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Contents Articles Woodchip Free Zone: Rod Perry ...................................................6 The Land of the Camel Postman: Christer Brunström ........ 14 Stamps in the News: Margo Campbell .................................... 18 Postal Stationery: Ian McMahon ................................................ 26 Looking at New Zealand: Graeme Morriss ............................... 32 Cinderella Corner: Vito Milana .................................................... 48 Introducing the APF: Daryl Fuller .............................................. 52 Market Matters: Glen Stephens .................................................. 58

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I’ve just had the pleasure of reviewing an intelligently assembled collection of Australia KGVI usage material.

Not much in Philately gets me overly excited; a half-century in the Industry does that.

Whilst the collection needs a few of the knockout usages, such as Robes Thin paper £1, and Arms £2, it is well on the way to evolving in to one of those bestof-kind collections, that so inspire me.

The items selected Figure 1. Common franking, at first sight from this collection for an overview I particuThe collection is for sale, hence my involvement, larly like, amongst many others, and explanations of and will go to auction, intact, in March (at Melwhy I find them notable are given. bourne 2017), if not sold prior.

At first sighting I took Figure 1 to be a rather common 1/6d airmail rate to U.S. or U.K. An experienced philatelist, however, does not look just once.

Note the address, North Borneo: a rare use of 1/6d Hermes for double airmail rate (9d per oz.).

Auction estimate: $200 The 1937 NSW Sesquicentenary 2d was issued for the Letter rate within Australia and to British Empire countries, so is not difficult to find on cover.

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3 provides a scarce use of KGVI 3d blue Die II (Thin paper), which is usually found as a solo franking only for Foreign letter rate. The use of a German postcard is explained by the sender being a German Doctor, who had migrated to Australia. He is writing to legendary philatelic auctioneer, H.R. Harmer, London, thanking him for the cheque (presumably proceeds of vendor consignment), and advising how life is pleasant in Australia, although lamenting that he is not able to practise Figure 3. German postcard travels by Empire Air Mail Scheme his profession. Note date is Sep 1 1939, the day that theme. In October 1937, when the NSW set was of declaration of war issued, the airmail surcharge (3d) was abolished on against Germany. EAMS was immediately abandoned mail carried from Tasmania to the mainland. Airmail with the commencement of the war; it would appear articles from mainland to Tasmania continued to require the airmail fee. The solo use of this stamp to pay combined Letter rate/Airmail is rare. Auction estimate: $100 The rather marvellous Empire Air Mail Scheme (EAMS), introduced August 1 1938, saw the half oz. airmail rate to U.K. reduced from 1/6d to just 5d. Postcards carried under the scheme were 3d (down from 9d).

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this postcard was carried on the last flight under the scheme. Auction estimate: $100.

Printed matter rate on Sep 17 1940, when Figure 4 was posted, was 1½d. For an additional ½d, one could apply for Permit mail, which allowed for sealing of the envelope (otherwise article had to be posted unsealed). A condition of the Permit was the printing of P.O. allocated code at lower left Figure 5. Unusual use of KGVI 1/4d for specific uprate (“P.M.G. P.P.1” in this instance). Permit mail welcome, as a specific uprate of companion 3d blue items are very scarce; Die II (Thin paper), the Foreign letter rate denominathis is the only example I’ve recorded which has adtion, for acceleration of delivery via Australia-U.K. ditionally been uprated (3d) for airmail, delivering a 5d Merino solo usage rarity. Auction estimate: $250 airmail service. The aerial service terminated at London (note obliterating bar across Air Mail label), The KGVI 1/4d magenta is a challenging stamp and onward transmission to U.S. was by surface. The for usage specialists. Solo franking’s are rare, and rate for this service was 1/7d per half oz. Auction specific uprates very elusive. Figure 5 is therefore estimate: $75 Without the “LATE FEE” endorsement, Figure 6 would have been a mystery rate. Letter rate in 1943 was 2½d, and Late fee 1d, giving us 3½d. Why then 4d franking? If one looks closely at the horizontal perforations, it becomes apparent that the sharper teeth indicate these stamps have been dispensed from a coil vending machine. Post Offices at the time had the 2d and ½d (Kangaroo) in tandem, primariFigure 6. Overpaid, but sender unlikely to have cared 8 - Stamp News

Figure 7. Uprated Stationery for additional service

ure 8. This Oct 23 1951 use was from a BCOF member at Kure, Japan.

The overprinted stamps had been withdrawn Feb 12 1949. The rate of 1/comprised the Defence Forces’ 3d concessional airmail + 9d registration fee. Obviously, a sought-after item also for BCOF specialists.

Auction estimate: $150 The “little” Kangaroo, the ½d orange first introduced in 1938, is a popular issue for usage students. Multi-frame exhibits are possible (and I can help in that regard!), and can be quite alluring. The Holy Grail is the Defence Forces’ Printed papers rate, which up to 2ozs. required just a solo franking. Figure 9 is a colourful 1950 (No watermark) franking totalling 5½d, on the “Joyful mystery Birthday card”, a patented initiative. The

ly to make-up Letter rate. A 2d and ½d x3 would have provided the correct rate, but the sender was writing to his sweetheart who, according to enclosed letter, was unwell. He probably was not thinking clearly about menial matters such as getting the postal rate correct. Coil stamps on cover are rather scarce. Auction estimate: $50 Postal stationery collectors generally seek out uprated articles; they can add another dimension to their write-up. Figure 7 is a good example, where the 9d Platypus was added to facilitate Express Delivery, which was 9d up to 4lbs weight.

The blue lines were a requirement for the service. Auction estimate: $40 Solo franking’s of the second perforation 1/- Lyrebird are elusive, few more so than FigFigure 8. 1/- Lyrebird “used abroad”

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Letter rate of 2½d + 3d airmail accounts for the postage. A $25 item, but a “joy” nonetheless.

Those 1945 (Gloucester) through to 1947 (Newcastle) sets are a drug on the market. When I started in commercial philately, in the 1960s, sheets and imprint blocks of those issues were it seemed all that I was ever offered. Rather like Decimal sheets/ blocks are what present day Traders have to contend with. When it comes to usage of the stamps, however, there are many elusive items to seek out. One Figure 9. “Joyful” also for ½d Kangaroo usage aficionados is Figure 10, a scarce solo franking of Newcastle 3½d, for British Empire letter rate (2½d) + Late fee (1d).

The article had been posted after closing time (note 9 30PM in date slug), and 1d was the cost of ensuring the article joined that day’s mail despatch. The 3½d denominations of the 1945-47 series’ were intended for the Foreign letter rate, and even those are uncommon. Auction estimate: $50 The KGVI 2½d Figure 10. Unusual solo use chocolate as a solo 10 - Stamp News

Figure 11. A very welcome addition to KGVI usage collection

tion estimate: $75 I’ve seen around half a dozen 1/3d Bull solo franking’s. Again, a much scarcer item than that famous KGVI 4½d red solo. Figure 12 comes about as Letter rate (3d) + Airmail surcharge (3d) + Registration fee (9d) = 1/3d. The convergence of these three separate services just did not come along often in the seven months duration of the 3d letter rate regime. DJ’s were brutal in opening their mail; otherwise my estimate would be tripled. Auc-

franking is a rarity. In my experience ten times more so that its more celebrated big brother, the 4½d red tion estimate: $100 solo. This collection does not have a 2½d solo (I’ve For those who have been wondering, “Where are recorded only three examples), but for a usage collec- the high values?” I give you Figure 13. Whilst there tion Figure 11 is very welcome.

This use of the stamp to uprate a Registered Letter Stationery envelope is explained by the article having exceeded 1oz. weight.

Letter rate on Jan 30 1952 was 3½d 1st oz., 2½d per additional oz. Hence the need for the 2½d chocolate uprate.

This is only the second such use of the stamp I’ve recorded. AucFigure 12. 1/3d Bull: very scarce as a solo franking

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Figure 13. The second solo 5/- Arms I’ve recorded

rate increased just seven days after they were issued, skewing the usage possibilities by quantum proportions. For example, prior to Jul 9 1951 a se-tenant pair paid for Letter rate (3d) + Airmail surcharge (3d). On that date, the Letter rate increased to 3½d, putting an end to that solo possibility. Figure 14 is very interesting in that, although used two days after the rate increase, it was allowed to pay the obsolete combined Letter/Airmail rate, untaxed. A very sought-after usage item. Auction estimate: $200 I regard this collecting approach as intelligent philately. Seemingly common stamps raised to highly desirable status, by the application of knowledge.

Obtaining rare items for relatively modest sums I find inspirational.

are £1 Robes and Arms in the collection, I am particularly fond of this Arms 5/- solo. For starters, it’s just the second I’ve seen, and it’s an unlikely survivor. It’s an RAAF address label South Melbourne to London on Jul 10 1951, that rate representing 2/6d per 2ozs. x2 (introduced Dec 6 1949, increased to 3/per 2ozs. Aug 1 1952). My thanks to Martin Walker of Adelaide for this information. If some consider I’m optimistic with my valuation, I can assure them I know of at least three individual hands that would be in the air for this item. My favourite in the collection. Auction estimate: $500 Se-tenant pairs of those 1950-51 issues of Australia on commercial postal articles are really hard to find. The 1950 Stamp Centenary and 1951 Centenaries as solo se-tenants are rarities. For the 1951 issue this is not difficult to understand: the postal Figure 14. One of the most elusive “solo’s” of KGVI reign 12 - Stamp News

AAT fully IMPERFORATE Miniature Sheets issued by Australia Post!

In November 2013, Australia Post released 250 x IMPERFORATE panes of 15 mini sheets of stamps. The “1913 Disaster & Isolation” issue, for the Centenary of the Australasian Antarctic Expedition (AAE) of 1911-14. The AAE left Hobart in December 1911 commanded by Douglas Mawson and returned in February 1914. Mawson was knighted for his achievements, and is regarded as one of the greatest figures of all Antarctic exploration.

You needed to phone the PO “800” number, or order online. Cost was well above face value, and the maximum order was ONE sheet a person. Sold out in super-fast time, as you’d expect - within hours I am advised. There will be near none in the secondary market, as collectors who got very lucky, will not be sellers - at any price. I’d guess there are easily 20,000 keen global collectors of AAT, but only 250 of these sheets to go around.

If 200 buyers hold on to their sheets for their collections, that leaves just FIFTY to service those 20,000 collectors worldwide. 99% of AAT collectors do not right now realise this IMPERF issue even exists! In the 56 years since AAT first issued stamps in 1957, I can’t recall any other *AAT* imperforates sold by the PO. Each sheet is hand numbered in top left margin, and also comes with a Certificate of Guarantee card from head of AP, confirming that only 250 panes in TOTAL were sold – globally. This is an Official Australia Post Australian Antarctic Territory issue.

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THE LAND OF THE CAMEL POSTMAN On a sunny day in 1897 British General Sir Herbert Kitchener went to see Captain E. A. Stanton who was a well-known and talented cartographer. The meeting took place on a military base by the River Nile in Sudan. At the time the British army was trying to suppress a rebellion in the country.

Kitchener requested Stanton to come up with a suitable design for future Sudanese postage stamps.

Since March 1897 the Sudanese Post Office had used Egyptian stamps overprinted SOUDAN in French and Arabic. Sadly this is an issue plagued by numerous overprint forgeries.

Stanton was at a loss what to depict on the stamps. However, one day the mail to the base was delivered by a postman riding a camel. Normally the mail to the base was sent by boat. Stanton was greatly impressed by the arrival of the camel postman. He then sat down to design the now iconic design of a postman riding his camel through the Sudanese desert.

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The first set of stamps with the new design went on sale on March 1, 1898 and the very same design is still being used on some of Sudan’s modern stamps. In many ways the camel postman has become a symbol for the African nation.

Until recently Sudan was the African country with the largest land area. It is located in in the eastern part of the continent with Egypt to the north and South Sudan to the south. The climate is tropical and very dry in the northern part. In the north-west there are large desert areas. The River Nile and its tributaries meander through the country from south to north.

The Sudanese population consists mainly of Arabs and Arabic is the main language. Almost all Sudanese are Muslims. Khartoum and Omdurman are the major cities.

Sudan has a very long history going back to 23.000 b. C. Some 3.000 years b. C. Egyptian influence increased in Sudan and relations between the

Christer BrunstrĂśm two countries have always been strong. In the 6th century a number of Christian states were founded in Nubia. In the 7th century Islam attracted many followers in the country.

In 1820 Egypt invaded Sudan but it was only from 1870 that the Egyptians managed to control the territory. In 1882 British forces landed in Egypt which later became a British protectorate. British armed forces then remained in the country until the mid-1900s.

In the early 1880s a rebellion broke out in Sudan. The so-called Mahdi rebels were quite successful in taking over all of Sudan and it was only in 1898 that the British managed to regain control of the country.

After World War II the decolonising process started in Sudan. In 1948 a legislative assembly initiated its work to write a constitution for an independent Sudan. This and other similar events were commemorated philatelically with postage stamps

featuring the camel postman.

Finally in 1956 Sudan became an independent nation. However, subsequent developments have been far from happy. There was a lot of tension between the Arab and Muslim north and the mainly black and Christian population of the south. In a 1989 coup d’Êtat General Omar al-Bashir came to power. He has since transformed Sudan into a fundamental Islamic state ruled by sharia laws.

In recent times the people of the Darfur province in the west have rebelled against the central government. President al-Bashir has used extremely violent methods to suppress the rebellion. Some 300,000 people have been killed and millions have been forced to leave their homes. As far as human rights are concerned Sudan can be found at the bottom of the list. The International Criminal Court in The Hague has issued a warrant for the arrest of Omar al-Bashir who is wanted for crimes against humanity.

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THE LAND OF THE CAMEL POSTMAN In 2011 South Sudan seceded from Sudan becoming the world’s newest nation. The conflict had been going on for decades. The joy of finally being an independent state soon turned into a nightmare as civil war engulfed the new nation.

The camel postman dominated Sudan’s philatelic output all the way until independence in 1956.

However, there were a few exceptions such as the airmail issue of 1931 which featured a statue of General Gordon. The very same Gordon was remembered on a set of stamps issued in 1935 marking the 50th anniversary of his death during the defence of Khartoum.

In 1941 the camel postman was replaced by a new set of definitive stamps featuring a peaceful

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view of Tuti Island in the Nile near Khartoum. The camel postman returned in force on a new definitive set in 1948.

In 1950 there was a set of eight airmails with local designs and the 1951 definitives had lots of interesting designs on 17 different values.

Sudan has released numerous overprinted official stamps for the use of both civilian government and military administrations. Towards the end of the 19th century special stamps were issued for the Telegraph Service.

Before writing this story I spent an afternoon rearranging my collection of Sudan and it certainly is an area which has a lot to offer. Shown nearby are a number of the stamps mentioned in this story.

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Lily Spandorf and the 1963 Christmas Stamp

Reported at http://blog.stamps.org It was freezing cold and drizzling, but Lily Spandorf would not be deterred. A familiar visitor in Washington, D.C., the Austrian-born free-lance artist was determined to make one of her on-the-spot watercolours. So on December 17, 1962 she made her way to the White House where, President Kennedy would light the National Christmas Tree, a 72-foottall blue spruce from Colorado.

At 5:15 p.m., the president pushed the button and the tree, decorated with 5,000 multi-coloured lights and 4,000 ornaments, flickered to life. It would be the only time JFK would light the national tree.

As soon as the lights came on, Spandorf went to work, creating a painting with people admiring the decorated tree and a partial view of the White House in the background.

A lot happened with that painting. It became the principal design for the United States’ second Christmas stamp, that for 1963. Postal officials at first asked for an adaptation. Spandorf eliminated the holiday onlookers and placed the tree even greater in the foreground. In the end, illustrator Norman Todhunter of Connecticut modified the further but Spandorf is still given credit as the main illustrator.

At about the same time the Post Office Department was creating the stamp, Colortone Press President A.J. Hackl, also became interested in the tree painting. He worked out a deal to use the painting as a Christmas card, the first time a stamp and card came from the same source.

The stamp was formally issued November 1 in Santa Claus, Indiana. The holiday season carried a cloak of great sadness from Kennedy’s assassina-

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tion. But apparently, the stamp helped folks cope somewhat as it sold a then-record 2 billion examples.

Spandorf was born in 1915 in Vienna, Austria.

Like many Jews, she fled eastern Europe before the start of World War II, immigrating to London. She made her way to New York City in 1950 and finally to the nation’s capital a few years later. Spandorf contributed artwork to many publications, including the Washington Post, National Geographic, and the Washington Evening Star. She died in 2000 at the age of 85. In recent years at least two retrospective exhibits of her artwork have been held.

The fairest of them all

Stampboards annual Xmas stamp competition was held in December and members voted Great Britain first with a close second in Belarus.

Here are Stampboarders top five Xmas stamps for 2016: 1st Great Britain, 2nd

Compiled by

Margo Campbell

Belarus, 3rd Lithuania, 4th Australia, 5th Finland

Ruling the roost

In Chinese astrology the coming Year of the Rooster starts on Chinese Lunar New Year Day Jan 28, 2017, and ends on Feb 15, 2018. The rooster is the 10th Chinese zodiac in a 12-year cycle, with the previous Year of the Rooster being in 2005.

The rooster is said to be the epitome of fidelity and punctuality, as it was used to awaken people for centuries before alarm clocks were invented.

Han Meilin, designer of the Year of the Rooster stamp set for China, said many artists enjoy painting roosters because of their colourful feathers, adding that the animal is the most popular topic of folk paintings in China, according to a report by China News Service.

Han said Chinese have a special affinity for roosters because their silhouette resembles the shape of China on a map. “The stamps symbolize family harmony,” he added.

Han, 80, who is well known for his paintings and sculptures, said he is passionate about the world, http://i.imgur.com/51nxGPm.jpg Meanwhile in Seattle, USPS released its Year of the Rooster stamp on Jan. 5, 2017, in a ceremony open to the public at the Wing Luke Museum.

The stamp, part of the USPS’ Celebrating Lunar New Year Series, will also be available for purchase nationwide starting on that date.

“The new stamp’s image of a red envelope with the rooster is a meaningful recognition of Asian American cultural heritage,” said Beth Takekawa, of the Wing Luke Museum.

The inspiration to create a Lunar New Year stamp series originated with the Organization of Chinese Americans (OCA).

It began urging the USPS in the late 1980s to issue the first U.S. stamp to honour the contri-

butions of Chinese Americans.

According to the OCA, Jean Chen, a Georgia chapter member, was inspired by an old photograph that showed only Caucasian workers in a book about the history of building the Transcontinental Railroad.

“This obvious slight of the numerous Chinese labourers involved … incensed Chen, who felt that the Asian contributions to the U.S. had been ignored for too long,” the OCA wrote. http://i.imgur.com/Kf2CuDm.jpg In Vietnam, painter Nguyen Du of the Vietnam Post Corporation, has designed a Year of the Rooster set includes two stamps – one features a mother hen and her chick playing together while the second portrays a rooster.

The family of roosters represents the gathering of all Vietnamese families on Tet holiday. The image of family was featured through use of rooster ‘To he’ traditional toys.

The main colours used in the two stamps are bright yellow and pink, representing apricot and peach flowers, two iconic blossoms of the Vietnamese people on the Lunar New Year.

Here are some other newly released Year of the rooster stamps:

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The story of mauve

Reported at www.chemistryworld.com British chemist, William Perkin, first created aniline mauve dye by accident from coal-tar extracts in 1856. His discovery transformed the chemical industry of the Victorian age and set Perkin himself on a path to become one of the most celebrated chemists of his age.

Even so, we may have underestimated him.

Perkin’s mauve was used to colour 6d Great Britain postage stamps from 1867–1880 According to analyses of Perkin’s ‘mauveine’ dyes in Victorian stamps and textiles, performed by organic chemist John Plater of the University of Aberdeen, Perkin may have had greater control over the chemistry of the manufacturing process than has previously been recognised.

‘Far from the accidental chemist, he really was a true pioneer of his time,’ says Plater.

Perkin’s mauve dye, made from aniline that was in turn produced from the benzene in coal tar, is a complicated substance. The colorant was dubbed mauveine, but there are in fact several distinct molecules in the dyes that Perkin, and later competitors, produced in the factory-based manufacturing process.

As a result, the exact mixture of different forms of mauveine in surviving samples of the dye can act as a fingerprint of its provenance and method of synthesis, showing where and how it was made.

The different mixtures also give slightly different shades, and Perkin himself spoke of a ‘red shade’ – which was considered more attractive – and a ‘blue shade’.

Plater has had to conduct careful detective work to tease out the compositions of mauve dyes from Victorian stamps: Perkin’s mauve was used for the lilac-coloured six-penny stamps throughout the latter half of the 19th century, of which many still exist. Plater has used liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry to identify the forms of mauveine in 20 - Stamp News

several of these stamps.

And here’s the curious thing: while all of these mauves, traceable to the manufacturing plant Perkin set up with his father and brother, have a similar composition, they are different from the mauveine that results from the method Perkin actually patented in 1856.

‘The difference between museum-housed mauveine and that made by Perkin’s patented method is striking,’ says Plater.

He concludes that this was deliberate. The method in the patent gives a mixture of four types of mauveine chromophore, but the stamps and museum samples have only two key ones, and has the more desirable ‘red shade’.

‘I think he saw this reaction as a major leap in the production process and he wanted it kept secret to stop the French and Germans taking it over,’ says Plater. ‘It seems to me that he never fully revealed what he did to scale-up the production of his famous dye.’ That competition was ever present, and in fact Plater identified one stamp with a mixture of mauveines characteristic of the dye made not by Perkin but by Heinrich Caro at the Basle-based dye company BASF. ‘Perkin was probably the first to realise that R&D would be needed to out-compete rivals in the fine chemicals industry. ‘Ironically, the German synthetic organic chemistry industry invested far more heavily in it than Perkin had the resources to do.’

Your fix is in the mail

Reported at www.mirror.co.uk Huge amounts of drugs are being delivered by posties every day in the UK, a study by the BBC has found. Drugs including cocaine, ecstasy and cannabis are being unwittingly delivered by posties across the United Kingdom.

BBC investigators spends several months looking into the problem and found that millions of pounds were being delivered to Brits every day after

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they bought them online, where dealers operate anonymously - often taking payment in Bitcoins.

Investigators spoke to postmen and women who said they had ‘definitely handled suspect packages’, but said there was ‘nothing they could do’ - and had to deliver them as they had stamps on them.

Among the drugs ordered by investigators included an ecstasy pill wrapped in plastic and hidden in a bag of Haribo sweets - which cost £5 plus £3 postage.

People who ordered the drugs told investigators that they had ordered cocaine, MDMA and cannabis online and that there was ‘a 99 per cent certainty’ of them getting the drugs after ordering them online on the dark web.

BBC investigators managed to buy MDMA, cannabis and former legal high, Spice using Bitcoins on the dark web, a collection of thousands of websites that use anonymity tools to hide their IP address with drugs arriving around a week later.

Chris Monteiro, an independent cyber-security expert, said: “Unless there are massive raids on markets any time soon causing a loss of consumer confidence, this hidden drug market will keep growing.

“Government and police are more interested in data breaches and weapons than drugs.”

BBC investigators also went out on rounds with one postie in London, called Patrick, who said it was illegal for him to open parcels he suspected contained drugs.

He said: “You tell the managers and all they say is you need to deliver it.”

“If it’s got a stamp on it, you post it. We don’t have drug dogs to smell every parcel. We don’t have

the resources to X-ray every parcel. We just have to deliver it and take the risk.

Another postie, who wanted to remain anonymous, said: “You hear rattling of things like pills and assume they’re legitimate, but how would we know?”

Dr Adam Winstock, from Kings College, said millions of pounds of drugs are bought online every day.

Labour MP Yvette Cooper, the Chair of the Home Affairs Select Committee, told the BBC that the postal service and police needed to work together more closely.

She said: “We need to know there’s a proper approach to enforcement taking place “One of the things we want to know is how the police are able to co-operate with different organisations.

A spokesman for the Home Officer said: “We have committed to spending £1.9bn on cyber security over the next five years, including boosting the capabilities of the National Crime Agency’s National Cyber Crime Unit, increasing their ability to investigate the most serious cyber crime.”

A Royal Mail spokesman said: “Where Royal Mail has any suspicion that illegal items are being sent through our system, we work closely with the police and other authorities including the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency to assist their investigations and to prevent such activities from happening.”

The unusual story of Canada’s ice hockey stamps

Reported at www.timesofisrael.com Growing up in Israel, long before the country had its first ice rink, Avi Dunkelman had little notion of the sport of hockey, much less what a slap shot, body check or power play were. In the Haifa neighbourhood where he came of age, he and his friends lived for soccer.

Today, as a successful graphic designer in Toronto, Dunkelman, 62, is more involved than ever with stamps. More surprising, he’s now also steeped in hockey, which has occupied a major place in his work in recent years.

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“It’s ironic for an Israeli like me with no hockey background to have such a key role in this project for Canada Post,” says Dunkelman. “Even though I’ve had very little exposure to the game, I’ve been able to offer a different perspective that’s conceptually driven.”

It’s hard to overstate the importance of hockey in Canada where it’s by far the most popular sport, both professionally and recreationally, and is deeply embedded in the country’s history and culture.

Launched in 2013, the estimated multi-million dollar ice hockey stamp project consists of 69 stamps along with souvenir sheets, booklets, first day covers, and coil strips, all celebrating Canada’s starring role in the NHL’s first century.

So far, the post office has issued a new collection each year, paying tribute to Canadian marquee players and diverse aspects of the game. The first release focused on Canadian team jerseys, followed by six illustrious defensemen in 2014 and six all-star goalies in 2015. All the stamps deftly capture the spirit and intensity of the game through the use of strong, bold visuals.

“As my wife is Canadian and my kids are born in Canada, they have more of an emotional engagement with hockey than me as I’m kind of an outsider,” says Dunkelman, who works from home in a heavily Jewish suburb of Toronto where most former Israelis live.

“Meeting the players and their families and seeing how appreciative they are for being featured on a Canadian stamp made a big impression on me.”

In 2000, Dunkelman designed his first stamp for the post office’s Canada Millennium Series. It focused on the late acclaimed Canadian pianist Glenn Gould. He subsequently designed two stamps in 2011 saluting the Year of the Snake.

Thanks to that collaboration, Canada Post invited his company to apply for the hockey series.

“We tried all kinds of concepts,” says Dunkelman, who has only attended three hockey games in his life. “Instead of doing a catalogue shot of the jerseys, we put them in a game environment, showing the interaction between a player and fan in a specific spot in the arena.”

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On winning the Canada Post competition, Dunkelman knew he’d have to discover more about hockey to better tackle the assignment.

“I’ve learned a lot about hockey by working on this project,” he says. “We had to go through hundreds of photos for each stamp before choosing the final images. Sometimes I’d look at them and my partner, who’s Canadian-born and has played hockey his whole life, would tell me that’s not really the right position.”

The project has both visual and technical challenges. Uniformity can be elusive as the images come from different periods, some digital, some on film, some taken with a flash. They must be the right format and resolution and incorporate invisible security imposing space restrictions on the design.

For all the hard work and challenges, it’s highly gratifying for Dunkelman to create these stamps.

“When I receive mail, even bills, and I see one of my stamps on the envelope it completes the loop, being the designer, working on the production side and then seeing somebody actually use the stamp.”

Bangladesh celebrates victory

Reported at http://voiceofbangladesh.news Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday released five commemorative postage stamps, two first day covers, two data cards and a souvenir marking Bangladesh’s 46th Victory Day. Victory day is a national holiday in Bangladesh celebrated on December 16 to commemorate victory in the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971 The 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War was a war of independence, which resulted in the secession of East Pakistan from the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and established the sovereign nation called

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“For this year 2016, we would have worked on two important issues – the 50th Anniversary of Independence and the Centenarians of Barbados; and we linked those issues and pay tribute to these men and women who would have worked so hard as the country developed over the past 50 years ” said a postal spokesman.

