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Glen Stephens Rarity Offers For 30 years, my ’Stamp Rarity Page’ has been a “must visit” place for many collectors and dealers, globally - www.tinyurl.com/RarityGlen 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 - www.tinyurl.com/RarityGlen
Ascension Is. 1938 KGVI 2/6d Perf 13½ with legendary *Davit Flaw* - $2,100 UNDER SG cat The most famous of all the Ascension plate flaws, with the hand applied original Gum Arabic as on all the initial 1938 printings, and was replaced during WW2 with the perf 14 version with no fanfare. Superb perfs and centering and colour for these as you can see, and very fine and lightly mounted MVLH. SG #45b 2/6d black and deep carmine, Cat £1,600=$A3,200. I have this flaw on several other values too - ask! From a lovely lot of KGV/KGVI SG listed mint and used Commonwealth varieties I am breaking down now, at most attractive prices like this. Also lots of 1935 Silver Jubilee varieties - contact me for anything you are seeking. (Masses SG listed M+U Ascension/Bermuda KGV/KGVI types available etc.) SG #45b, Cat £1,600=$A3,200. UK dealer price is DOUBLE this level, for THIS superb colour and appearance, yet $2,100 *UNDER* SG catalogue! Just $US700 at $A1,100 - Stock 592JX
Falkland Is. 1876 1d Claret, QV *SG #1* - Fresh Mint with Cert -
SG $1,600 for $A450 - A stamp missing from most Falkland’s collections. *SG #1* - the very first stamp, fresh MLH with clear 1980 RRS London Photo Certificate - ‘No Watermark, SG 1 - Is genuine’. A Certificate is Important as often the FAR cheaper later 1d Clarets, also perf 14, are wildly misidentified by Ebay Dreamer sellers of course! Superb Recess intaglio printed, by Bradbury Wilkinsons in London. Lots of folks collect “SG #1s’’ of the World - a perfect addition! SG Cat $A1,600 WITH a Certificate, for just $US285 or $A450!
Estate carton of Australia Post Year albums **42% under retail!** -
Bought an estate that had a nice clean run of these super popular items. Many now buy these to easily keep up to date, year by year, or buy them for the kids etc. NO very expensive hingeless albums needed then - and all in hard, matching, protective slipcases. I have THE largest stock of AP Annual Books on the planet - I have a complete listing of all years here if you are missing any - www.tinyurl.com/APYearBk - Buy 1991-2000 together - 10 books for $A635 - That’s about 30% off my already low prices, and very near issue price. (Stock 451WD) Buy 2001 to 2010 inclusive - 10 books - my usual retail as can be seen on link above, is $A1,455. SUPER discount, well over 35% off my retail of this red hot era, at just $930 (Stock 451WL) Or, all buy all 20 books, and pay 42% under my $2,360 cheap retail - save a cool $1,000! 20 Books will ship in 1 large carton. Just $A1,360 - Stock 451WZ Order via: www.tinyurl.com/GlenOrder All Cards accepted with ZERO fee - even Amex! Bank Deposit fine, or Money Orders. PayPal is accepted in ANY major currency, saving you fees - contact me first. LayBys/Layaways always OK with me!
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Stamps in the News : Margo Campbell ......................................6 Science Stamped : Ian Briggs ...................................................... 14 Postal Stationery : Ian McMahon ............................................... 20 Triangular Kangaroo Stamps : David Mallen ......................... 40 Australian Stamp Rarity : Christer Brunström ....................... 44 Beginners, please. : Michael Dodd ............................................ 46 Review : Mike Lee ............................................................................ 48 Sweden’s Royal Anniversaries 2023 : Christer Brunström .........50
Information News..................................................................................................... 42 Clubs & Societies ....................................................................... ......54 Events .................................................................................................. 55 Products & Services Directory............................................... ......56 Subscriptions .............................................................................. ......58 List of Advertisers .............................................................. ..............62 Front cover: Sweden : Spring Birds Date of issue: 11 January 2024 With the coming of spring, the birds that found it hard to find food during the winter months finally return to their breeding grounds. The long, bright summer days are ideal for hunting insects, giving the birds the opportunity to raise a larger number of chicks here than if they had stayed and bred in their winter location. Anna Handell’s personal interpretations of some of Sweden’s spring birds are perfect for happy springtime greetings.
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Stamps in the News - Globally! Stanley Gibbons bites the dust? Reported at https://www.thetimes. co.uk
Collectors on Stanley Gibbons’ mailing list recently received an email advising them of company changes: Despite strong growth in auctions this year and new partnerships in publications, Stanley Gibbons Group has been unable to find a solution to its long-standing historic liabilities. The Group explored all options to resolve these liabilities however it was unable to find a satisfactory solution. As a result, Strand Collectibles Group Ltd has bought the business and assets of Stanley Gibbons Ltd and A.H. Baldwin & Sons Ltd as part of a prepack administration process managed by Price Waterhouse Cooper on 22nd December 2023. All operations, the senior management team, all employees, both brands, all inventory, all items on consignment for auctions and storage, and all other intellectual property and assets have transferred to the new company, Strand Collectibles Group. Strand Collectibles Group will continue to offer auctions, dealing, private treaty, publications for stamps, coins, medals and other collectibles as be-
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fore and has secured new investment to develop these services further. Under the ownership of Strand Collectibles Group, Stanley Gibbons will continue to serve the needs of philatelists with catalogues, magazines, albums and accessories, dealing and auctions and will be launching a new digital stamp collecting experience later in the year. Our website remains the same: www.stanleygibbons.com However, the Times take on this was less upbeat with the headline “Stanley Gibbons collapses after buying world’s most expensive stamp.” Stanley Gibbons went bust after taking out a £6.5 million loan to buy the world’s most expensive stamp. The 167-year-old stamp auctioneer fell into insolvency on December 22 following its purchase of the British Guiana 1c Magenta for £6.3 million in 2021. The stamp dealer took out an interest-free loan from its largest shareholder, Phoenix SG Limited, to finance the purchase, and then sold stakes in the stamp to outside investors. Stanley Gibbons has hoped to recoup up to £8 million by selling 80,000 shares in the stamp online for £100 each. The group’s first tranche of sales generated reve-
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nues of £1.14 million in the year ended March 2022, and it launched a secondary marketplace to allow shareholders to trade their stakes in the “Mona Lisa of the philatelic world”. Yet the company has now been sold as part of a fast-track insolvency process to Strand Collectibles Group after struggling to refinance the debts due to Phoenix. Phoenix had issued lending of almost £20 million to Stanley Gibbons by the end of March 2022. The fund manager, which also owns toymaker Hornby, granted a waiver on the debt as the stamp dealership failed to meet cash flow and earnings targets tied to the facilities, but the lending was due for repayment in March 2023. The administrators have indicated that unsecured creditors may not be paid. Phoenix Collectibles, the parent company , is a 1 pound paid up company based in Cayman Islands, Caribbean tax haven, according to UK Company Registry, Companies House. Follow developments in this story on Stampboards at www.tinyurl.com/SG-mess
A new postal era in Denmark Reported at www.philapress.de
The Danish government and several opposition parties recently agreed to make changes to postal services that will see PostNord lose its obligation to deliver post to all of Denmark. Instead, market forces and competition will be relied on to ensure that all parts of the country can receive post. PostNord Denmark has long been the provider of the universal postal service, and since 2020 has received compensation from the Danish state to cover the losses incurred in undertaking the universal service obligation. In 2023, the compensation is estimated to amount to Dkr150m (US$22m). In response to the new Postal Act, PostNord,
announced drastic changes from 1 January 2024, discontinuing all services that the company no longer had to offer. First of all, there will be a sizeable increase in postage rates. In the future, the simple domestic letter may be twice as heavy (up to 100g), but will then cost 25kr (3.35 euros) and no longer 12kr. Due to the introduction of VAT liability and a related instruction from the tax authority, all stamps for domestic correspondence will become invalid as of 1 January 2024. They can be used for VAT-exempt international mail traffic until 31 December 2024. On Jan. 2, Denmark issued stamps specifically for domestic and international use. Stamps inscribed “INDLAND” are valid on mail to addresses in Denmark, and stamps inscribed “UDLAND” are for use on letters to foreign destinations. Most of the mailboxes in the country will be dismantled. As well as the mailboxes, the storage service will be discontinued. Newspapers and magazines will no longer be delivered, and publishers will have to switch to private providers at short notice. Exceptions apply to mail for small islands and visually impaired people, and to international mail, for which procurement processes will be carried out. PostNord Denmark is negotiating a transitional agreement with the Danish state to ensure delivery of such items of mail until the procurement processes have been completed. The decision will have no immediate impact on Stamp News - 7
Stamps in the News - Globally! PostNord’s parcel operations in Denmark. Although PostNord’s obligation to offer national coverage will be revoked, the transport ministry will continually monitor postal services and step in if there is not sufficient coverage. The deal means that millions of kroner of annual state support for PostNord will be cut. See the Stampboard’s discussion at http://tinyurl. com/3tb58bp8
A new postal era in India
Reported at https://postandparcel.info In early December, India passed a Post Office Bill, which repeals and replaces the colonial-era legislation of Indian Post Office Act (1898). The Bill, according to the government, will ensure the effective functioning of the Postal Department as a messenger service and as a provider of banking facilities. The Indian Post Office Act (1898) requires Parliament nod for modification of fees charged for all services provided by postal establishments. The Post Office Bill (2023) provides flexibility to the postal department in determining the prices of its services within a highly competitive domestic courier industry and facilitates prompt responsiveness to dynamic market demands. “This new legislation is a reflection of the way post offices and postmen have been transformed into a service-delivery institution from being merely a mail-delivery mechanism, and the post offices have been practically converted into banks,” a government spokesperson said. “ While 660 post offices were closed earlier, around 5,000 offices were opened between 2014 and 2023, and about 5,746 new ones are in the process of being opened”, he added. 8 - Stamp News
The introduced legislation confers authority upon the central government to empower any officer, to intercept, open, or detain any item in the process of transmission by the Post Office. This action is taken in the interest of safeguarding the security of the State, fostering amicable relations with foreign states, maintaining public order, responding to emergencies, or ensuring public safety. The Opposition and a number of community groups have expressed concern about Government overreach and that such free hand to officers will harm the right to privacy. “The right of privacy is a fundamental right. I understand that security is important and you are doing it for the safety of the people but in the name of security….in which direction are we going?” an Opposition spokesperson asked.
UAE outsources
Reported at www.zawya.com Emirates Post in collaboration with the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), has announced the launch of the 52nd National Day stamps designed using generative artificial intelligence. The stamps were designed in close collaboration with MBZUAI’s Department of Computer Vision.
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Each stamp integrates AI technologies and serves as a digital canvas, featuring the UAE’s iconic landmarks like the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and the Burj Khalifa, and symbols that represent the nation’s dedication to sustainability. Emirates Post CEO, said, “It is a delight to present this unique commemorative stamp issuance, which depicts the narrative of our nation’s soul and aspirations through AI-technology.
USA photo finishes
Reported at https://fox40.com A rare image and piece of Californian history will be on sale next year at an affordable price, according to
the United States Postal Service. As part of a 16-piece stamp set of Ansel Adams images, one of his images of the Rocklin countryside will be included. His image of a towering oak tree silhouetted by the setting sun taken as part of his Sunset City Project will be featured amongst some of Adams’ most iconic images. This image of rural Placer County in the early 1960s is part of a 22-photo collection of the area now in the archives of the Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento. According to USPS, this stamp set features some of Adams’ most iconic landscape images taken using his “straight photography” style that is defined by its precision and directness. Some of the other images included in the stamp pack include Half Dome in Yosemite National Park, the Golden Gate Bridge and Adams’ highest-valued photo Stamp News - 9
Stamps in the News - Globally! said. “They became … the thread in the fabric that bound my family … and many families together. It was incredibly important. Back then a long-distance telephone call just cost too much money.” The stamp features a formal profile of Sutherland and includes titles of some of his film projects. Canada Post said the stamp is meant to commemorate Sutherland’s storied career as one of Canada’s … and Hollywood’s … most respected and versatile actors, which has seen him appear in more than 200 films and TV programs. Now, he hopes people make use of the stamp. of The Grand Tetons and the Snake River in Grand Teton National Park. The stamps were designed by USPS Art Director Derry Noyes.
Canada courts celebrity
Reported at https://armchairmayor.ca Donald Sutherland, star of screen and stage, a Companion of the Order of Canada, recipient of an Honorary Academy Award, a Golden Globe winner … had his own Canada Post Stamp released this week … and he’s tickled pink about it. “It’s the biggest thing to me,” he said from his home in Quebec. “I kept saying: ‘I’m a Canadian and now I’m a Canadian stamp.’ God damn. This is really something. In 2010 I was honoured to carry the Olympic Flag into the Opening Ceremonies and I thought that was neat … but this … wow.” Born in New Brunswick and moved to Nova Scotia as a teen, before moving on to the University of Toronto, Sutherland later left for England, where he pursued his passion for acting. His wife of over 50 years; Francine Racette, is Quebecois and also an actor. “The only thing that connected you, at that time in the late ’40s, early ’50s, was a letter in the post,” he 10 - Stamp News
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“Buy my stamp. Buy a lot of my stamps and send letters. Send them to people. Just little postcards: ‘Hi, how are you? Donald asked me to send a stamp.”
Germany goes underground
Reported at https://shop.deutschepost.de The eighth stamp in Germany’s Subway Stations series features the impressive Westfriedhof station in Munich. The series began in April 2020. What distinguishes Westfriedhof is its oversized lights adorned with aluminium domes that open at the bottom. Because of its lighting design, Westfriedhof is often used by advertising agencies and the special atmosphere has also been used as a record cover. The light comes from eleven lamps, each 3.80 metres in diameter, which have luminaires in blue, red and yellow. At the western end sunlight falls in. This divides the platform into different colours. Together with the rough walls, the station is reminiscent of a cave. The new €1.60 stamp captures the essence of Westfriedhof station. The stamp was designed by Jennifer Dengler and Bettina Walter using a photo-
graph by Florian Schutz.
New Zealand goes electric Reported at https://eandt.theiet.org
Air New Zealand has purchased an electric aircraft that will carry out postal deliveries across the country from 2026. Electric aircraft face several challenges that make their development more complex compared to traditional fossil fuel-powered aircraft, including the comparatively low energy density of batteries, which limits their potential range. The plane, the ALIA, has flown over 480km in one flight in testing. For Air New Zealand’s initial flights, it is looking at routes of only around 150km in length. Given the shorter length of the flights, it will likely fly the ALIA at a lower altitude of 1500-3000 metres. The aircraft weighs three tonnes, is just over 12 metres long and will fly at a speed of up to 270km an hour. A full charge of the battery is anticipated to take 40-60 minutes. It will initially Stamp News - 11
Stamps in the News - Globally! operate the aircraft as a cargo-only service in partnership with NZ Post.
Saudi Arabia truncates
Reported at www.arabnews.com A custom short address system will be rolled out to residents of newly developed Saudi communities after a deal was struck with Saudi Postal Corp. The developer, ROSHN, is building at an unprecedented scale across Saudi Arabia with a current land bank of over 200 million sq. meters. By 2030, ROSHN will develop over 400,000 homes, as well as 1,000 kindergartens and schools, and over 700 mosques. A ROSHN spokesperson said that signing the agreement with the corporation allowing it to adopt customized national location indicators, ensures seamless integration into Saudi Post’s systems and
enhancing logistics within the new communities. Moving away from the long, traditional form of labelling letters and packagers, the Saudi Post’s Short National Address uses a four-character code and four digits for enhanced accuracy. A Saudi Post spokesperson said “The National Address service acts as individuals’ spatial identity, aligning with global best practices.” “It endeavours to equip customers with the ability to effortlessly conduct commercial and governmental transactions from their location. This unified and comprehensive addressing system spans across all regions and cities of the Kingdom.”
All you need is love (stamps)
Reported at www.dailydot.com If you’ve ever planned a wedding, then you know it’s harder than it looks. Issues with the wedding dress, snafus with the caterer, and wedding invitation issues are just a few of the obstacles people face when trying to plan their perfect wedding. Unfortunately for a Chicago bride, she found another hurdle when she mistakenly bought the wrong type of stamps. Saman12 - Stamp News
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tha (@samsfox) took to TikTok to vent after she mistakenly purchased 100 sheets of standard stamps that turned out to be from the Life Magnified collection. “ I was stressing out about what kind of stamp I needed to get for my save the dates and I started researching, because I didn’t want to buy the wrong kind of stamp. Hoping that a USPS employee could steer her in the right direction, she decided to go to a post office to ask. “I just went into USPS, and I said, ‘Here’s the invitation. Can you please tell me what kind of stamp I need?’ She’s like, ‘Sure, you need the standard stamp.’” Happy that the solution was so easy, she went ahead and bought 100 stamps. The future bride took the sheets and left before she realized her mistake. “I was expecting an American flag or maybe a bald eagle. No,” she explained as the video zoomed in on the Life Magnified stamp collection. “What is this? Barnacle legs? Human hair? “Apparently they are non-refundable, so I apologize in advance for everybody that gets human hair on their invitation,” she concluded with a smile. TikTok comments were supportive: “My post office gave me heart stamps when they found out they were for wed-
ding invitations. “ Many also noted that you need to ask for a specific stamp so they won’t hand you something off-putting. Others shared their own mishaps with their wedding invitations. “My husband went and got the stamps for our invitations and he chose HOTWHEELS,” a viewer shared. “During covid I had to use stamps with pics of breakdancers for wedding invitations because there was a shortage,” another added.
2023 Xmas stamp beauty competition results Every year Stampboarders vote on their favourite Xmas stamps from a selection from over 40 countries. (http://tinyurl.com/4y8ne2s2) This year the top three were: The Netherlands; Canada; Norway. Enjoy!
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Endemic Feathers Australia is home to a remarkable diversity of bird species, with over 800 recorded species, many of which are endemic. The unique geographical and ecological features of Australia have contributed to the evolution of distinct avian communities, making it a global hotspot for bird biodiversity. However, Australian birds face numerous threats, including habitat loss, climate change, and invasive species. Australia’s avifauna is renowned for its extraordinary diversity and endemism, with a rich tapestry of bird species inhabiting diverse ecosystems ranging from tropical rainforests and arid deserts to coastal wetlands and alpine regions. The continent’s isolation, ancient geological history, and varied climatic conditions have shaped the evolution of unique bird communities, making Australia a focal point for ornithological research and conservation efforts. In this month’s column we will explore the fascinating world of Australian birds, shedding light on their ecological significance, behavioural adaptations, and the conservation challenges they face – all illustrated by the philatelic record. Avian Diversity Australia’s avian diversity is characterized by a
Figure 1a : Red-tailed Black Cockatoo (1 Jul 1993) SG 1417
wide array of bird families and species, including iconic representatives such as parrots, cockatoos, emus, and the emblematic kookaburra. The continent harbors over 800 species of birds, of which more than half are endemic, meaning they are found nowhere else on Earth. The diverse avifauna is a product of Australia’s ancient Gondwanan origins, which led to the evolution of distinct lineages and adaptations to local environmental conditions. Notable examples of Australian endemics include the superb lyrebird, the regent honeyeater, and the elusive night parrot, which are of great interest to scientists and bird enthusiasts alike. Australian birds have evolved a remarkable array of ecological adaptations and behavioural traits to survive in the continent’s diverse habitats. For instance, the iconic emu is the world’s second-largest bird (second only to its ratite, flightless, relative – the Ostrich) and is superbly adapted to the arid inland regions, where it forages for seeds, insects, and plant matter. It is of course seriously quick and is able to reach speeds of up to 50 kph across the ground by using its very powerful legs. Similarly,
Figure 1 : Australian Wildlife (13 Aug 1986) SG 1023-1027 14 - Stamp News
Ian Briggs the superb lyrebird, renowned for its elaborate vocal mimicry, is a master of its forest floor habitat, where it forages for invertebrates and displays its intricate courtship dances. Many Australian parrot species exhibit complex social behaviours, vibrant plumage, and remarkable vocalizations, making them a subject of fascination for researchers and birdwatchers. Threats to Australian Birds Despite their ecological and cultural significance, Australian birds face a myriad of threats that jeopardise their survival. Habitat loss and fragmentation due to urbanization, agriculture, and land clearance are major concerns, leading to declines in bird populations and loss of critical breeding and foraging areas. Climate change poses additional challenges, altering the distribution of bird species and disrupting the timing of key ecological events such as breeding and migration. Invasive species, such as feral cats, foxes, and
Figure 2 : Superb Lyrebird (15 Feb 1932) SG 140
introduced birds, have also had detrimental effects on native bird populations, predating on eggs, chicks, and adult birds, further exacerbating the conservation crisis. Endemic Birds of Australia Australia’s isolation and unique evolutionary history have resulted in the emergence of numerous endemic bird species, which are found exclusively within the continent’s borders. These birds have evolved in relative isolation, leading to distinct adaptations and specialized ecological roles within their respective habitats. The following are some examples of iconic endemic bird species found in Australia: Superb Lyrebird (Menura novaehollandiae) The superb lyrebird is a ground-dwelling bird renowned for its remarkable vocal abilities and elaborate tail plumage. Endemic to the forests of south-
Figure 3 : Wildlife Recovery mini-sheet (4 Aug 2020) SG MS 5322 Stamp News - 15
eastern Australia, this species is an important seed disperser and plays a crucial role in shaping the structure and composition of its forest habitat. However, habitat loss and fragmentation have led to population declines, making conservation efforts critical for its long-term survival. The Superb Lyrebird’s vocal and visual displays are among the most complex in the avian world. Their mimicry skills, combined with the striking appearance of their tail, make them fascinating and iconic birds in the Australian wilderness. It’s important to note that while the male is known for its elaborate displays, the female lyrebirds are more inconspicuous and have more cryptic and discrete plumage. Regent Honeyeater (Anthochaera phrygia) The regent honeyeater is a strikingly patterned bird with a distinctive yellow and black plumage. Endemic to southeastern Australia, this species is highly specialized in feeding on the nectar of flowering eucalypts. However, habitat degradation, fragmentation, and competition with invasive species have resulted in a significant decline in its population, leading to its classification as critically
Figure 5 : Princess Parrot (6 Feb 2005) SG 2479
endangered. Western Ground Parrot (Pezoporus flaviventris) The western ground parrot is a cryptic, ground-dwelling parrot species found in the southwestern region of Australia. This species has evolved to forage and nest in dense coastal heathlands, making it particularly vulnerable to habitat loss and predation by introduced predators. With a rapidly declining population, the western ground parrot is considered one of the most endangered parrot species in the world. Gouldian Finch (Erythrura gouldiae) The Gouldian finch, is named after John Gould, a prominent English ornithologist and bird artist of the 19th century. John Gould, along with his wife Elizabeth, was responsible for documenting and illustrating a vast number of bird species from around the world. He described and illustrated this colorful bird in his work titled “The Birds of Australia.” The scientific name “Erythrura gouldiae” also pays tribute to John Gould. The genus
Figure 4 : Finches of Australia, 1st and 2nd series (5 Jun and 5 Nov 2018) 16 - Stamp News
Ian Briggs Mallee fowl (Leipoa ocellata) The mallee fowl is a ground-dwelling bird species endemic to the semi-arid mallee regions of southern Australia. Known for its remarkable mound-building behaviour, the mallee fowl constructs large nesting mounds made of organic material to incubate its eggs. However, habitat loss, fragmentation, and altered fire regimes have significantly impacted mallee fowl populations, necessitating conservation efforts to protect its unique breeding behaviour and habitat requirements. Figure 6 : Mallee Fowl, from the Megapodes of Australia issue (6 Jul 2022) SG 5645
name “Erythrura” is derived from the Greek words “erythros,” meaning red, and “oura,” meaning tail. Also known as the rainbow finch, is a colourful, seed-eating bird species endemic to the northern regions of Australia. Known for its vibrant plumage, the Gouldian finch is highly sought after by aviculturists, leading to illegal trapping and trade. Additionally, habitat degradation and altered fire regimes have resulted in population declines, warranting conservation attention to safeguard its future. Princess Parrot (Polytelis alexandrae) The princess parrot is a strikingly beautiful parrot species with a predominantly green plumage and pink throat and face. Endemic to arid regions of central and northwestern Australia, the princess parrot is highly specialized in utilizing spinifex grass and acacia woodlands for nesting and foraging. However, habitat degradation and altered fire regimes have led to population declines and fragmentation, raising concerns about its long-term survival. These endemic bird species represent a small fraction of the diverse avifauna found in Australia, highlighting the need for targeted conservation efforts to protect their unique evolutionary heritage and ecological roles within their respective ecosystems. By addressing the threats they face and preserving their habitats, it is possible to ensure the continued existence of these iconic and irreplaceable species for future generations.
Black-throated Finch (Poephila cincta) The black-throated finch is a small, granivorous bird species endemic to northern and eastern Australia. It is highly specialized in feeding on grass seeds and inhabits grassy woodlands and savannah habitats. Habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and intensive grazing has resulted in the decline of black-throated finch populations, particularly in the more southern parts of its range, making it a focal point for conservation action. Palm Cockatoo (Probosciger aterrimus) The palm cockatoo is a large, charismatic cockatoo species endemic to the rainforests and woodlands of northern Australia, including Cape York Peninsula and the surrounding islands. Known for its distinctive crest and powerful bill, the palm cockatoo is culturally significant to indigenous communities
Figure 7 : Palm Cockatoo (18 May 2004) SG 2381
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and plays a crucial role in the ecology of its rainforest habitat. However, habitat loss and illegal wildlife trade pose significant threats to its populations, emphasizing the need for conservation measures to protect this iconic species. Ground Parrot (Pezoporus wallicus) The ground parrot is a cryptic and elusive bird species endemic to the coastal heathlands and swamps of southeastern Australia. This species is highly adapted to its dense, low-lying habitat and is known for its secretive behaviour. However, habitat loss and degradation, as well as predation by introduced predators, have led to population declines, making the ground parrot a species of conservation concern. Southern Cassowary (Casuarius casuarius) The southern cassowary is a large, flightless bird endemic to the tropical rainforests of northeastern Australia, particularly in the Wet Tropics region of Queensland. As an important seed disperser, the cassowary plays a vital role in maintaining the diversity of rainforest ecosystems. However, habitat loss, vehicle strikes, and dog attacks pose significant threats to cassowary populations, necessitating conservation efforts to mitigate these impacts. Budgerigar (Melopsittacus undulatus) I certainly had no idea that the budgie is endemic to AusFigure 9 : Budgerigar, from the Desert Birds series (9 Aug 2001) SG 2129 18 - Stamp News
Figure 8 : Southern Cassowary (7 May 2019) SG 5075
tralia. My lack of understanding, in part, is probably due to its huge popularity as a pet and so it never occurred to me that the budgie is Australian. In their natural environment, the drier desert habitats of Western and Central Australia, their plumage is green and yellow with black scalloped markings on their neck, back and wings. Of course, through breeding in captivity they exist in a myriad of colour types including blues, white, yellows and greys. So popular are budgerigars in captivity that they are the single most popular pet bird and therefore the fourth most popular pet globally after dogs, cats and fish! In their natural habitat these parrots feed exclusively on seeds and have a nomadic flock existence. These flocks typically number up to one hundred birds but after the rains the flocks can grow to number two thousand individuals. Galah (Eolophus roseicapilla) Clearly the Galah has been known to indigenous Australians for tens of thousands of years. In terms of Western scientific documentation however, the first recorded observations of the Galah by Europeans of course occurred after the arrival of European settlers in Australia. The formal scientific description of the species was made by ornithologist John Gould in the 19th century. Gould described the Galah in his work “Birds of Australia,” which was published between 1840 and 1848. With their bright pink and white plumage and their crazy show-off antics
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Figure 10 : Galah (11 Mar 1964) SG 365
they really are quite the spectacle and one of Australia’s best loved species. Laughing kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae) The emu appears on the Australian coat of arms, but I think that the Laughing kookaburra is the most iconic of all Australia’s endemic birds. It is the symbol of the Australian bush and is very important in Aboriginal culture and their culturally significant Dreamtime stories. The Laughing kookaburra is a member of the kingfisher family and is in fact the largest ‘kingfisher’. Despite their association, and relationship, to the kingfisher kookaburra’s do not primarily eat fish. Kookaburra’s primary diet consists of small animals such as insects, worms, small mammals, and reptiles, kookaburras are known to eat a diverse range of food, and their diet can also include non-animal items. They may consume fruits, berries, and other plant material, especially during times when their preferred prey is scarce. Kookaburras are considered facultative carnivores, meaning they have the flexibility to include both animal and plant matter in their diet. It took some time to officially land on the kook-
aburra’s name. In the 19th century this species was commonly called the “laughing jackass”, a name first recorded (as Laughing Jack-Ass) in “An Account of the English Colony in New South Wales” by David Collins which was published in 1798. Then in 1858 the ornithologist John Gould used “great brown kingfisher”, a name that had been coined by John Latham in 1782. In the early years of the 20th century “kookaburra” was included as an alternative name in ornithological publications, but it was not until 1926 that the Royal Australasian Ornithologists Union officially adopted the name “laughing kookaburra”.[ The combination of its distinctive call, size, social behaviour, adaptability, cultural significance, and unique appearance makes the Australian kookaburra a truly remarkable and iconic bird species. These endemic bird species represent a diverse array of ecological niches and adaptations, showcasing the unique avian biodiversity that Australia harbors. Their conservation is essential for preserving the integrity of Australia’s ecosystems and safeguarding the evolutionary heritage of these iconic and irreplaceable species.
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Postal Stationery Welcome to the postal stationery column for February 2024. This month’s column looks at new issues including Australian issues for Christmas 2023 and New Zealand Lord of the Rings postal cards, some additional Victoria packet bands and the 1982-85 bird-of-prey lettercards as well as exhibition news. Christmas Prepaid Postal Cards Five prepaid postcards (Figures 1-2) were issued on 1 November 2023 for Christmas 2023. The cards were Mary and Baby Jesus, The Three Wise Men, Christmas Tree with Gifts, Santa Mail and Christmas Decorations. The cards were produced in the small format and sold as a set for $11.70. Coronation of King Charles III Prepaid Postcard A prepaid postcard (Figure 3) in the small format was issued on 1 November 2023 to mark the Coronation of King Charles III as King of Australia on 6 May 2023. The card was sold for $2.55 and depicts a stylised crown. The attached (cancelled) adhesive stamp shows the new King in his coronation robes and crown and holding the sceptre and orb of his office. Two postcards were also issued on the same date for the King’s Birthday. New Zealand Lord of the Rings: Return of the
King Postal Cards New Zealand issued a set of six postal cards (Figures 4-5) for the 20th anniversary of the release of the movie, Lord of the Rings: The Return of the Kings, on 1 November 2023. The cards have a $3.30 indicium depicting the Shieldmaiden of Rohan which prepay postage to anywhere in the world. The six postal cards are: Arwen, The Lair of Shelob, The Army of the Dead, Shieldmaiden of Rohan, the Ring is Mine and Gandalf and the Moth. They were sold as a set for $20.51 and were designed by Sacha Lees, Wellington, New Zealand. 50 Years of Diplomatic Relations Between Australia and Vietnam PSE Australia Post issued a pre-stamped envelope (Figure 6) to celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations between Australia and Vietnam on 26 September 2023. One of the first foreign policy acts by the Whitlam Government was establishing diplomatic relations with Vietnam on 26 February 1973. In just 50 years, Australia and Vietnam have built a strong friendship, with deep cooperation across a diverse set of areas. Australia has more than 300,000 Australians of Vietnamese heritage with Vietnamese the fifth most commonly spoken language in Australian homes. The envelope was sold for $1.45 and designed by Janet Boschen. The indicium features the Golden Wattle and Nelumbo nucifera, the flower of the lotus. The Lotus is the national flower of Vietnam where it is known as the flower of the dawn and is the symbol of purity, commitment and optimism for the future. Figure 1 Christmas 2023 Prepaid Postcard Dear Santa & Figure 2 Christmas 2023 Prepaid Postcard Three Wise Men
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Figure 3 Coronation of King Charles III Prepaid Postcard Figure 4 New Zealand $3.30 Shieldmaiden of Rohan Postal Card Figure 5 New Zealand Reverse of Lord of the Rings - Return of the King Postal Card Showing Gandalf and the Moth They grow in slow-moving rivers and delta areas. Victoria Postal Stationery Packet Bands In response to the article by Dingle Smith in the August Issue of the Postal Stationery Collector that was reported in this column in the January 2024 issue of Stamp News Australasia, Mark McWha reported a number of additional packet bands from Victoria, a few of which are shown here. Figure 7 shows a band used for Victoria, 4d Queen Victoria 1881 Registration Envelope printed in bright carmine ‘REGISTERED EMBOSSED. / One Dozen – 4s. 3d.’ including a dozen envelopes. Figure 8 shows a band used for Victoria 1880 2d Rose envelope without embossed seal on the flap, with packet band, blue paper, printed in dark blue ‘TWOPENNY
EMBOSSED. / 1 DOZ 2s 3d.’ with blue border line top and bottom. Figure 9 shows an 1885 Victoria Queen Victoria 2d blue-violet envelope with packet band, blue paper, printed in blue ‘TWOPENNY EMBOSSED. / 1 DOZ. 2s 3d.’ with border line top and bottom. Figure 10 shows a Victoria Queen Victoria 1890 1d orange-brown envelope, B7 (h)(Stieg), Issue of 1890, QV 1d orange-brown, size c, cream paper, with packet band, white paper, printed in black ‘ONE PENNY EMBOSSED. / 1 DOZ. 1s. 3d.’ with border lines top and bottom. Australia 1982-1985 Bird-Of-Prey Lettercards Over the period 1982- 1985 Australia issued three pictorial lettercards based on the art of Frank Knight showing birds-of-prey. The lettercards were the first Australian lettercards not to show the Monarch in the Stamp News - 21
Postal Stationery indicium with the previous lettercard being a 22c card featuring Queen Elizabeth II. The first of the three lettercards was a 27c lettercard showing the Peregrine Falcon on the indicium and the White-breasted sea-eagle on the reverse issued on 1 September 1982. This was replaced on 9 November 1983 by a 33c lettercard showing the Nankeen Kestrel in the indicium and the Brahminy Kite on the reverse while the third lettercard was a 36c lettercard issued on 20 March 1985 showing the Sooty Owl in the indicium and a Boobook Owl on the reverse. Unlike previous lettercards which was printed by the Note Printing Branch of the Reserve Bank, the pictorial lettercards were printed by Mercury-Walch in Hobart. The 36c lettercard was the last of the traditional postal Figure 6 50th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations Between Vietnam and Australia PSE Figure 7 Band Used with Victoria 4d Queen Victoria 1881 Registration Envelope. Figure 8 Band Used with Victoria 1880 2d Rose envelope
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Figure 9 Band used with 1885 Victoria 2d Queen Victoria Figure 10 Band Used with Victoria Queen Victoria 1890 1d orange-brown envelope. Figure 11 2006 Change of Address Lettercard
stationery lettercards issued by Australia although a pack of ten (two each of five designs) non-denominated lettercards was issued on 1 December 2006 intended to be used to tell people of your new address (Figure 11). Frank Knight is an Australian wildlife artist and ornithologist. He was born in Port Hedland, Western Australia in 1941 and worked as a field and laboratory assistant for CSIRO and as illustrator for CSIRO’s Division of Wildlife Research. He was the illustrator of many natural history texts including The Graham Pizzey and Frank Knight Field Guide to the Birds of Australia (1997 and subsequent editions including the associated App), A Field Guide to the Mammals of Australia (2001) by Peter Menkhorst, and Parrots of the World; an Identification Guide (2006) by Joseph Forshaw. The Pizzey and Frank Knight
Field Guide was a very popular guide to the Birds of Australia being republished in new editions on many occasions and as an App. His adhesive stamp designs include the 19811983 mammals series including stamps showing the Bilby, Thylacine, Leadbeater’s Possum, Stick-Nest Rat, Bridled Nail-tailed Wallaby and the Queensland Hairy-nosed Wombat. In 1984 The ACT Philatelic Council produced souvenirs by overprinting sets of these lettercards with a design based on a hand sketch by Frank Knight (Figures 12-14). Limited supplies of these overprinted lettercards are still available from the ACT Philatelic Council ($30 including postage within Australia, ACT Philatelic Council, GPO Box 1840, Canberra ACT 2601, cheques payable to the ACT Philatelic Council). Stamp News - 23
Postal Stationery Perth 2023 The national postal stationery completion for 2023 took place at Perth 2023 (Figure 15), a national philatelic exhibition held in Perth on 2-5 November 2023. The competition included a Postal Stationery Challenge between Australia and the United Kingdom which meant that there were a large number of very strong postal stationery exhibits on display. I hope you managed to see them! The Postal Stationery Challenge ended up being a tie between Australia and the United Kingdom with 366 points each. The Australian team was Michael Blinman (New South Wales Postal Stationery, Large Gold), Darryl Fuller (Leeward Islands Postal Stationery, Large Gold), Michael Diserio (The Envelopes of Victoria Large Gold), and Michael Drury (Australian Postal Cards from the Reign of King George V, Gold). The UK team was Alan Huggins (Mauritius Postal Stationery. The Stamped Envelopes and Registration Envelopes, Large Gold), Neil Sargent (GB: The Embossed Postal Stationery of King Edward VII, Large Gold), Jon Aitchison (The Embossed Postal Stationery Envelopes of Egypt and Preceding Essays, Gold) and Simon Richards (Grenada Postal Stationery, (Large Gold). Michael Blinman won the award for the best in Show and the Postal Stationery Society Prize was won by Alan Higgins. Thailand 2023 Thailand 2023 (Figure 16) was a FIP exhibition held 27 November – 2 December 2023 in Bangkok. There was a postal stationery class of 13 exhibits with was one Australian entry; John Dibiase (Figure 17) The Postal Stationery of Western Australia (Gold) while a Large Gold medal was awarded to Frank Li for New Zealand Postal 24 - Stamp News
Figure 12 27c Peregrine Falcon Lettercard Overprinted with Frank Knight Sketch Figure 13 33c Nankeen Kestrel Lettercard Overprinted with Frank Knight Sketch Figure 14 36c Sooty Owl Lettercard Overprinted with Frank Knight Sketch
Ian McMahon Left : Figure 15 Postal Stationery Jury, Perth 2023 Below left : Figure 16 Ajeet Singhe and Philip Levine, Members of the Postal Stationery Jury at Thailand 2023 Below Right :Figure 17 John Dibiase receiving a Gold Medal for Postal Stationery of Western Australia
mission-Thailand-2023-27-oct-23.pdf ) while Philip Levine qualified as a FIP Postal Stationery Judge at the Exhibition. 2024 International Exhibitions There will be two FIP international stamp exhibitions in 2024. The first to be held 16-19 April 2024 will be EFIRO 2024 to be held in Bucharest, Romania. Contact Commissioner for details. For details, email: john_dibiase@ yahoo.com. The second to be held 15 - 19 August 2024 is PhilaKorea 2024 to be held in Seoul South Korea. For details, email: kiwibrooce@yahoo.com.
Stationery - Pre KGVI Head Design. There were also ten one-frame postal stationery exhibits with the best mark awarded to Staffan Ferdén Swedish Overseas Rate Postal Stationery Issues 1879-1894 (93 points). The Postal Stationery Collector received a Large Vermeil medal. A FIP Postal Stationery Judging Qualifying Seminar was held at the Exhibition presented by Ian McMahon and Sam Chiu (see the presentation at http://postalstationery.f-i-p.ch/ wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2023/12/FIP-PS-Com-
Canberra Stampshow 2024 The National exhibition in 2024 will be Canberra Stampshow 2024 to be held 13-15 September 2024 at Thoroughbred Park (the Canberra racecourse). Canberra Stampshow 2024 will be a full National exhibition including the Postal Stationery Class. The exhibition’s theme is the 150th anniversary of the Universal Postal Union. For further information including the prospectus, on-line entry form and Bulletin 1 please visit the website at https://canberrastamps.org/canberra-stamp-show/. Toowoomba 2024 The 2023 National one-frame Exhibition will be held from 11 - 13 October 2024 at Toowoomba. For further information please contact: secretary@ toowoomba2024.com. Stamp News - 25
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KGV HEADS SALE FEBRUARY 2024 Visit us at our new premises! By appointment only. Office hours: 9.30 – 4.30 Monday – Friday (weekends by arrangement) to view any of the lots in this sale, plus a whole lot more! 7/756 Burwood Highway, Ferntree Gully. Orders up to $100 are strictly net. $101-$250 deduct 10%, $251-$500 deduct 15%, $501-1000 deduct 20% Orders over $1000 deduct 25% Orders over $2500 deduct 30% Layby welcome for orders above $500 however we do not offer discounts on layby sales. Scans or colour photocopies of individual items are available on request. Many smaller items, including many that are not on this list may be found in our eBay listings. Our store name is 21st-century-auctions Postage and insurance extra, Free within Australia above $500 for items purchased at full price. We accept Visa, MasterCard & American Express at no fee. Hours generally 9.30am – 4.30pm Mon – Fri, but we will often answer the phone after hours. All of our items carry our 14 day satisfaction guarantee. EXCEPTING Collections, packets and mixtures. 1. Australia KGV Single watermark selection of 17 different values ½d Green to 5d Chestnut including 1½d brown & green, 2d orange, red & brown, 3d, 4d orange, violet & olive, 4½d, all Mint, some hinge remains, most are reasonably well centred, attractive group, minimum Cat $564, Price $429 (G1333) 2. Australia KGV Single watermark selection of 12 different values ½d Green to 1/4d turquoise including 4d orange & olive, 4½d & 5d, all with cds cancels & mostly well centred Cat $115+, Price $79 (G1334) 3. Australia 1913-24 3 x 4d different colours Orange, Violet & Deep Yellow-Olive. All perf. OS cto. Single Watermark. Very attractive trio cat. $95, all reasonably centred without gum, with full perfs. (The 4d blue does not exist cto) Price $69 (G1238) 4. Australia KGV C of A wmk set of 7 ½d to 5d, mostly well centred, some hinge remains Mint, Cat $142, Price $119 (G1355) 5. Australia KGV Single wmk 1d Green, 1½d Red, 2d Red-brown & 3d Blue type A, mixed centreing, some light hinge remains Mint, minimum Cat $134, Price $89 (G1360) 6. Australia 1913 KGV 1d Engraved with nice Kiss Print. Not catalogued as used, priced at $1000 for mint and we recently achieved full catalogue for an unhinged one. Cancelled by cds of NSW 1 AP 14, Town unclear. ACSC 59ca Price $795 (G23) 7. Australia KGV 1913 Engraved 1d Pale red & 1d Carmine-red BW 59A & 59C MUH, Cat $42, Price $35 (G23) 8. Australia KGV 1913 Engraved 1d Pale red & 1d Carmine-red BW 59A & 59C both with cds cancels Fine used, Cat $20, Price $14.99 (G1336) 9. Australia KGV 1913 Engraved 1d Carmine-red BW 59C, horizontal pair MUH, Cat $24, Price $19.99 (G1337) 10. Australia KGV 1913 Engraved 1d Carmine-red BW 59C, vertical strip of 3, all nits showing unlisted variety ‘Weak entry/white flaws
in top frame’ most pronounced in upper unit, centre unit MUH, others MLH Cat $22 as normal, Price $29.99 (G1338) 11. Australia KGV 1913 Engraved 1d Carmine-red horizontal pair, right unit variety ‘Weak entry behind emu’s head’ BW 59(2)d, light hinge remains Mint, Cat $55, Price $45 (G1339) 12. Australia KGV 1914 Single watermark smooth paper 1d Carmine-red variety ‘Watermark inverted’ BW 71a, centred slightly high, very lightly hinged Mint, Cat $50, Price $39 (G1341) 13. Australia KGV 1914 Single watermark single line perf 1d Carmine-red BW 70, two shades MUH, Cat $80, Price $69 (G1342) 14. Australia KGV 1914 Single watermark smooth paper 1d Red BW 71 group x 8 with a nice selection of shades, noted two with ‘Compartment line’ traces, all MUH, minimum Cat $240, Price $229 (G1343A) 15. Australia KGV 1914 Single watermark smooth paper 1d Red BW 71 group x 8 with a nice selection of shades, mixed centreing, attractive group Mint, minimum Cat $80, Price $69 (G1347) 16. Australia 1914 KGV 1d Engraved, single wmk 1d Red Mint & C of A wmk 1d Green MUH, also GB 1912 1d ‘Ideal’ stamp in black (imperf) & blue (perf), both MNG, the portrait design of which the Australian KGV portrait is thought to be based on, interesting group, Price $39 (G1347) 17. Australia 1914 KGV single wmk smooth paper 1d die II punctured ‘OS’ pair, appears to be a paler shade of Carmine-rose BW 71V, the left unit with ‘merged flaw’, the right with erect spur, probably positions 56 & 57, indistinct ‘JL 23/VICTORIA’ cds, Die II OS Cat $200 each for cheapest shade BW 71(1)ib, strangely, the merged state is unpriced used, scarce & attractive multiple, Price $299 (G1083) 18. Australia 1914 KGV 1d Carmine-red single wmk smooth paper die II, couple of nibbled perfs at top, centred to upper left, hinge remains Mint, Cat $750, Price $449 (G441) 19. Australia KGV 1915 Single watermark 4d Orange variety ‘Watermark inverted’ BW 110a, centred to upper left, centrally struck WA cds, Cat $30, Price $24.99 (G982) 20. Australia 1915 KGV 4d Yellow-orange single wmk BW 110I, centred slightly high, lightly hinged Mint, Cat $60, Price $49 (G1060) 21. Australia KGV 1915 Single watermark ½d Emerald BW 63, a pale & a deeper shade, both MUH, Cat $44, Price $35 (G1340) 22. Australia 1915 Single watermark KGV ½d Emerald Electro 7 Harrison one line imprint block of 4 BW 63(7)z, hinge re-enforcing Mint, Cat $950, Price $599 (G671) 23. Australia KGV 1915 Single watermark 4d Pale orange-yellow BW 110E, nicely centred, neat LATE FEE cds Fine used, Cat $50, Price $39 (G1328) 24. Australia KGV 1915 Single watermark 4d Orange BW 110, range of six shades all with cds cancels Fine used, attractive group, minimum Cat $60, Price $49 (G1329) 25. Australia KGV 1915 Single watermark 4d Orange (Aniline) BW
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KGV HEADS SALE FEBRUARY 2024 110A, centred a little low MUH, Cat $175, Price $139 (G1345A) 26. Australia KGV 1915 Single watermark single line perf 5d Chestnut BW 122, centred a little high MUH, Cat $375, Price $299 (G1310) 27. Australia KGV 1915 Single wmk ½d Emerald horizontal pair variety ‘Watermark inverted’ BW 63a, well centred, some hinge remains Mint, Cat $120, Price $89 (G1329) 28. Australia KGV 1915 Single wmk ½d Emerald variety ‘Watermark inverted’ BW 63a, centred slightly to the left MUH, Cat $100, Price $79 (G1358) 29. Australia KGV 1915 Single wmk 4d Orange (Aniline) BW 110A, nicely centred MUH, Cat $175, Price $149 (G1356) 30. Australia KGV 1915 Single wmk 4d Orange BW 110 x 8, attractive range of shades, most well centred & all with cds cancels Fine used, minimum Cat $80, Price $69 (G1350) 31. Australia KGV 1915 Single wmk single line perf 5d BW 122 x 2, one a bright orange-chestnut shade, the other slightly deeper, both well centred lightly hinged Mint, attractive, Cat $300, Price $249 (G1328) 32. Australia KGV 1915 Single wmk single line perf 5d Chestnut BW 122, centred to lower right, few tiny natural gum bubbles MUH, Cat $375, Price $299 (G1332) 33. Australia KGV 1915 Single wmk single line perf 5d Chestnut BW 122, well centred, lightly hinged Mint, Cat $150, Price $129 (G1332) 34. Australia 1916 1d carmine-red, Smooth paper Substituted cliché die I ACSC 71(2)ka Cat $150. Centred to the right, Fine used. Price $89 (G284) 35. Australia 1916 4d Lime Yellow, fine used with lemon yellow for comparison. Well centred full perf. example with light Banyule centrally struck cds. ACSC 110D, cat. $600. Price $479 (G306) 36. Australia 1916 KGV 4d Lemon-yellow watermark inverted ACSC 110Ca ‘BACCHUS MARSH MY 13/16’ cds, centred to right & small nick at right, a scarce stamp, Cat $1500, Price $399 (G522) 37. Australia 1916 Single watermark KGV 4d Lime-yellow BW 110D, with ‘WAGIN/ 28 NOV 16/(WESTERN) AUSTRALIA’ cds, centred to the left, with 4d Lemon-yellow for comparison, Fine used, Cat $600, Price $399 (G960) 38. Australia 1916 Single watermark KGV 4d Lime-yellow BW 110D, with light, crisp NOV 17 WA cds, centred high, Cat $600, Price $399 (G962) 39. Australia 1916 Single watermark KGV 4d Lime-yellow BW 110D, with bold centrally struck ‘PERTH/10 OCT 16/ WESTERN AUSTRALIA’ cds, centred high, Cat $600, Price $399 (G961) 40. Australia 1916 Single watermark KGV 4d Lime-yellow BW 110D, with slightly smudged indistinct WA cds, Cat $600, Price $399 (G963) 41. Australia KGV 1916 Single watermark rough paper 1d Red BW 72 group x 3 deeper shades, noted one with ‘Compartment lines’, all MUH, minimum Cat $225, Price $209 (G1344A) 42. Australia KGV 1916 Single watermark rough paper 1d Red BW 72 group x 8 with a lovely range of shades, noted two with ‘Compartment lines’, mostly well centred Mint, minimum Cat $320, Price $309 (G1348)
43. Australia KGV 1917 Single watermark comb perf 5d Chestnut BW 123, centred low MUH, Cat $325, Price $249 (G1311A) 44. Australia KGV 1917 Single watermark comb perf 5d Chestnut BW 123, some light gum bends MUH, Cat $325, Price $179 (G1346A) 45. Australia 1917 5d Yellow Brown Single wmk ACSC 123B. Nice fine used example of this scarce shade cancelled by cds of Geelong, Vic. Centred left and with full perfs. Cat. $150, price $115 (G121) 46. Australia KGV 1917 Single wmk 5d Chestnut BW 123, centred slightly to the left, slight gum bend MUH, Cat $325, Price $249 (G1334) 47. Australia 1918 Single watermark KGV ½d Emerald variety ‘Watermark inverted’ BW 63a, centred to the left, light machine cancel, Cat $40, Price $29 (G928) 48. Australia 1918 KGV Halfpenny Yellowish Green, ACSC 65E (5)zd. Large Multiple Wmk. From Electro 5. CA Monogram substituted for JBC right hand corner strip of 3. Fresh mint unhinged well centred and full perfs, except has right hand selvedge reinforced with hinge. Cat $900 as hinged. Price $895 (G50) 49. Australia 1918 KGV 1d Pink, single wmk. with variety “Ferns” ACSC 71T (4)ia, fine cds example well centred & full perfs. Cat. $200, price $99 (G709) 50. Australia KGV 1918 Single watermark 1d Carmine-red Die III BW 75, right marginal example, unusually well centred MUH, Cat $275, Price $249 (G1349) 51. Australia KGV 1918 Single watermark 1d Carmine-red Die III BW 75, centred to the right MUH, Cat $275, Price $229 (G1350A) 52. Australia KGV 1918 Single watermark 1d Carmine-red Die III BW 75, centred low, very lightly hinged Mint, