FREE” c.d.s. in red; 1901 (23 Sept.) official Legislative Council Papers, Tasmania envelope, addressed locally, showing “LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL/Arms/ TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in blue cancelled by Hobart c.d.s.; also a piece and an unused official envelope showing strikes of the Frank Stamp in violet and black

£250-300

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1896 (4 Jan.) official Municipality of Hamilton envelope registered from Ellendale to Hamilton, signed “A Bush, Constable”, showing “R” in circle and fine despatch c.d.s. with arrival on reverse; the envelope with central vertical fold. Photo

£120-150

1896 (21 Dec.) official Municipality of Hamilton envelope registered from Ouse to Hamilton, signed “W.McKinlay, P.C.”, showing barred numeral “65” with despatch c.d.s. alongside, “R” in circle with arrival datestamp on reverse; envelope with some pinholes at top left. Photo

£120-150

1897 (8 Feb.) official envelope registered from Ouse to Hamilton, signed “W.McKinlay, P.C.”, showing despatch c.d.s. and “R” in circle with arrival datestamp on reverse; envelope with some pinholes at top left. Photo

£120-150

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1857 (21 July) part official entire addressed to A. Milligan Esq., Launceston, signed “Geo A. Mackay”, showing Hobart “FREE” c.d.s. in red, with receipt from Dorset Road Trust.

The earliest known Trust document postally used. Photo

£100-120

1871 (31 May) printed “NORTHERN MACQUARIE RIVER ROAD TRUST” demand for road rate, from Campbell Town to Launceston, showing superb double-arc despatch d.s. with arrival “FREE” d.s. in red on reverse. Photo

£120-150

1871 (22 June) printed “DEMAND OF ROAD RATE, ROAD DISTRICT OF GEORGE TOWN” addressed to Launceston, signed by S.H. Simpson, Collector, showing despatch doublearc d.s. with arrival “FREE” d.s. in red on reverse.

£100-120

1895 (27 Aug.) official Tunbridge Road Trust envelope to Oatlands, signed by Chairman and showing Tunbridge despatch c.d.s.; 1900 (4 Sept.) official Tasman’s Peninsula Road Trust envelope from Premaydena to Carnarvon, signed by Chairman and showing despatch c.d.s.; and 1901 (4 Oct.) entire to Campbell Town, headed “St Pauls Road Trust” in manuscript, signed by Collector and showing superb Avoca c.d.s. without year

£200-250

1900 (17 Aug.) “On Road Trust Business Only” envelope registered from Ouse to Hamilton, signed by W.H. Dixon with printed “Chairman, HAMILTON ROAD TRUST” below, showing despatch c.d.s. and “R” in circle with arrival datestamp on reverse. Photo

£200-250

1900 (7 Sept.) official Tasman’s Peninsula Road Trust envelope registered from Premaydena to Carnarvon, signed by Chairman, showing despatch c.d.s. and “R” in circle. Photo

£120-150

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1890 (6 May) and 1894 (16 May) Receipt for Police and Municipal Rates (2) from Hamilton to Ellendale and from Hamilton to Hollow Tree respectively, both signed by Collector and showing despatch c.d.s.; also an unused form

£150-180

1890 (12 Aug.) “Receipt of Road Rate” for Upper Derwent, addressed to Ellendale, signed by Collector and showing fine New Norfolk c.d.s. with Glenora transit d.s. on reverse

£100-120

1893 (29 Aug.) envelope to Oatlands, headed “Road Rate Only” in manuscript, signed

by Chairman of Tunnack Road Trust, showing fine despatch c.d.s. with arrival d.s. on reverse; the envelope a little soiled and with peripheral faults at left

£100-120

1899 “RECEIPT FOR ROAD RATE” (2) from Port Cygnet Road Trust to Lovett, both with printed name of Collector and showing Lovett datestamp

£200-250

1899 black on pink “RECEIPT OF TUNNACK ROAD RATE” to Swanston, initialled by Collector, and 1902 “Receipt of Oatlands Municipal Rate” to Swanston, initialled by Collector, both without postal markings

£120-150

1901 (28 June) Campbell Town “DEMAND FOR RATE” (2, one signed by Collector), one addressed locally and showing Campbell Town c.d.s., the other to Ross and redirected to Campbell Town, showing Tunbridge and Campbell Town datestamps

£150-180

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1884 (21 Jan.) official Municipality of Bothwell envelope (with contents; light discolouration at left) to Oatlands, signed by Warden and showing Bothwell despatch double-arc d.s.; 1898 (22 July) official Ross Municipality envelope registered to Hobart, signed by Warden, showing Ross c.d.s. and “R” in circle

£250-300

1885 (3 Jan.) official Municipality of Brighton envelope (222x96mm) signed by Warden, from Port Cygnet to Brighton showing despatch c.d.s.; 1889 (4 Jan.) official envelope (225x97mm; tear at lower left) from the Municipality of Glamorgan addressed to Swansea, signed by Warden and showing Cranbrook despatch c.d.s.

£250-300

1887 official Municipality of Brighton envelope (creases and repaired tear) to Hobart showing, on reverse, fine “BRIGHTON/Crown/POLICE” red wax seal; 1888 (20 June) official Westbury Municipality envelope to Deloraine, signed by Warden and showing Westbury despatch c.d.s.; and 1888? official Evandale Municipality envelope (small faults) to Deloraine, signed by Warden and showing despatch c.d.s.

£180-220

c.1890 official Municipality of Glamorgan, locally addressed, signed by Warden and showing clear Swansea c.d.s.; 1899 (9 Aug.) Brighton envelope to Hobart, signed by Warden and showing clear Pontville despatch c.d.s.

£250-300

1890 Deloraine Municipality “RURAL MUNICIPAL RATES” envelope (with receipt) addressed locally, signed by Collector, no postal markings. Photo

£120-150

1902-10 envelopes/receipts (35) from a range of Municipalities, all bearing Pictorial 1d. or 2d. (or multiples of), condition rather mixed; also eight unused envelopes

£250-300

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1891 (15 May) and 1899 (11 Dec.) official Hobart Corporation envelopes (195x96mm - small faults at left and 225x96mm), addressed locally, showing “CORPORATION OF HOBART/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in blue cancelled by duplex; also undated official Hobart Corporation envelope addressed to Railway Department, signed by Mayor of Hobart and showing “CORPORATION OF HOBART/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in blue

£250-300

1901 (10 June) official envelope (262x202mm; roughly opened at left) containing Hobart Mayoral Invitation to meet the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York, addressed locally and showing “CORPORATION OF HOBART/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in blue cancelled by Hobart c.d.s. Most unusual

£100-120

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Undated official envelope (City arms on flap), addressed locally, showing a good strike of uncancelled “CORPORATION OF LAUNCESTON/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in blue; 1894 (27 Mar.) official envelope (221x100mm) with City arms on flap, addressed to Sydney, showing good strike of “CORPORATION OF LAUNCESTON/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in blue cancelled by duplex; 1895 (15 May) official envelope (minor fox spots) addressed locally, showing “CORPORATION OF LAUNCESTON/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in blue cancelled by duplex; and 1897 (Apr.) official envelope (tear at right) to Burnie, showing “CORPORATION OF LAUNCESTON/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in blue cancelled by duplex

£300-400

1889 (15 May) blue official Corporation of Launceston envelope addressed to London, showing fine “CORPORATION OF LAUNCESTON/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in blue cancelled by duplex and fine “LAUNCESTON/FREE/TASMANIA” c.d.s. Photo

£150-180

1891 (1 June) “Tasmanian Industrial and Juvenile Exhibition” envelope with “Industrial and Juvenile” deleted, locally addressed, showing fine “CORPORATION OF LAUNCESTON/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in blue cancelled by duplex. Photo

£200-250

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THE CHURCH x329

x330

x331

x332

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1848 (26 Sept.) official entire to Launceston, signed by Rev. John Lillie, Moderator of the Presbyterian church, showing fine circular “FREE” datestamp in red with arrival datestamp on reverse; the entire with some minor peripheral faults. Photo

£300-400

1849 (19 Feb.) entire letter to Launceston, signed by Rev. John Lillie, Moderator of the Presbyterian church, showing circular “FREE” d.s. in red with arrival datestamp on reverse.

Photo

£300-400

1861 (5 Nov.) official envelope (248x123mm; creases etc.) to Swansea, signed “F.R. Tasmania” (Francis Russell Nixon, first Bishop of Tasmania) and showing circular “FREE” datestamp in red. Photo

£200-250

1862 (8 Nov.) official entire to Hobart, signed by Rev. F. Hales, Colonial Chaplain in charge of Trinity Church, showing despatch and arrival “FREE” datestamps in red; the entire with repaired spike hole and light vertical folds. Photo

£200-250

EDUCATION x333

x334

x335

x336

x337

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1862 (8 May) official Northern Board of Education, Launceston notice of meeting, addressed locally, signed by the Secretary to the Board, and Inspector of Schools, showing light “FREE” d.s. in red. Photo

£120-150

1885 (Feb.) official printed Board of Education, Tasmania notice addressed to Baghdad and signed by the Truant Officer; and 1895 (June) envelope containing notice of appointment to the Carnarvon Board of Advice, addressed to Impression Bay and signed by the Chairman

£120-150

1900 (26 May) official Education Department, Board of Advice Upper Derwent, from Ellendale to Forest, signed by Headmistress of Ellendale State School, showing fine despatch c.d.s. with, on reverse, Glenora arrival d.s. Photo

£120-150

1902 (1 Mar.) official Education Department, Board of Advice Port Cygnet, from Wattle Grove to Lovett, signed by Teacher at Wattle Grove State School, showing fine despatch and arrival datestamps. Photo

£120-150

1902 (4 June) official Education Department registered postal stationery envelope printed in red (177x112mm), used from Hythe to Hobart and signed by Teacher at Hythe State School; also 1903-07 official Education Act, Tasmania notices (3) each bearing Pictorial 1d., one perforated “T”

£200-250

Education Department x338

x339

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1885 (1 Sept.) official envelope (223x95mm) addressed to the Colonial Storekeeper, showing “EDUCATION DEPARTMENT/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in red cancelled by Hobart duplex; and 1887 (3 Aug.) official Education Department, Hobart envelope (folds), addressed to Spring Bay, showing “EDUCATION DEPARTMENT/Arms/ TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in red cancelled by Hobart duplex 1891

(26

May)

official

envelope

Spring Bay, showing “EDUCATION in red cancelled by Hobart duplex; and 1897 (24 Aug.) locally addressed official envelope, showing “EDUCATION DEPARTMENT/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in red cancelled by Hobart duplex; also three impressions of the Frank Stamp on separate pieces in blue, red and brownish red

£200-250

to

DEPARTMENT/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP”

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£200-250

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Technical Education Department x340

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1898 (3 Aug.) locally addressed official envelope, showing fine “TECHNICAL in blue cancelled by Hobart duplex. Scarce.

Photo EDUCATION/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP”

£150-180

Government Technical School x341

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1894 (19 Jan.) locally addressed official envelope (vertical fold), showing fine “GOVERNMENT TECHNICAL SCHOOL/Arms/HOBART” circular cachet in red and part Hobart duplex; also piece showing fine strike of “TECHNICAL SCHOOL/Arms/ TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in black

£100-120

University of Tasmania x342

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1900 (8 Jan.) official envelope (225x96mm; faults) to New Norfolk, and 1901 (1 Apr.) official Meteorological Bulletin, Hobart addressed to Apslawn, both showing fine “THE UNIVERSITY OF TASMANIA/Arms/FRANK STAMP” in red cancelled by Hobart c.d.s.

£150-180

THE HEALTH SERVICES

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1857 (16 Oct.) official entire addressed to The Registrar of Deaths, Port Arthur, signed

by The Colonial Surgeon, marked “I.B.Q.S” (Impression Bay Quarantine Station) at lower left, showing manuscript “Fumigated” in red ink with Colonial Surgeon’s initials alongside and the entire slit for fumigation. Extremely rare Quarantine mail. Photo

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£5,000-6,000

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350

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x345

x346

x347

x348

x349

x350

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1869 (4 Oct.) official envelope (222x95mm) to Hobart, signed by Surgeon Superintendent, Hospital for the Insane, showing fine “N. NORFOLK/4 10 69” d.s. and arrival “FREE” c.d.s. in red. Rare. Photo

£400-500

1883 (2 Jan.) official Notice of Requirement for Vaccination Hobart, addressed to Spring Bay and signed by Registrar General for Tasmania; 1892 (Apr.) official Notification of Infectious Disease from Macquarie Plains to Hamilton, no postal markings; also 1901? unaddressed Statutory Declaration showing part unidentifiable intaglio Post Office Crown seal, 1900 (July) acknowledgement of receipt of Return of Births on Government of Tasmania headed paper, plus a piece showing complete impression of “GOVERNMENT MEDICAL OFFICER/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in blue

£250-300

1885-87 official “VACCINATION ACT” certificates of successful vaccinations (9) to Hamilton from Bothwell, Brighton, Fentonbury, Glenora, Jerusalem, Ouse, Parattah and Upper Baghdad, and from Torquay to Spring Bay, all signed by vaccinators; condition mixed

£400-500

1888 (June) official “VACCINATION ACT” certificate of postponement, addressed to Sorell, signed by Vaccinator and showing “DEP REG OF BIRTHS, DEATHS & MARRIAGES/Crown” circular intaglio seal. Scarce. Photo

£150-180

1888 (19 Dec.), 1889 (9 Jan.) and (21 Jan.) official envelopes from Hobart to Spring Bay, signed by Secretary, Central Board of Health; 1900 (17 Apr.) official New Town Charitable Institution, Tasmania envelope with printed warning, addressed to Hamilton, showing “ADMINISTRATOR OF CHARITABLE GRANTS/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in blue plus three impressions of the Frank Stamp on separate pieces in red, violet and blue; also 1906-10 envelopes (4, various sizes) bearing Pictorial values

£400-500

1895 (16 May) official Hospital for the Insane, New Norfolk envelope (224x95mm; two vertical folds), showing fine “HOSPITAL FOR THE INSANE. NEW NORFOLK/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in black with New Norfolk c.d.s. alongside; also two impressions of the Frank Stamp on pieces in blue, plus 1906 Hospital for the Insane, New Norfolk, Tasmania envelope (flap missing) to Launceston, bearing Pictorial 2d. perforated “T”

£120-150

1895 (23 Oct.) official envelope to New Town, showing fine “CHAIRMAN HOSPITAL in blue tied by Hobart duplex; also two impressions of Frank Stamp on pieces in blue and black. Photo

£120-150

BOARD HOBART/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP”

AGRICULTURE x351

x352

x353

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1889 (30 Dec.) Hamilton Rabbit District return on the number of Sheep, Horses and Cattle, signed by the owner, addressed to Hamilton and showing Ellendale despatch c.d.s.