“The stamps are very affordable, because these are all local people, and we know that the friends and relatives are going to want to acquire one, we used the local postage rate of 65 cents.“

Bangladesh. The war pitted East Pakistan and India against West Pakistan, and lasted over a duration of nine months. One of the most violent wars of the 20th century, it witnessed large-scale atrocities, the exodus of 10 million refugees and the Killing of 3 million people.

Barbados celebrates oldies

Reported at http://barbadosadvocate.com THE Barbados Postal Service has paid tribute to citizens of Barbados who reached the milestone of 100 years through its stamp issue, Centenarians of Barbados.

The issue features 27 centenarians, some who have died and others who are still alive. Those selected were drawn from each parish, have different backgrounds and worked in different professions.

Twenty of the persons featured are 100 years old, while the seven remaining fall into the category of super and semi-super centenarians. The former is a person who is 110 years or older. Meanwhile, a semi-super centenarian is between 105 and 109 years old. Two of the centenarians to be found on the stamps are: the late James Sisnett, who died at 113 years and the late Emily Clarke, who died

Bosnia Hercegovina celebrates men

Reported at http://philatelynews.com Bosnia Hercegovina has issued a postage stamp celebrating International Men’s Day on November 19th, promoting gender equality, and improving gender relations.

International Men’s Day was inaugurated in 1992 and is now celebrated in more than 70 countries worldwide.

The objectives of celebrating an International Men’s Day include focusing on men’s and boys’ health, improving gender relations, promoting gender equality, and highlighting male role models and men’s contributions to the community, family, marriage, and child care.

Every year International Men’s Day is celebrated with a specific theme. The theme for 2016 is Stop Male Suicide.

Finland celebrated paupers

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and Hauho. Stamps depicting the churches of these localities will also be published in a miniature sheet consisting of six stamps. The stamps have been designed by Anssi Kähärä.

A pauper is a painted wooden sculpture attached to the church wall, with a slot in the chest for donating money. They were a major support to the poor before the development of the social security system and the oldest of them date from the 17th century.

Finnish paupers are a unique phenomenon even in international terms and corresponding statues are not found elsewhere in the world. There are still slightly over 140 wooden paupers in Finland, and one pauperess in Soini. More than a hundred of them are still faithfully standing in place.

The Portuguese open a can of …..fish

With thanks to Stampboard’s member, Tonga2 The Portuguese Postal administration (CCT) have found an original way to mark this issue of stamps commemorating the National Canning Industry.

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The idea was the inclusion of 50,000 series of these stamps presented inside food cans, specially prepared and screen-printed for the purpose, but otherwise identical to those used with tuna, sardines, mackerel, squid, etc...

This is the first time that an issue of stamps will be presented to the public “enclosed” in food cans.

Collaborating with the CTT on this unusual venture was the oldest cannery still in operation in the world, “Conservas Ramirez”, established in 1853coincidentally, the same year that the first Portuguese stamp appeared: the celebrated “D. Maria II” stamp.

The company advised the CTT on choosing the special can and its screen-printing, as well as carrying out the insertion of the stamps into cans, then sealing them in their factory facilities in Matosinhos.

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concerns of the human race.

In Portugal’s case, the traditions of using salt to preserve fish dates from the Roman occupation but from the end of the 18th century that preservation technology changed rapidly.

The pioneering processes of heat sterilisation of food, in sealed glass containers and cans followed by the strong impact of the Industrial Revolution through steam systems, acceleration of production rhythms, lithographic printing and the double seaming method for closing cans, were the main factors in the evolution of the Portuguese canning sector.

The first canning factory producing tuna in oil appeared in 1865, in Vila Real de Santo Anto´nio but it was chiefly from the start of the 20 century that canning were installed for the length of the coast to process sardine, tuna, mackerel and anchovy.

Initially, canned foods were regarded as sustenance for soldiers, due to their enormous consumption during the two World Wars, but they quickly overcame that connotation, becoming (along with wine and cork) one of the symbols of Portuguese exports worldwide.

stalled in a standard scroll saw the puzzle is cut.

Yes, a magnifying glass equipped with a light is used during cutting. After cutting is complete, the puzzle’s backside is sanded and the sawdust is blown away. The process takes an average of an hour. The time varies with the particular stamp being cut and the number of times the cutter has cut the chosen stamp.”

Sadly Lynn doesn’t do mail order and just fabricates his miniature masterpieces or family and friends in the US.

It’s a stamp…it’s a calendar

With thanks to Stampboard’s member, Tonga2 India Post has started the New Year with a mega stamp issue of 12 stamps on theme Splendour India.

Each stamp will be of denomination of 25 Rs. and each also has its own sheetlet with a calendar month incorporated all issued on 1st January 2017. The full set can be purchased to form a calendar for 2017.

Its’s a stamp……it’s a jigsaw

With thanks to Stampboard’s member, Philex Miniature jigsaw puzzles made from postage stamps? This jigsaw is so small you almost have to use tweezers to put it back together.

And what makes these even more unique is that the maker, Lynn Warner, uses a technique which allows the main image from the front of the puzzle to be seen as cut-out shapes on the reverse too: Lynn describes his technique: “A commemorative postage stamp is affixed to a 3/16″ plywood, then given 2 coats of clear acrylic finish. Using a very small (8/0) jeweller’s coping saw blade in-

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Postal Stationery This month’s column looks at the literature available on Australian Commonwealth postal stationery, Sprintpak’s involvement with postal stationery, Papua New Guinea pre-paid postcards and new Australian registered envelopes.

Postal Stationery Literature: Australian Commonwealth Postal Stationery

Last month I wrote about a general overview of the literature of postal stationery. This month I specifically want to look at the references that are available to collectors of Australian Commonwealth postal stationery.

In 2013 Brusden and White published a volume on Commonwealth postal stationery as part of the Australian Commonwealth Specialists’ Catalogue (ACSC). The collecting of Australian Common-

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wealth stationery had been seriously handicapped by the lack of an up-to-date comprehensive catalogue. This was, at least for the pre-decimal issues, remedied by the publication of the catalogue, Australian Commonwealth Specialists’ Catalogue: Postal Stationery Including Australian Territories (Figure 1), which was released at Australia 2013.

The Catalogue covers the pre-decimal issues from 1911 until 1965. The demand for the Catalogue was shown at Australia 2013 with the initial print run of 100 selling early at the Exhibition requiring a second print run.

As the title suggests this is a specialised catalogue. It has been thoroughly researched using archival records as well as with information provided from collectors of Australian postal stationery.

The listings include information on the background to each issue, the postage rates, essays, proofs, specimens, quantities issued and major varieties.

The listing for the first issue postcard, for example, includes information on essays for the issue, the background to the issue, the design and printing, quantity used, major varieties, and examples overprinted OHMS. Some of the highlights of the Catalogue include: • a detailed listing of the 1911 coronation postcards including the various sub-types.

• a detailed listing of the 1911-1925 lettercards with scenic views. This is a very complex group of lettercards with a number of stamp designs (George V full-face, Kangaroo and Map and George V sideface). The listing makes sense of this complex group and includes illustrations of all of the known views and a detailed listing of the various paper types.

• PTPO lettercards including the issues for Reid Brothers in Adelaide • an array of PTPO lettersheets • the envelope section covering post office issues, official issues and PTPO issues. The introductory notes cover a brief table of the basic letter rates, envelope stocks and sizes and indicia types. The listings include information on proofs, essays, stamp dies, paper types, and knives.

• an amazing variety of PTPO envelopes are

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Figure 2 Nauru $1 Sydney 2000 Torch Run Postcard listed by stamp die • listings of registered envelopes (including PTPO registered envelopes), parcel labels, wrappers and aerogrammes including specimen and official issues.

more common items.

This catalogue is a tremendous work of scholarship on the part of the Editor, Geoff Kellow, as well as all of the contributors to the Catalogue. It highlights the breadth of Australian stationery which is not apparent from the previously available simplified listings and draws attention to the sheer variety of PTPO stationery as well as the complexity of the early stationery issues such as the lettercards.

The Catalogue will serve as the handbook for pre-decimal Commonwealth stationery for many years to come.

For collectors after a more simplified listing of Commonwealth postal stationery, a useful reference is the Australasian Stamp Catalogue published by Seven Seas in two volumes (Volume 1 covers Australia, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Christmas Island and the Australian Antarctica Territory while Volume 2 covers the other Australian territories.).

This catalogue includes listing of stamped post-

The pre-decimal issues of New Guinea (GRI overprints), Papua, Papua New Guinea and Christmas Island are covered. The formular stationery issued for use in the Australian territories and, in some cases, for the British Solomon Islands and New Hebrides, is covered in some detail.

The Catalogue has been carefully priced.

No doubt as a result of the publication of the Catalogue dealers will re-price their stock, in many cases substantially upward but downwards in the case of some of the Figure 3 1992 Pre-paid Padded Bag

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Figure 4 2016 Registered Envelope

cards, envelopes, lettercards, registered envelopes, an additional text indicating that the postal statiolettersheets, aerogrammes and wrappers from the first issues of 1911 until 2010 (31st edition, although a new edition has been foreshadowed). The listings also cover wartime and official issues.

Unlike the ACSC postal stationery catalogue, decimal postal stationery is listed and the listings are particularly useful to collectors of pre-stamped envelopes and aerogrammes. The postcard listing is comprehensive up to 1990 but less so from 1990 to 2010 while modern express post and parcel post stationery as well as modern registered envelopes are not included.

These items of postal stationery, known as non-denominated postal stationery, usually do not have a denomination shown but are usually Figure 5 Packaging Express Post Envelopes at Sprintpak inscribed ‘postage paid’ with 28 - Stamp News

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Figure 6 Affixing Adhesive stamps onthe Reverse of Postcards at Sprintpak nery pre-pays a particular service.

Volume 2 of the Australasian Stamp Catalogue includes listings of the postal stationery of Nauru (Figure 2), Norfolk Island and Papua New Guinea. This listing is particularly useful for collectors of the pre-stamped envelopes and aerogrammes of these territories.

Those interested in non-denominated postal stationery should consult the Listing of The Non-Denominated Postal Stationery of Australia. In 1986, Australia Post began experimenting with a range of unconventional postal stationery, many of which bore no indication of value, being inscribed ‘Postage Paid’. The first was the ‘Super Satchel’ which prepaid the delivery of contents of any weight to any destination in Australia by airmail for a flat charge of $1.50. This was followed in 1987 by the $2.50 ‘Flat Rate’ envelope which unlike its predecessor was inscribed with its value of $2.50. This envelope was launched with considerable fanfare

with glossy advertising brochures and advertisements in the public press but no mention at all in the Philatelic Bulletin. Following these issues, Australia Post experimented with a wide range of prepaid products including prepaid boxes, padded envelopes, parcel labels, express post envelopes and satchels and courier satchels, many of which have now become a standard part of Australia Post’s product range (Figure 3). The Listing covers these issues as well as non-denominated postcards, envelopes

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Postal Stationery (PPEs) and similar postal stationery.

The listings are based on the new issue listings published in the Postal Stationery Collector, the Journal of the Postal Stationery Society of Australia. If you are interested in a pdf copy of the listing please email me at (ian.mcmahon4@bigpond. com). The Postal Stationery Collector is also a useful source of information on new issues, including many new issues which are not listed in the Philatelic Bulletin.

Collectors of Commonwealth decimal postal stationery should also consult listings produced by dealers of pre-stamped envelopes Figure 8 Papua New Guinea Domestic Pre-Paid Postcard and other Commonwealth postal stationery. The book The Aero4) have been produced in two sizes, DL and B4 grammes of Australia and Its Dependencies, 1944costing (at the time of writing) $15.90 and $23.37 1980) by R Stein published by the American Philarespectively with discounts for bulk purchases. telic Society in 1984 also remains a useful reference on Australian aerogrammes.

Sprintpak and Postal Stationery

In April 2016 I was fortunate in being part of a visit to Sprintpak, a Division of Australia Post located in Rowville Melbourne Victoria. Sprintpak is responAustralia Post has issued international registered sible for managing the printing of stamps (distribenvelopes in a new design consistent with its other uting and accounting for stocks of stamp paper to postal stationery. The registered envelopes (Figure printers), finishing the stamp production (including perforating stamps, cutting up sheets into the sheets and miniature sheets sold at post offices) and for the packaging and distribution of the finished product.

From a postal stationery perspective, some of the functions undertaken by Sprintpak which I observed on my visit include placing the barcode label on express post envelopes, packaging express post envelopes (Figure 5) and placing the adhesive stamps on the reverse of the stamped postcards sold as maximum cards (Figure 6). Figure 7 shows boxes of uncut postcards waiting for finishing by being cut into single postcards and Figure 9 Papua New Guinea International Pre-Paid Postcard

New Format International Registered Envelopes

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Figure 10 Lagatoi having an adhesive stamped added on the reverse.

Sprintpak is also responsible for distributing stocks of post office stationery such as envelopes used for official post office purposes.

Bomana War Cemetery, Lae, Haus Tambaran, Snake River Valley, Male Child Wigman, Tavurvur Volcano, Mt Wilhelm and Parliament House.

One of the cards depicts the monument at what is described as Owens Corner (Figure 11). The late Ray Kelly commented that this description was incorrect and that the card should have been titled Owers Corner. He wrote at the time that: The memorial at Owers Corner located at the southern (Port Moresby) end of the Kokoda Trail and access track, is a monument on the main road which branches to the left and heads to McDonalds Corner. The monument is an interesting wire sculpture of a soldier wearing a helmet and holding a bayonet fixed rifle. Many tourists have their photo taken here as their souvenir of having been at the start of the ‘Trail’. A few miles further on, along a poor wet weather track, is the famous ‘Owers Corner’, the actual beginning of the Kokoda Trail. This corner is invariably referred to as Owens Corner, due to the fact that the trail crosses the Owen Stanley Range. The International Postcard is so incorrectly described. The corner is named after Captain N Owers of the New Guinea Volunteer Rifles Survey Corps, who had worked as a surveyor on the New Guinea goldfields before the war. In August 1942, with a small party, he tried to find a route for a jeep road to supply the men fighting on the Trail which was to begin at this corner. The project was impractical and in October it was abandoned.

Papua New Guinea Prepaid Postcards

In 2004 Papua New Guinea issued sixteen pre-paid postcards with views of the country on the reverse. Thirteen of the postcards were pre-paid for domestic mail (Figure 8) and three were pre-paid for international mail (Figure 9). Some of the views on the reverse of the cards include Bird of Paradise, Owens Corner Memorial, Coastwatcher’s Memorial Madang, Lagatoi (Figure 10), Myola Lakes, Port Moresby,

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Looking at New Zealand

Centennial of Westland, 1960

Six Provincial Governments were created in New Zealand in 1852 at a time when communication between different parts of the country, other than by sea, was extremely difficult because of the mountainous and bush-clad terrain. At that time the national capital was Auckland and this was also distant from many parts of the country. When the capital was moved to Wellington in 1865 communication became easier.

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Over time, severaal major areas asked to become separate Provinces from those originally created and in 1868 Westland was separated from Canterbury, initially as a County and in 1873 as a Province. It occupied a major part of the South Island’s west coast, centred on the town of Hokitika. Gold had been discovered in Otago in 1861 and in Westland in 1864 so the area was relatively prosperous at that time. Images of the major towns of Greymouth and Hokitika nearby show that even today this rugged strip of land between the mountains and the sea has a fairly small population.

The system of Provincial Government was abolished in 1876 as communication had improved with the move of the capital city, better roads and the beginnings of the telegraph and railway networks. Logically, the centenary of the

FEBRUARY SALE January 2017 Dear Collector, here is my latest list, slightly different format, and nearly all new stock. Also our packets list has been fully revised with new items added, no longer available and slower sellers deleted. Prices have been changed where applicable. As usual laybys available for up to 6 months for purchases above $500. (No discounts on Layby items) Lots of interesting items here from GB, Australia, USA and Br. Empire, most emanating from a recent $30,000 purchase. Unsold lots from previous lists may still be available, please enquire.

If you wish to view any item we can send a scan by email, or colour photocopy by mail. Otherwise visit my website www.kevinmorgan.com.au and go to the Ebay link where most of the single stamps and sets may be seen, simply search by the item number.

We have a 14 day no quibble refund satisfaction guarantee on all items.

Collections and lots CO2) Book, Mawson’s Huts, published 2008 for and behalf of the Mawson’s Huts Foundation by Allen and Unwin, and this in No. 172 in a limited edition of 420. A historical book of mammoth proportions with many historical photos, both on colour and monochrome. Square in shape, running to near 200 pages on heavyweight stock, and weighing nearly 2kg, this luxurious hardback book was sold at $475. Receipt included. Price $395 CO3) New Zealand. Three virtually as new Seven Seas Dark Blue Padded Binders with hingeless pages 1971 – 2007. New price around $1175. Very cheap at $349 CO4) Australia. Three virtually as new Seven Seas Dark Blue Padded Binders and Slipcases with hingeless pages 1966 – 2002. New price around $550.

Very cheap at under a half, and a bonus of quite a lot of used stamps already in place $269 CO4a) As above, but Decimals 1998 – 2007 in Deep Red Padded Binder and Slipcase, retail value approx. $295, price under a half at $149 CO5) USA, Heavy Quality Ka-Be Dark Blue padded 16 ring binder and slipcase, virtually as new with Hingeless pages for 1982 – 1996. Price new around $295, this one already has a few mint unhinged in place as a free bonus! Price around a third at $98 CO6) Norfolk Island, Heavy Quality Ka-Be Dark Blue padded 16 ring binder and slipcase, virtually as new with Hingeless pages for 1947 – 1988. Price new around $275, plus a near complete collection of mint unhinged stamps 1973 -88 in place already. Retail of the stamps around $250 so a $525 value for just $169 CO7) Christmas Is, Cocos Keeling Is., and Nauru in Heavy Quality Ka-Be Dark Blue padded 16 ring binder and slipcase, virtually as new with Hingeless pages to – 1988. Price new around $275, plus a collection of mint unhinged stamps 1969 -88 in place already with a fair degree of completeness. Retail of the stamps around $400 so a $675 value for just $225 CO10) Australia Post 2006 Commonwealth Games folder, containing 17 sheetlets and 5 stamps released for the Commonwealth Games. The stamps are selling fine commercially used for around $2.50 each, which gives you a vast retail of $325, and these are mint unhinged. My price for the lot of 130 plus stamps is $195

CO12) Australia Post, official A4, lavishly illustrated album and slipcase containing 28 Posthumous Die Proofs in Black of pre-decimal stamps, commencing with the 1913 KGV 1d Engraved, through to 1965 Anzacs. These proofs have catalogue status in the ACSC Specialised, and are priced at $25 each, so a catalogue price of $700. They sell individually on Ebay at around $20 each, so an indicative retail of $560 or thereabouts. My price, less than a third of catalogue at $225 CO15) Australia Mish Mash in 5 large stockbooks, pre-decimal values to One Pound, few nice pcking there, then decimal to mid 1980s. Cheap lot of many thousands, weighs around 8kg. Great value for $139 CO16) Australia mint PSE collection in 2 massive PW albums, in as new condition from PSE1 to PSE 310, 20c – 50c period. Albums alone cost close to $250 plus over $125 for the PSEs. A $375 cost for just under 40%, $149 CO19) Papua New Guinea, official unaddressed first day covers, 77 different 1969 – 1986. Great to build on or use as fine used sets. Noted large Birds Heads, Panorama Definitive set , Butterflies, Birds of Prey etc. all in complete sets. Very cheap lot, just $69 CO20) Netherlands, terrific collection of modern mint unhinged on a stack of 46 as new Hagner pages. Appears to cover the period 1980 – 1999 and looks to be mostly all different. Plenty of scarcer items, sheetlets and minisheets, semipostals etc. Looks to be 50 plus minisheets and sheetlets, and at least 100 complete sets, probably a lot more as I did not count exactly. So a retail value for the Hagners of $1.75 each = $80, plus 150 sets and minisheets have got to be worth $2.50 each. A total retail of at least $450 for just $249 CO21) Pitcairn Is. Nice mint unhinged starter collection on 15 near new hagner sheets, from 1940 to 1990’s with around 45 complete sets, inc. long definitive sets of Fish, local industry etc. Cheap lot at under $2 a set inc. the Hagners. $89 the lot. (Odd minor fault from storage in humid climate) CO22) Norfolkl Is. Terrific mint booklet collection in New Green Padded Seven seas Binder and Slipcase (Worth $45) Pretty well complete with all overprints inc. the scarce Contract Bridge overprint, through to 2012. 39 booklets in all, with a couple of duplicates noted.Stored in 18 as new Hagner pages, worth $1.75 each = $30 plus. A retail of $858 for the booklets, each labelled on the Hagner with it’s retail price. So a total retail of $933 for the collection for just $549 CO23) Norfolk Island, mint unhinged, virtually complete 1947 – 1996 in two as new Green Padded Seven Seas Hingeless Albums in slipcases. (No 10/- Bird Specimen Ovpts. Or White Papers) Retail for albums alone is $425, and the stamps are approx. $1300, so a total retail value of $1725 for under a half, price $849 CO24) Australia Cover album of special Pictorial cancellations, 1981 – 1991, inc. St. Patrick’s Day Horse Race Meetings at Broken Hill (12) Stawell Gift (9) First Flight Annivs. (13) etc, etc. all on Illustrated Covers, with relevant cancel.

Housed in an as new Cover Album total of 64 items. Great value at under $1.50 each, price $95 CO25) Thick Maroon almost as new “Philatelic” springback album, with way better than average World collection on around 125 leaves. Very clean lot and about 2500 different stamps at a guess. Exceedlingly cheap way to fill some gaps . Price $89 CO26) Minkus British Oceania Printed Album in Dark Blue Gold Embossed peg

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FEBRUARY SALE fitting binder, in good condition. Pages for Australian States, New Guinea, Papua, Cook. Is., NZ etc. to 1970. Sparcely filled, but a few nice MLH pickings noted inc. Nauru 1935 Jubilee set, Norfolk Is. 2/8d local govt, 1st decimals to $1, PNG 1966 Butterflies etc. Great value at $89.

CO27) Nauru. Mint Unhinged Collection in Black Page stockbook with slipcase from 1953 to 2000. Needs a tidy up as not in order but looks like over 100 different complete sets, inc. several long definitive sets with values to $5 plus about 20 minisheets. Terrific lot at under $2 a set, price $229 CO28) Great Britain official GPO FDC’s in two large cover albums, 1979 – 1990, all complete commemorative sets as issued. 102 covers in total. Well under $1.50 each and hugely under cost, at $139 CO29) Useful Queen Victoria to QEII Commonwealth on Hagner pages plus large near new Lighthouse black page stockbook, inc. 27 mint unhinged minisheets plus mint and used stamps, about 350 with better values and complete sets. Noted early Fiji, PNG to 3K etc. Lots of Royalty issues. Cheap lot at $119 CO30) World Collections/accumulations in Large Black Page Stockbook, 3 other A4 size stockbooks, ring album, on pages in folder and on hagner sheets. Noted useful South Africa, Greece, Flight Covers, PNG Imprint blocks, Mint Unhinged Commonwealth sets, useful lot, price $210.

CO31) Australian Antarctic Territory, in Red Padded Hingeless Seven Seas Album. 1957 – 2007. Mint unhinged. A high degree of completeness here, missing a few Gutter Pairs and Overprinted minisheets only. The retail of the unhinged sets is approx. $420, plus the Album new cost approx. $125, so a $545 retail value here for under a half, price $269 CO32) Norfolk Is. Collection 1947 – 1986 in Green Padded Seven Seas Album and Slipcase, as new. Worth approx. $325 new. Stamps are very lightly hinged to 1974, mint unhinged thereafter. No Ball Bay White papers or 10/Specimen overprints, otherwise complete. The retail of the unhinged section alone is $250. I am not counting the hinged at all, but it must have a decent value. So a new retail including the album is $575, my price under a half just $249 CO33) Papua New Guinea, 1952 – 1986 on Seven Seas Hingeless pages in a near new black springback binder. Very fine used or very lightly hinged mint to 1975, then mint unhinged. No gaps, collection is complete to end of 1986 except the very elusive and expensive 6d on 7.5d postage Due. A total of over 130 complete sets and issues, including all long definitive sets. Believe it or not, the pages alone would cost around $525 to buy new today! If you allow just $3 retail a set for the stamps that is a total value of $915. My price for this lot under 30%, just $249 CO34) Cyprus stack of 94 official illustrated fdcs, 1960 – 1979 all but one are unaddressed. Largely a nice clean lot with full sets, under $1.50 each. $135 the lot.

CO35) Malaysia, 1967 – 1979 First Day Cover Collection on FDC pages, 97 all different it appears. Mostly complete sets on official Illustrated covers typed address and Airmailed to Australia, with quite a few registered. Nice clean lot, under $1.50 each price $139 the lot CO36) Bavaria, postal stationery cards, letter cards and wrappers, 1899 – 1920. Many uprates here and with Germanias etc. All postally used, and with range of interesting postmarks, markings etc. 39 postcards, 2 lettercards and

7 wrappers, all postally used excepting 1 mint wrapper. Fascinating lot. Price $139 CO37) New Zealand. 1920’s Registered part parcel labels, bearing a variety of frankings, mostly KGV heads to make up 3.5d or 4d rate, one with double rate 8d. All appear from Auckland East. 47 pieces. $69 the lot.

CO38) Hungary 1870's - 1990's Collection on around 150 album leaves in black 3 ring binder looks to be all different, well set out and postally used to 1953, cto thereafter. Approx 1500 all different stamps, very cheap at around 4c a stamp, $59 CO39) New Zealand mainly pre-decimal mint unhnged collection/accumulation on 27 near new Hagner pages. 1000 plus stamps, with some duplication.

Good value at around 20c per stamp, includes Health minisheets, Officials etc.

Price $195 CO40) New Zealand Accumulation, Queen Victoria - 2002 in big green Lighthouse 48 page stockbook. 400 approx, with duplication, heavy in parts, but still some nice pickings. Got to be worth 10c per stamp, $39 the lot.

Packets and Mixtures BE1) British Empire Queen Victoria 100 different $98 BE2) British Empire KEVII & KGV 100 different $79 BE3) British Empire KGVI 100 different $49 BE4) British Empire Mixed reigns, pre- QEII a) 100 different $75, b) 200 different $149, c) 300 different $225, d) 500 different $495, e) 1000 different $995 PM1) 500 Different Finland, lovely lot on my packets list at $140, this one is surplus to normal stock requirements so out it goes at under a half $66 PM2) 600 Different Turkey, largest packet of this country I have ever been able to offer. Price $74 PM4) 500 Different Jersey, mostly large and with some nice better values biggest available packet of this small island. 50 different are on my packets list for $13, so a bargain at $89 PM5) 50 Different Indochina, normally $30, one only at $25 PM7) Falkland Islands. Latest available on paper mixture, close clipped single paper noted some make up combinations for the new 31p local postage rate (up from 30p) 100g for $79, 3 lots only available.

PM8) Our own incoming mail, complete envelopes, overseas only plus a few other odd items added in at no charge. Approx. 1.5kg and growing by the day! Last one of these went very quickly…$149 PM9) As above, Australia only, lots of very recent and some nice higher values. Approx. 1.75 kg and growing by the day. Price $85 PM10) Australia recent on paper mix from a brand new charity source in Canberra . All on single paper, some is clipped, some on torn paper. I would guess around 4000 to the kg. The current mix goes to early 2016 with a smattering of foreign and a fair amount of unfranked seen. Little if any in the way of high values spotted but definitely an unpicked mixture. 40kg currently available, and with a regular source promised. Price per 500g $49, 1kg for $89, 2kg for $169, 5kg for $395, 10kg for $759, 20kg for $1449. Post free on the 10 & 20kg parcels within Australia.

PM11) Russia, 1000 different, mostly large pictorials is on our packets list at $90. Save $16.50, now only $73.50

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FEBRUARY SALE PM12) New Zealand, pre-decimal off paper mix, from Queen Victoria to 1960’s. Good source of postmarks and varieties. About 1000 only $69, 2000 for $129 PM13) New Zealand, decimal off paper mix, wide ranging with some nice high values. Very good variety, around 1000 for under 5c a stamp, $49, 2500 for $115.

PM14) Great Britain Six reigns off paper mix, back in stock, really great variety with plenty of better values. You will not better this mix anywhere for the price. Aprrox 1000 for $49, 2500 for $115, 5000 for $219, 10,000 for $419 U.S.A. I just bought a great collection/accumulation of pre WWII U.S.A. and am offering a few lots here. If you collect this area, let me know your wants, I may very well have something for you. Note the Scott catalogue prices are in US Dollars, you need to add about 40% to work out the AUD$ catalogue value.

(My selling prices are AUD$) ML162) 1893 15c Columbus Scott 238 centred high FU Scott cat (2015) $82.50. Price $30.00 ML163) 1893 15c Columbus Scott 238 Nice used Scott cat (2015) $82.50.

Price $35.00 ML164) 1893 30c Columbus Scott 239 straight edge at top FU Scott cat (2015) $100 Price $30 ML165) 1893 30c Columbus Scott 239 straight edge at top FU Scott cat (2015) $100.

Price $30.00 ML168) 1893 50c Columbus Scott 240 reasonably well centred, Nice used Scott cat (2015) $200. Price $89.00 ML169) 1898 50c Trans-Mississippi Scott 291 well centred FU Scott cat (2015) $200. Price $99 ML170) 1898 50c Trans-Mississippi Scott 291 centred high nice used Scott cat (2015) $200 Price $79.00 ML172) 1893 15c & 30c Columbus Scott 238/39 Nice used, each with a short perf, Scott cat (2015) $182.50. Price $35.00 ML173) 1869 1c Franklin Scott 112, well centred, one shortish perf at base, Nice used Scott cat (2015) $150. Price $50.00 ML174) 1869 12c 'Adriatic' Scott 117, reasonably well centred, Nice used Scott cat (2015) $130. Price $50.00 ML175) 1869 30c Shield, Eagle & Flags Scott 121,faint wrinkle at right, Good used Scott cat (2015) $450. Price $99.00 ML176) 1869 Pictorials 1c to 12c (6), mixed centering and cancels as usual, odd perf fault, mostly Nice used Scott cat (2015) $730+. Price $149.00 ML177) 1898 $1 Trans-Mississippi, Scott 292, faint ironed out wrinkle, well centred FU, very attractive, Scott cat (2015) $725. Price $299 ML178) 1852 1c Franklin, appears to be type IV Scott 9, horizontal pair FU, margins close to just cut into, Scott cat (2015) $210. Price $79 ML179) 1853-55 3c dull red horizontal marginal pair FU, mainly good margins, just touching at top, Scott cat (2015) $62.50, attractive multiple.

Price $25.00 ML180) 1853-55 3c orange red horizontal pair FU, margins close to just cut into, Scott cat (2015) $62.50, attractive shade. Price $25.00

ML181) 1869 6c Washington, Scott 115 pale ultramarine shade, centred to upper left Nice used, Scott cat (2015) $225. Price $50.00 ML184) 1902-03 50c Jefferson, Scott 310, nicely centred FU , Scott cat (2015) $37.50. Price $20.00 ML185) 1888 30c orange brown Hamilton Scott 217 Nice used, centred high, Scott cat (2015) $100. Price $40.00 ML187) 1888 30c orange brown Hamilton, Scott 217, short perf at right, Nice used.

Price $10.00 ML188) 1890 90c Perry, Scott 229 nicely centred, heavyis cancel, Good used, Scott cat (2015) $150. Price $40.00 ML189) 1893 Columbus 1c to 15c odd fault, 6c has straight edge at top, Nice FU Scott 230-38 (9), Scott cat (2015) $146+. Price $40.00 ML190) 1853-55 3c red Washington imperf various shades etc, mixed margins (5) used , Scott cat (2015) min. $75. Price $20.00 ML191) 1857-61 3c red Washington perforated nice range of shades etc (8) used, noted 2 blue cancels, unchecked for types etc Scott cat (2015) min. $72.

Price $15.00 ML192) 1867 12c Washington with 'E' Grill (distinct impression) Scott 90, straight edge/imperf at left FU , Scott cat (2015) $400. Price $69 ML194) 1869 6c Washington, Scott 115, centred to right, strong colour, Nice used, Scott cat (2015) $225. Price $50.00 ML196) 1882 5c brown Garfield Scott 205, Mint with large part original gum, hinge remainder Scott cat (2015) $240. Price $50.00 ML198) 1882 5c Garfield, 1883-8 4c green & 4c carmine Jackson & 30c brown Hamilton used, Scott #'s 205, 211, 215 & 217, odd minor fault, Scott cat (2015) $167. Price $40.00 ML199) 1861-62 range to 30c orange used, odd minor fault, mainly fine Scott cat (2015) min $500+. Price $99.00 ML203) 1861 12c Washington, Scott 69 centred high FU, Scott cat (2015) $100.

Price $35.00 ML204) 1863 2c Jackson, Scott 73 centred low FU, Scott cat (2015) $65. Price $20.00 ML206) 1907-1933 Commem issues almost complete Mint including 1913 Panama Pacific Expo set (10c with straight edges), some hinge remains, mainly fresh Scott cat (2015) $380+. Price $99.00 ML207) 1922-25 Definitives ½c to 12c MUH/MNH Scott 551-564, some with ribbed gum as issued, mixed centering, Scott cat (2015) $365. Price $99.00 ML213) 1901 Pan American Expo set Scott 294-99 Nice-FU, Scott cat (2015) $128.

Price $40.00 ML216) 1903 Louisiana Purchase set, Scott 323-27 Good-FU, Scott cat (2015) $92.

Price $25.00 ML218) Airmails: 1927 10c Lindbergh, Scott C10, plate # single MUH. Price $8.00 ML220) Airmail: 1918 16c green 'Jenny', Scott C2, Nicely centred FU. Price $13.00 ML222) 1903 10c Louisiana Purchase Scott 327 Nice used, Scott cat (2015) $30.

Price $10.00 ML223) 1934 3c APS & 1c Expo mini sheets MNG as issued Scott 750-51, Scott

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FEBRUARY SALE cat (2015) $36. Price $15.00 ML226) 1914-15 Panama-Pacific Expo 5c & 10c perf 10 Scott 403-4, the latter has a shortish perf at base, well centred FU, Scott cat (2015) $95. Price $20.00 ML228) 1893 $1 Columbus, Scott 241 Nice used, Scott cat (2015) $600. Price $199.00 ML230) 1873 'secret marks' 3c Washington, Scott 158 Mint, possibly unhinged, small ink mark on gum, Scott cat (2015) $110. Price $30.00 ML231) 1893 3c Columbus, Scott 232 tied to piece FU. Price $7.00 ML235) 1901 Pan-American set to 1925 Lexingon-Concord set, Commemorative issues complete used, odd minor fault, mainly fine, Scott cat (2015) $360+. Price $89.00 ML236) 1898 Trans Mississippi set 1c to 50c (7) Scott 285-91 Used, odd minor fault, mainly fine, Scott cat (2015) $347.25. Price $79.00 ML237) 1898 Trans Mississippi 50c, Scott 291 SE at left Used , Scott cat (2015) $200. Price $40.00 ML238) 1898 Trans Mississippi 50c Scott 291 centered to left FU, Scott cat (2015) $200. Price $50.00 ML239) 1922 $5 Capital Dome, Scott 573 perfin 'H inside C' well centred nice used.

Price $8.00 ML240) 1890-93 30c Jefferson, Scott 228, well centered FU. Price $15.00 ML241) 1890-93 30c Jefferson & 90c Perry, Scott 228 - 29, mixed centering and odd short perfs used, Scott cat (2015) $185. Price $20.00 ML242) 1895 50c Jefferson & $1 Perry type I (SE), Scott 275-76 used, Scott cat (2015) $140. Price $30.00 ML244) Airmails: 1923 16c blue Scott, C5 well centered FU. Price $13.00 ML245) 1898 4c Trans-Mississippi, Scott 287 part OG Unused. Price $20.00 ML246) 1913 Panama-Pacific perf 12 10c orange-yellow & orange, Scott 400/400A Nice used, Scott cat (2015) $42.50. Price $17.00 ML247) Hawaii:1864-99 selection of 21 with values to 25c, includes some shades etc, odd fault, mainly fine used, Scott cat (2015) min $130+. Price $40.00 ML248) Hawaii Postal cards: 1894-97 1c red/buff & 2c green (both frame 131 x 72½ mm) Unused, Scott cat (2015) $65. Price $20.00 Great Britain 1840 1d Blacks. I currently have a nice selection of these in stock, here are some of the best, but I do have cheaper if you are on a budget…just ask. All of these Penny Blacks are without faults: PB1) GB 1840 1d Black plate 1b, lettered KH, 4 generous margins, showing part of adjoining stamp at top, and a neat Red Maltese Cross. Price $595 PB2) GB 1840 1d Black plate 1b, lettered RD, 4 big margins, neat Red Maltese Cross in lower left corner leaves Queens Head totally clear. Lovely stamp.

Price $625 PB3) GB 1840 1d Black plate 5, lettered TE, 4 good margins, and a Ruby Maltese Cross which leaves profile clear. Cat. 1200 pounds. Price $665 PB4) GB 1840 1d Black plate 2, lettered KE, 4 good margins, and a neat Red Brown cleanly struck Maltese Cross. Price $595 PB5) GB 1840 1d Black plate 8, lettered BH, 4 good margins, and a lightly struck Red Maltese Cross. Price $595 PB6) GB 1840 1d Black plate 6, lettered AH , 4 decent margins, and a neat Ruby Red cleanly struck Maltese Cross clear of profile. Cat. 1200 pounds. Price $665

PB7) GB 1840 1d Black unplated example lettered AH, 4 margins, showing part of lower stamp, and a neat Ruby Red centrally struck Maltese Cross. Cat 1200 pounds. Price $665 PB8) GB 1840 1d Black unplated example, lettered BF, 3 good margins, just touching at bottom and a neat central Magenta Maltese Cross, cat. 3000 pounds. Price $895 PB9) GB 1840 1d Black plate 2, lettered GB , 4 wide margins, and a neat Ruby Red centrally struck Maltese Cross. Cat. 1200 pounds. Price $695 PB10) GB 1840 1d Black plate 8, lettered JB , 4 margins, and a Red Maltese Cross clear of profile. Price a very reasonable $395 Great Britain other issues GB1)GB 1867 5/- Pale Rose, plate 1 lettered AG. Maltese Cross wmk. As usual for the A row this is a short stamp. Fines used with a No. 49 barred Numeral stamp has just one pulled perf at top right. Attractive and cat. at 675 pounds.

Priced very reasonably at $229 GB2) GB 1847 1/- Pale Green Embossed. SG 54. Fine 3 good margin example, 4th just touched at the top. Cancelled by Barred Numeral 41 (2 strikes) Cat. 1000 pounds. Well priced at under 15% cat. $249 GB3) GB 1883 10/- Greenish Grey SG 135, wmk. Anchor. Parcel used, and with A & G Ltd. Private Perfin. Well centered and with good perfs, sadly trimmed perfs along top right. Cat 4500 pounds as used. Bargain spacefiller for GB or perfin enthusiast. Under 5% of cat. $379 GB4) GB 1876 5/- Rose, Telegraphs. Maltese Cross wmk, lettered D H from Plate 1. Cancelled with cds of Dundee FE 3 80. Well centred and with good perfs. Cat 110 pounds. Nice looking stamp. Price $89 GB5) GB 1870 4d Vermilion plate 12, SG 94 very fine used, with light steel cds of Swindon FE 24 73. Lettered Q K. This is a fine full perf example with good colour. Cat. 75 pounds. Price $69 GB6) GB 1890 1/- Dull Green Govt. Parcels, SG 068, additionally ovpt. “Specimen” type 9, mint lightly hinged, fresh and well centered, with good perfs.

Minimum cat. 300 pounds. Price $295 GB7) GB 1934 Seahorses set of 3 to 10/-, fine cds used. SG 450 – 452 Cat. 190 pounds. Lovely set for under 30% cat. Price $95 GB8) GB 1951 Festivals High Values 2/6d – One Pound well centered mint unhinged. Some minor gum staining. SG 509/12 cat. 100 pounds. Very cheap at under 25% cat. Price $39 GB9) GB 1872 6d Pale Buff, SG 123, wmk. Spray of Rose. Plate 11, lettered K B, cancelled by centrally struck Dublin steel cds of JU 12 73. Lovely looking stamp with full perfs. Cat. 125 pounds. Price $119 GB10) GB 1918 Bradbury 10/- Dull Grey Blue Seahorse, cancelled by Registered oval rubber datestamp of Throgmorton Ave. Branch Office (London) With Variety/s “Thick outer and 1st inner framelines at left and right” Well centered stamp with just a couple of pulled perfs at top. Cat 175 pounds, priced without regard to the varieties. $89 GB11) GB 1948 Silver Wedding Pair SG493/4. Nice fine used pair, cat. £40, price $39 GB11a) As above, not quite so fine, price $35 GB12) As above, mint unhinged, price $39

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FEBRUARY SALE GB13) GB 1915 5/- Pale Rose Seahorse SG410. DLR printing, fine used cds example, well centered and with full perfs. Cat. £500. Nice looking example, and hard to find in this condition. Priced at just 30% cat. Price $249 Australia Kangaroos K1) 1929 Small Multiple Wmk. 5/- Grey & Yellow, superb used cto with gum, cat $225, price $160 K2) Australia 1929 Small Multiple Wmk. 10/- Grey & Pink Kangaroo, fine used dated Melbourne cds 4NO31, and with variety “Very short Spencer’s Gulf” ACSC49 (D) f, cat $1100, price $695 K3) Australia 1929 Small Multiple Wmk. Two Pounds Black & Red Kangaroo, cds used, centered to lower left, and with some shallow perfs at base. Nevertheless a sound and attractive stamp. Cat $1200. Great value at $595 K4) Australia 1932 5/- Grey & Yellow & One Pound Grey C of A wmk. Kangaroos, each cds used and with small Telegraph Punctures. Nice pair, retail as normals in fine used around $450, price $149 the pair.

K5) Australia 1913 1st wmk. 2/- Brown Kangaroo, perf Small OS, and with partial Melbourne cds cancel. Very good perfs. for this issue Cat $350, price $225 K6) Australia 3rd Watermark, Overprinted with Type B "SPECIMEN". Mint Never Hinged, original gum. A very clean and fresh looking stamp with unrecorded variety “break in coastline” at Bight. Cat for hinged is $600, so logically 3 x = $1800 for unhinged given the cat. prices for normal of $2850 unhinged and $950 hinged. Well centered and with some slightly fluffy perfs, this is excellent value at $875.

K7) Hagner page of 6d Chestnut small multi. Wmk. Kangaroos, all perf. OS. Unchecked for varieties and postmarks, 51 stamps mostly fine used, cat $30 each = $1530. Price just under 10% cat. $149 the lot.

Australia & States, Postal History and covers.

APH1) Australia 1927 Advertising cover for John McCabe & Sons North Melbourne Vic. Bearing horiz. Strip of 3 of the 1d Green KGV No Watermark, to Hamburg. Cancelled by cds of Melbourne 24 MY 27, and received Boxed Rectangle 29 JUN 1927 in purple on face. Cat at $150 for solo use on cover, this is a very scarce multiple cover. Price $129 APH2) New South Wales, 1908 A SUPERB condition advertising cover from Donald Ross & Co. noted seller of horse Castrator equipment - To Jas Hatrick & Co in London who also sold Surgical Veterinary equipment - This is a COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA cover, as we Federated in 1901. A HIGHLY sought after era these days. And covers from over 100 years back are scarce from here. Clear "London May 16 – 08” arrival cancel on back. Also a brilliant cover for anyone collecting HORSES and related areas. The ½d used on any foreign cover is unusual, as the 2½d stamp was issued for this purpose. These are the scarce FINAL watermark 1907 issue stamps SG 353/354 Cat “From £123 on cover” Price $179 APH3) Australia 1973 Airmail Advertising Cover for “Photape Pty. Ltd.” Bearing solo use 25c National Development typed address to New York. This is one of the hardest early decimal stamps to find on cover, and this one is in superb fresh condition. Cancelled by 19 DEC 1973 machine cancel of Melbourne with 3 line slogan “CHECK ADDRESS - IF INCOMPLETE – ADVISE WRITER” Possibly scarcer to find than the elusive 1972 35c Christmas. Price $129

APH4) Australia 1970 Small Airmail Envelope bearing 30c Qantas solo use, RIGHT HAND CORNER EXAMPLE to Germany, cancelled by machine cancel of Chester Hill, NSW 2162 with cds 26 NO 1970 and UNUSUAL 5 line slogan “PLEASE POST - EARLY - BEFORE FOUR O’CLOCK – BEFORE - FOUR O’CLOCK. Scarce solo use. Fine and fresh cover. Price $65 APH5) Australia 1960 Picture Postcard with coloured photo of Macqaurie St. Sydney, bearing 1/- Platypus, solo use SEAMAIL to Leaminster Mass.

USA. Cancelled by Box Machine cancel of Sydney 7 MCH 1960 and with 3 line slogan “PROMINENT - HOUSE NUMBERS – HELP EVERYONE” Fine and fresh, scarce solo use underpaying by 2d the Airmail rate for which the 1/2d Thylacine is most commonly seen. Price $98 APH6) Australian Antarctic Territory, 1948 small seamail registered commercial cover from MacQuarie Island to Waterloo, Iowa, USA. Bearing 3.5d Newcastle and vertical strip of 3 1d Princess Elizabeth, to make 6.5d. Cancelled by cds of MacQuarie Is.7 MR 48, and with Registered Label No. 2793. A very scarce cover indeed. Price $135 APH7) Australia 1936 small airmail cover, Fremantle W.A. to Sunderland UK, bearing 1/4d Turquoise KGV C of A wmk, plus 2d Submarine cable to make 1/6d Airmail rate. Cancelled by 3 line slogan “USE THE – POSTAL EXPRESS – MESSENGER SERVICE” AND WITH CDS OF Fremantle (date unclear) The 1/4d alone cat. $300 on cover. Price $210 APH8) Australia 1971 small airmail cover Perth W.A. to Dublin, bearing 2 x 15c Australia – Asia to make 30c Airmail Rate, from Faulding & Co. Ltd. To Duckworth & Co. (Essences) 4 line Slogan “WESTERN AUSTRALIA – CELEBRATES – THE FIRST MILLION – OF IT’S POPULATION” and with boxed Perth datestamp of 2 MAR 1971. Scarce destination, price $45 APH9) Australia 1934 First Australia Autogyro Flight Card, in almost pristine condition, franked with 3 x Halfpenny Orange KGV and cancelled by cds of Portland 16 NO 34.AAMC Cat. Number 461. Numbered 1809. Price $59 APH10) Australia 1936 South Australia Centenary, full set on 7th Australasian Philatelic Exhibition cacheted cover, and cancelled on FDI by Registered cds of Sydney, 3 AU 36. Clean and fresh, price $79 British Empire. Breaking down an olde tyme dealers' stock, wants lists filled for the period 1840 - 1952 mint and used. Please let me know your requirements.

DB181) Antigua 183 6d Green, SG 8a. Wmk upright fine used with barred numeral 02, full perfs and good colour. Cat. £195, price $195 DB182) Ascension 1938 3d Black & Ultramarine, SG 42. Mint hinged, full perf example. Cat £100, price $49 DB183) Bahamas 1942 1/- Landfall SG171c. Broken letters OF and US, mng.

Cat. £300, priced to sell at $75 DB184) Barbados 1938 4d black, SG 253c. Scratched plate at right. mint lightly hinged, centered right, fresh with full perfs. Cat. £150, price $74 DB185) Barbados 1938 3d Blue, SG 252cca. Vertical line over horses head, mint lightly hinged, centered high, fresh with full perfs. Cat. £130, price $64 DB186/7) Basutoland 1948 Silver Weding Pair, SG 36/37, MUH. Well centered and fresh with full perfs, cat $50, price $49 DB188) Bermuda 1873 3d Yellow Buff, SG 5. Fine used with light numeral cancel, nice full perf example. Cat. £65 pounds, price $59

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FEBRUARY SALE DB189) Bermuda 1866 2d Dull Blue, SG 3. Mint lightly hinged, with small part remainder, freah full perf example, centered left, Cat. £475, price $379 DB191) Bermuda 1886 2d Blue, SG25. Mint hinged with remainder. Nice full perf. example. Cat. £75, price $59 DB192) Bermuda 1918 2/6d Black and Red on Blue, SG52. Nice fine used, full perf. example with 2 partial light steel cds cancels, centered left. Cat. £80, price $64 DB193) Bermuda 1918 10/- Green & Carmine on pale bluish green, SG54. Superb postally used with light steel cds 1923 cancel of Hamilton, well centered and with full perfs. Cat. £350, price $420 DB194) Cayman Is. 1921 5/- Deep Green on pale yellow, SG 64a. Lovely looking fresh mint, well centered example with good perfs. Cat. £100, price $98 DB195) Ceylon 1859 6d Brown, imperf. SG6a. Nearly 4 margins, just touched at both sides of lower left corner. Postally used with lightish barred cancel.

Cat. £550, price $269 DB196) Ceylon 1857 1d Blue on blued paper, imperf. SG2b. 3 good margins, postally used with light barred cancel. Cat. £225, price $110 DB197) Ceylon 1857 2d Green, imperf. SG3. 4 good margins, postally used with lightish barred cancel. Cat. £65, price $69 DB198) Ceylon 1862 1d Dull Blue, SG44. Fine used with barred cancel.

Straight edge at top and with partial offset on reverse. Cat. £130, price $119 DB199) Ceylon 1861 9d Olive - Sepia, SG33b. Good used example with heavier cancel. Cat. £85, price $39 DB200) Ceylon 1857 10d Dull Vermilion, imperf. SG9. 2 margin postally used example, lightish barred cancel, with paper hinge remainder which should easily wash off. Looks great from the front. Cat. £325, priced well at $138 DB201) Ceylon 1866 5d Yellow - Olive SG54b. Used example with light indistinct cancel. Cat. £275, price $115 DB202) Ceylon 1858 Halfpenny Dull Mauve, imperf. SG17. Fresh mint original gum, with hinge remainder, 4 big margins, small nick in margin at base. Cat. £190, price $95 DB203) Ceylon 1863 Halfpenny Mauve, SG 48c. Fresh looking well centered, full perf. mint example, with traces of original gum. Cat. £55, price $29 DB204) Ceylon 1885 5c on 24c Green, SG154. Used example, with barred cancel, good centering and perfs. Small thin at lower left. Cat. £110. Good spacefiller at $18 DB205) Ceylon 1941 3c Black and Deep Blue Green, perf 14. SG387c. Mint top marginal example but with around 40% gum loss. Cat. £150, priced cheaply at $24 DB206) Ceylon 1942 50c Black and Mauve Elephants, perf. 14, SG394c. Lovely mint unhinged marginal example, well centered and full perfs. Cat. £110, price $110 DB207) Another example as above, but with some minor gum toning, price $55 DB220) Ceylon 1938 KGVI Definitive set 2c - 2R, SG 386 - 396b (13) Mint Unhinged. Cat. £105 as cheapest perfs. Price $98 DB208) Cyprus 1880 1d Red ovpt. on GB Plate 218, SG2. Fine used with light cds cancel, full perf. example. Cat. £65, price $59

DB209) Cyprus 1880 4d Sage Green ovpt. on GB Plate 16, SG4. MNG, full perf. example centered high. cat. £140 mint £225 used, price $69 DB210) As above, but used with medium barred numeral 975. Cat. £225, price $169 DB211) Cyprus 1881 Halfpenny on 1d Red GB Ovpt. Plate 174, SG 7. Fresh Original Gum full perf. example, centered left. Cat. £375, price $159 DB212) Cyprus 1880 1d Red GB Ovpt. Plate 205, SG 2. Fresh Original Gum full perf. example, centered left. Cat. £90, price $69 DB213) Cyprus 1882 30 Paras on 1p Rose, SG 24. Nice fine used example, with light squared circle cancel at right, leaving profile clear. Well centered and with full perfs. Cat. £110, price $119 DB214) Cyprus 1894 6p Olive - Grey, SG36. Mint original gum example, well centered and with full perfs. Tiny insignificant minor scuff top left corner mentioned only for accuracy. Cat. £250, price $195 DB215) Cyprus 1912-15 6p Sepia & Green SG80a. Well centered original gum example with full perfs. and showing variety "Broken bottom left triangle" Cat. £45, price $39 DB156) Falkland Is. 1882 4d Pale Grey-Black, SG 9w. Nice fine used example with cork cancel. Full perfs and good centering. Cat. £55, price $49 DB157) Falkland Is. 1882 4d Pale Grey-Black, SG 6. Nice fine used example with cork cancel. Full perfs and good centering. Straight edge at top. Cat. £95, price $89 DB158) Fiji 1892 5d on 4d Dull Purple, SG 73a. cto with gum, cds cancel of 3 AUG 93. Fine example with good perfs, centered high. Possibly for a UPU distribution? Cat. £75, price $64 DB159) Fiji 1903 5/- Green & Black, SG 113. Mint lightly hinged, with fresh white gum. Well centered and with good perfs. Cat. £80, price $79 DB160) Fiji 1922 £1 Purple & Black on Red, Die II, SG 137a. Lovely fine used example, well centered and full perfs, with two light partial cds cancels. Cat. £325, price $319 DB161) Fiji 1938 6d Black, Die I, SG 260. Fine and fresh mint unhinged example with good centering and full perfs. Cat. £60, price $59 DB162) Gambia 1880 1/- Green, SG19B. VFU, cancelled by light red cds of JY 25 85, full perf example. Cat. £150, price $149 DB163) Gibraltar 1886 2d Purple - Brown, Ovpt on Bermuda SG 3. A fine used example, with light barred numeral A26, with full perfs. Cat. £85, price $79 DB165) Gibraltar 1907 2/- Green & Blue, SG 62a. Very fine used cds example with full perfs and good centering. Cat. £150, price $149 DB166) Gibraltar 1938 5/- Black & Carmine, SG 129. Lovely well centered lightly hinged mint example, with full perfs. Cat. £100, price $55 DB164) Gold Coast 1902 10/- Green and Brown, SG 47. Postally used private perfin. Cat. £160. Priced at 10% cat, as a good spacefiller. $24 DB167) Heligoland 1871 1sch Rose & Yellow Green, Die III, SG8. Genuine hinged mint example, thinned at right. Cat. £200. Good spacefiller at 10% cat., $34 DB168) Heligoland 1873 Quarter Sch. error of colour, (Colours reversed, background in Rose, instead of Green) SG 5a. Genuine example, mint without gum. Full perfs. Cat. £190, good spacefiller at 20% cat., price $64

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FEBRUARY SALE DB169) As above, but fresh mint unhinged, short perfs at base, price $98 DB170) Heligoland 1871 Half Sch. Yellow Green and Rose, SG 6a. Genuine mint no gum example, well centered and good perfs. Cat. £160, priced to sell at 20% cat. $54 DB171) Jamaica 1884 1d Blue, SG 17. Mint hinged example, centered left with good perfs. Some minor gum toning. Cat. £325. Good value at 25% cat., $138 DB174) British East Africa, 1890 Half Anna on GB 1d Lilac, SG1. Full perf., mint hinged example with good centering. Gum a little aged. Cat. £275, price $229 Selling "As is" DB175) British East Africa, 1890 1 Anna on GB 187 2D, SG2. Fine used example with cds cancel, full perfs and well centered, cat. £275. Price $229 Selling "As is" DB176) East Africa and Uganda, 1907 1 Rupee Green, SG 26. Fine used example with 2 partial cds cancels in purple. Cat. £70, price $45 DB177) East Africa and Uganda, 1906 2 Rupees Dull and Bright Purple, SG 27.

Fine used example cds cancel in purple. Cat. £75, price $49 DB178) K.U.T., 1935 10/- Purple & Blue, SG122. Used with light indistinct cancel. Well centered and with good perfs. Cat. £130, price $89 DB179) K.U.T., 1937 £1 Black & Red, SG 150. Fine cds used example, good perfs and centering. Cat. £160, price $159 DB180) Kuwait 1923 4a Olive Ovpt. on India Airmail, SG 33. Nice fine used example with corner cds cancel, well centered and with full perfs. Cat. £225, price $219 DB248) Leeward Is. 1938 full set SG95 - 114b, Mint Unhinged. Lovely set, all super quality mint unhinged, except the halfpenny green which is lightly hinged. Cat. £200, price $224 DB222) Malta 1878 Halfpenny Yellow Buff, SG 16. Fresh mint, lightly hinged example with good centereing and perfs. Cat. £200, price $224 DB252) Malta 1886 5/- Rose, SG 30. Commercially used example with indistinct lightlish cancel, and very minor faults. Cat. £80, price $45 DB250) Malta 1899 10/- Blue - Black, SG 35. Nice lookng example, mint lightly hinged with odd little tone spot not visible from the front, also crease to the lower left corner, however is well centered and has full perfs. Cat. £100, priced according to condition at $42 DB153) Mauritius 1858 - 60, 6d Vermilion on blued paper, SG 28. Lovely 4 margin used example with indistinct cancel. Cat. £120, price $115 DB246) Lagos, 1876 4d Carmine, wmk swys. SG 14a. Nice used example, with lightish barred "L" cancel. Well centered and full perfs. Cat. £130, price $110 DB245) Lagos 1884 - 1886 1d Rose, inv. wmk. SG 22w. Fine used example with light barred cancel, well centered and good perfs, cat. £120, price $98 DB244) Oil Rivers Potectorate 1892 1/- Dull - Green, SG 6. Nice fresh mint lightly hinged, centered a little right. Couple of nibbed perfs at top. Attractive stamp. Cat. £70, price $48 DB243) Northern Nigeria, 1902 10/- Green and Brown, SG 18. Nice used example with 2 cds cancels of AP 2 1909. Well centered and with full perfs.

Cat. £55, price $37

DB242) Northern Nigeria, 1911 10/- Green Red on Green, SG39. Vfu with light steel cds of 1912. Nicely centered with good perfs, cat. . £48, price $45 DB241) Southern Nigeria, 1903 2/6d Grey & Black, SG 17. Fine used example, with part registered oval cancel, & feint blue crayon mark. Nice perfs & centering, cat. £75, price $49 DB239) Nigeria, 1938 4d Orange, SG 54. Nicely centered, mint lightly hinged example, cat. £50, price $28 DB240) Another similar to above, not quite so fine, $24 DB224) Northern Rhodesia 1938 2d Yellow Brown, SG31. Well centered, full perf., lightly hinged mint example. Cat. £50, price $28 DB251) Nyasaland 1938 10/- Emerald & Red on Green, SG 142. Superb lookng mint unhinged example, well centered and with good perfs. Gum a little aged. Cat. £55, price $48 DB249) Nyasaland 1950 Postage Dues, SG D1/5. Nice lightly hinged set, good centering & perfs. cat. £100, price $55 DB238) Rhodesia 1896 3/- SG 36. VFU cds example, with full perfs, centered right. Cat. £42, price $35 RHODESIA DOUBLE HEADS DB232) Rhodesia 1910 4d Black & Orange, SG 140. Mint hinged example, well centered and full perfs. Cat. £50, price $49 DB234) Rhodesia 1910 5d Purple - Brown & Olive - Yellow SG 141a. Superb used, with partial Salisbury cds to top. Good perfs. & centering, Cat. £65, price $72 DB235) As above, but fresh mint lightly hinged, couple of nibbed perfs. at base. Cat. £50, price $34 DB231) Rhodesia 1910 6d Brown and Purple, SG 145. Nice fresh lightly hinged, cat. £65, price $55 DB228) Rhodesia 1910 10d Scarlet & Reddish Mauve, SG 149. Very fine used with partial cds to top. Well centered and good perfs. Cat. £50, price $42 DB230) Rhodesia 1910 10d Carmine and Deep Purple, SG 150, superb used with good colour, light cds cancel and perfect centering and perfs. Cat. . £60, price $69 DB229) Rhodesia 1910 2/- Black & Dull Blue, SG 154. Postally used example with a few faults, but very presentable. good centering & perfs. Cat. £85, cheap spacefiler at $29 DB236) Rhodesia 1910 2.5d Ultramarine, SG 172. Vfu cds example, well centered and with full perfs. Cat. £42, price $48 DB226) Rhodesia 1910 4d Black & Orange, SG 174. Good commercially used example, 2 cds cancels. Well centered and good perfs. Cat. £75, price $59 DB223) Rhodesia 1910 5d Lake - Brown & Olive, SG 175. Nice fine used with 2 partial cds cancels at lower left and right leaving heads clear. A few minor perf faults, but well centered. Cat. £80, price $54 DB225) Rhodesia 1910 6d Brown & Mauve, SG 176. Superb looking stamp with central cds. Good perfs. and centering. Just the tiniest thin at top of scroll at left, does not detract from fine appearance. Cat. £60, price $29 DB227) Rhodesia 1910 1/- Black & Blue - Green SG 177. Nice looking well centered stamp with partial cds leavng heads clear. A few very minor perf.

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FEBRUARY SALE faults do not detract. Cat. £60, price $39 DB255) St. Helena 1856 6d Blue SG 1. Decent looking almost 3 margin example with indistinct cancel. Cat. £180, priced very reasonably at $75 DB256) St. Helena 1861 6d Blue SG 2a. Clean postally used stamp with lightish bar cancel. Cat. £130, price $110 DB257) St. Helena 1880 1d Lake SG 27. Very clean and fresh mng example with full perfs. Cat. £120, price $89 DB258) St. Helena 1894 1/- Yellow - Green SG 45. A very fine fresh mint lightly hinged example with good centering and perfs. Small natural paper inclusion on Queen's neck does not detract. Cat. £65, price $55 DB259) St. Helena 1903 2/- Black & Violet, SG 60. Lovely vfu with small part cds cancel at base. Full perfs, centered to the lower right. Cat. £95, price $79 DB261) St. Helena Black & Blue on Blue, SG 80. Very fine used with neat cds of SEP 24 20. Good colour and well centered, just one nibbed perf at top left.

Cat. £100, price $85 DB260) St. Helena 1923 1.5d Rose Red, Cleft Rock, SG 99c. Nice mint hinged example of this variety, full perfs, centered top left. Cat. £95, price $79 SOUTHERN & SOUTH AFRICA Cape Triangulars DB268) Cape of Good Hope 1855/63 4d Blue Triangular, SG 4a. Fine used example with two very good margins, touching at base. Cat. £200, price $98 DB270) As above, but 3 full margins, price $149 DB271) Another similar, price $149 DB267) As above, but SG 6a, attractive 3 margin mint example, with traces of original gum. Cat. £1800, price $775 DB274) Cape of Good Hope 1855/63 1/- Deep Dark Green Triangular, SG 8b.

Nice looking 2.5 margin example, two of which are huge. Commercially used with indistinct cancel. Cat. £550, price $295 DB266) Cape of Good Hope 1863/4 1d Deep Brown - Red Triangular, SG 18b.

Mint with traces of gum, scarce shade. 2.5 margins, two of which are huge.

Good colour. Some surface wear or maybe just a weak impression. Cat. £650, price to sell at just 20% cat. $219 DB272) Cape of Good Hope 1863/4 1d Brownish - Red Triangular, SG 18c.

Nice3 full margin example, with heavyish barred numeral 1 cancel. Cat. £325, price $165 DB269) Cape of Good Hope 1863/4 4d Deep Blue Triangular, SG 19. Nice3 full margin example with indistinct cancel. Cat. £130, price $89 DB273) Cape of Good Hope 1863/4 1/- Bright Emerald Green Triangular, SG 21. Nice 2.5 margin example with indistinct cancel. Cat. £700, price $345 NATAL DB277) Natal 1869 1d Bright Red wmk. reversed, SG 33c, nice used slighty example with indistinct lightish barred cancel. Cat. £90, price $59 DB278) Natal 1902 10/- Deep Rose and Chocolate, SG 141. Very fresh mint lightly hinged, full perf. example. Centered left. Cat. £130, price $98 TRANSVAAL DB281) Transvaal 1908 £1 Green & Violet, SG 272a. Very fine postally used with cds leaving profile clear. Well centered and full perfs, this is the cheapest

KEVII £1 value in the catalogue! Cat. £23 and unashamedly asking full cat.

Price $39 ZULULAND DB282) Zululand 1888 5d Dull Purple & Blue Ovpt. on Jubilee type of GB, SG 7. Fine postally used with full perfs, centered left. Cat. £120, price $89 UNION OF SOUTH AFRICA DB283) South Africa 1925 Armails, complete set on piece, SG 26/29. Fine used set horizontally pplaced on small piece and cancelled by cds of Durban, 6 MAY 25, coincidentally the 85th Anniversary of the 1d Black! Cat. £100, price $85 DB284) South Africa 1927 2d Grey & Maroon, SG 24. Mint unhinged Imprint Block of 4, attractive ful perfs, centered left Cat. £32 as hinged stamps. Scarce piece, price $49 DB285) South Africa 1927 4d Brown Pair, SG 35bc. mint unhinged pair perf.

14 x 13.5, cat. £60 for hinged. Nice Ink flaw in margin of left stamp. Price $98 DB286) South Africa 1932 2/6d Green & Brown Pair, SG 49. Lovely mint unhinged top left corner marginal pair (light hinge in selvedge) Cat. £120 for hinged. Price $195 DB287) South Africa 1938 2d Blue & Purple Pair SG 58. Mint unhinged top marginal pair, fresh well centered and wth full perfs. cat. £75, price $69 DB288) South Africa 1937 Coronation 1/- Pair, SG 75a. Nice fresh mint unhinged pair, showing the variety as described in SG Part One. Cat. £80, price $98 DB292) South Africa 1949 5/- Black & Pale Blue - Green, SG122. Fine mint lightly hinged pair, well centered and with full perfs. Cat. £45, price $38 DB289) South Africa 1954 5/- Black & Deep Yellow Green, SG 122a. Lower right corner plate block of 4, showing plate 8 in pale grey and the sheet No. 75 in pale green. Light hinge on top pair only, and very fresh mint unhinged lower pair. Well centered and with full perfs, cat. £100 for the stamps alone.

My price is full catalogue, very reasonable for an item of this scarcity. Price $169 DB290) As above, but an unhinged right marginal pair, showing plate No. 9 in red in selvedge. Cat. £50 as a normal pair. Price $59 DB291) As above but a fine used pair Cat. £100 , price $98 DB293) South West Africa 1954 Definive set, SG 154 - 65. Very fine mint unhinged set, cat. £50, price $49 DB294) Sudan 1897 10p Mauve, ovpt. on Egypt, SG 9. Nice full perf. postally used example. Cat. £50, price $42 DB295) Swaziland 1938 KGVI 5/- Grey SG 37. Mint lightly hinged example, full perfs. Centered left and gum slighly aged. Cat. £70, price $35 DB296) Tonga 1920 2d Agate & Analine Violet, SG 57b. Nice cds very fine used example of this hard to find stamp, with the smaller 2 variety. Full perfs and well centered with neat cds cancel at base, leaving Queen's head clear. Cat. £85, price $79 DB297) Trinidad 1894 1d Carmine, ovpt. O S, SG 02. Nice fine cds used example with full perfs. Cat. £70, price $59 DB298) Tristan Da Cunha, 1954 high value definitives, SG 39/41. Mint lightly hinged well centered full perf. examples of 2/6d, 5/- & 10/-, cat. £70, price $29

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UPDATED JANUARY 2017, KEEP THIS LIST, UPDATES WILL BE FEW AND FAR BETWEEN! Discounts from this list: Spend $100 and deduct 5%, $101 to $250 deduct 10%, $251 plus deduct 15% All different in each packet

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25 AAT ......................................................$ 3.00 50 AAT ................................................... $ 25.00 100 AAT ................................................. $ 99.00 50 ADEN ................................................ $ 12.00 100 AFGHANISTAN .................................. $ 15.00 100 AFRICA ..............................................$ 6.00 200 AFRICA ............................................. $ 13.00 50 AITUTAKI ........................................... $ 40.00 150 AITUTAKI ....................................... $ 140.00 200 AITUTAKI ........................................$180.00 50 ALBANIA ............................................$14.00 100 ALBANIA ......................................... $ 24.00 50 ALGERIA .............................................$11.00 25 ANDORRA - FRENCH MINT U/H .......... $ 20.00 50 ANDORRA - FRENCH MINT U/H .......... $ 50.00 25 ANDORA - SPANISH MINT U/H ........... $ 20.00 50 ANDORRA - SPANISH MINT U/H ......... $ 60.00 25 ANGUILLA ...........................................$18.00 25 ANTIGUA ..............................................$ 5.00 50 ANTIGUA BARBUDA............................ $ 20.00 200 ARAB STATES ................................... $ 12.00 100 ARGENTINA .......................................$ 6.00 200 ARGENTINA ..................................... $ 15.00 300 ARGENTINA.......................................$28.00 25 ASCENSION .......................................$42.00 100 AUST. (DEC MINT U/H) ..................... $ 55.00 100 AUST. (PRE-DEC.MINT U/H) ............. $ 60.00 100 AUSTRALIA ........................................$ 4.00 200 AUSTRALIA ........................................$ 6.00 300 AUSTRALIA ........................................$ 8.00 400 AUSTRALIA ...................................... $ 13.50 500 AUSTRALIA ...................................... $ 16.50 600 AUSTRALIA ...................................... $ 27.50 800 AUSTRALIA ...................................... $ 40.00 1000 AUSTRALIA .................................... $ 65.00 250 AUSTRALIA CTO PACK (MODERN).......$60.00 300 AUSTRALIA CTO PACK (MODERN) ......$70.00 25 AUSTRALIAN STATES .......................... $ 16.00 50 AUSTRALIAN STATES .......................... $ 96.00 10 AUSTRALIAN STATES – NSW ...............$16.00 10 AUSTRALIAN STATES – QLD.................$20.00 10 AUSTRALIAN STATES – SA....................$20.00 10 AUSTRALIAN STATES – TASMANIA .......$20.00 10 AUSTRALIAN STATES – VICTORIA .........$10.00 10 AUSTRALIAN STATES – WA...................$30.00 100 AUSTRIA ............................................$ 7.00 200 AUSTRIA .......................................... $ 18.00 500 AUSTRIA ........................................ $ 130.00 100 AUSTRIA (LRG.COMMEMS) .............. $ 50.00

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100 BAHAMAS ....................................... $ 90.00

50 BAHAMAS (MINT SETS)........................$42.00 25 BAHRAIN ........................................... $ 33.00 50 BAHRAIN ........................................... $ 72.00 100 BANGLADESH ................................... $ 11.00 25 BARBADOS ........................................ $ 12.00 50 BARBADOS ........................................ $ 40.00 100 BARBADOS ...................................... $ 70.00 50 BASUTOLAND/ LESOTHO ....................$40.00 50 BAVARIA ........................................... $ 28.00 100 BELGIAN CONGO ................................$32.00 200 BELGIAN CONGO ............................ $ 100.00 100 BELGIUM .............................................$6.00 200 BELGIUM ..........................................$15.00 300 BELGIUM ......................................... $ 24.00 100 BELGIAN COLONIES ........................... $ 13.00 300 BELGIAN COLONIES .......................... $ 80.00 500 BELGIAN COLONIES .........................$166.00 25 BERMUDA ...........................................$24.00 100 BERMUDA ........................................ $ 90.00 100 BHUTAN ...........................................$30.00 50 BOHEMIA MORAVIA ............................ $ 8.00 100 BOHEMIA MORAVIA ........................ $ 24.00 150 BOHEMIA MORAVIA ........................ $ 55.00 25 BOLIVIA ...............................................$ 6.00 50 BOSNIA HERZEGOVINA ....................... $ 33.00 150 BOSNIA HERZEGOVINA ................... $ 170.00 25 BOSNIA HERZEGOVINA (MUH IN SETS) $50.00 100 Br.P.O. AGENCIES ............................ $ 100.00 25 BR. SOLOMONS .................................. $ 10.00 100 BRAZIL ............................................ $ 17.00 200 BRAZIL ............................................ $ 36.00 100 BRITISH COMMONWEALTH ................. $ 6.00 200 BRITISH COMMONWEALTH .............. $ 10.00 500 BRITISH COMMONWEALTH .............. $ 30.00 100 BRITISH C'WEALTH (MINT U/H) ........ $ 27.00 100 BRITISH C'WEALTH KGVI (MINT U/H) $ 60.00 500 BRITISH COMMONWEALTH MINT ....$100.00 1000 BRITISH C'WEALTH LRG (COMMEMS190.00 50 BRIT. HONDURAS (LRG.COMMEMS) .... $ 40.00 25 HONDURAS AND BELIZE .......................$ 9.00 25 BRITISH VIRGIN ISL............................. $ 22.00 100 BRITISH WEST INDIES ....................... $ 14.00 25 BRUNEI .............................................. $ 30.00 50 BRUNEI ...............................................$66.00 200 BULGARIA ........................................ $ 17.00 100 BURUNDI ......................................... $ 20.00

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25 CAMBODIA ........................................ $ 10.00 100 CAMBODIA .................................... $ 115.00 100 CANADA ............................................$ 6.00 1000 CANADA .......................................$100.00 100 CANADA (MINT.COMMEMS) ............ $ 50.00 25 CAYMAN ISL ...................................... $ 15.00 50 CAYMAN ISL ...................................... $ 36.00 100 CHANNEL ISLANDS .......................... $ 19.00 150 CHANNEL ISLANDS(MINT).................$90.00 200 CHANNEL ISLANDS, MINT SETS ...... $ 110.00 100 CHILE .............................................. $ 12.00 200 CHILE .............................................. $ 24.00 100 CHINA ............................................. $ 39.00

300 CHINA ........................................... $ 130.00 500 CHINA ........................................... $ 350.00 50 CHINA & TAIWAN ................................$16.00 200 CHINA & TAIWAN ..............................$60.00 300 CHINA & TAIWAN ............................$130.00 500 CHINA & TAIWAN ............................$260.00 100 CHINA (LRG, MINT, COMP.SETS) ........ $ 60.00 25 CHRISTMAS ISLAND .......................... $ 14.00 50 CHRISTMAS ISLAND .......................... $ 33.00 75 CHRISTMAS ISLAND .......................... $ 50.00 100 CHRISTMAS ISLAND ...................... $ 100.00 150 CHRISTMAS ISLAND ...................... $ 150.00 200 CHRISTMAS ISLAND ...................... $ 230.00 25 COCOS ISLAND .....................................$ 8.00 50 COCOS ISLAND ................................... $ 38.00 75 COCOS ISLAND ................................... $ 60.00 100 COCOS ISLAND ............................... $ 132.00 300 COLOMBIA ....................................... $ 60.00 300 COOK ISLANDS ............................... $ 350.00 400 COOK ISLANDS ............................... $ 560.00 500 COOK ISLANDS ............................... $ 650.00 750 COOK ISLANDS ............................. $ 1280.00 1000 COOK ISLANDS .......................... $ 2,000.00 50 COSTA RICA (MINT SETS) .....................$20.00 50 CROATIA (PRE WAR) ........................... $ 20.00 50 CROATIA (POST WAR, MINT) ................$40.00 100 CUBA ................................................$ 9.00 200 CUBA (LARGE PICT.)...........................$18.00 300 CUBA ............................................... $ 30.00 25 CYPRUS.............................................. $ 12.00 50 CYPRUS............................................. $ 30.00 100 CYPRUS............................................ $ 60.00 100 CZECHOSLOVAKIA ...............................$ 3.00 200 CZECHOSLOVAKIA ............................. $ 15.00 500 CZECHOSLOVAKIA ............................. $ 17.00 100 CZECHOSLOVAKIA (MINT U/H)........... $ 17.00 100 CZECHOSLOVAKIA (POST WAR).......... $ 11.00 400 CZECHOSLOVAKIA MINT.....................$30.00

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50 DANZIG .............................................. $ 29.00 100 DANZIG ............................................ $ 66.00 100 DENMARK .........................................$ 6.00 200 DENMARK .........................................$12.00 500 DENMARK .........................................$60.00 25 DOMINICA BR........................................$4.00 50 DOMINICA BR. ......................................$ 6.00 100 DOMINICA BR. .................................. $ 30.00 50 DOMINICA BR. (KGVI & QEII) .............. $ 40.00 50 DOMINICAN REP ................................ $ 18.00 100 DOMINICAN REP. ............................. $ 39.00

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200 ECUADOR ......................................... $ 96.00 400 ECUADOR ....................................... $ 120.00 500 ECUADOR ...................................... $ 150.00 100 EGYPT .............................................. $ 10.00 200 EGYPT .............................................. $ 56.00 300 EGYPT .............................................. $ 70.00 50 EGYPT (MINT/UH IN COMPL. SETS) ..... $ 30.00

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20 FALKLAND ISL. COMPL. MINT SETS.... $ 100.00 25 FALKLAND ISLAND ............................. $ 24.00 50 FAROE ISLAND ................................... $ 60.00 100 FAROE ISLAND ................................ $ 130.00 50 FIJI ..................................................... $ 18.00 100 FIJI .................................................. $ 50.00 150 FIJI .................................................. $ 70.00 200 FIJI .................................................. $ 80.00 250 FIJI ................................................. $ 140.00 400 FIJI ................................................. $ 300.00 100 FINLAND ......................................... $ 18.00 300 FINLAND ......................................... $ 60.00 10 FIUME ..................................................$ 7.00 300 FRANCE ............................................ $ 30.00 500 FRANCE .............................................$70.00 100 FRENCH COLONIES .............................$ 6.00 200 FRENCH COLONIES ............................ $ 20.00 500 FRENCH COLONIES .............................$70.00 100 FRENCH COLONIES (PRE IND) ............ $ 28.00 100 FRENCH. MOROCCO .......................... $ 25.00 50 FRENCH POLYNESIA ............................ $ 50.00

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50 GERMANY 3RD REICH ......................... $ 13.00 25 GERMANY..............................................$5.00 100 GERMANY .........................................$ 7.00 300 GERMANY ........................................ $ 18.00 1000 GERMANY ...................................... $ 70.00 100 GERMANY (PRE WAR)........................$24.00 500 GERMANY EAST................................ $ 40.00 50 GERMANY INFLATION (MINT U/H ) ..... $ 10.00 100 GERMANY INFLATION (MINT U/H)..... $ 20.00 500 GERMANY WEST ................................$60.00 100 GERMANY WEST (LARGE COMMEMS).$20.00 50 GHANA .............................................. $ 50.00 100 GHANA ............................................ $ 70.00 200 GHANA .......................................... $ 120.00 25 GIBRALTAR ......................................... $ 17.00 50 GIBRALTAR ......................................... $ 45.00 500 GILBERT, KIRIBATI, TUVALU .............$270.00 25 GILBERT,KIRIBATI,TUVALU ................. $ 12.00 50 GILBERT, KIRIBATI,TUVALU .................$30.00 150 GILBERT,KIRIBATI,TUVALU ................ $ 90.00 200 GILBERT,KIRIBATI,TUVALU .............. $ 100.00 360 GILBERT,KIRIBATI,TUVALU .............. $ 190.00 400 GILBERT,KIRIBATI,TUVALU .............. $ 225.00 50 GREAT BRITAIN .....................................$ 7.00 100 GREAT BRITAIN ...................................$ 9.00 1000 GREAT BRITAIN ............................. $ 176.00 1200 GREAT BRITAIN ............................. $ 230.00 100 GREAT BRITAIN (LARGE COMMEMS) ..$12.00 200 GREAT BRITAIN (LARGE COMMEMS).. $ 20.00 500 GREAT BRITAIN (LARGE COMMEMS) ..$70.00 100 GREECE ............................................ $ 24.00 200 GREECE ............................................ $ 50.00

300 GREECE ............................................ $ 70.00 100 GREENLAND ................................... $ 100.00 100 GRENADA MINT................................ $ 24.00 50 GUATEMALA ...................................... $ 14.00 100 GUATEMALA..................................... $ 32.00 300 GUATEMALA................................... $ 150.00 25 GUINEA M/S ...................................... $ 10.00 50 GUINEA REP. .........................................$ 6.00 100 GUINEA REP. (LARGE PICT.) .............. $ 10.00

H

50 HAITI ................................................. $ 18.00 100 HAITI ............................................... $ 30.00 200 HAITI ............................................... $ 55.00 100 HOLLAND ...........................................$ 7.00 200 HOLLAND ......................................... $ 14.00 300 HOLLAND ......................................... $ 30.00 400 HOLLAND ......................................... $ 40.00 50 HONDURAS .........................................$30.00 100 HONDURAS ...................................... $ 50.00 200 HONDURAS ...................................... $ 80.00 400 HONDURAS ................................... $ 140.00 100 HONDURAS REP. ................................$60.00 25 HONG KONG .........................................$ 6.00 50 HONG KONG ...................................... $ 12.00 200 HONG KONG ................................... $ 100.00 500 HUNGARY ........................................ $ 30.00 2000 HUNGARY ................................... $ 150.00 3000 HUNGARY ................................... $ 440.00 200 HUNGRY ( LARGE PICT) .................... $ 18.00 300 HUNGARY (LARGE PICT.) ................. $ 24.00

I

25 ICELAND ............................................ $ 20.00 50 ICELAND ............................................ $ 40.00 100 INDIA ..................................................$6.00 200 INDIA ................................................$16.00 25 INDO - CHINA ......................................$ 8.00 50 INDO - CHINA ..................................... $ 30.00 200 INDONESIA ...................................... $ 24.00 100 INDONESIAN (RECENT COMMEMS).... $ 33.00 100 IRAN .................................................$14.00 300 IRAN ............................................... $ 30.00 50 IRELAND ..............................................$ 9.00 100 IRELAND ......................................... $ 18.00 300 IRELAND ........................................ $ 210.00 400 IRELAND ........................................ $ 240.00 500 IRELAND ........................................ $ 280.00 100 ISRAEL ..............................................$13.00 20 ISRAEL COMPLETE MINT SETS ............ $ 90.00 25 ITALIAN COLONIES ............................. $ 15.00 100 ITALIAN COLONIES ............................ $ 75.00 200 ITALIAN COLONIES .......................... $ 160.00 100 ITALY ..................................................$ 6.00 200 ITALY ............................................... $ 16.00 300 ITALY .................................................$36.00 500 ITALY ............................................... $ 80.00

J

100 JAMAICA ......................................... $ 50.00 50 JAPAN ...................................................$4.00

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200 JAPAN ...............................................$30.00 100 JAPAN (ALL MINT) ........................... $ 70.00 100 JAPAN (COMMEMS) ......................... $ 20.00 200 JAPAN (COMMEMS) ......................... $ 50.00 50 JERSEY ............................................... $ 13.00

K

50 KOREA NORTH (LARGE PICT.) ................ $ 6.00 100 KOREA NORTH (LARGE PICT.)............. $ 10.00 50 KOREA NORTH (M/SHEET) .................. $ 20.00 50 KOREA SOUTH .................................... $ 24.00

L

25 LAOS......................................................$4.00 50 LAOS ....................................................$ 7.00 20 LAOS PRE WAR .....................................$ 6.00 100 LATIN AMERICA ................................ $ 10.00 300 LATIN AMERICA ................................ $ 50.00 50 LATVIA ............................................... $ 44.00 75 LATVIA (Pre War) ............................. $ 100.00 100 LEBANON ......................................... $ 40.00 200 LEBANON ...................................... $ 100.00 50 LIBERIA ...............................................$ 9.00 100 LIBERIA .............................................$25.00 200 LIBERIA ............................................ $ 35.00 300 LIBERIA ............................................ $ 70.00 25 LIECHTENSTEIN .................................. $ 10.00 50 LIECHTENSTEIN .................................. $ 30.00 25 LITHUANIA ......................................... $ 10.00 50 LITHUANIA ......................................... $ 30.00 100 LITHUANIA ..................................... $ 100.00 50 LUXEMBOURG ......................................$ 8.00 100 LUXEMBOURG .................................. $ 21.00 200 LUXEMBOURG....................................$50.00 300 LUXEMBOURG ...................................$70.00

M

50 MACAU .............................................. $ 60.00 300 MALAYA AND SINGAPORE ................ $ 66.00 1000 MALAYA AND SINGAPORE ........... $ 400.00 100 MALDIVES ........................................ $ 24.00 100 MALAYSIA .........................................$13.00 100 MALDIVES .........................................$24.00 100 MALTA ............................................. $ 10.00 500 MALTA ........................................... $ 140.00 100 MAURITIUS ...................................... $ 60.00 100 MEXICO .............................................$24.00 200 MEXICO ............................................ $ 60.00 50 MONACO ............................................ $ 18.00 100 MONACO ......................................... $ 40.00 100 MONGOLIA ........................................$10.00 25 MONTENEGRO ................................... $ 20.00 50 MONTENEGRO ................................... $ 50.00 100 MONTSERRAT ................................ $ 114.00 25 MOROCCO AGENCIES .............................$8.00 50 MOZAMBIQUE ................................... $ 10.00 200 MOZAMBIQUE .................................. $ 55.00 400 MOZAMBIQUE ................................ $ 270.00 500 MOZAMBIQUE ................................ $ 300.00 50 MYANMAR (BURMA) ...........................$30.00

Pay cents, not $ per stamp!

N

25 NAURU ............................................... $ 11.00 50 NAURU ............................................... $ 33.00 100 NAURU ............................................ $ 93.00 150 NAURU ........................................... $ 134.00 200 NAURU ........................................... $ 160.00 100 NEPAL .............................................. $ 16.00 25 NETHERLANDS ANTILLES ................... $ 20.00 100 NEW CALEDONIA .......................... $ 150.00 10 NEWFOUNDLAND ................................$ 8.00 25 NEWFOUNDLAND .............................. $ 16.00 100 NEW HEBRIBES/VANUATU ............... $ 90.00 200 NEW HEBRIBES/VANUATU .............. $ 260.00 300 NEW HEBRIBES/VANUATU .............. $ 440.00 400 NEW HEBRIBES/VANUATU .............. $ 600.00 100 NEW ZEALAND ....................................$5.00 150 NEW ZEALAND ...................................$ 6.00 200 NEW ZEALAND ................................ $ 14.00 300 NEW ZEALAND ................................ $ 28.00 500 NEW ZEALAND ................................ $ 90.00 25 NICARAGUA .........................................$ 2.00 100 NICARAGUA .................................... $ 12.00 200 NICARAGUA ......................................$24.00 300 NICARAGUA ......................................$40.00 500 NICARAGUA ..................................... $ 70.00 300 NICARAGUA ..................................... $ 40.00 50 NIGERIA ............................................. $ 36.00 100 NIGERIA ........................................... $ 60.00 25 NIUE .................................................. $ 20.00 50 NIUE .................................................. $ 40.00 100 NIUE ................................................ $ 88.00 150 NIUE .............................................. $ 140.00 200 NIUE .............................................. $ 200.00 25 NORFOLK ISL. ..................................... $ 11.00 50 NORFOLK ISL. ..................................... $ 26.00 100 NORFOLK ISL. ................................... $ 90.00 200 NORFOLK ISL. ................................ $ 150.00 300 NORFOLK ISL. ................................ $ 270.00 100 NORTH BORNEO AND SABAH......... .$ 190.00 120 NORTH BORNEO AND SABAH.......... $ 200.00 150 NORTH BORNEO AND SABAH.......... $ 240.00 200 NORTH BORNEO AND SABAH.......... $ 360.00 250 NORTH BORNEO AND SABAH......... .$ 460.00 300 NORTH BORNEO AND SABAH......... .$ 700.00 100 NORWAY ............................................$ 9.00 200 NORWAY ......................................... $ 20.00 500 NORWAY ......................................... $ 90.00 25 NYASALAND ...................................... $ 50.00

P

50 PACIFIC IS (BR) .....................................$ 8.00 100 PACIFIC IS. (BR) ................................$16.00 200 PACIFIC IS. (BR) ................................ $ 56.00 100 PAKISTAN .........................................$12.00 200 PAKISTAN ..........................................$30.00 50 PANAMA ............................................ $ 13.00 25 PAPUA NEW GUINEA .............................$5.00 50 PAPUA NEW GUINEA ............................ $ 7.00 100 PAPUA NEW GUINEA ....................... $ 26.00 150 PAPUA NEW GUINEA ....................... $ 62.00

200 PAPUA NEW GUINEA ....................... $ 88.00 500 PAPUA NEW GUINEA ...................... $ 400.00 600 PAPUA NEW GUINEA ...................... $ 750.00 800 PAPUA NEW GUINEA .................... $ 1900.00 300 PARAGUAY ...................................... $ 60.00 100 PARAGUAY (MINT U/H)) ................... $ 20.00 50 PENRHYN (MINT SETS) ...................... $ 70.00 100 PERU.................................................$30.00 300 PERU .................................................$50.00 500 PERU .............................................. $ 170.00 600 PERU .............................................. $ 250.00 700 PERU .............................................. $ 470.00 100 PHILIPPINES .................................... $ 18.00 300 PHILIPPINES .................................... $ 70.00 800 PHILIPPINES .................................. $ 250.00 900 PHILIPPINES .................................. $ 330.00 1200 PHILIPPINES ................................ $ 500.00 1500 PHILIPPINES ................................ $ 700.00 25 PITCAIRN ISLAND (MINT U/H) ........... $ 20.00 100 PITCAIRN ISLAND (MINT U/H) ........ $ 150.00 150 PITCAIRN ISLAND (MINT U/H) ........ $ 170.00 200 PITCAIRN ISLAND (MINT U/H) ........ $ 324.00 50 PITCAIRN ISLAND (MOSTLY MINT) ...... $ 50.00 100 POLAND .............................................$ 4.00 300 POLAND ........................................... $ 12.00 500 POLAND ........................................... $ 30.00 1000 POLAND ......................................... $ 60.00 100 PORTUGAL ...................................... $ 18.00 200 PORTUGAL ...................................... $ 40.00 100 PORTUGAL COLONIES ....................... $ 40.00 300 PORTUGAL COLONIES .................... $ 130.00

Q

50 QATAR .................................................$40.00

R

50 RHODESIA ......................................... $ 16.00 200 RHODESIA ...................................... $ 140.00 300 RHODESIA ...................................... $ 240.00 400 RHODESIA ...................................... $ 400.00 100 ROMANIA ............................................$3.00 200 ROMANIA ............................................$5.00 500 ROMANIA ......................................... $ 31.00 1000 ROMANIA ..................................... $ 100.00 200 ROMANIA (LARGE PICT.) ................... $ 11.00 300 ROMANIA (LARGE PICT.) ................... $ 18.00 200 RUSSIA ............................................ $ 14.00 300 RUSSIA ............................................ $ 24.00 500 RUSSIA ............................................ $ 50.00 1000 RUSSIA............................................$90.00 100 RUSSIA (MINT SHORT SETS) ............. $ 11.00 18 RUSSIA COMP. MINT SETS ....................$30.00 100 RUSSIAN INDP.STATES (MINT U/H).... $ 33.00

S

50 SAAR.................................................. $ 33.00 50 SALVADOR ......................................... $ 40.00 100 SALVADOR........................................ $ 80.00 25 SAMOA ................................................$ 7.00 50 SAMOA .............................................. $ 26.00

100 SAMOA ............................................ $ 66.00 400 SAMOA .......................................... $ 272.00 500 SAMOA .......................................... $ 380.00 600 SAMOA .......................................... $ 780.00 25 SAN MARINO........................................$ 6.00 50 SAN MARINO...................................... $ 11.00 100 SAN MARINO ................................... $ 30.00 50 SARAWAK ......................................... $ 45.00 100 SARAWAK ...................................... $ 200.00 500 SCANDINAVIA ...................................$40.00 1000 SCANDINAVIA .................................$90.00 50 SERBIA ............................................... $ 50.00 25 SEYCHELLES ...................................... $ 40.00 100 SEYCHELLES ..................................... $ 90.00 25 SIERRA LEONE ................................... $ 24.00 50 SIERRA LEONE ................................... $ 50.00 50 SINGAPORE ........................................ $ 12.00 100 SINGAPORE ...................................... $ 30.00 200 SINGAPORE ................................... $ 100.00 75 SLOVAKIA ........................................... $ 17.00 100 SLOVAKIA (NEW REPUBLIC) .............. $ 22.00 50 SOLOMON ISL. ................................... $ 20.00 100 SOLOMON ISL. .................................. $ 60.00 150 SOLOMON ISL. ................................ $ 100.00 200 SOLOMON ISL. ................................ $ 160.00 300 SOLOMON ISL. ................................ $ 300.00 400 SOLOMON ISL. ................................ $ 520.00 500 SOLOMON ISL. ................................ $ 700.00 100 SOUTH AFRICA ................................ $ 12.00 200 SOUTH AFRICA ................................ $ 30.00 100 SOUTH WEST AFRICA ........................$80.00 100 SOUTHERN RHODESIA .........................60.00 100 SPAIN .................................................$ 8.00 200 SPAIN ............................................... $ 24.00 300 SPAIN ............................................... $ 30.00 100 SPANISH COLONIES .......................... $ 36.00 200 SRI LANKA ....................................... $ 30.00 100 SRI LANKA / CEYLON ........................ $ 24.00 10 ST. HELENA ..........................................$ 9.00 50 ST. KITTS ............................................ $ 26.00 75 ST. KITTS ............................................ $ 36.00 100 ST. KITTS ......................................... $ 54.00 100 ST. LUCIA ......................................... $ 60.00 50 ST. THOMAS .........................................$ 8.00 100 ST. THOMAS ..................................... $ 14.00 20 ST. THOMAS (MS) .............................. $ 11.00 50 ST. VINCENT ...................................... $ 18.00 100 ST. VINCENT ..................................... $ 30.00 25 SUDAN ............................................... $ 12.00 100 SURINAME ...................................... $ 90.00 50 SWAZILAND ...................................... $ 20.00 100 SWAZILAND ..................................... $ 60.00 100 SWEDEN ............................................$ 8.00 500 SWEDEN .......................................... $ 70.00 100 SWITZERLAND ................................. $ 20.00 200 SWITZERLAND ................................. $ 40.00 500 SWITZERLAND ................................$120.00 800 SWITZERLAND ............................... $ 150.00 1200 SWITZERLAND ............................. $ 600.00 1300 SWITZERLAND ............................. $ 900.00

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Pricefighter Packets, ready made collections 1500 SWITZERLAND ........................... $ 1600.00 50 SYRIA .................................................$16.00

T

100 THAILAND ........................................ $ 40.00 300 THAILAND ...................................... $ 130.00 400 THAILAND ...................................... $ 180.00 600 THAILAND ...................................... $ 370.00 50 TOKELAU ............................................ $ 60.00 75 TOKELAU ............................................$80.00 25 TONGA ............................................... $ 16.00 50 TONGA ............................................... $ 36.00 100 TONGA ........................................... $ 110.00 100 TRINIDAD & TOBAGO ....................... $ 76.00 10 TRISTAN DA CUNHA ............................ $ 10.00 50 TRISTAN DA CUNHA .......................... $ 60.00 100 TRISTAN DA CUNHA ....................... $ 170.00 35 TRISTAN DA CUNHA COMPL. SETS ......$110.00 50 TUNISIA ............................................. $ 12.00 100 TUNISIA ........................................... $ 30.00 100 TURKEY ..............................................$ 6.00 200 TURKEY ............................................ $ 14.00 300 TURKEY ............................................ $ 20.00 25 TURKS & CAICOS...................................$ 6.00 100 TURKS & CAICOS (MINT U/H) ........... $ 70.00

U

100 U.N.O ............................................... $ 24.00 300 U.N.O ............................................ $ 120.00 100 URUGUAY ......................................... $ 20.00 100 USA ...................................................$ 4.00 200 USA ...................................................$ 8.00 500 USA.................................................. $ 60.00 1000 USA............................................... $ 80.00 1031 USA (1935/84 50 YEARS USED SETS) ... $100.00 300 USA (COMMEMS) ............................. $ 14.00 100 USA (MINT COMMEMS) .................... $ 50.00 200 USA (MINT COMMEMS) ................. $ 100.00

V

25 VATICAN ...............................................$ 6.00 50 VATICAN ............................................ $ 30.00 100 VATICAN ........................................... $ 70.00 200 VATICAN ........................................... $ 90.00 25 VATICAN (M.U.H. ) ............................. $ 16.00 50 VATICAN (M.U.H. ) ............................. $ 30.00 100 VATICAN (M.U.H. ) ............................ $ 70.00 200 VATICAN (M.U.H. ) .......................... $ 180.00 50 VENEZUELA ........................................ $ 17.00 100 VENEZUELA ...................................... $ 40.00 700 VENEZUELA ................................... $ 250.00 800 VENEZUELA ................................... $ 350.00 100 VIETNAM ......................................... $ 30.00

W

100 WALLIS & FUTUNA ......................... $ 130.00 200 WALLIS & FUTUNA ......................... $ 300.00 25 WURTTEMBERG ................................. $ 16.00

50 WURTTEMBERG ................................. $ 60.00

Y

100 YUGOSLAVIA ......................................$ 9.00 200 YUGOSLAVIA ................................... $ 17.00 300 YUGOSLAVIA ................................... $ 20.00

Z

50 ZANZIBAR ......................................... $ 80.00

THEMATICS

50 AIRCRAFT ............................................$6.00 100 AIRCRAFT ..........................................$12.00 50 ANIMALS..............................................$6.00 100 ANIMALS...........................................$13.00 300 ANIMALS...........................................$40.00 500 ANIMALS ..........................................$60.00 100 ANIMALS (WINDOW DISPLAY)...........$13.00 200 ANIMALS (WINDOW DISPLAY)...........$30.00 50 BICYCLES..............................................$9.00 100 BYCYCLES..........................................$13.00 100 BIKES AND CARS................................$13.00 50 BIRDS ..................................................$7.00 100 BIRDS................................................$13.00 200 BIRDS................................................$20.00 500 BIRDS............................................... $ 80.00 50 BIRDS (WINDOW DISPLAY)..................$8.00 100 BIRDS (WINDOW DISPLAY)................$15.00 200 BIRDS (WINDOW DISPLAY)................$30.00 100 BUTTERFLIES .................................... $ 14.00 300 BUTTERFLIES .....................................$50.00 100 BUTTERFLIES (WINDOW DISPLAY) ....$15.00 200 BUTTERFLIES (WINDOW DISPLAY) ....$30.00 50 CARS....................................................$8.00 100 CARS .................................................$14.00 200 CARS .................................................$30.00 100 CARS ALL MINT..................................$24.00 50 CATS...................................................$10.00 100 CATS..................................................$20.00 50 CATS & DOGS........................................$6.00 100 CATS & DOGS.....................................$10.00 200 CATS & DOGS.....................................$30.00 300 CATS & DOGS.....................................$50.00 500 CATS & DOGS .....................................$80.00 50 COSTUMES...........................................$5.00 100 COSTUMES ........................................$10.00 200 DISNEY ............................................ $ 49.00 50 DOGS...................................................$9.00 100 DOGS ................................................$18.00 100 DOMESTIC ANIMALS (WINDOW DISPLAY) ... $15.00 100 FISH...................................................$12.00 500 FISH ................................................. $ 90.00 50 FISH & SEA LIFE (WINDOW DISPLAY)....$8.00 200 FISH & SEA LIFE (WINDOW DISPLAY).$30.00 100 FISH (WINDOW DISPLAY)..................$15.00 200 FISH...................................................$21.00 100 FLAGS................................................$12.00 50 FLOWERS.............................................$6.00 100 FLOWERS ..........................................$13.00

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500 FLOWERS ......................................... $ 70.00 50 FLOWERS (WINDOW DISPLAY) ............$8.00 100 FLOWERS (WINDOW DISPLAY) ..........$15.00 200 FLOWERS (WINDOW DISPLAY)...........$30.00 50 FOOTBALL .........................................$10.00 100 FOOTBALL..........................................$12.00 50 HORSES................................................$6.00 100 HORSES .............................................$13.00 200 HORSES .............................................$30.00 100 INSECTS............................................$12.00 50 MUSHROOMS (WINDOW DISPLAY).......$8.00 50 MUSIC (WINDOW DISPLAY)..................$8.00 50 PAINTINGS ...........................................$8.00 100 PAINTINGS.........................................$10.00 50 PAINTINGS (WINDOW DISPLAY) ..........$8.00 100 PAINTINGS (WINDOW DISPLAY) ........$15.00 100 REPTILES .............................................$6.50 50 ROSES ................................................$8.00 100 ROSES ...............................................$13.00 100 SCOUTS .............................................$16.00 25 SHELLS ...............................................$4.00 50 SHELLS.................................................$6.00 100 SHELLS .............................................$20.00 50 SHIPS...................................................$8.00 100 SHIPS.................................................$12.00 300 SHIPS................................................ $ 40.00 50 SOCCER (WINDOW DISPLAY) .............. $ 8.00 50 SPACE..................................................$ 6.00 300 SPACE..................................................$9.50 500 SPACE .............................................. $ 66.00 50 SPACE (WINDOW DISPLAY)................. $ 8.00 100 SPACE (WINDOW DISPLAY) .............. $ 13.00 50 SPORT ................................................$ 6.00 100 SPORT................................................$11.00 50 SPORT (WINDOW DISPLAY)................. $ 8.00 100 SPORT (WINDOW DISPLAY) .............. $ 13.00 200 SPORTS............................................. $ 13.00 300 SPORTS............................................. $ 30.00 100 STAMPS ON STAMPS......................... $ 11.00 500 TRAINS ..............................................$90.00 100 TRAINS (WINDOW DISPLAY)..............$15.00 200 TRAINS (WINDOW DISPLAY)..............$30.00 100 TRANSPORT ...................................... $ 6.00 10 TRIANGLES........................................ $ 10.00 50 TRIANGLES........................................ $ 16.00 64 UN FLAGS...........................................$60.00 100 UNIFORMS.........................................$13.00

World Packets

10,000 WORLD (IN 10 ALBUMS) ............$900.00 100 WORLD (IN GLASSINE BAG) ................$4.00 300 WORLD (IN GLASSINE BAG)...............$10.00 5000 WORLD (IN GLASSINE BAG) ...........$300.00 100 WORLD (WINDOW DISPLAY) ..............$4.00 500 WORLD (WINDOW DISPLAY) ...........$18.00 1000 WORLD (WINDOW DISPLAY) ...........$35.00 2000 WORLD (WINDOW DISPLAY) ........$100.00 3000 WORLD (WINDOW DISPLAY) ........$150.00 5000 WORLD (WINDOW DISPLAY) ........ $310.00

Graeme Morriss

Province would have occurred in 1968 or 1973.

However, in 1958 the Greymouth Municipal Council requested that stamps be issued for the centennial of the purchase of Westland from the Ngai Tahu by the Assistant Native Secretary, James Mackay, completed on 21 May 1860. After researching the history of this event, the Post Office agreed to issue stamps in 1960.

A ‘West Coast Centennial Council’ was set up to manage celebrations and they recommended designs for the stamps based on local scenery, modes of transport and the statue of a pioneer at Hokitika (pictured nearby). After investigating local history, the Post Office suggested instead that the stamps should honour human endeavour in developing the district. The generalised people chosen to be honoured were the explorer, the gold miner and the

settler.

To save time in preparing the stamps, it was decided to produce them in single-colour photogravure and Harrison and Sons’ tender was accepted.

The stamps were designed by Post Office staff G R Bull and G R Smith. The 2d and 8d were printed on cylinders of 120 images (6 rows of 20) and the cylinder numbers (1 for the 2d and 3 for the 8d) were above the third stamp in the top row. The 3d (letter rate) was printed on a cylinder of 240 images with the two panes of 120 numbered 4 but with one pane having a full stop after the 4. The number appeared to the left of the first stamp in the fourth row. The printer’s imprint was in the bottom margin at the left and the sheet value in the top margin at the right. The perforations gauged 14 x 14½ and the watermark was multiple ‘NZ and Star’.

The Centennial council produced souvenir covers and there were commemorative postmarks for the date of issue, 16 May 1960, at both Hokitika and Greymouth. Both centres also had slogan machine cancels. The stamps were withdrawn on 31 August 1960.

References: Catalogue of New Zealand Stamps, Auckland, Campbell Paterson, 1952 – .

The Postage Stamps of New Zealand, vol. 4, Wellington, RPSNZ, 1964.

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Gold Coast Stamp Traders Glyn Fairbairn PO Box 275, Currumbin, QLD 4223 Ph: 07 5533 9582 www.goldcoststamptraders.com.au sales@ goldcoastsamptraders.com.au

Stephen Joe

Peter Barrett

GPO Box 302, Suva, Fiji Ph: 679 3319183 stephenj@connect.com.fj

PO Box 5, Dover, UK CT16 1YQ Ph: 013 0482 9827 pjbchelse@aol.com www.stamo-centre.co.uk

John Hurtado/KGV Collector

Bexley Stamps - M. Hill PO Box 92 Doonside, NSW 2767 Ph: 02 9920 5057 sales@bexleystamps.com.au www.bexleystamps.com.au

Blue Owls Stamps - Jude Koch 9 Yarra Street, Suite 1207 (12th Floor, Suite 07) South Yarra Vic 3141 Ph: 03 9826 1202 jude@blueowlsstamps.com.au www.blueowlsstamps.com.au

Grant Carter PO Box 16, Northcote, VIC 3020 Ph: 03 9480 2193

Alf Clark PO Box 53, Box Hill, VIC 3128 Ph: 03 9808 9717

John Cornelius PO Box 23, Magill, SA, 5072 joda99@bigpond.net.au

Ken Cowden PO Box 108, Bateman’s Bay, NSW 2536 Ph: 02 4472 5231 Kenbetty@bordernet.com.au

PO Box 40, Russell Island, QLD 4184 kgv_stamps@live.com.au http://australiankgvusedstamps.blogspot.com

Kennedy Stamps P/L Suite 706a, 250 Pitt St, Sydney NSW 2000 Tel: + 61 2 92646168 Fax: + 61 2 92645969 stamps@kennedystamps.com. www.kennedystamps.com.au

Dr William L. Mayo (Booklets) Ph: 02 9918 6825 mayoinavalon@yahoo.com.au

Kevin Morgan Stamps & Coins PO Box 1290, Upwey, Vic 3158 Ph:0425 795 693 kevinmorgan2@live.com www.kevinmorgan.com.au

Maree Nieuwenhuizen PO BOX 457, Bayswater, VIC 3153 Ph: 03 9762 1848 maree@mpnstamps.com

Mike Lee 7 Colbury Rd, Bayswater Nth, VIC 3153 Ph: 03 9729 5855 mlphilatelics@bigpond.com

P & D Nicholls PO Box 172, Glenbrook, NSW 2773 Ph: 02 4739 6184 panddnicholls@bigpond.com

Pacific Coast Philatelics Owen Pennells, PO Box 3343, Bundaberg, QLD, 4670 Ph: 0427 551 207

Ray Pinniger PO Box 9008, Scoresby, VIC 3179 Ph: 03 9753 3520 bevvyc@optusnet.com.au

Chris Snelling Stamps PO Box 121, Kotara Fair, NSW 2289 Ph: 02 4952 8205 orcstamp@bigpond.net.au www.orchidstamps.com

Glen Stephens 4 The Tor Walk, Castlecrag, NSW 2068 PH: 02 9958 1333 glen@glenstephens.com www.glenstephens.com

Sydney Philatelics Graeme Fudge PO Box 122, Milton, NSW 2538 Ph: 02 4455 4011 info@sydphil.com www.stampsaustralia.com.au

Lyndsay Tooley PO Box 441, Norfolk Is. NSW 2899 Ph: 06 7232 3778 stamps@ninet.nf

Con Vayanos 64/3030 The Boulevard, Emerald Lakes, Carrara, QLD, 4211 Ph: 07 5578 1744 convayanos@hotmail.com

ACTS

PO Box 1290 Upwey, VIC 3158

Glen Stephens Rarity Offers For 20 years, my ’Stamp Rarity Page’ has been a “must visit” place for many collectors and dealers, globally - tinyurl.com/ GlenRare Large clear photos, and lots of detail, and FIXED NETT PRICES. “Philatelic Porn” as one client jokingly described it as! No 20% “Buyer Fees” to add on top etc. All credit cards accepted - even Amex, and with NO insulting extra fees to you either!

Each month I’ll add here, a couple of items from that page, for the possible interest of readers. Choice material, and special collection offers etc, from all over the globe. Material on that page often sells FAST - within hours of being listed up, and it changes often - weekly mostly, so do bookmark this page, and check often - tinyurl.com/GlenRare

10/- Kangaroo superb centered John Ash Imprint pair, with ACSC Variety:

Superb appearance for ANY Roo imprint as can be readily seen, which normally have one stamp badly off-centred as we know, due to printer “aiming” at top left corner of sheet 120 with the perforating comb head. FAR better centred than Greg’s Pope’s pair that sold for $2,350 at Prestige 10 years back when ACSC was far less. Clean and fresh MVLH ... virtually MUH, indeed one stamp probably is. A real RARITY. With constant variety on RH stamp - “Open Mouth Roo”. In 2016 ACSC 50za $3,750++ as an average centred HINGED imprint pair, a steal for this grade at just - $A2,750 (Stock 732HK)

Gibraltar 1925 £5 KGV Top Value o/p “SPECIMEN” Incredibly fresh MVLH:

One of the classic and most sought KGV Top values of the Commonwealth. Issued in 1925 on Chalky surfaced paper. Two things usually occur with these “Chalkies” over 92 years. (1) The gum browns or ‘tones’ as the chalk face paper absorbs moisture like a sponge, meaning paper is damp most months.

(2) The Chalk facing sees rapid “Rubbing” whenever stamp is handled. The ink sits on top of chalk, and smears and rubs readily with any kind of handling. This was in one collection for all 91 years, and not handled. One light hinge touch, and it is otherwise as issued. Clean and flat and bright. SG 108c £800, and the normal stamp is SG £1,600 mint. The “Specimens” are of course 100 times scarcer - Samuel p489 shows us only 411 were issued by UPU to members, in 137 strips of 3, and near all still remain in official Archive collections. Maybe 50 are in collector hands, in often rough shape. Arguably the finest copy existing. Rich original colour, with perfs and centering and appearance you simply could NOT improve upon, as you can see: $A775 (Stock 476EK)

Bahamas 1902/1910 6d Brown KEVII “Deformed E” Superb dated used:

One of the great plate varieties from this popular country. Variety shows beautifully clear of the postmark, as you can see. Superb used - clean and fresh and bright and totally free of hinges, and gunk and gook so common on stamps over a century old. Has a clear light cds of “NASSAU - AUG 09 – (BAHAMAS)” which is ESSENTIAL to see when buying a used copy, as Mint are HALF the price of used, and crooks add vague fake corner cancels. For the USED collector, a dated cds is essential. SG 66a, Cat £300. Well under SG, and indded under $US200 right now: $A275 (Stock 398RK) Order via: tinyurl.com/GlenOrder All Cards accepted with ZERO fee - even Amex! Bank Deposit fine, or Money Orders.

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GLEN STEPHENS

PO Box 4007, Castlecrag, NSW, 2068, Australia. - Phone (02) 9958 1333 e-mail me: glen@glenstephens.com - www.glenstephens.com/rarity.html Life Member: American Stamp Dealers Association (New York.) Philatelic Trader’s Society. (London.)

Cinderella Corner Welcome to the February issue of Cinderella Corner. The feature of this piece is an extended investigation into a World War One-era Australian Red Cross label. This is then followed by a large Nestle’s label dating 1937.

1915 Red Cross

Red Cross labels, both nationally and internationally, are no stranger to Cinderella Corner. They form a genuine staple in the philatelic archives regarding charity and patriotic labels produced in Australia and, since its inception in the 1970s, this Stamp News Australasia column has featured many different Red Cross cinderella labels.

In 1914, Australia’s Red Cross counterpart was established with the arrival of the First World War. Subsidiaries and branches then quickly spread countrywide and national and local labels were produced in the millions. Of those produced during the WWI-era, only a handful of different ones are known and usually featured state-wide patriotic efforts. Ray Mosbaugh’s Red Cross catalogue and Alan Jackson’s famed World War One Patriotic Labels of Australia and New Zealand offer some insight to material the heralds from this time.

One such label, as presented in Figure 1, appears in the latter of these catalogues. This remarkably scarce item, coloured in simple red and white, was issued shortly after the Australian Red Cross was formed and illustrates the acronymrich text: R.A.O.B G.S.B TO AID RED CROSS FUND WESTERN AUSTRALIA. The cinderella measures XXmm by XXmm and is perforated XX on all sides. The additional text of 1D appears in the top left and top right, with red crosses presented below each. The central motif is unmistakably common for the time: a wounded soldier with hat removed and gun to his side, while 48 - Stamp News

another soldier remains on guard in front of him.

The organisation tied to the label has a rich and fascinating history which renders the cinderella even more appealing. The R.A.O.B. is the Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes, a Masonic body formed in the United Kingdom nearly 200 years ago in 1822 and has since spread throughout the British Commonwealth, with lodges forming in Australia, Canada, India and New Zealand. It remains one of the largest fraternal organisations in the United Kingdom.

A total of 500,000 of the cinderellas were printed as of July 25, 1915 in order to aid the Red Cross Fund. The RAOB GSB (Grand Surrey Banner) helped raise money for the Red Cross Fund (Western Australia Branch) through the production of the labels which were printed, sorted and bound by several volunteers. They were sold at 1D each and printed in books of 24.

At the time, the RAOB was situated at 9 Pier

Vito Milana

Street in Perth and over 20,000 booklets were printed. It was reported that the total cost of the labels was less than 20 pounds ye the return, if all the cinderellas were sold, would be in the excess of 2,083 pounds. There was also a competition issued where a collector who purchased the most ‘stamps’ would be awarded a suitably inscribed medal.

One way the RAOB garnished support for their fundraising efforts was with the enlistment of the help of ‘Toby’, a faithful dog owned by R.A.O.B. Buffalo Reg. Harrison. Toby was seen on the streets of Perth with some of the volunteers pulling a miniature ambulance with Buffalo Collector TOBY – RED CROSS painted on the side. Members of the public could purchase the stamps via Toby and his helpers. Funds that were raised helped return wounded soldiers from the frontline and provide them with a range of necessities. The grand secretery, J. C. Plater, was also available at the time to answer

any queries about the patriotic effort. While a seemingly large number of these cinderella labels were produced in 1915, like many of the WWI-era Australian cinderella labels that deal with patriotic and austerity themes, not many of them, unfortunately, have survived.

Mosbaugh’s catalogue does not list this item and Jackson’s catalogue references it as A31. Jackson also notes that the earliest known example of the label cancelled on cover is postmarked 29 June 1915 (Subiaco, Western Australia). An example of the label cancelled on the front of a cover postmarked 5th August 1915 (addressed from Perth, Western Australia, to Bendigo, Victoria) is illustrated in Figure 2.

Another publication from 2013, Australia’s Red Cross: WWI Rarities and WWII Lady Gowrie and Duchess of Gloucester (Joseph D. Ward with Vito Milana) also features a coloured copy of the cinderella.

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Cinderella Corner

Red Cross cinderellas are bountiful and regularly creep into the philatelic market, those that pertain to World War One are much scarcer and seldom seen. If found, they should adorn a collection of war material as they help form a rich tapestry of understanding of Australia’s early charitable and fundraising efforts.

1937 Nestlé’s Cheese

The brand Nestlé, headquartered in Switzerland, was founded 150 years ago in 1866 by Henri Nestlé (10 August 1814 – 7 July 1890). Since this time, it produces a range of products including snacks, dairy products and baby food. It has locations in nearly 200 countries and formed an Australian base in 1908.

Figure 3 illustrates a larger Australian cinderella label, measuring XXmm by XXmm, advertising a Nestlé product. It is wonderfully multi-coloured with yellow, green, white, black, brown and grey colours within its white frame.

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It is rich in text, presenting the following: NESTLÉ’S CRUSTLESS CHEDDAR CHEESE The Cheese with the DISTINCTIVE FLAVOUR AN EMPIRE PRODUCT It is affixed to the front of a cover postmarked 26 January 1937 (Adelaide, South Australia).

While the cover dates early 1937, the Nestlé product, Crustless Cheddar Cheese, was available in Australia from at least 1933. It was also one of the showcase pieces of Nestlé in the October 935 Perth Royal Show.

The Nestlé cinderella label is iconic given that it advertises a product from a brand cemented in Australia for over 100 years. It would have been offered for free for various businesses to attach them to letters and other written forms of correspondence. I welcome other examples of cinderella labels that advertise Nestlé products in Australia.

Logan City Philatelic Societync.

P.O. Box 626, Marsden QLD 4132Phone: 07 3805 9226 Email:bjlopez12@outlook.com

It is with great pleasure that Logan City Philatelic Society Invites your Club to attend our Annual Stamp Day to be held on Sunday February19, 2017 at the Senior Citizens Hall, Jacaranda Avenue, Logan Central.

This auspicious event will be officially opened by our Society Patron, Councillor John Raven The program for the day includes the following:

• Stamp Auction. Lots will be accepted from 9.00 am .

- “ • Viewing of Auction Lots at 10.30 am with the Auction taking place after lunch.

• A Bargain Table will be provided (Please note nothing over$5.)

• Lucky Door Prizes and a Canteen will be open to provide food and drinks.

We encourage and welcome all Stamp Club members and their Exchange Superintendents to attend and to bring your Exchange books with you. For your interest we have arranged for at least five Stamp Dealers to be in attendance on the day.

Introducing the Australian Philatelic Federation A Busy End to 2016

2016 was the busiest philatelic year I can recall. On a personal front, in the last three months of the year I was involved with everything from the APF AGM in mid-September through to the Nanning FIAP exhibition at the beginning of December. I was then home less than 18 hours before flying out to the last APF meeting of the year. This was the reason I missed last month’s deadline for an article.

This month I would like to round out 2016 by giving an overview of the three exhibitions – Hobart, Mandurah and Nanning. All were great shows and all showed what can be done when a few keen people get together, work hard and produce a great exhibition. I enjoyed all three and can recommend that if exhibitions are held in Hobart or Mandurah that you make the effort to attend. Nanning won’t have another exhibition as Chinese cities bid to hold an exhibition, with the city providing significant support. The next major exhibition in China will be in Beijing in 2019 and will be a full world exhibition. This will be worth attending in my opinion.

Mandurah Stamp and Coin Fair 2016

Each year there is either a full national exhibition, or two half national exhibitions in Australia. The Mandurah Stamp and Coin Fair was the second half national held in 2016. The exhibition classes are split between the two half nationals (Mandurah and Canberra). Mandurah had a very significant event to help promote the exhibition. It was the 400th Anniversary of the landing by Dirk Hartog on Western

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Figure 1 : The Dirk Hartog plate Australian soil. This is the earliest known landing by a European in Australia. We know of this event because he left behind an inscription on a pewter plate on what is now known as Dirk Hartog Island.

Some 89 years later another Dutch Captain Willem de Vlamingh retrieved the plate and replaced it with his own. The Dirk Hartog plate is now in the Rijksmuseum in Holland and the de Vlamingh plate is in the WA Maritime Museum. Replicas of both plates were on display with the Dirk Hartog plate shown in Figure 1.

The exhibition was held over three days from 3-5 November at the old Rolly Tasker Sailing Museum in Mandurah. It is an unusual building in that it is circular so the 285 National frames and 23 State frames were in the middle of the space with the dealers spread around the circular walls (see figure 2 with the Australia Post stand in the foreground).

Australia Post had some (what are now) quite rare souvenir items for sale. One I forget to mention in December was a pair of medallion PNCs where I believe as few as 30 pairs were sold and the rest destroyed. The only pair of these I know that are available for sale will be the Melbourne 2017 auction (more on this next month). The exhibit classes at Mandurah included Traditional, Aerophilately, Revenues, Polar, Thematics, Literature and Postcards. Although there were less exhibits than hoped for, due in part to the high number of exhibitions in 2016, they were of a good quality and worth viewing. There was a relatively large jury run by Ross Wood with exchange judges from the UK (Christine

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Figure 3 : EM Hasluck award winner Mike Kouwen (on the right) with Keith Michaelson

Figure 4 : Betty Van Tenac Award presentation to Mike Rhodes

Earl), South Africa (Andrew Fischer), New Zealand (Erica Genge) and Hong Kong (Pang-Chui Shaw).

One other aspect of the exhibition was that it had numismatic entries and jury. Mandurah is trying hard to get both coin and banknote collectors to become exhibitors and increase the number of exhibitors. Banknotes in particular, are well positioned to display in existing frames. The one difference between them and stamps is the need to show both sides of a banknote. Coins are a little trickier and generally need display cases. If you are interested in this area of exhibiting contact me and I will put you in contact with Jo Stafford who is working hard on promoting this area of exhibiting.

At the opening ceremony of the exhibition Mike Kouwen was awarded the E M Hasluck award for

services to Philately in Western Australia. Figure 3 shows Mike (on the right) together with Keith Michaelson, the Chair of the organising committee for the exhibition. The best in show award for the exhibition was won by Harry Lower from South Australia for his exhibit of “South Australia’s “Postage” Long Stamps”. It was beautiful exhibit of the classic SA long stamps that was replete with many rarities and it was a well deserved award for an exhibit that must have taken a long time to put together. Most of the awardees were not at the exhibition but Mike Rhodes from Western Australia won the Betty van Tenac Memorial Prize for the best thematic and is shown in Figure 4 receiving his prize from Keith Michaelson. I am sure the exhibition committee would also like to thank all their sponsors as they had support from the Bendigo Bank and a number of local government organisations in the Peel Region. Such support can be hard to get in Capital cities but seems a little easier in regional centres, hence the reason we try to have one-frame exhibitions in regional centres. Overall a great exhibition with strong local support APF SPAN (Services to Philately at the National (level)) Award –The Mandurah awards dinner also included the awarding of an APF SPAN award to Geoff Trinidad for his services to national philately. Whilst Geoff has assisted philately in WA and Nationally in many ways, it was his work on the refurbishment of the frames in preparation for the 2013 that remain the standout contribution. Whilst

Figure 5 : Geof Trinidad recieves his APF SPAN Award from APF Vice-President Jon Moore

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Introducing the Australian Philatelic Federation many people assisted with the refurbishment, Geoff put in a great deal of work on the frames, as well as a considerable contribution from his own pocket to ensure that we had the frames ready in time. The award is well deserved and Figure 5 shows Geoff (on left) receiving his plaque from the APF Vice President John Moore.

Hobart National One-Frame Exhibition 2016 Every year Australia holds a national one-frame exhibition as a separate exhibition and we target regional centres, preferably. Hobart is considered regional because its exhibitor base is relatively small.

Peter Allen and his team did an excellent job with the organisation and made everyone feel welcome, and the exhibition went quite smoothly. Any issues were minor and as someone who has been involved with organising exhibitions for over 25 years I know that no exhibition goes perfectly.

As an adjunct to the exhibition, and to attract people to the exhibition the TPS arranged a joint meeting between the Royal Philatelic Society of Victoria and the Tasmanian Philatelic Society on Thursday 17th November. This was at Hadley’s Hotel, and featured three displays. Gary Diffen presented his First World War 8-frame display, Malcolm Groom displayed his Tasmanian West Coast postal history for the first time, and Graeme Rowbottom displayed a selection of minerals, including Tasmania’s world famous Crocoite, with specimens from the West Coast. All three displays were fascinating and it was a great night topped off with

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Figure 6 : Hobart Natioanl One-Frame Exhibition venue supper.

The exhibition was held from 18-20 November in the Hobart Town Hall, with its main theme being the 100th Anniversary of the Mt. Field National Park, as well as the 50th Anniversary of Decimal Currency. This building has been fully restored and made a most attractive venue for the exhibition. It is located not far from Hobart wharves and the Mawson Hut replica. Figure 6 is a shot of the venue with the exhibits at the far end. There were 92 one-frame exhibits including postcards. The jury was led by Malcolm Groom and comprised seven jurors including Christine Earl and Patrick Reid from the United Kingdom. Christine had been the exchange judge from the UK at Mandurah and since she and Patrick (who is also a judge) were coming to Tasmania as

Figure 8 : John Panckridge receiving his award from Malcolm Groom

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Philatelic Development Officer, APF

Figure 9 : Jeffrey Thompson won the Youth Encouragement Award

exhibitor. On that note it was great to see many new Tasmanian exhibitors at the exhibition. It just shows, organise it and they will come (especially locally). Finally, it was pleasing to see that there were a couple of youth exhibitors and the Youth Encouragement Award was won by Jeffrey Thompson from Tasmania and is shown in Figure 9 in front of his exhibit. We all hope that Jeffrey continues to exhibit (I believe he is exhibiting in Melbourne in March) and continues with our great hobby. There were eight dealers at the exhibition plus the TPS stand and I believe all were pleased with the exhibition.

It was great to see both local and interstate dealers supporting this relatively small show.

Overall a well-run exhibition in a great location with the extracurricular activities making it a delight to attend.

part of a holiday they were happy to judge. There assistance was most welcome as it always pays to have a different perspective on exhibits. It is rare China 2016 Asian International Stamp to have an overseas judge at a National one-frame exhibition. Judging 92 one-frame exhibits is a large Exhibition - Nanning The last exhibition of 2016 was held in the city of workload as it is often as hard to judge a one-frame Nanning in China and was a delightful exhibition. exhibit as a multi-frame.

The common comments about the exhibits were about their variety and strength. As usual with one-frame exhibits there were some that were not a one-frame exhibit, in that they could have been expanded to a multi-frame exhibit. However, overall the exhibits were well worth a look and many people did take the time to look through all the exhibits. The best exhibit was James Johnstone’s “The 1897 Consumptive Home Charity Stamp of NSW”. It was a worthy winner and a true one-frame exhibit, well treated with many scarce to rare items. The runner up was Martin Walker with “Paraguay, The First Kraus Definitives of 1903”. He is shown in Figure 7 receiving his prize from the Chairman of the Jury, Malcolm Groom.

The best postcard exhibit was won

by John Panckridge for “Heaven or Hell? Behind the Scenes at the Leipzig Fair” and is shown in Figure 8. He also won the prize for the best Tasmanian Figure 10 : Australia Post stand on the last day at Nanning

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Introducing the Australian Philatelic Federation Nanning has a population of about 7.5 million people and is a relatively attractive city with a large park (13.5 square kilometres) at its centre based on a large hill. It is always a challenge going to a city where very few people speak English (and I don’t speak Chinese) as you are taken out of your comfort zone, especially at restaurants. Despite this, all the Australians who attended the exhibition, whether officially involved or not, were well looked after by the exhibition and I would like to thank them for their hospitality.

The exhibition was held over 5 days from 2-6 December in a large convention centre near the exhibition hotel. Security was Figure 11 : Folder from the Himalayan region very tight with everyone going through a metal detector and being frisked every a huge variety of formats. The individual regions time you entered. cannot produce their own stamps but can produce The exhibition was always well attended with postal stationery and they all seem to take advantens of thousands of people going through each tage of it. You could have bought literally hundreds day. Stamp collecting is very popular in China and of pieces from individual small cards through to a I am sure China Post did well out of sales. Austrawhole book with the 72 disciples of Confucius as lia Post also had a well placed stand and Figure 10 individual tear out cards. Figure 11 illustrates one is a shot of the Australia Post stand on the last day of the folders from the Himalayan region which of the show. The stands at the exhibition had very folds out to four cards with a panorama of the Hifew dealers but many postal administrations and malayas - they are similar to instalment cards. all the regions of China had stands where they sold I attended as an exhibitor but Australia was postal stationery, much of it pre-stamped and in lucky enough to have four judges plus an apprentice which shows the benefits of Australians attending exhibitions in Asia. The exhibits were well spaced and easy to look at, and were quite popular with the Chinese collectors, as shown in Figure 12. There was fairly constant flow of people viewing, not just the Chinese exhibits but many others as well. Thematics is a popular class in China.

Australia had two entrants in the Championship Class (for exhibits that have won three large gold medals internationally) and both were nominated for the Grand Prix D’honneur. They were Russell Boylan with his “St Vincent – The De La Rue Period” and myself for my “Leeward Islands Postal Stationery”. I was lucky enough to be voted the best exhibit and I was very proud in beFigure 12 : The exhibits at Nanning coming the fourth Australian to have won a 56 - Stamp News

Daryl Fuller

Philatelic Development Officer, APF

Figure 14 : Australia Post sheet from Day 2 at Nanning

Figure 13 : Daryl Fuller receives hisGrand Prix D'honneur award Grand Prix at FIAP. Figure 13 shows me receiving the grand award, a very attractive polished stone that weighed in at about 8 kilograms. The exhibition very kindly said they would post it to me but I decided that it was too precious and carried it as hand luggage.

I must thank Mr Li Zhi Fei, or Frank to his friends, for all the work he and many helpers did in relation to the exhibition. Frank is a postal stationery collector and judge and collects the stationery of a number of Australian Colonies, New Zealand and Albania. He is putting together some impressive collections and it is nice to see a Chinese collector that doesn’t specialise in China. Overall an excellent and friendly exhibition that was enjoyed by all who attended from other countries - so don’t forget about Beijing in 2019.

More Scarce Australia Post Cancels

Australia Post attended Nanning and produced some excellent Jewel Beetle miniature sheets plus

a Koala miniature sheet. These sheets were available through the Philatelic Bureau but I believe they sold out in early December. They were very popular in China. However, the key items were the cancelled beetles sheets of which only 100 were done for each day (see Figure 14 for the Day 2 sheet). I doubt that more ten complete sets exist as sets, as you had to buy them each day and there were queues before the exhibition even opened.

What happened was that for the first two days they sold slowly and then someone put them on Chinese social media. Then from the third day on they sold out very quickly. This is one set that you will have to put together a sheet at a time, I think.

Melbourne 2017

By the time you read this the exhibition will be about 8 weeks away, so make sure you are prepared. Next month’s column will be a special all about 2017 so keep an eye out.

Remember there are many ways you can help the exhibition – through a Supporters’ Pack or Patrons’ Pack, donate to the auction or volunteer.

We always need helpers whether mounting exhibits or assisting the public. (See http://melbourne2017. com.au for further details on the exhibition and how to assist.)

If you need any further information see www. apf.org.au or contact me at Darryl.fuller@home. netspeed.com.au.

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Market Matters $75,000 Rarity appears after 108 years.

is Stanley Gibbons number D62, cat £50,000 used, and ACSC D65, cat $A75,000 for genuine Most “Australia” collectors used copies. Mint examples, imagine the priciest basic face although rare, are rated about different stamps they will need one sixth as much in both catato secure to be “complete”, logues. are the £1 and £2 Bi-Colour The earlier 1902 green Kangaroos. Not even remotely monocolour issue of exact same close, I am here to tell you! general design, had the figure of As I constantly type here: value up HUGE in centre of the ”The LAST word in philately stamps, so that the Pence and is NEVER written.” We must Shilling values were very easily never, ever, assume that all rare mixed up by PO staff, as you can and scarce and valuable stamps see nearby. 2d was very heavily are known and recorded in the used, as double the 1d deficient market. New major discoveries rate. Licking on a 2/- and chargoccur each year.

New discovery - cat £50,000. ing 2d was a costly mess.

A classic case in point is The dopes issued a 1d and the 1909 20/- Postage Due 1/-, a 5d and 5/-, a 2d and 2/-, illustrated nearby. Until a month back, only 2 used and 10d and 10/- etc in the set, that all looked pretty copies were recorded. Now there are THREE, and this one nearby is offered for auction in a few weeks much identical to each other on a glance, as can readily be seen from the photo nearby. Ten PENCE from when you read this piece. and Ten SHILLINGS was a vast difference in revAs recently as 1990, very experienced dealer enue, if mixed up etc. Near a week’s wages for a Rodney Perry says he would have made a very large working man. bet that not even a single used copy existed of this Remember we are talking 1902 here. There was stamp. Things change - never assume we know it generally no widespread electric light in all cities all. here until about WWI, so the small dark post ofIt was sitting quietly in a fairly mainstream and fices were generally poorly lit, and try sorting these generally unremarkable stamp collection, formed stamps apart when in a hurry in late afternoon half over several generations by a NSW family. It was light - it would have consigned to Melbeen very easy to mix bourne Auctioneer them up, as you can Mossgreen recently. imagine.

This stamp had never We must also rebeen on the market member that the Definibefore. tive stamps of the era all were in totally different Australia’s Rarest designs, and all in difStamp ferent colours, and were The rare stamp is the a cinch to sort apart by “Twenty Shillings With clerks. But a set of a Stroke” Postage Due dozen different Dues, first issued in 1909. It but all in the exact same VERY similar design types 58 - Stamp News

Glen Stephens green, and with the same big single numeral values in the centre, were a nightmare to sort.

Very readily confused.

adequate stock of the 1902 series high values on hand at the time.

Of the other values of the “with stroke” series, only some values went to SA and WA. No values at all went to the other states, including Victoria. MINT copies of this series are scarce, but many times more plentiful than genuinely used. These often get bad gum toning.

One very well-known Melbourne dealer used to wash the toned gum off mint stamps of this series, and neatly cancel the corners with his dodgy in-house “VIC-AUST” cancel, to make them appear to be the USED versions, of vastly higher catalogue

All just had a large “2” and “10” in centre etc, and nothing else except tiny letters saying PENCE or SHILLINGS underneath. So in 1908/1909 they needed to re-issue the 1/to 20/- values “With Diagonal Stroke” to save confusion, and the obvious revenue loss.

That early Australia 1902 We STOLE design from USA! original green design in turn was of course using the same plates of the NSW 1891 Postvalue. age Due series. And what is little known is, that NSW totally stole that design from the USA Postage Dues of the same era, as you can see on the photo NONE ever went to Victoria. nearby of a USA stamp.

The new research showing that NO copies of this So from 1891 to the 1909 Bi-Colours, all these series ever went to Victoria, nor did any CTO copies Postage Dues we sold, were stolen slavishly from of any kind ever exist, must have created a number the USA claret design for those 18 years. Very few of returns, for large refunds over the years. One realise that - the Statute of Limitation for Design certainly hopes so. “Knowledge Is Power”.

Theft have now expired I hope.

Of these “With Stroke” high The set was quietly issued values, the 2/-, 10/- + 20/-, with no announcement. ACSC despite being an official Austra“Postage Dues” volume outlines lian issue, ZERO copies were that this late 1909 issue had CTO’d for UPU or VIP distrijust “a few months” limited use bution, nor overprinted “Specibefore the 1909 Bi-Colours were men”, as they were replaced in released latter year, when all the months by the 1909 Bi-Colour monocolour values were withissue. drawn, the ACSC also confirms.

So the only way to obtain a ACSC also makes the interGENUINE example in postally esting point that the 10/- and used condition, to complete an 20/- values were ONLY sold in Australia used collection, is to NSW, where they were printed, secure one of the now THREE and few were sold or used. They known examples. are regarded as Australia’s rarThe once-unique example est face different stamps. One was in the Prestige Auction RarSold for $A75,000, when unique. assumes the other states had ities auction of April 2005, and Stamp News - 59

Market Matters as a “T” lot, was invoiced for about $A75,000 - at a time when Cat values for it were literally 10% of today’s levels! That was the stamp featured on the cover of the previous edition of the ACSC “Postage Dues” volume.

Rodney Perry first offered that stamp in 1991 with the following comment: “This stamp was acquired by the late Paul Simonsen in the 1910s, and made its first appearance on the open market in 1990. Prior to that time collectors doubted the existence of a used example - I for one would have bet handsomely that such a stamp did not exist ...”

Not only is this “20/- with Stroke” stamp the absolute key to a complete used collection of Australian stamps, it is also believed to be the rarest Postage Due stamp from anywhere in the world. I can’t think of anything else that comes close - can anyone else?

The second example of this “20/- with Stroke” stamp to surface had a crease, and a small pen mark on face, but had superb deep colour. It turned up in the United States a few years ago, also in a general collection, and was auctioned by Siegels of New York November 2013, for $A36,000 invoice, despite the defects.

This new discovery, which is a little toned, and slightly faded it appears, has good perfs and centering, and will be offered by mossgreen Auctions in Melbourne on February 27-28 February 2017, with estimate of $A20,000. Mossgreen have sent the stamp to the Royal Philatelic Society of Victoria for a Certificate.

Mossgreen example has a part strike of the distinctive “[PAR]CELS B[RANCH/GPO SYDNEY]” cds in violet, that the other 2 recorded examples both exhibit, so it seems likely that any other copies that may exist, should have the same cds. Whether it paid for bulk postage etc, we will never know.

Gary Watson, a senior Philatelic manager from mossgreen told me with a smile – “Imagine what this would be worth, if it was the third recorded example of the US 1c Blue 1868 with Z Grill!”

(Editor’s note - only 2 of those exist, and the last transaction was made by Bill Gross for many millions for his copy.)

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“Kangaroos” ACSC now out.

I have typed this before, but it is true. Australia has THE best and most detailed stamp catalogues of any country on earth in my view. No-one else comes even remotely close - absolutely no-one.

Dr. Geoffrey Kellow is an editor without par for this series of catalogues. Meticulous and scholarly original research is evident in all volumes. The resultant 9 volume ACSC set is something all parties involved should be enormously proud of.

The “Australian Commonwealth Specialists’ Catalogue” (ACSC) series edited by Dr. Kellow leads the world. Germany, the UK and the USA produce nothing even remotely close. That would surprise many readers I am sure, but it is very true.

The “Stanley Gibbons GB Specialised” multi volume set is a very sick joke in comparison. They lack any kind of notes whatever as to numbers extant of errors and varieties, or numbers sold or produced of the basic stamp in most cases.

Much other essential detail and constant varieties are also totally lacking, and that is a terrible shame.

A no-brainer at $A120.

Glen Stephens I say “mostly”, as to my great surprise, at their booth at that show, I saw copies with HARD covers, and in full colour for sale. This was apparently another weird genius decision by previous owner Paul Fletcher. Only 100 numbered copies were made, and not the full run. WACKO. Anyway, life moves on, and fortunately this new Edition is in colour, (and should have been hard cover) as the cost of printing anything in colour in this century is about that same as mono, as most will realise who have an even passing experience in this area.

Many clients told me they were not happy to spend $95 on the last volume Kangaroos look best in colour! as it was dreary mono, and now is their chance to catch up with all the new info, Even worse is the Scott “Specialised” USA which and all in one new book. The best of both is a pretty pathetic single volume that purports to world’s really, and if you buy or collect Roos you cover all USA issues from 1847 in specialised form. MUST own this one.

Like the SG Great Britain “Specialised” virtually I hope lots of collectors and dealers support this no detail whatever is given by Scott as to numbers new edition and undertaking, and secure a copy known of key pieces, and details about them. And from their favourite dealer today - retail is $A120, even the Michel German “Specialised” is nowhere and I pre-sold quite a few. Buy this new edition, as remotely near as detailed as the ACSC. And what the old one is out of date now, and looks pretty sad detailed info there is written in technical German. and tired in mono!

I once asked fellow Sydney dealer Manfred The front cover image is spectacularly dreary Junge to translate a footnote in Michel for me. for some reason, as you can clearly see. A glumManfred was born and raised in Germany until an mer, blander, choice would be truly hard to make. adult, and obviously speaks fluent German.

The new Brusden White published “Kangaroos” Manfred simply did not have a clue what much includes super specialised listings of this now 104 of it said, as it was using technical language and year old series. Also listed and priced, are many esterminology that he simply could not translate. So says and proofs and trials, and the like. for the rest of us non German speakers, reading and The value is there - finding just ONE half decent comprehending the Michel Specialised terms is a stamp - a scarcer type “Specimen” overprint, the non-starter. quite newly listed CTO issues, watermark variations, double perfs, printing errors or monogram or imprint pieces etc, will readily repay that outlay Now in Glorious Colour! many times.

“Kangaroos” as a stand-alone volume seemed to make excellent sense - the earlier listings that included the Australian Colonies from 1901 made it Major dealers have stock. far too unwieldy, and it fell apart. The last Roo Edi- All leading dealers should have stock of this new tion was in 2013 for the huge “Australia 2013”, and catalogue as you read this. Go and peruse one was mostly sold in black and white. you’ll be glad you did. This actually is the SIXTH Stamp News - 61

Market Matters rushed out, that much is clear, separate Edition of the “Kangawith many areas needing attenroos” catalogue since 1993. tion. Dr. Kellow needs to do a A great deal of work has been LOT of work in addressing the done in this and the last volume, issues raised on stampboards listing the MANY different etc, re typos and silly errors “CTO” cancels found on early areas where a day’s work will Kangaroo stamps, but Dr. Kelbring things right up to speed. low needs to update it up a little more still. Did you know the very CHEAPEST 1d red Kanga“Jenny” lost for 99 Years! roo CTO stamp listed is $A80?

The 1918 24¢ Inverted Jenny Well you do now! airmail stamp is by no means the Stampboards has had very world’s most valuable stamp, as detailed discussion on these a full sheet of 100 were found popular issues, 4,500 messages and sold, but it certainly is the - and all of that info is found best known of all the Twentieth here - tinyurl.com/ozCTOs and Century stamp issues, no doubt www.stampboards.com duly re- A $100 stamp these days. about that. ceives a credit in these catalogue “Jennies” have an allure, prefaces. and they of course fetch FAR The rather exceptional appearance 1d Red Kanhigher prices than anything should, of which 100 garoo CTO example shown nearby, with full gum, copies exist. I have handled a number of literally I sold to a very experienced collector, and he was UNIQUE Australasian issues, that sell for a few absolutely delighted to pay $A100 for it. $1000 apiece, so 6 or 7 figures for Jennies is quite Ten or so years ago, I’d have got $5 maximum loopy, but that has always been the market. for such a stamp as “fine used” retail - tops. It has It is a “sexy” stamp issue, and they have often no error, or variety or scarce die or shade - just a been purchased by wealthy Americans who have nice looking CTO example of the very “commonlittle interest in stamps generally. Bought BEest” type. (These also come with a different “Flat Top 3” cds, that ACSC annoyingly still has not listed.)

That $A100 is near the cost of getting this new book, so do NOT overlook updating! This kind of stamp turns up in club books at a couple of $s to this day. Or from overseas online sellers, who have no idea what they are offering. It is only £1.75 used in SG, and I saw one offered for £1 last week in UK! The new version has some new info and many price upAll “Jenny’s” are plated accurately dates. Sadly it was frantically 62 - Stamp News

Glen Stephens blob, all now “no gum”) CAUSE it is a well-known and “sexy” issue, that their and later sold some others. friends at the golf club Efforts have been made to will have heard about most track the history of each likely, when doing the brag stamp from the sheet of 100, stories at the 19th Hole! ever since the story of this An entire 250 page book fabled stamp began, nearly a has been written on this century ago.

Leading USA stamp one stamp sheet - “Jenny!”

by George Amick - first auctioneer Robert A. Siegel published in 1986. That Auction Galleries in New book pre-dates the Barnum York last year launched a detailed website devoted to and Bailey $US4 million “Swap” of the Jenny Plate the “Inverted Jenny”. That First time seen for 99 years.

Block of 4, and 1c “Z” Grill Jenny site pictures 98 of the 100 error stamps, along with

by Bill Gross and Mystic description and images and Stamp Company of course.

The stamp was printed in carmine and blue, with past sales and owners of each example. the central image of the Curtiss Jenny biplane incorAn excellent site - invertedjenny.com and a fascinating read for all those with some time to spare, rectly printed upside down. One sheet of 100 error even if you do not collect USA. Wonderful rundown stamps was purchased at $US24 face value, from a on the history of this issue, and the finders, and all Washington, DC Post Office in 1918, by collector later owners of every stamp etc are fully documentWilliam T. Robey. ed. There is a Hollywood script in there for sure!

Robey’s historically lucky purchase was on 14 May 1918, the very first day the stamps went As you can see from the photo nearby where on sale, in all three principal airmail route cities they have assembled images of 99 of the 100 Washington DC, New York City, and Philadelphia stamps, several of the copies on top row have had PA. the natural straight edges re-perforated over the past ~100 years. And oddly LH margins have been removed/reduced from several stamps on the left row.

“Hand Back The Sheet!”

The only two of the 100 original stamps with The US Post Office security officials later tracked Robey down, and demanded he hand back the error zero information recorded on them (other than being owned by Robey, Klein and Green in 1918) stamps and he refused - as was his perfect legal right to do. Robey sold his windfall sheet soon after were stamp sheet positions number 49 and 79. See screen capture nearby - ZIPPO data on stamp #79 as to Eugene Klein, a well-known Philadelphia stamp this article was typed. dealer.

Klein subsequently sold the intact sheet of 100 stamps to the eccentric millionaire collector ColoNever been on market before. nel Edward “Ned” Green for $US20,000, who had Stamp position 79 has now turned up, near 100 Klein break up the sheet into singles and blocks years from when last being sold. It has never been of 4. Green had just inherited $US50 MILLION on the stamp market before, never exhibited, and from his mother Hetty’s passing, so $20K was mere the whereabouts of it was totally unknown to many chicken feed. generations of collectors and dealers.

Green kept some of the stamps (damaging many Jenny “#79” will be offered for sale February 15 due to appalling storage - 8 sticking together in a by an unknown to me art and antique and houseStamp News - 63

Market Matters hold goods auctioneer in Chicago, called Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, who seem well known in those other fields, but not for stamps.

The stamp is part of a collection that has been in the same family for generations, Ms Hindman told “Linn’s Stamp News”. The family has asked to remain anonymous.

The collection was preserved as a family heirloom, Hindman said, and added that the current owners are not stamp collectors.

The stamp is listed with a pre-sale estimate of $US200,000 to $US300,000. It is Zero info known re position 79. part of a larger collection from same estate, that includes a number of other important probably affixed it thus to a letter or something rarities that will be offered during the February 15 equally mindless - he was careless with his stamps. auction.

Ms Hindman told “Linn’s” that the consigning Among them, is a block of four USA 1901 4¢ family does not have historical information about Pan American Inverted Centres (Scott 296a) dehow their “Jenny” Invert stamp was acquired. scribed as “unknown,” and a single 2¢ inverted cen- Philatelic Foundation curator Lewis Kaufman and tre stamp from the same Pan-American set (Scott executive director Larry Lyons led the process of 295a). All rare pieces. expertising the “Jenny” Invert that will be aucThis “Jenny” looks facially nice - many of the tioned.

100 have straight edges, and/or are off centred, “Based on its extensive electronic and photohowever this one has gum thins, disturbed gum, and graphic records of this rarity, the PF was able to brown gum marks associated with a clear imprescertify that the Jenny Invert was genuine, and came sion of a paper clip when seen from back. Green from position 79 in the sheet of 100, one of only two

$US50,000 reward for stolen stamp.

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positions which have not been seen in the marketplace, since the stamp was issued almost 100 years ago.”

Just nine months ago, the Philatelic Foundation also authenticated another long-lost 1918 “Jenny” Invert, the Position 76 stamp that had been stolen in 1955 when it was part of the McCoy block of four.

The block was purloined from an American Philatelic Society stamp show exhibit in Norfolk, Virginia, and turned up 60 years later in Northern Ireland, where it was found among non-stamp items allegedly purchased in a flea market setting years ago.

The stamp was returned to the rightful owner, the American Philatelic Research Library, by the Irish finder, Keelin O’Neill, during a public event at World Stamp Show in New York 2016 - see photo

Glen Stephens nearby of the handover.

That rather curious “Inverted Jenny” story unfolded one day I was at the NY Expo, related to me

by George Eveleth and Richard Debney of Spink USA. As reported in my column in May 2016, an example of this stamp was consigned to Spink NY for auction, by a young man from Ireland, who claimed he inherited it from dead Grandpa, who owned no other stamps. Hmmm.

Investigation showed this stamp was stolen from the USA Exhibition in 1955 and had been missing since. The then legal owner willed it to the APS Library should it ever surface. The stamp was later re-perforated, and some idiot also removed most of the gum, in order to hide the light pencil sheet number on reverse, rather than simply erase it.

Truth is stranger than Fiction!

It appears the young “owner” had essentially been given a “choice” of accepting the $US50,000 Mystic Stamps “reward”, or possibly getting charged with handling stolen goods! He wisely took the money. The FBI had opened a Criminal case on the matter, and obtained a Federal Court order over movement of the stamp.

So here in the photo nearby we have the cheque handover during the NY Expo 2016. The Irish “finder” Keelin O’Neill is at microphone, flanked by a $50,000 poorer Mystic Stamps, an FBI Agent,

Colonel Green and his “Exotic Dancer”

a NYPD cop, the New York District Attorney, and the rather pleased APS officials etc who finally got their stamp!

It was all like some Barnum and Bailey movie script, but it all happened one day when I was at the New York show, with many onlookers, and mainstream press and TV cameras, and all done in front of the real Curtiss Jenny bi-plane at the entrance to the hall, as can be seen in photo.

In 1918, eccentric and uber wealthy collector Colonel Edward Green paid $20,000 for the only sheet of 100 x 24¢ “Inverted Jenny” airmails ever to reach the public. Green sold some of the sheet’s singles and blocks to other collectors, but kept a total of 41 stamps, including the plate number block, for himself.

One single in particular, stamp 9 from top row, Green set aside for special treatment. He had it placed in a pendant made of two convex pieces of glass with a gold rim, and ring for a chain, back to back with a normal 24¢ Jenny airmail stamp. 100 years on, miraculously, the stamps had not “stuck” to each other.

“Locket Copy” re-opened.

This so-called “Locket Copy” example was opened for the first time in recent years to examine, and despite bent corners etc from being placed in a locket a little too small, it had totally unhinged gum. It “apparently” sold for $US164,500 to a coin collector mid 2015, despite 3 un-successful attempts to find it a new home at other auctions.

Not surprisingly, considering the auction was run by a coin firm, Stack’s Bowers Galleries, the buyer was a coin collector. The Virginia retiree who apparently bought the stamp for $US164,500 thought it was “cheap” despite being straight edged at top, poorly centred, with a missing NW corner perf, and totally bent lower corners, with a crease and gum bend.

Green had presented the bauble to Mabel Harlow, a woman he had wed in 1917, just a few months after the passing of his mega-millionaire mother, Hetty Green (“The Witch Of Wall Street”) who had very deeply disapproved of Mabel, whom she called Stamp News - 65

Market Matters “Miss Harlot”. Green was single leg propped up on an outside into his 40s, as Hetty had apstool. Dealers would bring him proved of no match. their offerings, and he would pay What ex-prostitute and “Exin cash for the pieces he liked. otic Dancer” Mabel thought of When died in 1936 Green the curious gift is unrecorded, left his estate to his sister, not to but there’s no evidence that she his wife. It totalled about HALF ever wore it. It was unknown to what he inherited from his fruthe stamp world until 1956 when gal mother 20 years earlier. His a dealer casually mentioned it stamp collection was dispersed in in a magazine. 30 years would a series of 28 auctions over four then pass until anyone else saw years, comprising some 50,000 it. More detail here - tinyurl. lots. com/24cLocket This locket had not even been The Inverted Jenny “Locket Copy” Jennies start to rise again. seen until 1950s when Mabel Dealers reported to me of record died, and then only briefly by a high prices being obtained for dealer who appraised it for her top end material, during the 8 day New York Expo, Estate. George Amick tracked it down to a female for a wide range of stamps. I saw a 1924 USA 24¢ companion of Mabels, and when she passed in “Inverted Jenny” on display at the Robert Siegel 2002, it was offered at auction for the first time, auction super-booth. It had just been invoiced for where it did not sell. an amazing $US1,351,250, at their Expo sale. My It continued to be offered in subsequent years via photo is nearby. corny American razzmatazz. Some spiv in CaliThis was for a HINGED example, and blew fornia in 2012 had it listed on ebay of all places. away by miles in price, what any other “Jenny” And it still could never get a has ever sold for - even the buyer. unhinged mint examples! I Green inherited about spoke in New York to VP’s $US50 Million in 1917 (Bill John Zuckerman and Charles Gates league today) when Shreve from Siegels, and his frugal mother passed they were over the moon with - having amassed a larger this record price. fortune than J.P.Morgan. It “Jennies” have been was Hetty’s unwillingness rather soft in recent years in to spend money on proper price, so this is an amazing medical treatment, that led to “about face”, and is a great the amputation of her teensign that the market for better age son Edward’s left leg. material is strongly on the He spent the rest of his rise from all areas. Global life hobbling on a cork proslow interest rates always do thetic leg. His visits to New this. What the new discovery York City’s Nassau Street will fetch, you will know a stamp district were legendweek or two after reading ary. Green would sit in his this column! limousine, with his artificial HINGED Jenny fetches $US1,351,250 66 - Stamp News

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philatelic clubs & societies new south wales Armidale Circle RSPC: Mtg 2nd Wed Australian Cmwlth Collectors Club of NSW: Mtg 3rd Mon 7.45pm, 1st flr. Philas House, 17 Brisbane St, Darlinghurst, Sydney 2001. Ph 02 9267 8301; Fax: 02 9264 4741. GPO Box 1971, Sydney NSW 2000 Ph: 02 9264 8301 Aust. States Study Circle: Mtg 4th Wed 7.30pm; Ph: 02 9264 8301 Bathurst Stamp Coin and Collectables Club: Mtg 1st Mon 7.30pm, Old Eglinton fire shed, Park St, Elington PO Box 151, Bathurst NSW 2795 Bega Phil. & Numismatic Society: Mtg 3rd Friday 8.00pm. Mthly Newsletter. PO Box 370, Bega NSW Blue Mountains Stamp Club: Mtg 4th Friday (ex Dec) 8.00pm Katoomba Public School; PO Box 76, Blackheath Boambee East PS: Mtg 1st Tues (ex. Jan) 6pm Boambee East Comm. Centre, Bruce King Dr. Ph: 02 66581385 Campbelltown District PS: Mtg 2nd Wed 7.30pm (ex Jan - 4th Wed); @ Catholic Hall Acacia St, Ruse.

Inquiries: mystampclub@yahoo.com.au; PO Box 478, Campbelltown 2560 Castle Hill SC Mtg 2nd Wed 7.30pm, Hills District Bowling Club, Jenner Street, Baulkham Hills; PO Box 151 Castle Hill NSW 1765 China Study Group of PSNSW: Mtg 4th Mon 7.30pm; Ph: 02 9264 8301 Cinderella SC: Mtg 2nd Friday, even months; Produces “Cinderellas Australia” and monographs; PO Box 889, Chatswood, NSW 2057 Coffs Harbour SC: Mtg 2nd Wed Earlwood and District SC:Mtg 1st Wed Grafton SC: Mtg 2nd Wed (ex. Dec) Grafton Stampers & Everything Philatelic: Mtg 1st Sun 2pm (ex School Hols). Grafton Baptist Church Hall, Cnr Queen & Oliver Sts. Ph 02 6642 1363. email gbchurch@bigpond.com.

Great Lakes SC: Mtg1st Sat 9.30am , Workshop & Market 1st Sat 9-12, Great Lakes Campus Annexe, Taree St, Tuncurry Enq: Ph 02 6554 9776 Gosford PS: Afternoon Mtg 1st Mon; Evening Mtg 2nd Thurs Hawkesbury Valley PS (Richmond Stamp Club): Mtg 2nd Thurs (ex Jan) PO Box 28 Richmond 2753 Illawarra PS: Mtg 3rd Thursday (ex. Jan) Wollongong Master Build. Club Ltd, Oasis Room, 7.30pm. All welcome. Tel. (02) 42252011.

Kempsey RSL PS: Mtg 2nd Wed Lake Macquarie Stamp Club:: Mtg 2nd Sat 9am; Combined Pensioners & Community Care Services 130 Josephson St, Swansea. Enq: 02 4392 5211 Lord Howe Island Postal History Society: Mtg by arrangement. Contact Pres: Dr William Mayo, 02 9918 6825 Lower Clarence PS: Mtg 4th Tues Macquarie Valley PS: Mtg 2nd Tues Maitland SC: Mtg 2nd Mon ex Jan. ‘Show & Tell’ every mtg E. Maitland Bowling Club, Bank St. Pres.

Mark Saxby; Sec. David Carratt; Ph: 02 4932 4045 Email: carrotspatch@tpg.com.au Manly-Warringah Stamp Club: Mtg 2nd Tues, cnr. Pittwater Rd & Federal Pde, Brookvale. Sec. Graeme Morriss Ph: 02 9905 3255 email: stampsmw@bizland.com.au Milton-Ulladulla SC: Meeting 1pm on 4th Monday of each month (ex Dec.) Milton Ulladulla Bowling Club, St. Vincent Street, Ulladulla Sec. POBox 670, Ulladulla, NSW 2539 Tel. Barbara Smith 0244555214 Morisset Uniting Church SC: Mtg 4th Sat 10am (ex Dec) Enq: 4977 2525 (Jenny) Mudgee Coin Note & Stamp Club: Mtg 1st Sunday Ph 02 63735324 Nambucca River PS: Mtg 1st Sunday Newcastle PS: Mtg 2nd Thurs, 7.30pm Mayfield Ex-Services Club; 10am 3rd Wed, 48 Mackie Ave, New Lambton, Juniors 11am 3rd Sun, Wallsend Pioneers Hall NSW Postcard Collectors Soc: Mtg 1st Wed 7.30pm; Ph: 02 9264 8301

act Canberra, Philatelic Society of: 1st Thursday: General Meeting,3rd Thursday: Afternoon Meeting (IF REQUIRED),3rd Thursday: (Evening) Exchange Night, 2nd Tuesday: Postcard Group, 4th Monday: Machin Collectors Group. All meetings 7:45pm, Griffin Centre, Genge Street, Canberra City Postal Address:PO Box 1840,Canberra ACT 2601,Email:psc@netspeed.com.au www.canberrastamps.org

western australia The Airmail Circle of WA: Mtg 5th Monday “Wellington Fair” Unit 18, 40 Lord St. East Perth Tel: 08 9294 3356 Armadale-Kelmscott PS: Mtg 4th Tues; Ph: 08 9397 6525 email: fit.kanga@bigpond.com Bridgetown-Manjimup SC: Mtg 1st Thurs 4.30pm Bridgetown Library Ph 08 9761 4638 or 08 9761 2005 Busselton SC: Mtg 1st Mon, 5pm 7th Day Adv. Church, Alpha St; Ph: 08 9752 4449, 0400 646 282 email witches1@westnet.com.au Canning SC: Mtg 1st Wed; Ph: 08 9457 7565 Daytime SC: Mtg 1st Thurs; 08 9341 3576 Denmark SC: Mtg 1st Weds Lions Lair Rivermouth Inlet Drive, Denmark. Tel: 08 9848 3325 email: fishneil@westnet.com.au Eastern Goldfields: Mtg 3rd Thurs ; Ph: 0412 156 351 Eaton SC: Mtg 3rd Thurs, 7pm Ph. 08 9795 7744, email: scrapbit@tpg.com Fremantle and District PS: Mtg 2nd Wed, St. Peter’s Church Hall, 4 Hammad St., Palmyra. Circuit books 7pm, meeting 8pm Ph: 08 9284 7125 Have a go SC: Mtg Last Thurs. 137 Edward St, East Perth. Tel: 08 9305 2073 email: nigan@iinet.net.au Kalamunda SC: Mtg 3rd Wed; Ph: 08 9291 8484

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NSW club information:The Philatelic Association of NSW, PO Box220, Darlinghurst, NSW, 1300 Phone: 02 9264 8301

Northern Suburbs PS: Mtg 3rd Thurs, 7.45pm, Naremburn Library, Central St, Naremburn off Slade St; Ph: 02 9419 7354 Orange Coin and Stamp Club: Mtg Last Tuesday, Orange Community Info Centre, 79-81 Kite St, Orange 7.30pm Ph: 02 6362 3754.

Orchid Stamp Club: Mtg 3rd Sat. (Jan and each 2nd mth) Parramatta PS: Mtg 1st Friday Penrith and District PS: Mtg 1st Thursdays, 8pm, CWA rooms, Baby Health Ctr, Tindale St PO Box 393, Kingswood NSW 2747 PHILAS Stamp Auctions: Mtg 2nd Sat Mar,Jul, Nov Ph 02 9264 8301 PS of Australia: Mtg 3rd Wed (exDec); Ph 02 9399 7556 PS of NSW: Mtg 1st Tues (Philas House), 3rd Tues (Chatswood); Ph: 02 9264 8301 Richmond River (Lismore) PS: Mtg 4th Thursday Royal Sydney Philatelic Club: Mtg 2nd Tues. (ex Jan); Ph: 02 9264 8301 Sapphire Coast Stamp & Coin Club: Mtg Enq 02 6495 7308. Mail to PO Box 285, Pambula, NSW 2549 St. George PS: Mtg 1st Mon Shoalhaven PS: Mtg 2nd Monday (Ex Jan) PO Box 4047, East Nowra 2541. Ph 02 44472976 Smithfield SC: Mtg 2nd Mon Society for Polar Philately: 2012 meetings: 2nd Wednesday of February, March, May, July, Sept and November held at Ryde Ex-Services Club 724-730 Victoria Rd, Ryde, NSW Tel: 9807 3344 (in Mackinnon room) starting at 8pm.Enq 0407 277 223 or email penviews@hotmail.com Strathfield-Burwood PS: Mtg 4th Wed Sussex Inlet and District: Mtg 3rd Mon Sutherland Shire PS: Mtg 2nd Tues. , 7:30pm, Sutherland Uniting Services Club, 7 East Pde, Sutherland. Information Secretary, PO Box 339, Sutherland, NSW 1499 Sydney Anglican Stamp Society: Mtg 2nd Sat, even months 9.30am - 2.30pm, St Paul’s, Carlingford. www.sass.asn.au Tamworth PS: Mtg 1st Mon ex. Jan. Tamworth Bridge Club, 7 Hilton St, Tamworth Sec. Graeme Mitchell. PO Box 678, Tamworth NSW 2340 Ph. 02 67664853 Taree RSL Club Ltd SC: Mtg 3rd Mon Thematic Society of Australia: Mtg 3rd Wed Toronto SC: Mtg 1st Wed Tuggerah SC: Mtg 4th Sun (ex Dec.) Turramurra SC: Mtg 2nd Monday, 7.45pm. Ph: 9144 4225 Twin Towns Stamp Club Inc.: Mtg 1st Monday, 7.30p, Masonic Centre, 8 Boyd St, Tweed Heads, 07 5535 3168 Wagga SC: Mtg 1st Wed (ex Jan) ARCC Building, Tarcutta St, 7.30pm. Secretary: Peter Simpfendorfer Ph:02 6922 3393 Willoughby Legion Philatelic Section: Mtg 4th Tues Wyong PS: Mtgs: 3rd Tues 7.30pm, daytime meetings 1st Weds, KGV Heads group 4th Weds. Jim Spence Sec. 02 4392 3610 email: dandasonter6@bigpond.com

northern territory Alice Springs SC: Meet Informally; PO Box 1529, Alice Springs, NT, 0871.

Ph 08 8953 3054 Darwin Philatelic Circle: 1st Sun. 10am - 2pm. 53 Flametree Crt, Rosebery; Ph:(08) 8931 2898; PO Box 1624, Palmerston, NT, 0831; Email: Nadine.Tinsley@nt.gov.au-.

WA club information: WA Philatelic Council, GPO Box 9800, Perth, WA, 6001 Mandurah PS PO Box 625 Mandurah WA 6210 2nd Tues 4.45 - 6.30pm Bortolo Park Pavilion Cnr. Bortolo and Murdoch Drives Greenfields WA 6210 08 9581 1083 keithmich@bigpond.com Northern Districts SC: Mtg 2nd Mon; Ph: 08 9329 0117 Philatelic Forum: Mtg 1st Mon (ex Jan); Ph: 08 9294 4277 Rockingham & Kwinana (PS of): Mtg 3rd Tues (NB 2nd in Dec) Pres. Malcolm Brown; Sec. Terry Boyd; PRO Lucie Schokker Ph. 08 9419 1604; email: malcolm.b@iinet.net.au PS of WA: Mtg 3rd Tues; Ph: 08 9294 4277 Stirling PS: Mtg 4th Wed (ex Dec); Clubrooms, Charles Riley Reserve, Wendling Rd, North Beach, Ph: 08 9447 7256 The Postmark Circle (WA): Mtg 2nd Mon; Ph: 08 9294 4277 Victoria Park SC: Mtg 1st Wed; Ph: 08 9472 8072 or 08 9450 5280 WA Study Group: Mtg 4th Thurs (ex Dec) 08 9384 1050 Wanneroo SC: Mtg 3rd Mon; Ph: 08 6106 0874.

philatelic clubs & societies new zealand Air Mail Society of NZ: Ph: 03 3584838; Email: alant@snap.net Auckland PS: Mtg 1st and 3rd Tues (except Jan). Ph 09 9853212; Email kiwibrooce@ yahoo.com; Website: www.aps.gen.nz Christchurch PS: Mtg 2nd Tues, Library night 3rd Tues; GB Machin 3rd Fri odd months; Postal History 1st Mon; Postcard 3rd Tues even months. Email: secretary@ cps.gen.nz; Website: www.cps.gen.nz Dunedin PS: Mtg 4th Thurs (except Nov and Dec). Ph: 03 4557643; Email: davidallison2009@gmail.com; Website: www.dunedinstampclub.org.nz Hastings Stamp Collectors Club: Mtg 3rd Wed (except Jan and 2nd Wed Dec). Ph: 06 8765911; Email: clairemole@xtra.co.nz Hawkes Bay PS: Mtg 1st Wed (ex. Jan). Ph: 06 8439433; Email: dennmarg@paradise. net.nz Horowhenua PS: Mtg 2nd Mon. Ph: 06 3689881; Email: michael.christensen@xtra. co.nz Hutt Valley PS: Mtg 1st Tues (ex. Jan). Ph: 04 5697439; Email: richards@nec.co.nz Kapiti PS: Mtg 3rd Tues (ex Dec). Ph: 04 2971197; Email: ian.burttt@yahoo.co.nz Manaia PS: Mtg (Hawera) 1st Sun. Ph: 06 2784292; Email: peter.williams@xtra.co.nz Manawatu PS: Mtg 1st Wed, daytime meeting 3rd Tues. Ph: 06 3584565; Email: mps@inspire.net.nz Marlborough Stamp Collectors Club: Mtg 3rd Mon (except Jan and 2nd Mon Dec).

Morrinsville Stamp Club: Mtg 2nd Wed. Ph: 07 8893199 Nelson PS: Mtg 2nd Tues. Ph: 03 5469092; Email: paula.hucklesby@clear.net.nz North Shore PS: Mtg 2nd (except Jan) and 4th Wed (except Jan and Dec). Email: nsps@xtra.co.nz; Website: www.northshoreps.com NZ Stamp Collectors Club Christchurch: Mtg 4th Wed. Ph 03 3895511; Email: steve@ philatelic.org.nz; Website: www.nzeal.com/philately/nzscc.htm NZ Postcard Society: Ph: 03 3848463; Email: jenny-long@clear.net.nz; Website: www. postcard.org.nz

queensland Arana Hills SC: Meeting 2nd Tues; 07 3851 0213; email: petermccloskey@bigpond.com Bayside Afternoon SC: Meeting last Wed; Ph: 07 3206 6281.

Bundaberg PS: Mtg 2nd Mon 7pm, The Family Centre, Kensington St (in the Show Grounds); Ph: 07 4152 2403 or 07 4151 3062 Caboolture & District SC: Mtg 3rd Sat. Ph: 07 5498 6504 Cairns SC: Mtg 3rd Wed. 7.30pm Brothers Leagues Club, 99 Anderson St. Ph: 07 4055 1302 Sec: Ross Bottomer, email:rbottomer@y7mail.com, web:www.cairnsstampclub.asn.au Caloundra SC: Mtg. 4th Thurs. Catholic Church Hall, Edmund St. 1.30pm. Ph: 07 5494 7233 City Daytime SC: Mtg 2nd Thurs. Ph: 07 3206 6281 City of Brisbane PS: Mtg 3rd Thurs; Ph: 07 3263 8573 (ah); email: desley@mycelebrant.com Collectors Club Queensland: Mtg 2nd Sunday each month 9am to 1pm - RSL Hall, 58 Arnold St, Holland Park. Contact 0409 130 266 or ccqueensland@gmail.com Enoggera SC: Mtg 1st and 3rd Mon. Ph: 07 3264 4157 Gladstone and District PS: Mtg 2nd Wed (Ex. Jan) & 4th Wed (Ex.Dec). Ph. Sec: 07 4978 1155 Ian Rippingale, Gold Coast PS: Mtg 2nd Mon, 11.30am, Southport Community Centre, Lawson St, Southport. Ph: 07 5546 3801 Gympie SC: Mtg. 2nd Sun. Jessie Witham Centre 1 - 3pm Ph. 07 5483 9188 email: sandandan@bigpond.com Hervey Bay Afternoon Club: Mtg 3rd Wed. Ph: 07 4124 1138 Ipswich SC: Mtg 1st Thurs (ex. Jan). Ph: 07 3282 2983 Junction Park SC: Mtg 1st Tues, 7.30pm, Annerley Baptist Hall, Lambton St. Contact: 07 3277 6724. PO Box 177, Annerley, 4103, righteo274@bigpond.com Lockyer Valley SC: Mtg 4th Sun, 1.30pm, Senior Citizens’s Hall, Gatton. Kerri Martin, Sec. Ph: 07 5465 3390 Email: lvsc@bigpond.com Logan City SC: Meetings 2nd Thurs, Presbyterian Church, Barry St, Slacks Creek, 6pm. Ph: 07 3805 9226.

Further information can be obtained from the NZ Philatelic Federation, PO Box 58139, Whitby, Porirua, 5245, NZ. E-mail: secretary@nzpf.org.nz Postal History Soc of NZ: Auckland 1st Mon (except Jan). Ph: 09 5220311. Chapter meetings held Invercargill, Nelson, New Plymouth and Wellington.

Pukekohe Stamp Club: Mtg 1st Sun. John Mounce, President 649-291-9381 johnmounce@ihug.co.nz Royal PS of NZ: Mtg 2nd Wed (ex Jan). Ph: 04 5899530; Email: office@rpsnz.org.nz; Website www.rpsnz.org.nz South Auckland PS: Mtg last Sat (except Dec), Papatoetoe, day time mtgs 3rd Fri (ex Dec and Jan). Ph: 09 2682245; Email: elowera@orcon.net.nz Southland PS: Mtg 1st Thurs (except Jan), 3rd Tue (daytime) (except Jan). Email: antqgevi@es.co.nz Taranaki PS: Mtg 1st Mon except Jan. Ph: 06 7546212; Email: murray-grimwood@ hotmail.com Tauranga & District Stamp Club: Mtg 2nd (except Jan) and 4th Mon (except Dec).

Ph: 07 5765210; Email: beducker@hotmail.com Thames Valley PS: Mtg 1st Mon (except Jan). Ph: 07 8689190.

Thematic Association of NZ: Ph: 04 2347218; Email: bob@gibsonz.com Timaru PS: Mtg 1st Wed. Ph: 03 6880343 Upper Hutt PS: Mtg 3rd Mon (except 2nd Mon Dec). Ph: 04 5284123; Email: teme. isaac@clear.net.nz Waikato PS: Mtg 1st (except Jan) and 3rd Wed (except Jan and Dec). Email: c.cameron@agresearch.co.nz Wakatipu PS: Ph: 03 4428865 Wanganui PS: Mtg 2nd Wed. Ph: 06 3427894; Email: g.p.phillips@xtra.co.nz Wellesley PS: Mtg 2nd and 4th Mon (ex public holidays). Ph: 9 8271240 Wellington PS: Mtg 4th Mon (except Dec); Ph: 042347218; Email: bob@gibsonz.com Whakatane PS: Mtg 2nd & 4th Thurs (except Jan) Ph: 07 3222054 or 07 3086193 Whangarei PS: Mtg 2nd Meeting: 2nd Tues (Ex.Jan) Ph 09 4348000; Email johnmonica@xtra.co.nz QLD Philatelic Council, 18 Coolcrest St, Wynnum, Qld, 4178. Ph: 07 3396 0846 Fax: 07 3396 0842. Email: QPC-stamps@acenet.net.au Web: www.qpc.asn.au

Mackay and District PS: Mtg 2nd Tues. Ph: 07 4942 5433; Maryborough and Wide Bay PS: Mtg 1st Wed (ex. Jan). Salvation Army Youth 7 Comm.

Hall. Bazaar St Maryborough. Ph: 07 41224708 (see also Hervey Bay) Nanango SC: Mtg 2nd Sat, 10:00am, Nanango RSL. Contact Ph: 07 3103 8938 or ema il: bowtell_harris@activ8.net.au Philatelic Society of Qld: Mtg 4th Wed 7.30pm,18 Coolcrest St, Wynnum. Ph: 07 3245 5222 Queensland Study Group: Sunday bi-monthly 1.00pm meets QPS house. Contact Ph: 07 3396 0846 email: QPC-stamps@acenet.net.au Redland Bay Coin and Stamp Club, 4th Thurs. Monthly. John Hardman 07 3206 9996 or 07 3822 6987 Rockhampton SC: Mtg 1st Tues. Ph: 07 4926 3336. email: rockystampclub@gmail.com Sherwood Afternoon SC: Mtg 2nd Tues. Ph: 07 3372 6096 Southport Afternoon SC: Mtg 2nd Sat; Ph: 07 55630384 Southside PS: Mtg 3rd Tuesday & 3rd Wednesay (9am) Ph: 07 3848 2304 (ah) email: david. appleton@mailbox.uq.edu.au Sunshine Coast SC (formerly Nambour SC): Mtg 1st Wed, 7.15pm at C.W.A. Hall, Short St. Nambour. Ph: 075445 3647 Thematics Queensland: Mtg bi-monthly 9.30am. Ph: 07 3262 5605 email: j.crowsley@ uq.net.au Toowoomba SC: Mtg. 2nd Sat 1pm, Salvation Army Hall, Cnr. West St. 7 Anzac Ave. Ph. 07 4635 5623 Email: bob.benny@bigpond.com Twin Towns SC: Mtg 1st Mon; Ph: 07 5535 3168 Waterloo Bay SC: Mtg. 1st Thurs. 1pm & 4th Mon. 7pm. Redlands Multi SportsClub, Birkdale Ph: 07 3206 0815

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philatelic clubs & societies south australia

Information about clubs in SA can be obtained from the SA Philatelic Council, GPO Box 9800, Adelaide, SA 5001. Daytime Ph: 08 8212 3557 or 8223 4435

Australian Airmail Society: 1st Wed. 7.45pm 22 Gray Court, Adelaide. PO Box 395, Edwardstown 5039. Ph: 08 8276 3969 Barossa SC: Mtg 1st Tue 7.30 Greenock Luth Church Hall, Bevan St, Greenock; 19 Evans Street Ancaston 5353; email: ptomely1939@gmail.com; Ph: (08) 8562 8386 Blackwood PC: Mtg 2nd Wed ex Jan; Uniting Church, Main Rd, Blackwood; Ph: 08 8278 1629; PO Box 581, Blackwood 5051; email: teepee@teegee.com.au Bordertown & Districts PS: Mtg: 3rd Thurs. Bordertown PS Contact: K. Grey Tel: 08 8752 0446 or email cdhuntmundulla@yahoo.com.au Community PS: Mtg 1st & 3rd Fri - 7.30pm. Marion Bowling Club, off Sturt Rd. PO Box 75 Edwardstown, 5039; Auctions, circuit books. Ph: 0408806894 City of Noarlunga PS: Mtg alternate thurs,-- Community Health Centre, Grand Boulevard, Seaford, Contact 08 85566371 or PO Box 272, Port Noarlunga 5167 Eastern Districts PS: 2nd Thurs (ex. Jan), 7.30pm Senior citizens Hall, 47 Reid Ave. Hectorville; PO Box 240, Magill, 5072; Ph: 0400 156 796 Elizabeth PS: Mtg 2nd & 4th Fridays, 7.30pm, RSL Hall, Cnr of Halseys/Midway Rds;PO Box 701, Elizabeth 5112; Ph: 08 8255 0608 Encounter Bay SC: Mtg 1st Wed, 7.30pm; School Hall, Woolworths Centre, Victor Harbour; PO Box 317, Goolwa 5214; aydepe@bigpond.com; Ph: 08 8555 3311 SA Power Networks Stamp Club: Mtg 1st Mon (ex. Jan); Canteen, 1 Anzac Highway, Keswick; PO Box 2079, Magill North, 5072; Ph: 08 8278 7163 Frama Club: Mtg 2nd Wed 7.30pm, members homes; For collectors of CPS, Framas. Newsletter and Auctions. PO Box 62 Campbelltown 5074.

Gawler SC: Mtg 4th Mon 7.30pm; Evanston Primary School, Para Rd, Evanston. PO Box 2, Willaston 5118; Ph: 08 8522 2335 Email: jo.trev@bigpond.com German Philatelic Club: Mtg 2nd & 4th Mon 8pm; German Club, 223 Flinders St, Adelaide 5000; Ph: 08 8260 2251 Glenside PS: 1st Wed 7.30pm& 3rd Sat 1.30pm; Uniting Church Hall, Carlton St. Highgate. PO Box 29, Glenside 5063. Ph: (08) 8353 8683 Lower Murray PS: Mtg 3rd Thurs,7.30pm, 2nd Sat, 10am; The Lions Den, Murray Bridge. PO Box 810, Murray Bridge; Ph: 08 85704074 lmphilsocsec@gmail.com Mount Gambier PS: Mtg 3rd Tues; Reidy Park Corn Centre. 8pm. Also1st Sunday (ex. Jan)

victoria Australian PS: Bi-monthly meetings on 3rd Monday in February, April, June, August, October and December at RSL Homes, 152 Canterbury Road [cnr Keats Street] Canterbury. Secretary, PO Box 156 Balwyn Vic. 3103 Bairnsdale SC: Mtg 3rd Thurs Ballarat PS:Mtg 3rd & 5th Mon Balwyn PS: Mtg 3rd Friday; Daytime 1st Friday Bendigo PS: Mtg 1st Tues Berwick SC:Mtg 2nd Sun (ex Jan); Ph: 03 5942 7626 Blackburn Baptist SC: Mtg 3rd Thurs Brighton PS: Mtg 2nd & 4th Tues; Daytime 3rd Tues Camperdown SC: Mtg 1st Tues Castlemaine SC: Mtg 3rd Tues (ex Dec) Colac PC: Mtg 4th Mon (ex. Dec), Colac Community College, Bromfield St, Colac. Ph:52314746 Corner Inlet SC: Mtg 4th Thurs, Foster, Ph: 03 56881100 Dandenong PS: 4th Thurs. ex Dec. 7.30pm, Meeting Room, Church of Christ, David St., Dandenong 03 5996 9501 Diamond Valley PS: Mtg 3rd Mon Essendon-Broadmeadows PS: Mtg 2nd Thurs; St Johns Uniting Church Hall, Cnr Mt Alexander Rd & Buckley St, Essendon; Murray Gorham, Ph 9306 7480 Footscray PS: Mtg 1st Mon (2nd in Jan); Maribyrnong Comm. Centre, 54 Raleigh Rd, Maribyrnong. PO Box 2477 Taylors Lakes 3038. PH. 0438 901 144. email: footscraystamps@gmail Frankston & District SC: Mtg 3rd Tues (2nd in Dec) Seaford Community Centre, Broughton St Seaford.

Ph: 5996 3745 Geelong PS: Mtgs 1st Sat 7.00pm, 3rd Mon 1pm (ex Jan) Sat - Diversitat Community Centre, 9-15 Clarence St, Geelong West. Mon - Belmont Library, High St, Belmont Ph: 0438578591 (Sec); PO Box 342, Belmont 3216 Hamilton PS: Mtg 2nd Monday Hungarian PS: Mtg 2nd Wed

tasmania Derwent Valley PS: Mtg 4th Mon Devonport Junior SC: Mtg 1st & 3rd Mon Devonport SC: 4th Fri, except Dec. 3rd Fri. 7.30pm, Oldaker Christian Centre, Oldaker St, Devonport, 03 6424 3449 devstampclub.org Devonport Stamp Group: Mtg 4th Fri, Public Library Mtg Rms, 7.30pm Ph. 03 6424 3449 Glenorchy SC: Mtg 1st Tues

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1.30pm - 4pm. PO Box 2261,Mt Gambier.Ph: 08 8724 9474 Para Hills PS: Mtg 1st Sun; Community Hall Wilkinson Rd, Para Hills. PO Box 64, Para Hills; Ph: 08 8522 4345 Phillumeny SC: U3/26-28 Crozier Av, Modbury 5092. Ph: 08 8337 6533 Email: www.users.or.net/ figg/amccs Port Pirie PS: Mtg 4th Mon; PO Box532, Pt Pirie 5540; Ph: 08 8632 1105 Printed Collectables Club (SAPC): Mtg last Tues, Julia Farr Cent. Canteen, Ground Floor, Fisher St. Ph: 08 8265 7395; PO Box 657, Enfield Plaza 5085 PS of South Australia:1st & 3rdTues; 22 Gray Ct. GPO Box 9800, Adelaide 5001; Ph: 08 8555 3311 PS of South Aust. (Aus. Com. Spect.Grp.): Mtg 4th Tues 7.30pm;22 Gray Ct. Ph: 08 8555 3311 PS of South Australia (Daytime SC):Mtg 1st & 3rd Thurs; 22 Gray Ct.Ph: 08 8555 3311 PS of South Australia (Study Group):Mtg 4th Tues 7.30pm; 22 Gray Ct. Ph: 08 8522 4345 Postal Stat & Postal Hist Soc: Mtg 2nd Tues; SAPHIL House, 22 Gray Ct, Adelaide. email: psandph@arcom.com.au; Ph: 08 8260 3352 Riverland PS: Mtg 3rd Fri, 10am ;Whitmore Hall, Barmera Village; Ph: 08 8595 3023 SA Junior Stamp Club: Mtg 2nd Sun 1pm - 3pm;Anyone over 5years, parents welcome. 22 Grey St, Adelaide. 08 8250 0484 Salisbury PS: Mtg 1st & 3rd Mon;StJohns Church Hall. PO Box 336 Salisbury 5108; Ph: 08 8252 2392 Stirling PS: Mtg 4th Fri 7.45pm, Old Railway Station (now Community Services Bldng.); Ph: 08 8370 2680 Strathalbyn PS: Mtg 2nd Mon, 8pm; Rosa Hoare Room, Lutheran Church Complex Corner, Commercial Rd/North Pde; C/- Post Office, Strathalbyn 5255; Ph: 0429 693 747 Ukrainian Collectibles Club: Mtg Wed as per syllabus; PO Box 466, Woodville 5011; Ph: 08 8345 4033 Yorke Peninsula Collectors Club: Senior Citizens Club. Taylor St, Kardina. Mtg 3rd Wed ex. Jan; PO Box 178, Bute 5560; Ph: 08 8821 2906 Club Information: Victorian Philatelic Council, GPO Box 9800, Melbourne, Vic, 3001 Italian PS: Mtg 2nd Mon (ex Jan), 7.30pm, Veneto Club, 191 Bulleen Rd Bullen. (PO Box 166, Niddrie, 3042) Latrobe Valley PS: Mtg Last Wed ex Dec 7.30pm, St Lukes Uniting Church Hall, Princes Way, Morwell; Chris Zarb, Sec. ph. 03 5174 3394 Maryborough Stamp Club:Mtg mthly ex Jan 2nd Tues of month 8pm, St Augustine’s Hall, Maryborough. PO Box 295, Maryborough, 3465; Ph: 03 5464 2400. maryboroughsc@eudoramail.com. maryboroughsc.web1000.com Mildura PS: Mtg Last Thurs (ex Dec)Carnegie Building 74 Deakin Ave Ph: 03 5023 8789 Mooroolbark PS: Mtg 1st Tues; Ph: 03 9723 3304 Oakleigh PS: Mtg 2nd Wed 7.30pm (ex Jan) Oakleigh Public Library, Drummond St, Oakleigh Ocean Grove SC: Mtg 4th Wed. 10am. Ocean Grove Senior Citizens Clubrooms Melways: 234 A. Ph. 03 5255 1372 Peninsula SC: Mtg 3rd Wed, 7.30pm Uniting Church Hall, Murray Anderson Rd, Rosebud. Ph: 03 5975 0574 Polish PS: Mtg 3rd Tues (2nd in Dec) Prahran PS: Mtg 1st Wed (ex Jan) Ringwood PS: Gen Mtg 1st Thurs; Daytime 3rd Mon Ph: 03 9725 0514 email hanszomer@bigpond.com Royal PS of Victoria:Mtg 3rd & 5th Thurs; Daytime 1st Tues Sale SC: Mtg 1st Mon (ex Jan) Shepparton PS: Mtg 2nd Tues, Mechanics Institute, Shepparton. Ph. 0419 560 813 Sherbrooke PS: Mtg 2nd Thurs ex Jan Upwey Fire Brigade Hall, 8pm; Bob Cook Ph: 03 9758 3465 Upper Yarra SC: Mtg 3rd Tues Warragul PS: Mtg 2nd Fri Warrnambool PS: Mtg 3rd Wed 7.45pm St Joseph’s Primary School, Botanic Road;Ph: 03 5561 1470 Waverley PS: Mtg 2nd Thurs 7.30pm, Mt Waverley Community Centre, 47 Miller Cres, Mt Waverley; Daytime mtg the following Friday, 9.30am, Uniting Church Hall, 482 High St, Mt Waverley. Ph. 03 9898 4102 Obtain Tasmanian clubs information from: Tasmanian Stamp Council, GPO Box 9800, Hobart, TAS, 7001. Ph: 03 6278 7084 Hobart Junior Group: Mtg 1st Sat; Ph: 03 6278 2224 Kingston Junior Group: Mtg 2nd Sat; Ph: 03 6278 2224 Launceston PS: 1st Thurs. & 3rd Sat. ex. Jan. 6.30 pm, Max Fry Hall,TrevallynLauncestonTel: 03 6331 2580 (A/H) Mersey-Leven PS: Contact: 03 6425 3603 Rosny Junior Group: Mtg Last Sat; Ph: 03 6278 2224 Tasmanian PS: Mtg Last Monday (ex. Dec); www.tps.org.au, Legacy House, 159 Macquarie St Hobart

stamp & coin fairs & events new south wales

victoria

Feb 4 - (1st Sat) 9am to 4pm Orange Stamp Fair, Quinn’s

Feb 5 - (1st Sun) Western Suburbs Stamp, Coin &

Arcade, Summer St, Orange. Ph: Norm 02 63623754.

Banknote Fair, Strathmore Bowling Club, 40 Loeman

Feb 4 - (1st Sat) Northside Stamp Fair. 1st Floor, Car

St, Strathmore. Enq: Chris. 0413355716.

park Building, Manly-Warringah Leagues Club, cnr Federal Parade/Pittwater Rd, Brookvale, NSW. Feb 4 - (1st Sat) Katoomba Stamp & Coin Fair, 9am - 4pm,

Feb 19 - (3rd Sun) Stamp, Card - Phone Card Fair, Bentleigh-McKinnon Youth Centre, Higgins Rd, Bentleigh. Dealers plus huge range activities. Ph: 0418 322 315.

Masonic Hall, Cnr Station & Civic Sts, Katoomba. Ph. 0417

Feb 26 - (last Sun ex Dec) Stamp, Coin & Phonecard

802 754

Fair, Jaycees Hall, Silver Grove, Nunawading. 9am-

Feb 4 - (1st Sat) Sutherland Shire Stamp & Coin Collec-

3pm.

queensland

tors Fair, Gymea Anglican Church Hall, 131 Gymea Bay Rd, Gymea.

TBA - QStamp Fair, Southside, Mt Gravatt Show-

Feb 19 - (3rd Sun) Stamp & Coin Fair, 10am - 3pm, Pio-

grounds, Memorial Hall, Logan Rd. Free Entry

neers Hall, Cowper St, Wallsend. 8 Dealers. 4971 3483

8.30am - 2pm

Feb 26 - (4th Sun) Epping Stamp & Coin Fair, Community

Feb 13 - (2nd Mon) - Gold Coast PS Sale, Rm 1, Southport Comm. Centre, Lawson St, Southport.

Hall, 9 Oxford St, Epping. 10am - 4pm. Free Entry, 6 Deal-

11.30am - 2.30pm Brisbane Table Tennis Association

ers, Buy/Sell.

Centre

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Contact the Advertising Manager on Ph: 0425 795 693, or email: kevinmorgan2@live.com www.brusden-white.com Publishers of Australia’s Gold Medal catalogue series - The Australian Commonwealth Specialists’ Catalogue. Order all volumes on line. Special offers also available. info@brusden-white.com

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WE ARE ALWAYS BUYING, CONTACT US BEFORE OFFERING ELSWHERE! We want to buy collections, accumulations, dealer stocks, etc, etc.

Australia and States, Kangaroos, King George V Heads, Pre-decimal, Decimal, Covers, Great Britain, British Commonwealth, Foreign. Here are some examples of the prices we can pay: Australia C of A wmk Kangaroo High Values 10/- -Two Pounds, Specimen overprints, mint lightly hinged $120 Australia 5/- Harbour Bridge, MUH $795, MLH $295, Fine postally used $225, cto used with gum $150, without gum $135, slightly second grade (no bits missing please but may have minor thins, heavier cancel, short perfs etc) $65 Mint unhinged, pre-decimals in singles, blocks or sheets.

Definitives 1d to 1/7d we pay 4c per stamp, Low value Commemoratives, 2d to 1/- we pay 5c per stamp, High value definitives 2/- to 4/- we pay 10c per stamp, High value Commemoratives 2/- or 2/3d we pay 40c per stamp.

Decimals for postage including AAT, and postally valid issues from Cocos and Christmas Islands may be torn or damaged (no bits missing please) but must have gum.

Values 1c to 68c we pay 40% face value, 70c to $20 we pay 50% face value, must be sorted by value in packets/envelopes and supplied with a concise list. We reserve the right to counter offer on messy lots.

Post Office Packs and Year Books with stamps in place we pay 30% face value, year books with stamps in original stocksheets we pay 45% face value Mint PSE’s 20c - 60c we pay 30% face value, 70c pay 40% face value, no stuck down flaps please Recent Commemorative Bundleware, 55c values and above we pay $1 per bundle.

Small or Large format High value Definitives fine used 1989 to date with circular cancels $1 to $3 we pay 5% face value, $3 to $20 we pay 10% face value.

High value commemoratives, values $1 and above as above again from 1989 onwards, we pay 10% face value.

Coins, Medals, Banknotes We buy Australian coins, loose or in sets, decimal and pre-decimal, including Perth Mint and Royal Australian Mint Product. Also buying Worldwide Gold and Silver coins.

Pre-decimal and Decimal Banknotes also required in all grades, also military medal groups.

Our minimum purchase value is $200, smaller lots respectfully declined, please confirm all lots via phone or email before sending and send via registered/ insured mail, or contact us for an appointment, all transactions carried out in strictest confidence. WE PAY ENHANCED PRICES TO GST REGISTERED DEALERS WHO PROVIDE A TAX INVOICE.

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In 2016 we are making these new subscription offers to make your subscription even more affordable: For each 12 months of your new subscription you may choose 1 of the following: 1) 2 recent Australia PNC covers, our choice retail value $45‌or ask for a list of those available.

2) Approx 1250 Australian Stamps, unsorted, off paper, retail value $30 3) 110mm Illuminated Magnifier on stand, RRP $35 4) Approx 1250 World Stamps, unsorted off paper, retail value $30 5) 30 Eureka stocksheets, made in Australia on a Hagner machine, our choice of strip sizes, retail value $37.50 6) Australian Comprehensive Catalogue, 3 volumes complete, latest edition, RRP $99 7) A mixed selection of Prinz black or clear mounts (state which) retail value $45 8) A pair of European Made stainless steel 150mm pointed tweezers, in safety wallet, plus a perforation gauge RRP $20.00 9) Approx 1250 British Commonwealth stamps unsorted off paper, retail value $30 10) 500 Different Australian stamps, retail value $25 For a lifetime subscription you will receive all 10 gifts.

In the event of your chosen gifts being unavailable, we reserve the right to substitute.

Please circle the gifts required and return with your completed subscription form on the facing page together with and payment to: Stamp News Subscriptions, PO Box 1290, Upwey Vic. 3158 Australia. Email and telephone subscriptions always welcome.

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