Photo

£120-150

c.1890 “CODLIN MOTH ACT, 1888” return of acreage planted in orchard, from Koonya to Port Arthur; 1890 (10 Oct.) Fruit District of Glamorgan “The Codlin Moth Act” envelope (light stains), signed by Chairman and showing Swansea c.d.s.; 1890 (29 Oct.) “Codlin Moth Act” envelope locally addressed in Hobart and signed by Collector; 1899 and 1901 “Receipt for Codlin Moth Tax” receipts to Lovett

£500-600

1900 (28 Sept.) official envelope with printed warning, addressed to Melbourne, showing “COUNCIL OF AGRICULTURE/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in blue cancelled by Hobart c.d.s.; also an unused official envelope with an impression of the Frank Stamp in blue and two pieces with impressions in blue (cancelled by part duplex) and in violet

£200-250

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1876 (Sept.) printed official request addressed “To the Commissioners under, The Property Valuations Act, Hobart Town” from Franklin and signed by Commissioner; 188? official envelope from Nubeena addressed to The Clerk of Petty Sessions at Premaydena and signed by the Presiding Magistrate; 1896 (3 Dec.) official envelope (240x164mm; faults) from Launceston to the Bailiff at Deloraine and signed by the Clerk of the Peace; 1897 official envelope from Hobart to Lovett and signed by the Recorded of Titles; also 1903 official Law Department, Hobart, Tasmania envelope (faults) to Evandale bearing Pictorial 4d., and 1906 Solicitor-General’s Chambers, Hobart, Tasmania OHMS envelope to Little Swanport bearing Pictorial 2d. perforated “T”

£400-500

The Crown Solicitor x355

x356

x357

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1895 (4 Feb.) official Crown Solicitor’s Office, Hobart, Tasmania envelope to Melbourne, showing “THE CROWN SOLICITOR/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in blue cancelled by Hobart duplex and “TASMANIA/OFFICIAL/PAID” circular h.s. in red. Neat and attractive. Photo

£200-250

1895 (9 May) and 1902 (20 Aug.) official Solicitor-General’s Office, Hobart, Tasmania envelopes, the former (small faults at to) addressed locally, the latter to Launceston, both showing “THE CROWN SOLICITOR/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in blue cancelled by Hobart duplex and c.d.s.

£250-300

1902 (11 Oct.) official Solicitor-General’s Office, Hobart, Tasmania envelope to Launceston, showing “THE CROWN SOLICITOR/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in black cancelled by Hobart c.d.s. Photo

£120-150

The Magistracy x358

x359 x360

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1842 official entire from the Colonial Treasurer, Hobart to The Police Magistrate at Richmond, marked “Treasury” at lower left and showing poor Crowned “FREE” d.s. in red; the entire with two vertical filing folds and with wax seal torn away on reverse; also four cut-outs of the Crowned Free d.s. in red (3) and black. Photo

£150-180

1873 (17 July) official Public Buildings printed Police Office notice to Kingston, signed

by Police Magistrate, Hobart District and showing “FREE” c.d.s. in black. Photo

£300-400

1875 (27 Aug.) envelope (poor condition) from Hobart to Launceston, signed by Justice of the Peace and Coroner, Forcett and showing “FREE” c.d.s. in red; 1886 (25 Nov.) official front from Hobart to Oatlands signed by Justice of the Peace; and 1899 official Municipality of Hamilton envelope (pinholes at top right) registered from Macquarie Plains to Hamilton, signed by Justice of the Peace, showing despatch c.d.s. and “R” in circle

£120-150

Court of Requests x361

*

1883-1902 official envelopes (6) from Launceston, Strahan, Queenstown (2), Carnarvon and Hobart, all signed by the Bailiff (5) or Deputy Registrar of the Court, the envelope from Launceston showing “FREE” d.s. in black

£500-600

Court of General Sessions x362

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1868 official Clerk of the Peace, Launceston notice, addressed locally, signed by Clerk of the Peace and showing “FREE” d.s. in red; 1894 (18 Sept.) and 1902 (6 Oct.) official envelopes (the former torn along top through opening) from Carnarvon to Impression Bay and from Premaydena to Carnarvon, signed by Bailiff and Deputy Clerk of the Peace respectively

£180-220

Supreme Court x363

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1899 (22 June) official Supreme Court, Hobart, Tasmania envelope to Sydney, signed by Registrar and showing Hobart duplex; 1899 (11 Nov.) official envelope to Hamilton, signed by Bailiff and showing Hobart duplex; 1902 (26 Mar.) official envelope (torn along top) to Impression Bay, signed by Bailiff and showing Hobart c.d.s.; and 1903 official envelope (305x164mm; faults) to Launceston, bearing Pictorial 5d. perforated “T” tied by Hobart c.d.s.

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£300-400

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1840 (30 Nov.) entire letter (very distressed state) from Ebenezer Lake, Macquarie Inlet, New South Wales, to William Gunn, Principal Superintendent of Convicts, Hobart, showing framed “PAID” h.s. and “PAID SHIP LETTER/SYDNEY” oval d.s., both in red, and on reverse, Crowned “GENERAL POST OFFICE/SYDNEY” d.s. and boxed “SHIP LETTER” arrival d.s. (16.12); 1843 (13 Aug.) convict’s entire letter (rather distressed) from Port Arthur to New Norfolk and re-addressed to Hobart, signed by Civil Commandant, Port Arthur and showing Crowned “FREE” d.s. in red

£120-150

1846 (30 Sept.) entire letter (small faults) from London addressed to William Gunn, Lieut.-Superintendent of Prisoners Barracks, Hobart, variously rated, showing “PAID SHIP LETTER/LONDON” oval d.s. in red and, on reverse across join, boxed arrival “SHIP LETTER” d.s. in black (25.1.47). Photo

£200-250

366 x366

1850 (9 May) letter from a convict, addressed to the Assistant Comptroller of Convicts, referring to a petition for remission of sentence, showing “COMPTROLLER GENERAL’S OFFICE/RECEIVED” c.d.s. in black (11.5). Photo WWW.SPINK.COM

£300-400

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POLICE FORCE, SHERIFFS, GAOLS x367

x368

x369

x370

x371

x372

x373

x374

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1867-81 “Demand of Rural Police Rate” notices (4, one with “Demand” deleted and manuscript “Receipt” written above) from George Town (2) and Torquay (2) to Launceston, one signed by Chief District Constable, the others by Collector, each showing arrival “FREE” d.s. (the two from George Town in red), and 1867 entire from Torquay to Launceston with manuscript “Rural Police Rates” at top, signed by Chief District Constable and showing red arrival “FREE” d.s. on reverse

£500-600

1874 (31 Apr.) official entire to the Chief Constable at Kingston, signed by Chief District Constable, showing “THREE HUT POINT” double-arc d.s., the only recorded example.

Photo

£500-600

1890 (17 Mar.) printed official “AGRICULTURAL AND LIVE STOCK STATISTICS” from Hamilton to Ellendale and re-addressed to Fentonbury, signed by Superintendent of Police, Livestock Inspector and Collector of Agricultural Statistics, showing despatch and Fentonbury datestamps

£120-150

1895 (30 Apr.) and 1902 (3 May) official The Sheriff, Hobart, Tasmania envelopes, the former registered to Impression Bay, signed by Bailiff and showing framed “REGISTERED/HOBART” h.s. in blue, the latter to Carnarvon and signed by the Bailiff.

A fine pair of covers

£250-300

1895 (3 June) official Municipality of Hamilton envelope (228x103mm) to Impression Bay, signed by Hamilton Superintendent of Police; 1896 (23 Dec.) official envelope (225x96mm; horizontal crease and pinholes at top left) from Strahan to Hamilton, signed

by Constable-in-Charge, Bailiff Court of Requests; 1895 (15 Nov.) official Municipality of Hamilton envelope (228x107mm) from Ouse to Hamilton, signed by the Sergeant; also 1907 (29 Oct.) letter from Assistant Bailiff, Victoria Valley (c.d.s. at top right) to the Bailiff at Hamilton and an unaddressed and undated envelope pre-signed by Inspector of Police, Deloraine

£500-600

1897 (7 June) part printed prisoner’s letter showing “H.M. GAOL/HOBART” oval d.s. in blue; also 1931 (23 Apr.) official part printed entire letter to Steppes, bearing KGV 1d. perforated “T” and showing similar datestamp

£150-180

1899 (9 May) official Police Department, Commissioner’s Office, Hobart, Tasmania envelope, addressed locally, showing fine “COMMISSIONER OF POLICE/Arms/FRANK STAMP/TASMANIA” in red cancelled by Hobart duplex; also an impression of the Frank Stamp in violet on piece. Photo

£120-150

1902 (16 July) official envelope, addressed locally, signed by Police Clerk and showing fine Kingston c.d.s.; also 1910 (4 Feb.) locally addressed official envelope, bearing Pictorial 1d. (3) each perforated “T” cancelled by Deloraine c.d.s. and showing “INSP SUPT OF POLICE/TASMANIA” double-lined oval d.s. in blue

£150-180

STATISTICAL AND REGISTRATION DEPARTMENT x375

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1884 (22 May) official envelope (204x142mm) from Deloraine to Hobart signed by Collector; 1890 (31 Mar.) “STATISTICAL INFORMATION ONLY” envelope from Ouse sent care of the Collector of Agricultural Statistics at Hamilton, sent by the property owner; 1899 (19 July) envelope addressed locally at Hamilton, headed “Registration business only” and signed by the person registering the death; undatable official Statistics & Registration Dept., Hobart, Tasmania envelope (250x125mm; faults) bearing Pictorial 2d. perforated “T”; also undated envelope to Geeveston with printed “Friendly Societies’ Only” at top left

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£300-400

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x378

x379

x380

x381

x382

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1886 (Jan.) official envelope (222x95mm) addressed locally at Hobart, showing fine “GOVERNMENT STATISTICIAN/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” and “GENERAL REGISTER OFFICE/HOBART” double-lined oval d.s., both in blue; 1902 (9 May) official Statistical and Registration Dept., Hobart, Tasmania envelope (220x94mm) to Hamilton, showing fine “GOVERNMENT STATISTICIAN/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in blue cancelled by Hobart c.d.s.

£200-250

1886 (7 Aug.) locally addressed official envelope (250x125mm), showing fine “GOVERNMENT STATISTICIAN/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in blue cancelled by Hobart duplex; 1890 (11 Oct.) official envelope (221x94mm) to Sydney, showing fine “GOVERNMENT STATISTICIAN/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in blue cancelled by Hobart duplex

£250-300

1887 (7 Mar.) official Office of Government Statistician, and General Registrar wrapper to Spring Bay, showing fine “GOVERNMENT STATISTICIAN/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in blue cancelled by Hobart duplex; and 1893 (13 Mar.) official Office of RegistrarGeneral, and Government Statistician wrapper with a copy of Meteorological and Vital Statistical Bulletin, addressed to Spring Bay and showing fine “GOVERNMENT STATISTICIAN/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in blue cancelled by Hobart duplex

£250-300

1888 (10 Apr.) official Office of Government Statistician, and General Registrar wrapper to Spring Bay, showing fine “GOVERNMENT STATISTICIAN/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in blue cancelled by Hobart duplex; 1893 (Jan) official Office of Registrar-General, and Government Statistician wrapper to Spring Bay, showing fine “GOVERNMENT STATISTICIAN/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in violet cancelled by Hobart duplex; and 1900 (14 Feb.) official Office of Registrar-General, and Government Statistician wrapper, addressed locally and showing fine “GOVERNMENT STATISTICIAN/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in black cancelled by Hobart c.d.s.

£400-500

1896-1901 official “Declaration under The Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1890” (3), from Elderslie, Macquarie Plains and Ouse to Hamilton, all showing despatch c.d.s. with the last also showing fine “65” barred numeral

£300-400

1898 (31 Oct.) official envelope (223x95mm; light vertical folds) to Sydney, showing fine “GOVERNMENT STATISTICIAN/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in black cancelled by Hobart duplex and “TASMANIA/OFFICIAL/PAID” circular h.s. in red. Photo

£150-180

1899-1902 official “Declaration under The Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1890” (4) from Hobart to Brighton, Oatlands (2) and Spring Bay, each showing fine “GOVERNMENT STATISTICIAN/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in black (2) or blue (2)

£400-500

ACCOUNTANT OF STORES AND COLONIAL STOREKEEPER x383

x384

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1886 (8 June) official Office of Stores, Hobart, Tasmania envelope, locally addressed, showing “COLONIAL STOREKEEPER/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in blue cancelled by light Hobart duplex. Photo

£120-150

1887 (31 Mar.) official envelope (224x103mm; some stains at right.) with manuscript “Office of Stores” at lower left, locally addressed, showing “COLONIAL STOREKEEPER/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in blue cancelled by Hobart duplex; 1895 (24 Dec.) official Office of Stores, Hobart, Tasmania envelope (222x98mm; two tears through face panel), locally addressed, signed by Government Storekeeper and showing Hobart duplex; also two different “SECRETARY BOARD OF TENDER/Arms/ TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in red, violet and blue on three pieces

£150-180

1895 (5 Mar.) official Office of Stores, Hobart, Tasmania envelope, locally addressed, showing “COLONIAL STOREKEEPER/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in red cancelled by Hobart duplex. Photo

£150-180

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1895 (27 Feb.) official envelope (278x129mm) to Lilydale, 1897 (1 June) official envelope (277x128mm) registered to Spring Bay, 1898 (27 July) official Audit Office, Hobart, Tasmania envelope locally addressed, 1898 (7 Dec.) official envelope 279x129mm) locally addressed, 1899 (22 Nov.) official Audit Office, Hobart, Tasmania envelope (224x95mm) to Impression Bay and1900 (10 Dec.) official Audit Department, Hobart, Tasmania envelope (222x88mm; peripheral stains) with printed warning to Carnarvon, each showing “AUDIT DEPARTMENT/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in red cancelled at Hobart; also large piece (stained) showing Frank Stamp in blue

£300-400

LANDS, SURVEYS, PUBLIC WORKS, MINES Surveyor-General x387

x388

x389

x390

x391

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1838 (24 Apr.) official entire to Geo Frankland, the Surveyor-General at Hobart, marked “Marlbro” at lower left, showing manuscript “Free” in red ink and Crowned “FREE” d.s. in red; some light creases. Photo

£300-400

1853 (29 July) official Surveyor-General’s Office printed request for Crown Land rent to Launceston, signed by Surveyor-General and showing despatch “FREE” c.d.s. in red with arrival datestamp on reverse; also 1862 (7 July) large Map of lots of land for sale at Pembroke (248x95mm) from Hobart to Little Swanport, signed by Deputy Commissioner of Crown Lands and showing “FREE” c.d.s. in red and 1873 Lands and Works Office notice of issue of Grant Deed, signed by Deputy Commissioner of Crown Lands

£200-250

1896 (23 Sept.) official Survey Office, Hobart envelope to East Devonport, showing “THE SURVEYOR GENERAL/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in red cancelled by Hobart duplex; and 1898 (23 June) official Crown Lands Office, Hobart demand to pay overdue instalment (part only) to Lisdillon and re-addressed to Helvedon, showing “THE SURVEYOR GENERAL/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in red cancelled by Hobart duplex

£150-180

1901 (21 Oct.) and (25 Nov.) official Lands and Survey Department, Hobart, Tasmania envelopes (220x95mm approx) to Launceston, both showing “THE SURVEYOR GENERAL/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in red cancelled by Hobart c.d.s.; 1902 official envelope to Launceston, handstamped “Lands Office, Hobart” at lower left and showing “THE SURVEYOR GENERAL/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in red cancelled by Hobart c.d.s.; also 1901-06 OHMS Lands and Survey Department, Tasmania envelopes bearing either Pictorial 1d. (2) or 2d., all perforated “T”

£350-450

1902 (23 July) and (13 Aug.) official Lands and Survey Department, Tasmania envelopes, one with printed warning, both addressed to Launceston and showing “THE SURVEYOR GENERAL/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in red cancelled by Hobart c.d.s. A fine pair

£200-250

Public Works Office x392

x393

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Undated official Public Works Department envelope (223x86mm) addressed to the Treasury and showing uncancelled “PUBLIC WORKS OFFICE HOBART/Arms/ TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in black; 1892 (16 Oct.) and 1896 (18 Nov.) official Public Works Office, Hobart, Tasmania envelopes (225x100mm approx; the former lightly discoloured) to Sydney and Latrobe respectively, both showing “PUBLIC WORKS OFFICE HOBART/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in black cancelled by Hobart duplex; also piece with an impression of the Frank Stamp in blue plus and unused Public Works Department registered envelope

£200-250

1899 (5 Dec.) official Public Works Department, Hobart envelope to Hobart, and 1900 (18 Aug.) official envelope (224x95mm) to Carnarvon, both showing “DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS/Arms/FRANK STAMP/TASMANIA” in red cancelled by Launceston duplex and Hobart c.d.s. respectively

£250-300

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Minister of Lands x394

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1886 (22 Dec.) official Crown Lands Office, Hobart, Tasmania envelope (222x95mm; piece missing at top) and 1887 (6 Jan) official envelope (222x96mm; large repaired tear across face panel), both addressed to Launceston and showing “THE MINISTER OF LANDS/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in black cancelled by Hobart duplex; also an unused envelope with a facsimile of the Minister for Lands and Works signature

£150-180

Secretary of Mines x395

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1888 (30 May) and (15 Aug.) official Mines Office, Hobart, Tasmania envelopes (222x96mm; both with faults) to Launceston showing “SECRETARY OF MINES/Arms/ TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in red cancelled by Hobart duplex; 1898 (5 Jan.) official envelope (225x95mm) to Zeehan showing “SECRETARY OF MINES/Arms/ TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in red cancelled by Hobart duplex; and 1899 (24 Apr.) envelope (225x95mm) to Hobart, initialled and showing Launceston duplex

£250-300

TASMANIAN RAILWAYS x396

x397

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1885 (25 Sept.) official envelope (223x96mm) from Hobart to Launceston and 1888-1900 official Tasmanian Government, Railways envelopes (4, different sizes and styles) variously addressed, each showing “TASMANIAN RAILWAYS/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in blue; condition a little mixed

£300-400

1894 (22 Jan.) official Tasmanian Government Railway envelope (224x96mm; some foxing) to New Zealand, showing “TASMANIAN RAILWAYS/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in blue cancelled by Hobart duplex and “FREE” c.d.s. in bright red; 1898 (11 Jan.) official Tasmanian Government Railways envelope to London showing “TASMANIAN RAILWAYS/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in blue and poor “TASMANIA/OFFICIAL/PAID” circular h.s. in red; and 190? official Tasmanian Government Railways envelope (some light stains) to Melbourne showing “TASMANIAN RAILWAYS/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in violet cancelled by Hobart c.d.s.

£200-250

TASMANIAN INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITIONS x398

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1892 (11 Jan.) envelope to Austria with printed “TASMANIAN EXHIBITION/LAUNCESTON, 1891-2” at lower left and embossed Exhibition seal on flap, showing “CORPORATION OF LAUNCESTON/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in blue cancelled by Launceston duplex and showing Vienna arrival d.s. on reverse; also an unused example of the envelope with the Frank Stamp. Photo

£250-300

1893 (10 Oct.) official “Tasmanian International Exhibition, 1894-95/schedules & regulations” wrapper front to London, showing “INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION/ TASMANIA/Arms/1894-95/FRANK STAMP” cancelled by Hobart duplex and “TASMANIA/ OFFICIAL/PAID” circular h.s., both in red. Photo

£120-150

1895 (24 Apr.) official Tasmanian International Exhibition, Hobart, 1894-95 envelope (adhesive tape stain at top left), locally addressed, showing “INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION/TASMANIA/Arms/1894-95/FRANK STAMP” in blue cancelled by Hobart duplex with “POST OFFICE/TASMANIAN INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION” oval d.s. in red alongside; 1895 (19 May) similar envelope (opened-out) but showing embossed Exhibition seal on flap in maroon, and showing Exhibition Frank Stamp in red cancelled by Hobart duplex; also an unused official envelope with the Frank Stamp in blue, unused and used 1d. souvenir stationery cards and used 11⁄ 2 d. souvenir reply paid card, 1895 (8 Jan.) Official Gazette and Programme plus small Exhibition commemorative medal

£300-400

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1842 (Feb.) Official Internal Revenue Office printed entire letter from Hobart to Campbell Town, showing Crowned “FREE” d.s. in red. Rare. Photo

£300-400

1851 (14 Jan.) official entire letter from Launceston to the Collector of Internal Revenue at Hobart, signed by the sender, marked “Money Letter”, showing despatch c.d.s. and arrival “FREE” c.d.s. in red; also 1869 official envelope (damaged and repaired) from Hobart to Torquay, signed by William Lovett, Assistant Colonial Treasurer and Accountant, showing “FREE” c.d.s. with Launceston “FREE” d.s. on reverse, both in red.

Photo for first

£500-600

Real Estate Duties Department x403

x404

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1883 (21 Dec.) official Real Estate Duty Department envelope, addressed locally, showing “THE R.E. DUTIES DEPARTMENT/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in blue cancelled by Hobart duplex; 1884 (1 Apr.) official Real Estate Duty Department envelope with printed “Demand of Rural Police Rate”, addressed locally and showing fine “THE R.E. DUTIES DEPARTMENT/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in blue cancelled by Hobart duplex; and 1888 (6 Mar.) official Assessments Real Estate Duties Department envelope (222x94mm; faults), addressed locally and showing fair “THE R.E. DUTIES DEPARTMENT/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in blue with the letter “N” above the Arms cancelled by Launceston duplex

£200-250

1885 (1 Apr.) official envelope with printed “Demand for Rural Police Rate” at upper left, addressed locally and showing fine “THE R.E. DUTIES DEPARTMENT/Arms/ TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in blue cancelled by Hobart duplex; 1890 (30 Jan.) official envelope with printed “Receipt for Real Estate Duty” at upper left showing “Receipt” deleted and manuscript “Demand” above, addressed to Melbourne, showing “THE R.E. DUTIES DEPARTMENT/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in blue cancelled by Hobart duplex and large “OFFICE OF TAXES/HOBART” double-lined oval d.s. in blue; also an unused official envelope and a small piece both showing “THE R.E. DUTIES DEPARTMENT/Arms/ TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in blue with letter “N” above the Arms

£300-400

Office of Taxes - North x405

x406

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1895 (11 June) official Office of Taxes, Launceston envelope (Tear across top left corner), addressed locally, and 1898 (1 Apr.) official envelope to West Devonport, both showing “OFFICE OF TAXES/N/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in blue cancelled by Launceston duplex

£200-250

1897 (6 Oct.) official envelope to Elverstone and re-addressed to West Devonport, and 1900 (16 June) official Office of Taxes, Launceston envelope (repaired tear at top) to Hobart, both showing “OFFICE OF TAXES/N/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in red and in blue respectively cancelled by Launceston datestamps

£200-250

Office of Taxes - South x407

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1892 (26 Oct.) official Office of Taxes, Tasmania envelope, addressed locally, showing “OFFICE OF TAXES/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in red, 1895 (30 Oct.) official Office of Taxes, Tasmania envelope (224x94mm) to Jerusalem showing Frank Stamp in blue, 1896 (3 Aug.) official envelope to Launceston showing Frank Stamp in blue, 1897 (1 July) official envelope to New Town showing Frank Stamp in red, 1900 (27 July) official envelope with printed warning addressed locally and showing Frank Stamp in blue and 1902 (1 Oct.) official envelope with printed warning to North West Bay, marked “Try Kingston” and showing poor Frank Stamp in blue, all cancelled by Hobart datestamps; also two pieces showing the Frank Stamp

£400-500

Stamp Duties Department x408

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1902 (20 Dec.) official Commissioner Stamp Duties Department registered envelope (280x165mm; a little soiled) with printed warning, addressed to Launceston, bearing Pictorial 1d. pair perforated “T” and 3d., each cancelled by Hobart c.d.s., and showing framed “REGISTERED/HOBART” h.s. in blue. Very scarce. Photo Note: The Department lost its free franking privilege with Federation, hence postage stamps were affixed.

Photos appear on pages 81 and 85 83

£250-300

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GOVERNMENT PRINTER, NEWSPAPERS x409

x410

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1839 (18 Jan.) “The Hobart Town Gazette” showing good to fine strike of Crowned “FREE” d.s. in red; some light staining in places. Photo

£250-300

1898 (8 Feb.) “Walch’s Literary Intelligencer” wrapper from Ross to Launceston; 1902 (21 May) official Printing Department, Hobart, Tasmania envelope to Launceston, showing “GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPT HOBART/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in blue cancelled by Hobart c.d.s.; 1906 OHMS wrapper front with printed “From the Government Printing Office, Hobart, Tasmania” at foot, addressed to London and bearing Pictorial 1d. perforated “T”; undated “The Mercury” wrapper front to London with embossed 2d. cancelled by Hobart “killer”; also seven official Hobart Town Gazette wrappers

£400-500

THE ELECTORAL SYSTEM x411

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1901 (13 July) Electoral Act summons, addressed locally, signed by Clerk of the Court and showing Hobart c.d.s.; 1903 (June) official envelope (top right corner torn away and repaired) from Sorell to Richmond, marked “For Commonwealth Electoral Roll”; 1904 (July) Telegraph from Copping relating to the position of Assistant Returning Officer; 1904 (Feb) official Chief Secretary’s Office, Hobart, Tasmania envelope from Hobart to Evandale, marked “Electoral Rolls” and bearing Pictorial 2d. perforated “T”; 1906 official Under Secretary’s Office envelope (faults) from Hobart to Evandale bearing Pictorial 4d. perforated “T”; and 1913 OHMS envelope addressed to the Divisional Returning Officer for Franklin bearing Pictorial 1d. on 2d. perforated “T”

£250-300

CUSTOMS AND MARINE BOARDS x412

x413

x414

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1872 (26 Jan.) official envelope from Hobart to Swansea, signed by Collector of Customs Department Hobart and showing despatch and arrival datestamps; 1893 (10 Feb.) letter headed “Board of Examination”, showing “MARINE BOARD HOBART/Arms/ TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” overstruck by large “MARINE BOARD/HOBART” oval d.s. with another strike alongside, all in blue; 1897 (22 Apr.) official Marine Board, Hobart envelope (222x97mm) to Sydney, showing “MARINE BOARD HOBART/Arms/ TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in blue cancelled by Hobart duplex; also official Customs Department, Tasmania envelope with “H.M. CUSTOMS/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in blue marked “Specimen”, two unused official Marine Board, Hobart envelopes and Frank Stamp cut-outs of H.M. Customs Hobart in blue (2, one cancelled), H.M. Customs Launceston in blue cancelled, Marine Board Hobart in violet and Table Cape Marine Board in red

£250-300

1888 (19 July) Launceston Marine Board official envelope, addressed locally, showing “MARINE BOARD LAUNCESTON/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in blue, cancelled by Launceston duplex

£100-120

1901 (23 Mar.) official envelope with printed “From the Marine Board of Leven” at lower left, used from Launceston to Hobart, showing superb “MARINE BOARD OF LEVEN/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in blue cancelled by Launceston c.d.s. Photo

£120-150

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1901 (23 Mar.) official Marine Board of Mersey envelope to Hobart, showing “THE in blue cancelled

by West Devonport c.d.s. Photo

£120-150

1901 (25 Mar.) official Marine Board of Strahan envelope to Hobart, showing fine “STRAHAN MARINE BOARD/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in blue cancelled by Strahan c.d.s.; also similar envelope to Hobart bearing Pictorial 2d. tied by Strahan c.d.s. Photo

£150-180

MARINE BOARD OF MERSEY, DEVONPORT/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP”

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409

415 Ex 416

417

434

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THE MILITARY ESTABLISHMENT x417

x418

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1858 (15 Feb.) official Commissariat envelope (219x96mm) with letter regarding a contract for the supply of meat for the Tasman Peninsula (Port Arthur), addressed from Hobart to Launceston, signed by Assistant Commissary General, showing despatch and arrival “FREE” datestamps in red. Photo

£120-150

1888 (5 Nov.) official envelope marked “Staff Office” at lower left, addressed locally, showing “HD QR DEF. FORCE/Arms/TASMANIA/FRANK STAMP” in blue cancelled by Hobart duplex; also two unused official envelopes showing the Frank Stamp in blue and in red, and a piece with the Frank Stamp in blue-green. Photo

£150-180

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ANTARCTIC MAIL

419

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1911 (15 Apr.) envelope from Invercargill, addressed locally and re-addressed to Macquarie Island via Hobart in red ink, showing fine “LOOSE SHIP’S LETTER/POSTED AT/MACQUARIE ISLAND/S.Y. AURORA/A.A.E.” circular cachet; the envelope a little ragged at top through opening. Stated by the owner to be the only known cover on the outward journey to Macquarie Island. Photo

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£1,000-1,200

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420 x420

x421

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1912 (3 Mar.) envelope to New Zealand, bearing Victoria Land 1d. tied by “BRIT. ANTARCTIC EXPD” c.d.s., showing fine “LOOSE SHIP’S LETTER/POSTED IN/ANTARCTICA/S.Y. AURORA/A.A.E.” circular cachet, signature of J.K. Davis with “COMMANDER OF SHIP” h.s. below, the envelope then travelled to Hobart where a Pictorial 1d. was applied and cancelled (17.3.13); also 1913 authenticating document signed by J.I. Kinsey, representative of the British Antarctic Expedition in Christchurch, relating to this envelope. Photo BRITISH, AUSTRALIAN, NEW and “S.Y ‘DISCOVERY’” headed paper addressed to Harvey Thompson, Hobart, bearing KGV 2d. clearly tied by “B.A.N.Z./1930-31/ANTARCTIC RESEARCH EXP.” circular cachet, fine. Photo

£1,000-1,200

1930 (14 Dec.) envelope with letter on “THE ZEALAND/ANTARCTIC RESEARCH EXPEDITION OF 1929-30”

Photo for lot 421 appears on page 95

87

£300-400

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MILITARY MAIL World War I x422

x423

x424

x425

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A collection of two correspondence from France, one is to “Miss Luttrell” at Ellendale comprising envelopes (54, thirty-one with letters), a Field Service card and a postcard, the other is to “Miss A. Dunbabin” at Bream Creek comprising envelopes (52, two with letters), Field Service cards (3) and a postcard; various Field Post Office datestamps and many showing Censor cachets, condition generally fine

£600-800

A collection including outward envelopes (4) including two with “RETURN TO SENDER” (see back), labels, one with “DECEASED” h.s. and framed “UNDELIVERABLE/A.B.P.O./ RETURN TO SENDER” handstamps in violet, the other with framed “UNDELIVERABLE/ A.B.P.O./RETURN TO SENDER” and “UNABLE TO TRACE/RETURN LETTER OFFICE/ MELBOURNE/RETURN TO SENDER” handstamps in violet, an internal envelope from Military Camp No. 1, and inward envelopes (43, twenty-six with contents), Field Service Cards (6), postcards (2), patriotic cards and souvenir cards (4) with mail from Great Britain (mainly Durrington and Hurdcott Camps) and the Western Front, one envelope showing “N.Z. MILITARY POST OFFICE/THIRD EXPEDITIONARY FORCE” d.s. in violet; also three items from the Boer War. An interesting lot well worth careful viewing

£500-600

A collection from Australian forces in Middle East and the Gallipoli campaign, comprising envelopes (42), Field Service cards (7), postcards (30) and letters (7), showing a range of Army and Field P.O. c.d.s., and censor cachets, the Gallipoli items include Field Service cards from the 12th and 15th Battalions Tasmania, and a postcard from 2nd Australian Infantry Brigade. An interesting lot

£800-1,000

1915 (3 Nov.) patriotic envelope (opened-out) from Port Wakefield S.A. addressed to a crew member of the French cruiser Dupleix, Dardanelles Squadron showing, on reverse, four patriotic stickers, Port Taufic (1.12), Mudros and Lemnos datestamps; the cruiser had by then left for China and shows Chinwangtao arrival d.s. (9.6.16). Attractive

£150-180

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1916 (27 Nov.) NSW 1d. stationery card addressed to an Australian P.O.W. at Dulmen Camp in Germany and showing red arrival censor cachet; 1917 (23 Jan.) captured Turkish Telegram envelope (faults) to Ireland, marked “On Active Service”, showing “1ST AUST. L.H. BDE. FIELD P.O.” c.d.s. and red censor cachet; and 1918 (1 Feb.) printed 1d. “MILITARY ENVELOPE. AUSTRALIAN IMPERIAL FORCE, ABROAD” (central fold) used from London with GB 1d. to a private in the Australian 6th Infantry Brigade

£150-180

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World War II x427

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A collection comprising envelopes (248), Air Mail Letter Cards (29) and postcards (3), showing a wide range of FPO/APO datestamps, censor cachets, Concession rate h.s., P.O.W. mail and including mail from UK, Middle East, Papua, New Guinea and Bougainville, also some later military mail including from the Vietnam War (13).

An interesting lot worth careful viewing

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£600-800

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MISCELLANEOUS x428

x429

x430

x431

x432

x433

x434

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A collection of Tasmania cancelled in other States and vice versa, all neatly mounted and written-up, comprising in New South Wales (16 items), Queensland (3 items), South Australia (4 items), Victoria (41 items) and Western Australia and Hobart cancels on stamps from New South Wales (32 items) and Victoria (37 items), Launceston cancels on stamps of Victoria (60 items) and other cancels on stamps of Victoria (22 items), Tasmanian stamps with overseas cancels (14 items), also a small group of coloured cancellations (32 items) and cancelled with instructional markings (22 items). A good lot

£500-600

A collection of Tattersall correspondence in four albums covering the postal ban with envelopes (178), Officials (3), postcards (3), parcel labels (9) and loose stamps (73), included is 1899 Tattersall’s Circulars (2) and Melbourne Cup subscritption form, pre postal ban covers (12, one “OFFICIALLY REGISTERED” and “....TO PAY” h.s. in blue, one with “OFFICIALLY REGISTERED” and “MORE TO PAY” h.s. and one officially registered, franked at 9d. and showing manuscript “8d to pay” probably as it contained money and not been registered by the sender), various unclaimed covers including 1899 (2) and 1904 envelopes to Victoria each with framed “UNCLAIMED AT/MELBOURNE”, loose stamps punctured “A” which stands for Adams founder and owner of lottery including Sideface 1d. on locally addressed Hobart envelope which is uncancelled with manuscript “Envelope and name of sender wanted, stamp doubtful” alongside, a range of security underprints on KGV Heads, 1902 and 1903 envelopes showing “TRANSMISSION AND/DELIVERY PROHIBITED” h.s. in red, Tasmanian Parcels Express Delivery Co. 3d. booking receipt, Tasmanian Government Railways 3d. Parcels Ticket pair on 1903 envelope plus a single 3d. and 6d. (torn in half) affixed to pieces of parcel, Tasmanian Government Railways Parcel waybills on 1902-07 envelopes (10) and a large number of Tattersall’s covers to or from business fronts covering a range of people, hotel and newspaper proprieters etc.

A facsinating lot well worth careful inspection

£5,000-6,000

A collection of firm’s advertising envelopes etc, a few specially printed though mostly imprints on flaps or handstamps, comprising envelopes (63) and cards (25, six stationery), all in a cover album, condition a little mixed though well worth careful viewing

£600-800

A miscellaneous album including State “T” punctures on Sideface (6), Keyplate (17) and Pictorial (85), Federal “OS” punctures on Pictorials (34), circular datestamps with manuscript corrected dates on Pictorials (39 items), Tasmanian cancellations on Victoria stamps (30 items), mixed State and Federal frankings (17 items), framed “LOOSE SHIP LETTER” (16 items), framed “LOOSE LETTER” (8 items) etc. Chiefly fine

£1,000-1,200

A collection of picture postcards in a cover album, topics include commemorative and souvenir cards, electioneering, mail coaches, post offices (six different), stores and showrooms, hotels and Tasmanian stamps on card with views (9). A good lot. (71)

£400-500

A collection on Letter Bills (121) covering over forty different offices, two of the forms are printed in red, many without address and where they have Crown wax seals, only a few are complete. An interesting lot

£800-1,000

1873 (8 Feb.) envelope (with letter) from Hobart to Forth bearing Sideface 2d. tied by light duplex, showing large unframed “FORTH” arrival h.s. with manuscript date “11.2.73” below and, on reverse, framed “PRE-PAID” d.s. in red. Rare. Photo

£250-300

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x435

x436

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1873 (3 Dec.) Letter Bill to Green Ponds showing a good to fine strike of the rare “REEDY c.d.s. Photo

£150-180

1890-1922 envelopes (16) and picture postcards (64) all incoming from around the world including such diverse places as Cuba, Hong Kong, Jamaica, Malta, Montserrat, Morocco, Newfoundland, Paraguay, Samoa and Thailand. An interesting lot

£250-300

1897-1935 collection relating to the apple industry comprising envelopes (81, including four 1d. stationery types and twenty-one from overseas including Aden, Kenya, Lebanon and Mauritius), cards (37) and telegrams (4), included are firms advertising types, notification of shipment or current prices cards and a 1925 envelope (with letter) from the Empire Exhibition Commission. A most intriguing lot

£2,000-2,500

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440

438 1909 (18 Oct.) Pictorial 2d. cancelled by almost complete “POSTAGE PAID/STANLEY TAS.” c.d.s. in blue, fine. Rare. Photo

£150-180

1910 (9 Feb.) Pictorial 1d. (2) hinged together as they appeared on an envelope, showing one fine and one part strike of rare “MILITARY CAMP/TASMANIA” c.d.s. in violet, fine.

Photo

£250-300

1910? (8 Apr.) Pictorial 1d. cancelled by large part strike of rare “MILITARY CAMP/TASMANIA” c.d.s. in violet, fine. Photo

£150-180

1

1912 (20 Jan.) Pictorial ⁄ 2 d. cancelled by almost complete “PAID c.d.s., fine. Rare. Photo

AT LAUNCESTON/TAS.”

£120-150

441 x441

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1912 (21 Jan.) Tasmania Mammoth Mailing Card of Tasman’s Arch, Eaglehawk Neck (240x204mm), addressed to Launceston and bearing, on picture side, Pictorial 21⁄ 2 d. tied by two strikes of rare “ALLONAH/TASMANIA” c.d.s. and showing another clearer strike on address side. Photo 91

£150-180

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ISSUED STAMPS 1853 Courier Issue x442

x443

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1d. blue selection (12) in a variety of states of the plate, paper and shade, a couple with four margins, the others with three or less, variously used with one cancelled “44”; condition very mixed with faults in places though some of good appearance. S.G. 1-4, £15,600+

£1,500-2,000

4d. orange Plate I (14, one being First State) and Plate II (8 with a horizontal pair), all cut-square with a few having four margins, a selection of different numeral cancellations; faults in places though of generally good to fine appearance. S.G. 5-12 group, c. £10,000

£1,200-1,500

444

446

1855 London Print x444 x445

x446

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1d. carmine with good to large margins, neatly cancelled “60”; fine and attractive.

S.G. 14, £900. Photo

£250-300

1d. (repaired), 2d. (6 with a horizontal pair) and 4d. (26 with a strip of three and two pairs, one vertical), one 2d. and a few of the 4d. values with four margins, various numeral cancellations; faults in places though with some of good appearance. S.G. 14-18, £6,980

£500-600

2d. green with good to very large margins, part numeral cancellation; fine. S.G. 15, £450.

Photo

£150-200

Later Chalon Issues x447 x448

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x450

x451

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1856-57 no watermark, 2d. dull emerald-green, 4d. blue shades (6 with a vertical pair) and pelure paper 1d. deep red-brown, margins in places, used. S.G. 19-24, £2,480

£200-250

1857-67 watermark double-lined numeral, imperforate 1d. (40 with a strip of four and three pairs, one vertical), 2d. (14 with two pairs, one vertical, and a double print) and 4d.

(46 with a vertical pair on large piece, and three double prints), shades throughout, a couple unused, some with four margins, various numeral cancellations. Cat. £3,000+

£400-500

1858 6d. lilac prepared for use but not issued, a horizontal pair with good to large margins, creases as usual, and 1/- vermilion unused (touched at one point) and used (5, all with four margins); generally good to fine

£200-250

1860-67 6d. printed in the Colony, a range (46) in a range of shades, all cut square with some having four margins, a couple apparently unused, the used with a variety of mostly numeral cancellations

£400-500

1863-71 roulettes/serrates 1d. (15), 2d. (2) and 4d. (3 with a pair) largely pen-cancelled; perf. 10 1d. (19), 2d., 4d. (13), 6d. (12) and 1/- (5); perf. 111⁄ 2 ,12 1d. (15), 2d. (5), 4d.

(13), 6d. (15) and 1/- (3), and perf. 121⁄ 2 , 13 1d. (9 with a strip of three), 4d., 6d. (20) and 1/- (6), shades throughout; fair to fine

£300-400

Later Issues x452

1870-1912 Sideface/Keyplate issues collection, an unused/mint and used collection with all issues represented and including 1870-71 4d. pen-cancelled, 1871-79 selection to 5/(3, all pen-cancelled), 1880-91 perf. 111⁄ 2 4d. mint pair and perf. 12 1d. imperforate marginal pair used, 1892-99 set to 10/- mint and £1 used (faded), 1903-05 9d./1/selection with 9d. watermark sideways used, and 1906-07 1/- (2) used and 10/- used; condition mixed with some fine WWW.SPINK.COM

£300-400

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454

455

460

458 x453 x454 x455

刂

刂

刂

x456

x457

x458 x459

x460 x461

刂

刂

刂

刂+ អ

1871-78 9d. blue horizontal pair, variety imperforate, unused with part original gum.

S.G. 148a, £550. Photo

£150-200

1880-91 perf. 12, 4d. chrome-yellow, variety printed on both sides, unused with part original heavily cracked gum. Scarce. S.G. 166ab, £1,500. Photo

£300-400

1891 21⁄ 2 d. on 9d. pale blue, variety surcharge double, one inverted, part original gum.

Scarce. S.G. 168a, £700. Photo

£250-300

1899-1912 Pictorials collection (75) including 1899-1900 set used, 1902-05 litho 1⁄ 2 d. compound perf. mint and 2d. used with manuscript “Threepence”, 1905-12 litho 2d. compound perf. 121⁄ 2 and 11 and 11 and 12, both mint, and 121⁄ 2 and 12 used, 3d. (2), 4d. (5) and 6d. (2) used, 1905-11 typo 1d. compound perf. of 11 and 12, and 121⁄ 2 and 12, both mint, 2d. perf. 11x12 and compound of 121⁄ 2 and 11, both mint; generally good to fine

£300-400

1902-12 largely used selection of varieties including a range of plate flaws with “Volcano” (7), a few with double perforations, 1d. mint and 2d. used both imperf. between stamp and margin, etc.

£150-200

1905-12 litho 4d. orange-yellow, compound perf. 121⁄ 2 and 11, marginal from the foot of the sheet, fine mint. S.G. 247db, £475. Photo

£150-200

1905-11 typo 1⁄ 2 d. blocks of four (3), one perf. 11, one perf. 11 with double perfs. horizontally and vertically at centre, both patched, one compound perf. 121⁄ 2 and 11, and 1d. marginal block of four compound perf. 121⁄ 2 x11, and two corner pairs from the foot of the sheet with double horizontal perfs. at foot, one perf. 11 and one (corner crease) compound perfs. 121⁄ 2 and 11, mint and generally fine

£150-200

1905-11 typo 3d. brown, compound perf. 121⁄ 2 and 11, fine mint. S.G. 253c, £425.

Photo

£150-200

1906-07 watermark Crown over A, 9d. blue interpanneau blocks of four (2), one perf. 11 with the left-hand pair compound perf. 121⁄ 2 and 11, the other with the right-hand pair compound perf. 121⁄ 2 and 12, mint; the latter with one normal having two fox spots on gum. S.G. 259, 259c, 259d, £1,210+

£300-400

Postal Fiscal and Revenue Stamps x462

A collection including 1863-80 selection with values to 10/-, largely used fiscally, a few postal cancellations, 1880 values used, 1900 overprinted “REVENUE” 2/6d. variety “REVFNUE” unused, Platypus values to 1/- unused and £1 mint

£300-400

Reprints and Specimen Stamp S x463 Rᔛ

A collection including Courier 1d. (3) and 4d. (3) from “scored” plates, Chalons with unoverprinted 6d and 1/- blocks of six and a selection perf. and imperf. overprinted “REPRINT”, Sidefaces (32) overprinted “REPRINT” or “SPECIMEN”, Keyplate set to £1 overprinted “SPECIMEN” and a range of Postal Fiscal stamps similarly overprinted.

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£250-300

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REVENUE STAMPS AND DOCUMENTS x464

A collection including 1868-81 receipts (12) with postage stamps affixed, 1892 Judgement bearing Chalon 6d. (25) each pen-cancelled, 1892 Court of Requests bearing Sideface 2d. block of twelve, 1893 Supreme Court of Tasmania Liquidators notice bearing Sideface 1d., 1900 Court of Requests bearing Pictorial 2d. strip of three and keyplate 1d. pair, 1904 Affidavits (2) with red embossed Stamp Duty h.s. for 2/- and 2/6d., 1903 Court of General Sessions bearing Revenue 5/-, 1913 Summons bearing Pictorial 4d., 1918 Affidavit bearing Pictorial 1d., pieces (18) bearing various adhesives cancelled by “SUPREME COURT/ASSOCIATE’S OFFICE” circular h.s., cheques (2) with red embossed Stamp Duty h.s. plus an assortment of used Revenue stamps and Postage stamps used for revenue purposes. Condition mixed

£1,000-1,200

Beer Duty x465

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x468

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1880 white background, 1/3d. orange, 2/3d. blue, 4/3d. red and 12/6d. black, all used, tears and other faults as associated with these stamps. Rare. Barefoot 7-9, 12

£250-300

1881 9/- green and 13/6d. brown, both used, usual faults associated with these stamps.

Barefoot 17-18

£150-180

1902 with stamp impression inscribed “TASMANIA/INLAND unused sheet (2x5), fine. Barefoot 40

£200-250

1904 Bottled Beer inscribed “BARLEY, MALT & complete unused sheet (2x5), fine. Barefoot 78

REVENUE”,

HOPS EXCLUSIVELY”,

4d. blue complete

4d. black on pink £200-250

Newspaper Duty x469

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1828 (21 Mar.) “The Tasmanian” addressed to P.A. Mulgrave J.P., Police Magistrate, showing good to fine 2d. “NEWSPAPER DUTY” h.s. in orange (slight oxidisation); some faults, mainly along folds. Photo

£300-400

TELEGRAMS/TELEGRAPHS x470

The comprehensive collection from 1863 to Federal period including used By Electric Telegraph forms (8, two different types), Electric Telegraph, Tasmania forms (5), By Submarine Cable, Tasmania Electric Telegraph forms, one with printed “URGENT” in red, Tasmania Post and Telegraph forms, Commonwealth of Australia Post Office Telegraphs, Tasmania forms (5), Repeated Telegram, Prepaid Reply Forms, Commonwealth of Australia Cablegram, Commonwealth of Australia Postmaster-General’s Department, Tasmania forms E.T. No. 1 in blue (44), red (20) and in black (2), No. 2 in black and in blue, No. 7 in blue (4, two with New Zealand added) and No. 10 in black (6), Hobart Telephone Exchange, Tasmanian Government Railway Telegraph (4), various types of receipt, Telegraph Code books and 1914 Telephone Exchanges subscribers, and a large range of Federal period items (355) with a range of unused forms (43), Telegram forms (various types), Received Telegram forms (various types), envelopes, Special Occasions (51 items), Marconigram, Radiogram, and various Telecom Australia and Australia Post items. A most facsinating lot well worth careful viewing. (606 items)

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£4,000-5,000

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1890 2/- on watermark double-lined “1”, Serial Number in black at top right and showing Sideface “POUNDAGE/ONE PENNY” at upper left, “M.O.O. & S.B./31.JUL.97/LAUNCESTON” c.d.s., three vertical creases. Photo

£600-800

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c.1912 6d. blue and black, watermarked “TASMANIA/Crown/POSTAL NOTE”, John Vail imprint at left, showing Sideface “POUNDAGE/HALFPENNY” at top left, denomination at top right, “BRADSHAWS CREEK/AU 15/12/TASMANIA” c.d.s., central vertical fold. Photo WWW.SPINK.COM

£300-400

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c.1912 2/6d. blue and black, watermarked “TASMANIA/Crown/POSTAL NOTE”, John Vail imprint at left, showing Sideface “POUNDAGE/HALFPENNY” at top left, denomination at top right, “SPRENT/12 MR 12/TASMANIA” c.d.s., central vertical fold, creases at right and pinholes at top left. Photo

£300-400

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1912 1/- with State at top, Serial Numbers in red and J.B. Cooke imprint at foot, “M.O.O. HOBART/11 SEP. 12/TASMANIA” c.d.s.; pinholes at top left and some pressed creases. Photo

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£150-180

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475 x475

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c.1916 1/- with “COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA” watermark, State name at top, Serial Numbers in red, J.B. Cooke imprint at foot as well as “FOR PROTECTION IT IS ADVISABLE TO INSERT NAME OF THE PAYEE AND THE OFFICE OF PAYMENT” in red, “MONEY ORDER OFFICE/2 MAR 1917/HOBART” c.d.s. in violet; two pinholes at top left and some pressed creases. Photo

£120-150

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c.1917 1/6d. with “COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA” watermark, State name at top, Serial Numbers in red, J.B. Cooke imprint and “FOR PROTECTION IT IS ADVISABLE TO INSERT NAME OF THE PAYEE AND THE OFFICE OF PAYMENT” in red at foot, and “POSTAGE STAMPS TO THE VALUE OF FIVE PENCE MAY BE AFFIXED HEREIN” in red at top, “YOLLA/3 DEC 17/TASMANIA” c.d.s.; two slightly rusty pinholes at top left and some pressed creases.

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£120-150

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c.1931 1/- with C of A watermark, John Ash imprint at foot, “MONEY ORDER COUNTER/4 AU 38/HOBART” c.d.s. in red; pinholes at top left and some pressed creases

£120-150

c.1931 1/6d. with C of A watermark, John Ash imprint at foot, “LAUNCESTON/23 43/TAS.” c.d.s., fine

£120-150

NO

c.1931 2/- with C of A watermark, John Ash imprint at foot, “MONEY ORDER c.d.s. in blue; pinholes at top left and horizontal creases towards foot

£120-150

c.1931 2/- with C of A watermark, John Ash imprint at foot, “LAUNCESTON/23 43/TAS.” c.d.s.; small thin at top and some pressed creases

NO

£120-150

c.1931 2/6d. with C of A watermark, John Ash imprint at foot, “LAUNCESTON/23 43/TAS.” c.d.s.; three pressed creases

NO

c.1931 4/- with C of A watermark, John Ash imprint at foot, “LAUNCESTON/23 43/TAS.” c.d.s.; two pressed creases

NO

c.1931 4/- with C of A watermark, John Ash imprint at foot, “LAUNCESTON/23 43/TAS.” c.d.s.; two pressed creases

NO

c.1931 4/- with C of A watermark, John Ash imprint at foot, “LAUNCESTON/23 43/TAS.” c.d.s.; two pressed creases and small stain at top right corner

NO

OFFICE/16/APR/1932/HOBART”

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c.1937 5/- with C of A watermark, code letter added before Serial Number, “SCOTTSDALE/28 SE 47/TAS. AUST.” c.d.s.; two vertical creases

£120-150

1949 small format 4/- with “PLEASE KEEP A RECORD OF THE reverse, “WEST KENTISH/6 SE 56/TAS.” c.d.s.; some creases

£100-120

NUMBER OF/THIS NOTE”

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c.1954 small format £1 with “PLEASE KEEP A RECORD OF THE NUMBER OF/THIS NOTE” on reverse removed, “STAMP SALES/20 DE/56/LAUNCESTON.” c.d.s., some creases; also two modern postal orders and a money order

£100-120

South Australia x488

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c.1945 2/6d., 3/-, 3/6d., 4/-, 5/-, 5/6d., 6/-, 7/6d., 10/- and 11/-, all with C of A watermark and Authority imprint on reverse,, and 1949 smaller format 2/- and 10/- with “PLEASE KEEP A RECORD OF THE NUMBER OF/THIS NOTE” on reverse; mostly fine

£500-600

POSTAL STATIONERY Cards x489

x490

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1882 1d. (3), 1883 1d. (2), 1884-1902 1d. (28, various printings and shades, two with “I” of “SIDE” missing and one with “T” of “THE” missing), 1892 11⁄ 2 d. reply paid (4, two overprinted “SPECIMEN” in different types), 1894-95 11⁄ 2 d. reply paid with Exhibition view on outward half, 1905 1d. (3) and 1906 1d. (3), all unused, mostly very fine

£600-800

1882 1d., 1883-1902 1d. (17, various printings and shades), 1894-95 1d. with Exhibition view on reverse (7) and 11⁄ 2 d. reply paid outward half with Exhibition view on reverse (2), 1905 1d. on 11⁄ 2 d. reply paid (cto), 1905 1d. (22, two perforated “T”) and 1906 1d. (14, one perforated “T”), all used, many fine

£300-400

1884-1902 1d. perforated “T”, fine used from Evandale Board of Advice (24 March 1904) to Launceston. Photo

£100-120

1917 1d. on 11⁄ 2 d. outward half as a single card, unused, fine. Very scarce. Photo

£500-600

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1917 1d. on 1 ⁄ 2 d. outward half as a single card, cancelled by Launceston machine d.s. for 2 May 1918, light crease across top left corner otherwise fine. Very scarce. Photo 1

1917 1d. on 1 ⁄ 2 d. reply half as a single card, fine unused. Very scarce. Photo

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1917 1d. on 11⁄ 2 d. reply half as a single card used to Devonport West, the stamp impression uncancelled though showing fine “RAILTON RLY./TASMANIA” c.d.s. at upper left for 7 March 1918; some creases. Very scarce. Photo

£500-600

Cards - Visit of the American Fleet, 1908 x496

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A range comprising official postcard with stamp to be affixed unused, and unofficial souvenir postcards (16) with unused (8 comprising three from HB series and four Walter Davies photo types) and used (8, all different), fine

£500-600

x497

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1d. official card, unused, fine. Photo

£300-400

x498

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(28 Aug.) 1d. official card used from Devonport West to Launceston, fine

£500-600

x499

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( 9 Sept.) 1d. official postcard used from Hobart to Glenora, fine

£500-600

x500

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(12 Sept.) 1d. official card used from Gordon to Hobart, fine

£500-600

x501

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(14 Oct.) 1d. official card used from Kempton to Ellendale, fine

£500-600

Cards - Private Issues x502

x503 x504

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1880 (Oct.) Walch card to Sandy Bay bearing Sideface 2d. neatly tied by Hobart duplex (21.4.83), a very rare commercial usage; also three unused cards, one with notation regarding the issue of these cards. Photo

£250-300

1893 1d. (3) each embossed with additional 1⁄ 2 d. in deep orange (2) and in orange, also two used examples from Hobart to Germany, both with 1⁄ 2 d. in orange. A fine lot

£150-180

1911 (2 Aug.) Roberts & Co. Ltd. card with embossed 1d. in pink, used from Hobart to Lovett, some minor stains in two corners otherwise fine; also an unused Walch card with embossed 1d. in red

£120-150

Letter Cards x505 x506

x507

x508

x509 x510

x511 x512

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1898 2d. plate proof in black on surfaced card, 2d. green issued cards (4) and 1900 2d. violet on blue set of six, all unused, fine

£150-180

1898 2d. green (3, one with corner border missing and one without borders) and 1900 2d. violet on blue (4, Cataract George, Great Lake, Launceston and River Derwent), all without borders, generally fine used

£300-400

1900 2d. violet on greenish grey (Entrance Island - two, one without borders and with creases, and Lake Hartz), 1903 2d. violet on greenish grey (River Derwent), 1907 2d. violet on greyish grey with views in black (Great Lake), in brown (Mount Gould) and in green (Mount Olympus), all unused, most fine

£500-600

1900 2d. violet on greenish grey (Lake Hartz and Launceston) and 1907 2d. violet on greenish grey with views in black (Mount Ida, Mount Gould, Mount Olympus and A Peep at Barn Bluff), all used, one with pinholes and creases otherwise fine

£400-500

1901 2d. violet on thin blue card (5, missing New Golden Gate Mine from the set of six), fine unused. Scarce

£500-600

1901 2d. violet on thin blue card (Mount Bischoff Mine), 1903 2d. violet on greenish grey (River Derwent) and 1907 2d. on greenish grey with views in black (Lake George and Mount Olympus), in brown (Mount Ida), in red (Mount Gould, Mount Olympus and A Peep at Barn Bluff), in violet (Mount Olympus) and in green (Mount Ida and Lake Agnew), all used, generally good to fine

£800-1,000

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1911 “ONE PENNY” (40 ) on 2d. violet with view of Lake George in black, unused, fine.

Rare. Photo

£200-250

1911 “ONE PENNY” (20º) on 2d. violet with view of Lake George in red, used from Hobart to Oatlands, central vertical fold. Very scarce. Photo

£200-250

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x513

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1911 “ONE PENNY” (20º) on 2d. violet with view of Lake Agnew in red, used from Hobart to Oatlands, central vertical fold. Very scarce. Photo

£200-250

1911 “ONE PENNY” (20º) on 2d. violet with view of A Peep of Barn Bluff in red, used from Hobart to Oatlands, central vertical fold. Very scarce. Photo

£200-250

Envelopes x515

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1898 2d. green, the set of six different views, all unused, very fine

£600-800

x516

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1898 2d. green with view of Lake Sorell, fine used from Hobart to Western Australia.

Scarce. Photo

£150-180

x517

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1898 21⁄ 2 d. purple, the set of six different views, all unused, very fine

£600-800

x518

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1898 21⁄ 2 d. purple with view of Government House, used from Hobart to Western Australia and readdressed back to Hobart, fine. Scarce. Photo

£150-180

1898 21⁄ 2 d. purple with view of The South Esk River, used from Hobart to Zeehan, fine.

Scarce. Photo

£150-180

1898 21⁄ 2 d. purple with view of Diana’s Basin and St. Patrick’s River, used from Hobart to Western Australia, fine. Scarce. Photo

£150-180

1898 21⁄ 2 d. purple with view of Lake St. Clair and Mount Olympus, used from Hobart to Western Australia, fine. Scarce. Photo

£150-180

1898 21⁄ 2 d. purple with view of Lake Crescent and the Old Man’s Head, addressed to Barnes Bay and cancelled by rare “ALONNAH/TASMANIA” c.d.s., fine. Photo

£500-600

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x520

x521

x522

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x524

x525

x526

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An unused and used collection with one embossed stamp 1⁄ 2 d. (7 unused, 1 used), 1d. (15 unused, 9 used) and 2d. (7 unused, 6 used), two embossed stamps 1⁄ 2 d.+1⁄ 2 d. (6 unused), 1 ⁄ 2 d.+1d. (7 unused), 1⁄ 2 d.+2d. (7 unused, 3 used)), 1d.+1d. (7 unused, 1 used), 1d.+2d.

(3 unused) and 2d.+2d., three embossed stamps 1⁄ 2 d.+1⁄ 2 d.+1d. (unused), 1⁄ 2 d.+1⁄ 2 d.+2d. (unused), 1⁄ 2 d.+1d.+1d. (7 unused, 1 used), 1⁄ 2 d.+1d.+2d. (2 unused) and 1d.+1d.+2d. (unused), and four embossed stamps 1⁄ 2 d.+1⁄ 2 d.+1d.+1d. (unused); condition mostly fine

£800-1,000

1d. in red on pink with multi company adverts printed on the inside by The Tasmanian Advertising Co., Hobart, unused; some minor creases. Photo

£150-180

1891 (5 Mar.) 1d. in red on white with multi company adverts printed on the inside by The Tasmanian Advertising Co., Hobart, used from Hobart to New Norfolk, fine. Rare.

Photo

£200-250

1905 (17 Aug.) 1⁄ 2 d.+1⁄ 2 d.+1⁄ 2 d.+1⁄ 2 d.+1⁄ 2 d. orange used from Hobart to Victoria; two pinholes and minor stain at lower left, otherwise fine. Rare. Photo

£500-600

Registered Envelopes x527

x528

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1883 4d. sizes F and G, 1884 4d. sizes F and G, 1892 no value sizes F and G, and 1903 no value 101x64mm and 127x78mm, all unused, most fine

£500-600

1892 no value sizes F and G (both spiked), used, the former uprated with Pictorial 2d. and the latter with 2d. (2)

£150-180

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Wrappers x529

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1897 1⁄ 2 d. (2 unused, 1 used), 1d. (2 unused, 1 used) and 2d. (unused), 1906 1⁄ 2 d. (unused and cto) and 1d. (unused and cto), and Private issues 1⁄ 2 d. (18 unused, 2 used), 1 ⁄ 2 d.+1⁄ 2 d. (2 unused), 1d. (5 unused, 2 used), 1d.+1d. (unused) and 2d. (unused and used); condition generally fine

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£400-500

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1901 FEDERAL PRESENTATION STAMPS AND POSTAL STATIONERY The following six lots were presented to James Hamilton Esq. on the eve of the amalgamation of the States’ Postal Departments into a Federal Department New South Wales x530

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1901 Federal presentation set of current postage values (17, 1⁄ 2 d. to 20/-) and postage due (10, 1⁄ 2 d. to 20/-) affixed to printed sheet (Series 72738-1) as presented to Federal Parliamentarians; three horizontal folds clear of adhesives; also the Official envelope in which they were sent from The Postal and Electric Telegraph Department, Sydney

£300-400

Queensland x531

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1901 Federal Presentation set of fourteen stamps as presented to Federal Parliamentarians comprising 1895 watermark Crown over Q (II) 2/6d., 5/-, 10/- and £1, 1897-98 1d., 2d., 21⁄ 2 d. purple on blue, 3d., 4d., 5d., 6d., 1/- and 2/-, and 1899 1⁄ 2 d., all cancelled with part “BRISBANE/T.C.” (Telegraph Counter) c.d.s., also postal stationery postcards (4), letter card and wrappers (2), and Revenue Impressed Duty 3d. to £100 set of sixty-three and Stamp Duty 1892 3d. to £5 set of ten and 1899 1d., all with embossed handstamp; also the letters from the Post and Telegraph Department that accompanied the sending of these issues

£600-800

South Australia x532

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1901 Federal Presentation Set of sixteen stamps plus postal stationery cards (2) and wrappers (3) as presented to Federal Parliamentarians, the stamps comprise watermark Crown over SA (close) perf 13 1⁄ 2 d., 1d., 2d., 21⁄ 2 d., 3d., 4d. 5d., 6d. De La Rue designs, watermark Broad Star perf 111⁄ 2 -121⁄ 2 9d., 1/-, 2/- Perkins Bacon designs, and watermark Crown over SA (wide) perf 111⁄ 2 -121⁄ 2 Postage & Revenue 2/6d., 5/-, 10/- and £1, all except the 1/- cancelled with Adelaide single-ring or double-ring datestamps; also the letters and envelope from the General Post Office, Adelaide in which they were sent

£250-300

Tasmania x533

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1901 Federal Presentation Set of twenty stamps and postal stationery cards (2), letter card and registered envelope as presented to Federal Parliamentarians, the stamps comprise Sideface 3d., 8d., 9d. and 10d., Keyplate 1⁄ 2 d., 21⁄ 2 d., 5d., 6d., 10d., 1/-, 2/6d. and 5/-, and Pictorial 1⁄ 2 d. to 6d., all cancelled to order with “HOBART/TASMANIA” c.d.s.; also the letter from the Post and Telegraph Department that accompanied these items

£250-300

Victoria x534

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1901 Federal Presentation set of stamps (31) comprising Postage 1⁄ 2 d. to 2/-, Postage Due 1⁄ 2 d. to 5/- and Stamp Duty 2/6d. to £1, all cancelled to order with Melbourne c.d.s., and postal stationery postcards (4), envelopes (2), letter card, registered envelope and wrappers (2) similarly cancelled; also the letter from the Post Office and Telegraph Department that accompanied these items

£300-400

Western Australia x535

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1901 Federal Presentation Set of stamps (14) all cancelled to order with oval of 7 bars; also the letter from the General Post Office and envelope in which these stamps were sent

£250-300

The following lot was collected by Henry Bayley, Deputy Postmaster-General of Tasmania, 1901 x536

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The collection of postal stationery of New South Wales and Victoria, the former comprises postcards (9, four Official), Official envelopes (5), wrappers (2) and Telegram forms (2), the latter comprises postcards (20), letter cards (4), envelopes (5), registered envelopes (5) and wrappers (10), most overprinted “Specimen” and/or with Melbourne datestamps; also various envelopes and 1900 Christmas and New Year greetings cards form various overseas postal departments including New Zealand 1d Universal pair on special day of issue envelope. A most interesting lot

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR BUYERS These conditions set out the terms on which we (Spink and Son Limited of 69 Southampton Row, Bloomsbury London WC1B 4ET (company no. 04369748)) contract with you (Buyer) either as agent on behalf of the Seller or as principal if we are the Seller. You should read these conditions carefully.

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DEFINITIONS The following definitions apply in these conditions: Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme means a VAT margin scheme as defined by HM Revenue & Customs; Buyer’s Premium means the charge payable by you as a percentage of the Hammer Price, at the rates set out in clause 5.1 below; Certificate of Authenticity means a certificate issued by an Expert Committee confirming the authenticity of a Lot; Expert Committee means a committee of experts to whom a Lot may be sent for an extension in accordance with clause 3.4.3; Forgery means a Lot constituting an imitation originally conceived and executed as a whole with a fraudulent intention to deceive as to authorship, origin, age, period, culture or source where the correct description as to such matters is not reflected by the description in the catalogue and which at the date of the auction had a value materially less than it would have had if it had been in accordance with the description in the catalogue. Accordingly, no Lot shall be capable of being a Forgery by reason of any damage and/or restoration work of any kind (including re-enamelling); Hammer Price means the amount of the highest bid accepted by the auctioneer in relation to a Lot; Lot means any item deposited with us for sale at auction and, in particular, the item or items described against any Lot number in any catalogue; Reserve the amount below which we agree with the Seller that the Lot cannot be sold; Seller means the owner of the Lot being sold by us; Spink Group Spink and Son Limited, our subsidiaries and associated companies.

VAT value added tax chargeable under VAT and any similar replacement or additional tax; and VAT Symbols means the symbols detailing the VAT status of the Lot details of which are set out at the back of the catalogue.

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SPINK’S ROLE AS AGENT

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2.1

All sales undertaken by us either at auction or privately are undertaken either as agent on behalf of the Seller or from time to time, as principal if we are the owner of the Lot. Please note that even if we are acting as agent on behalf of the Seller rather than as principal, we may have a financial interest in the Lot.

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The contract for the sale of the Lot will be between you and the Seller.

3.4.3 If we accept a request for an expert opinion or Certificate of Authenticity we will submit the Lot to the Expert Committee. You acknowledge and accept that the length of time taken by an Expert Committee to reach an opinion will vary depending on the circumstances and in any event is beyond our control.

3.4.4 We will not accept a request for an extension on account of condition. Any Lot described in the catalogue as having faults or defects may not be returned even if an expert opinion or Certificate of Authenticity cites other faults or defects not included in the catalogue description, other than in the case of a Forgery.

BEFORE THE SALE 3.1

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Examination of goods You are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which you are interested, before the auction takes place. Condition reports are usually available on request. We provide no guarantee to you other than in relation to Forgeries, as set out in clause 5.13 of these Terms and Conditions.

3.4.5 Should Spink accept a request for an extension under the foregoing provisions of this paragraph, the fact may be stated by the Auctioneer from the rostrum prior to the sale of the Lot. 3.4.6 It should be noted that any stamp accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity is sold on the basis of that Certificate only and not on the basis of any other description or warranty as to authenticity.

No request for an extension will be accepted on such a stamp and the return of such a stamp will not be accepted.

Catalogue descriptions 3.2.1 Statements by us in the catalogue or condition report, or made orally or in writing elsewhere, regarding the authorship, origin, date, age, size, medium, attribution, genuineness, provenance, condition or estimated selling price of any Lot are merely statements of opinion, and are not to be relied on as statements of definitive fact. Catalogue and web illustrations are for guidance only, and should not be relied on either to determine the tone or colour of any item. No lot shall be rejected on the grounds of inaccurate reproduction. No lot illustrated in the catalogue and online shall be rejected on the grounds of cancellation, centring, margins, perforation or other characteristics apparent from the illustration. Estimates of the selling price should not be relied on as a statement that this price is either the price at which the Lot will sell or its value for any other purpose.

3.2.2 Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and the absence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others.

3.4.7 If you receive any correspondence from the Expert Committee in relation to the Lot, including but not limited to a Certificate of Authenticity, you must provide us with copies of such correspondence no later than 7 days after you receive such correspondence.

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AT THE SALE 4.1

Refusal of admission Our sales usually take place on our own premises or premises over which we have control for the sale, and we have the right, exercisable at our complete discretion, to refuse admission to the premises or attendance at an auction.

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Registration before bidding You must complete and sign a registration form and provide identification before making a bid at auction. Please be aware that we usually require buyers to undergo a credit check.

If you have not bid successfully with Spink in the past, or you are registering with us for the first time, we reserve the right to require a deposit of up to 50% of the amount you intend to spend. Such deposit will be deducted from your invoice should you be successful. If you are unsuccessful at auction, your deposit will be returned by the same means it was paid to Spink.

Some lots may be designated, prior to the auction, as “Premium Lots”, which means a deposit may be required before placing a bid on the item for sale. Information will be posted on our website in such an event.

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Bidding as Principal When making a bid (whether such bids are made in person or by way of telephone bids operated by Spink, commission or online or email bids), you will be deemed to be acting as principal and will be accepting personal liability, unless it has been agreed in writing, at the time of registration, that you are acting as agent on behalf of a third party buyer acceptable to us.

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Commission Bids If you give us instructions to bid on your behalf, by using the form provided in our catalogues or via our website, we shall use reasonable endeavours to do so, provided these instructions are received not later than 24 hours before the auction. If we receive commission bids on a particular Lot for identical amounts, and at auction these bids are the highest bids for the Lot, it will be sold to the person whose bid was received first. Commission bids are undertaken subject to other commitments at the time of the sale, and the conduct of the auction may be such that we are unable to bid as requested. Since this is undertaken as a free service to prospective buyers on the terms stated, we cannot accept liability for failure to make a commission bid. You should therefore always attend personally if you wish to be certain of bidding.

3.2.3 Other than as set out in clause 5.13, and in the absence of fraud, neither the Seller nor we, nor any of our employees or agents, are responsible for the correctness of any statement as to the authorship, origin, date, age, attribution, genuineness or provenance of any Lot nor for any other errors of description or for any faults or defects in any Lot. Every person interested should exercise and rely on his own judgment as to such matters.

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Your Responsibility You are responsible for satisfying yourself as to the condition of the goods and the matters referred to in the catalogue description.

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Extensions – Stamps only 3.4.1 If you wish to obtain an expert opinion or Certificate of Authenticity on any Lot (other than a mixed Lot or Lot containing undescribed stamps) you must notify us in writing not less than forty-eight hours before the time fixed for the commencement of the first session of the sale. If accepted by us, such request shall have the same effect as notice of an intention to question the genuineness or description of the Lot for the purposes of clause 5.13 (Refund in the case of Forgery) of these Terms and Conditions and the provisions of clause 5.13 (Refund in the case of Forgery) shall apply accordingly.

3.4.2 Notice of a request for an expert opinion or Certificate of Authenticity must give the reason why such opinion is required and specify the identity of your proposed expert which will be subject to agreement by us. We reserve the right, at our discretion, to refuse a request for an expert opinion or Certificate of Authenticity including (without limitation) where the proposed expert is not known to us.

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On-line Bidding We offer internet services as a convenience to our clients. We will not be responsible for errors or failures to execute bids placed on the internet, including, without limitation, errors or failures caused by (i) a loss of internet connection by either party for whatever reason; (ii) a breakdown or problems with the online bidding software and/or (iii) a breakdown or problems with your internet connection, computer or system. Execution of on-line internet bids on www.spink.com and Spink Live is a free service undertaken subject to other commitments at the time of the auction and we do not accept liability for failing to execute an online internet bid or for errors or omissions in connection with this activity. Buyers who acquire lots on the-saleroom.com will have a fee of 3% on the hammer price added to their invoice for using this facility.

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Telephone Bids If you make arrangements with us not less than 24 hours before the sale, we shall use reasonable endeavours to contact you to enable you to participate in bidding by telephone, but in no circumstances will we be liable to either the Seller or you as a result of failure to do so.

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Currency Converter At some auctions, a currency converter will be operated, based on the one month forward rates of exchange quoted to us by Barclays Bank Plc or any other appropriate rate determined by us, at opening on the date of the auction. Bidding will take place in a currency determined by us, which is usually sterling for auctions held in London. The currency converter is not always reliable, and errors may occur beyond our control either in the accuracy of the Lot number displayed on the converter, or the foreign currency equivalent of sterling bids. We shall not be liable to you for any loss suffered as a result of you following the currency converter.

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Video images At some auctions there will be a video screen. Mistakes may occur in its operation, and we cannot be liable to you regarding either the correspondence of the image to the Lot being sold or the quality of the image as a reproduction of the original.

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Bidding Increments Bidding generally opens below the low estimate and advances in the following order although the auctioneer may vary the bidding increments during the course of the auction. The normal bidding increments are: Up to £100 by £5 £100 to £300 by £10 £300 to £600 £320-£350-£380-£400 etc. £600 to £1,000 by £50 £1,000 to £3,000 by £100 £3,000 to £6,000 £3,200-£3,500-£3,800-£4,000 etc. £6,000 to £20,000 by £500 £20,000 and up Auctioneer’s discretion

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4.10 Bidding by Spink 4.10.1 We reserve the right to bid on Lots on the Seller’s behalf up to the amount of the Reserve (if any), which will never be above the low estimate printed in the auction catalogue.

4.10.2 The Spink Group reserves the right to bid on and purchase Lots as principal.

4.11 The Auctioneer’s Discretion The auctioneer has the right at his absolute discretion to refuse any bid to advance the bidding in such manner as he may decide to withdraw or divide any Lot, to combine any two or more Lots and, in the case of error or dispute, to put an item up for bidding again.

4.12 Successful Bid Subject to the auctioneer’s discretion, the striking of his hammer marks the acceptance of the highest bid, provided always that such bid is higher than the Reserve (where applicable), and the conclusion of a contract for sale between you and the Seller.

4.13 After Sale Arrangements If you enter into any private sale agreements for any Lot with the Seller within 60 days of the auction, we, as exclusive agents of the Seller reserve the right to charge you the applicable Buyer’s Premium in accordance with these Terms and Conditions, and the Seller a commission in accordance with the terms of the Seller’s agreement.

4.14 Return of Lot 4.14.1 Once your bid has been accepted for a Lot then you are liable to pay for that Lot in accordance with these Terms and Conditions.

If there are any problems with a Lot then you must notify us within 7 days of receipt of the Lot, specifying the nature of the problem.

We may then request that the Lot is returned to us for inspection.

Save as set out in clause 5.13, the cancellation of the sale of any Lot and the refund of the corresponding purchase price is entirely at our sole discretion. We will not normally exercise that discretion if the Lot is not received by us in the same condition that it was in at the auction date.

4.14.2 No lot may be returned on account of condition if the condition was stated by a third party grading company (including, but not limited to PCGS, NGC, ANACS, ICG, PMG, WBG).

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AFTER THE AUCTION 5.1 Buyer’s Premium and other charges In addition to the Hammer Price, you must pay us the Buyer’s Premium at a rate of 20% of the final Hammer price of each lot, a fee of 3% on the hammer price total for using the-saleroom.com and a fee for paying by card.

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Value Added Tax Other than in respect of Zero-rated Lots (o) VAT is chargeable on the Hammer price and the Buyer’s premium of daggered (†) and (Ω) lots at the standard rate (currently 20%), and on lots marked (x) at the reduced rate (currently 5% on the Hammer price and 20% on the Buyer’s premium). VAT on Margin scheme lots (identified by the absence of any VAT symbol next to the lot number) is payable at 20% on the Buyer’s premium only.

VAT Refunds General 5.3.1 As we remain liable to account for VAT on all Lots unless they have been exported outside the EU within 3 months of the date of sale, you will generally be asked to deposit all amounts of VAT invoiced. However, if a Spink nominated shipper is instructed, then any refundable VAT will not be collected. In all other cases credits will be made when proof of export is provided. If you export the Lot yourself you must obtain shipping documents from the Shipping Department for which a charge of £50 will be made.

5.3.2 If you export the Lot you must return the valid proof of export certificate to us within 3 months of the date of sale. If you fail to return the proof of export certificate to us within such period and you have not already accounted to us for the VAT, you will be liable to us for the full amount of the VAT due on such Lot and we shall be entitled to invoice you for this sum.

5.3.3 To apply for a refund of any VAT paid, the proof of export certificate must be sent to our Shipping Department clearly marked ‘VAT Refund’ within 3 months of the date of sale. No payment will be made where the total amount of VAT refundable is less than £50 and Spink will charge £50 for each refund processed.

VAT Refunds - Buyers from within the EU 5.3.4 VAT refunds are available on the Hammer Price and Buyer’s Premium of Daggered (†) and Investment Gold (g) Lots. You must certify that you are registered for VAT in another EU country and that the Lot is to be removed from the United Kingdom within 3 months of the date of sale.

5.3.5 Where an EU buyer purchases a Lot on which import VAT has been charged, no refund of VAT is available from us. It may be possible to apply directly for a refund on form VAT 65 to HM Revenue & Customs Overeseas Repayment Section, Londonderry.

VAT Refunds – Buyers from outside the EU 5.3.6 Where a Lot is included within the Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme and evidence of export from the EU is produced within 3 months of the date of sale, the VAT on Buyer’s Premium may be refunded.

5.3.7 Where the Lot is marked as a Daggered (†) Lot the VAT charged on the Hammer Price may be refunded where evidence of export from the EU is produced within 3 months of the date of sale. A refund of VAT charged on the Buyer’s Premium can also be made on receipt of proof of business as a collectibles dealer.

5.3.8 Where the Lot is marked as an Omega (Ω) Lot or an Import VAT (x) Lot and evidence of export from the EU is produced within 3 months of the date of sale, the VAT charged on both the Hammer Price and Buyer’s Premium may be refunded. Where required, we can advise you on how to export such Lots as a specific form of export evidence is required. Where we advise you on the export of the Lots, please be aware that the ultimate responsibility in respect of obtaining a valid proof of export certificate will lie with you and we will not be responsible for your failure to obtain such certificate.

5.3.9 Lot marked as Investment Gold (g) is exempt from VAT on Hammer price. A refund of VAT charged on the Buyer’s Premium can be made on receipt of proof of business as a collectibles dealer and where evidence of export from the EU is produced within 3 months of the date of sale.

Payment 5.4.1 You must provide us with your full name and permanent address and, if so requested, details of the bank from which any payments to us will be made. You must pay the full amount due (comprising the Hammer Price, the Buyer’s Premium and any applicable VAT) within seven days after the date of the sale. This applies even if you wish to export the Lot and an export licence is (or may be) required.

5.4.2 You will not acquire title to the Lot until all amounts due have been paid in full. This includes instances where special arrangements were made for release of Lot prior to full settlement.

5.4.3 Payment should be made in sterling by one of the following methods: II(i) Direct bank transfer to our account details of which are set out on the invoice. All bank charges shall be met by you.

Please ensure that your client number is noted on the transfer. i(ii) By cheque or bank draft made payable to Spink and Son Ltd and sent to Spink at 69 Southampton Row, Bloomsbury, London WC1B 4ET. Please note that the processing charges for payments made by cheques or bank drafts drawn on a non-U.K bank shall be met by you. Please ensure that the remittance slip printed at the bottom of the invoice is enclosed with your payment. (iii) By Visa, Mastercard or American Express. Payments made by American Express are subject to a 4% fee. Payments by all other credit cards and debit cards issued by overseas banks are subject to a fee of 2%. For all card payments there are limits to the amounts we will accept depending on the type of card being used and whether or not the cardholder is present.

5.4.4 Payments should be made by the registered buyer and not by third parties, unless it has been agreed at the time of registration that you are acting as an agent on behalf of a third party.

5.5 Invoices Invoices may consist of one or more pages and will show: Zero rated Lots (o); no symbol Lots sold under the Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme; Lots marked (g) special scheme Investment Gold; Daggered Lots (†), imported Lots marked (x) and (Ω), (e) Lots with Zero rated hammer for EU VAT registered buyers.

5.6 Collection of Purchases 5.6.1 Unless specifically agreed to the contrary, we shall retain lots purchased until all amounts due to us, or to the Spink Group, have been paid in full. Buyers will be required to pay for their lots when they wish to take possession of the same, which must be within 7 days of the date of the sale, unless prior arrangements have been made with Spink. Without prior agreement, lots will not be released until cleared funds are received with regard to payments made by cheque.

5.6.2 Unless we notify you to the contrary, items retained by us will be covered in accordance with our policy which is available for inspection at our offices from the date of sale for a period of seven days or until the time of collection, whichever is sooner. After seven days or from the time of collection, whichever is the earlier, the Lot will be entirely at your risk.

5.6.3 Our policy will not cover and we are unable to accept responsibility for damage caused by woodworm, changes in atmospheric conditions or acts of terrorism.

5.7 Notification We are not able to notify successful bidders by telephone. While Invoices are sent out by mail after the auction we do not accept responsibility for notifying you of the result of your bid. You are requested to contact us by telephone or in person as soon as possible after the auction to obtain details of the outcome of your bids to avoid incurring charges for late payment.

5.8 Packing and handling 5.8.1 We shall use all reasonable endeavours to take care when handling and packing a purchased Lot but remind you that after seven days or from the time of collection, whichever is sooner, the Lot is entirely at your risk. Our postage charges are set out at the back of the catalogue.

5.8.2 It is the responsibility of the Buyer to be aware of any Import Duties that may be incurred upon importation to the final destination. Spink will not accept return of any package in order to avoid these duties. The onus is also on the Buyer to be aware of any Customs import restrictions that prohibit the importation of certain collectibles. Spink will not accept return of the Lot(s) under these circumstances. Spink will not accept responsibility for Lot(s) seized or destroyed by Customs.

5.8.3 If the Buyer requires delivery of the Lot to an address other than the invoice address this will be carried out at the discretion of Spink.

5.9 Recommended packers and shippers If required our shipping department may arrange shipment as your agent. Although we may suggest carriers if specifically requested, our suggestions are made on the basis of our general experience of such parties in the past and we are not responsible to any person to whom we have made a recommendation for the acts or omissions of the third parties concerned.

5.10 Remedies for non-payment or failure to collect purchases 5.10.1 If you fail to make payment within seven days of your stipulated payment date set out in your invoice, we shall be entitled to exercise one or more of the following rights or remedies: 5.10.1.1 to charge interest at the rate of 2% per month compound interest, calculated on a daily basis, from the date the full amount is due; 5.10.1.2 to set off against any amounts which the Spink Group may owe you in any other transaction the outstanding amount remaining unpaid by you; 5.10.1.3 we may keep hold of all or some of your Lots or other property in the possession of the Spink Group until you have paid all the amounts you owe us or the Spink Group, even if the unpaid amounts do not relate to those Lots or other property.

Following fourteen days’ notice to you of the amount outstanding and remaining unpaid, the Spink Group shall have the right to arrange the sale of such Lots or other property. We shall apply the proceeds in discharge of the amount outstanding to us or the Spink Group, and pay any balance to you; 5.10.1.4 where several amounts are owed by you to the Spink Group in respect of different transactions, to apply any amount paid to discharge any amount owed in respect of any particular transaction, whether or not you so direct; 5.10.1.5 to reject at any future auction any bids made by you or on your behalf or obtain a deposit from you before accepting any bids.

5.10.2 If you fail to make payment within thirty-five days, we shall in addition be entitled: 5.10.2.1 to cancel the sale of the Lot or any other item sold to you at the same or any other auction; 5.10.2.2 to arrange a resale of the Lot, publicly or privately, and, if this results in a lower price being obtained, claim the balance from you together with all reasonable costs including a 20% seller’s commission, expenses, damages, legal fees, commissions and premiums of whatever kind associated with both sales or otherwise, incurred in connection with your failure to make payment; January/16

5.10.2.3 when reselling the Lot, place a notice in our catalogue stating that you successfully purchased the Lot at auction but have subsequently failed to pay the Hammer Price of the Lot; or 5.10.2.4 take any other appropriate action as we deem fit.

5.10.3 If you fail to collect within fourteen days after the sale, whether or not payment has been made, you will be required 5.10.3.1 to pay a storage charge of £2 per item per day plus any additional handling cost that may apply.

5.10.3.2 you will not be entitled to collect the Lot until all outstanding charges are met, together with payment of all other amounts due to us.

5.11 Uses of default information If you fail to make payment for a Lot in accordance with these Terms and Conditions: 5.11.1 We reserve the right to refuse you the right to make bids for any future auction irrespective of whether previous defaults have been settled; and 5.11.2 You consent to us disclosing details of such default to other auctioneers and live bidding platforms, which will include your name, address, nature of the default and the date of the default.

Auctioneers or live bidding platforms who receive details of the default may rely on such information when deciding whether to enter into a transaction with you in the future.

5.12 Export Licence 5.12.1 If required we can, at our discretion, advise you on the detailed provisions of the export licensing regulations. Where we advise you in relation to export licensing regulations the ultimate responsibility in respect of any export will lie with you and we will not be responsible for your failure to apply for any necessary licences.

5.12.2 If the Lot is going to be hand carried by you, you may be required to produce a valid export licence to us or sign a waiver document stating that a licence will be applied for.

5.12.3 You should always check whether an export licence is required before exporting. Export licences are usually obtained within two or three weeks but delays can occur.

5.12.4 Unless otherwise agreed by us in writing, the fact that you wish to apply for an export licence does not affect your obligation to make payment within seven days nor our right to charge interest on late payment.

5.12.5 If you request that we apply for an export licence on your behalf, we shall be entitled to recover from you our disbursements and out of pocket expenses in relation to such application, together with any relevant VAT. 5.12.6 We will not be obliged to rescind a sale nor to refund any interest or other expenses incurred by you where payment is made by you despite the fact that an export licence is required.

5.13 Refund in the case of Forgery 5.13.1 A sale will be cancelled, and the amount paid refunded to you if a Lot (other than a miscellaneous item not described in the catalogue) sold by us proves to have been a Forgery. We shall not however be obliged to refund any amounts if either (a) the catalogue description or saleroom notice at the auction date corresponded to the generally accepted opinion of scholars or experts at that time, or fairly indicated that there was a conflict of opinions, or (b) it can be demonstrated that the Lot is a Forgery only by means of either a scientific process not generally accepted for use until after publication of the catalogue or a process which at the date of the auction was unreasonably expensive or impracticable or likely to have caused damage to the Lot. Furthermore, you should note that this refund can be obtained only if the following conditions are met: 5.13.1.1 you must notify us in writing, within seven days of the receipt of the Lot(s), that in your view the Lot concerned is a Forgery; 5.13.1.2 you must then return the item to us within fourteen days from receipt of the Lot(s), in the same condition as at the auction date; and 5.13.1.3 as soon as possible following return of the Lot, you must produce evidence satisfactory to us that the Lot is a Forgery and that you are able to transfer good title to us, free from any third party claims.

5.13.1.4 you must provide to us all evidence obtained by you that a Lot is a Forgery no later than 7 days after you receive such evidence.

5.13.2 In no circumstances shall we be required to pay you any more than the amount paid by you for the Lot concerned and you shall have no claim for interest.

5.13.3 The benefit of this guarantee is not capable of being transferred, and is solely for the benefit of the person to whom the original invoice was made out by us in respect of the Lot when sold and who, since the sale, has remained the owner of the Lot without disposing of any interest in it to any third party.

5.13.4 We shall be entitled to rely on any scientific or other process to establish that the Lot is not a Forgery, whether or not such process was used or in use at the date of the auction.

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LIABILITY Nothing in these Terms and Conditions limits or excludes our liability for: 6.1 death or personal injury resulting from negligence; or 6.2 any damage or liability incurred by you as a result of our fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation.

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USE OF YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION 7.1 We will use the personal information you provide to us to: 7.1.1 process the bids you make on Lots (whether successful or otherwise) and other auction related services we provide; 7.1.2 process your payment relating to a successful purchase of a Lot; 7.1.3 arrange for delivery of any Lot you purchase, which will include passing your details to shipping providers and, on overseas deliveries, to customs where they make enquiries regarding the Lot; 7.1.4 inform you about similar products or services that we provide, but you may stop receiving these at any time by contacting us.

7.2 In accordance with clause 4.2, you agree that we may pass your information to credit reference agencies and that they may keep a record of any search that they do.

7.3 In accordance with clause 5.11, you agree that where you default on making payment for a Lot in accordance with these terms and conditions we may disclose details of such default to other auctioneers and live bidding platforms.

7.4 We are also working closely with third parties (including, for example, other auctioneers and live bidding platforms) and may receive information about you from them.

COPYRIGHT 8.1 We shall have the right (on a non-exclusive basis) to photograph, video or otherwise produce an image of the Lot. All rights in such an image will belong to us, and we shall have the right to use it in whatever way we see fit.

8.2 The copyright in all images, illustrations and written material relating to a Lot is and shall remain at all times our property and we shall have the right to use it in whatever way we see fit. You shall not use or allow anyone else to use such images, illustrations or written material without our prior written consent.

VAT You shall give us all relevant information about your VAT status and that of the Lot to ensure that the correct information is printed in the catalogues.

Once printed, the information cannot be changed. If we incur any unforeseen cost or expense as a result of the information being incorrect, you will reimburse to us on demand the full amount incurred.

10 NOTICES All notices given under these Terms and Conditions may be served personally, sent by 1st class post, or faxed to the address given to the sender by the other party. Any notice sent by post will be deemed to have been received on the second working day after posting or, if the addressee is overseas, on the fifth working day after posting. Any notice sent by fax or served personally will be deemed to be delivered on the first working day following despatch.

11 ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS The following provisions of this clause 10 shall apply only if you are acting for the purposes of your business.

11.1 Limitation of Liability Subject to clause 6, we shall not be liable, whether in tort (including for negligence) or breach of statutory duty, contract, misrepresentation or otherwise for any: 11.1.1 loss of profits, loss of business, depletion of goodwill and/or similar losses, loss of anticipated savings, loss of goods, loss of contract, loss of use, loss of corruption of data or information; or 11.1.2 any special, indirect, consequential or pure economic loss, costs, damages, charges or expenses.

11.2 Severability If any part of these Terms and Condition is found by any court to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that part may be discounted and the rest of the conditions shall continue to be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.

11.3 Force majeure We shall have no liability to you if we are prevented from, or delayed in performing, our obligations under these Terms and Conditions or from carrying on our business by acts, events, omissions or accidents beyond our reasonable control, including (without limitation) strikes, lock-outs or other industrial disputes (whether involving our workforce or the workforce of any other party), failure of a utility service or transport network, act of God, war, riot, civil commotion, malicious damage, compliance with any law or governmental order, rule, regulation or direction, accident, breakdown of plant or machinery, fire, flood, storm or default of suppliers or subcontractors.

11.4 Waiver 11.4.1 A waiver of any right under these Terms and Conditions is only effective if it is in writing and it applies only to the circumstances for which it is given. No failure or delay by a party in exercising any right or remedy under these Terms and Conditions or by law shall constitute a waiver of that (or any other) right or remedy, nor preclude or restrict its further exercise. No single or partial exercise of such right or remedy shall preclude or restrict the further exercise of that (or any other) right or remedy.

11.4.2 Unless specifically provided otherwise, rights arising under these Terms and Conditions are cumulative and do not exclude rights provided by law.

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11.5 Law and Jurisdiction 11.5.1 These Terms and Conditions and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them or their subject matter, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the law of England and Wales.

11.5.2 The parties irrevocably agree that the courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute or claim that arises out of, or in connection with, Terms and Conditions or their subject matter.

Postal Charges Prices for books (items sent by this method are not covered by insurance) Weight

UK

EU

Rest of the World

Up to 1kg

£8 for any weight

£12

£15

Up to 2kg

£8 for any weight

£18

£25

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Shipments of more than 2kg or volumetric measurement of more than 2kg have to be sent by courier. Certain countries may incur extra charge when courier services are required by our insurance policy. For lots sent by courier please contact Auctionteam@spink.com for calculation of any further relevant cost in addition to the above charges.

Value Added Tax (VAT) Charging of (VAT) at Auction The information shown on this page sets out the way in which Spink intends to account for VAT. i.

Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme 1. Where possible, we will offer Lots for sale under the Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme. Such Lots can be identified by the absence of any VAT symbol next to the Lot number in the catalogue and will not be subject to VAT on the Hammer Price.

2. Where Lots are sold using the Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme to UK VAT–registered businesses, the VAT on Buyers’ Premium is not recoverable as input tax. Upon request on sale day, we will issue invoices that show VAT separately on both the Hammer Price and the Buyer’s Premium. This will enable VAT-registered businesses to recover the VAT charged as input tax, subject to the normal rules for recovering input tax.

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Zero-Rated Lots Limited Categories of goods, such as books, are Zero-rated (o) for VAT in the United Kingdom. Such Lots are offered under the Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme. In these circumstances no VAT will be added to the Buyer’s premium.

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Imported and Omega Lots Lots which are marked (x) in the catalogue are subject to VAT at 5% on the Hammer price plus 20% on the Buyer’s premium. Lots which bear the Omega symbol (Ω) are subject to VAT at 20% on the Hammer Price and on the Buyer’s Premium. This VAT is payable on items imported from outside the EU. In these cases we have used a temporary importation procedure, which in effect means that the point of importation is deferred until the Lot has been sold. At this point the Buyer is treated as the importer and is liable to pay the import VAT due. We will collect the VAT from you and pay it to HM Customs and Excise on your behalf.

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Investment Gold Lots Lots marked (g) in the catalogue are exempt from VAT on the Hammer Price and are subject to VAT at 20% on the Buyer’s Premium. A refund of VAT charged on the Buyer’s Premium can also be made on receipt of proof of business as a collectibles dealer outside of the EU.

GROUP CHAIRMAN AND CEO Olivier D. Stocker YOUR SPECIALISTS STAMPS UK - Tim Hirsch FRPSL Guy Croton David Parsons Nick Startup Neill Granger Paul Mathews Dominic Savastano Tom Smith George James Ian Shapiro (Consultant) USA - George Eveleth Richard Debney EUROPE - Guido Craveri Fernando Martínez CHINA - George Yue (Consultant) Alan Ho COINS UK - Richard Bishop Tim Robson Lawrence Sinclair Barbara Mears John Pett USA - Greg Cole Muriel Eymery Stephen Goldsmith (Special Consultant) CHINA - Kin Choi Cheung Paul Pei Po Chow BANKNOTES UK - Barnaby Faull Andrew Pattison Monica Kruber Thomasina Smith USA - Greg Cole Stephen Goldsmith (Special Consultant) CHINA - Kelvin Cheung Paul Pei Po Chow ORDERS, DECORATIONS, MEDALS & MILITARIA UK - Marcus Budgen BONDS & SHARES UK - Mike Veissid (Consultant) Andrew Pattison Thomasina Smith USA - Greg Cole EUROPE - Peter Christen CHINA - Kelvin Cheung BOOKS UK - Philip Skingley Gillian Watson Nik von Uexkull AUTOGRAPHS USA - Greg Cole Stephen Goldsmith (Special Consultant) WINES CHINA - Guillaume Willk-Fabia Angie Ihlo Fung YOUR EUROPE TEAM (LONDON - LUGANO) Directors Tim Hirsch Anthony Spink Auction & Client Management Team Mira Adusei-Poku Rita Ariete Grace Hawkins Dora Szigeti Nik von Uexkull Tom Hazell John Winchcombe Tatyana Boyadzhieva Maurizio Schenini Finance Alison Bennet Marco Fiori Mina Bhagat Dennis Muriu Veronica Morris Varranan Somasundaram IT & Administration Berdia Qamarauli Michael Lewis Liz Cones Curlene Spencer Tom Robinson Cristina Dugoni Giacomo Canzi YOUR AMERICA TEAM (NEW YORK) Managing Director Charles Blane Auction Administration and Marketing & Design Polona Hribovsek Finance & Administration Amit Ramprashad Auctioneer Stephen Goldsmith (Special Consultant) YOUR ASIA TEAM (HONG KONG - SINGAPORE)

SALE CALENDAR 2016/2017 STAMPS 31 August - 12 September 10 September 10 September 20 September 23 September 15 October 25 October 26/27 October 10 November

The Philatelic Timed Auction featuring Fine Early India Fine Classic India Stamps and Covers of South East Asia The John Clemente Collection of Tasmania Postal History The James B. Hamlin Collection of Great Britain and British Commonwealth The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale British Africa, The David Pitts Collection The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale including Important Colombia, Italian P.O.’s in China and Bulgaria The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale

London Singapore Singapore London New York Hong Kong London London

Hong Kong London London London London New York

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London London London

16022 16007 16007

15 January 16 January

The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale Timed Auction - The South Asian Coins of Dr. Philippe Taugourdeau The Academic Collection of Lord Stewartby: English Coins part 3, Gold Coins Ancient, British & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals The Nicholas Rhodes Collection: Coins of North East India (Part 2) The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale The Academic Collection of Lord Stewartby: English Coins part 4, Coins of Edward III to Richard III Ancient, British & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals Ancient, British & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals The Academic Collection of Lord Stewartby: English Coins part 5, Tudor, Stuart and Later Coins Numismatic Auction at NY INC, Waldorf Astoria The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale

London New York New York

BANKNOTES 17/18 August 28/29 September 19/20 October 7 December 13 January 16 January

The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale World Banknotes The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale World Banknotes World Banknotes at NY INC, Waldorf Astoria The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale

Hong Kong London New York London New York New York

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MEDALS 24 November 16 January

Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria The Numismatic Collector's Series Sale

London New York

16003 329

BONDS & SHARES 17/18 August 19/20 October 10 November 18 November 16 January

The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale Bonds & Share Certificates of the World Bonds & Share Certificates of the World The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale

Hong Kong New York Lugano London New York

AUTOGRAPHS 19/20 October 16 January

The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale

New York New York

WINES 13 October

An Evening of Great Whiskies and Spirits

Hong Kong

November COINS 17/18 August 19 - 29 September 26 September 26/27 September 27 September 19/20 October 29 November 30 November 1 December tbc

Administration Angie Ihlo Fung Newton Tsang Sue Pui Arthur Chan Gary Tan

The above sale dates are subject to change Ken japan@spink.com

Spink offers the following services: – VALUATIONS FOR INSURANCE AND PROBATE FOR INDIVIDUAL ITEMS OR WHOLE COLLECTIONS – – SALES ON A COMMISSION BASIS EITHER OF INDIVIDUAL PIECES OR WHOLE COLLECTIONS –

Lugano New York

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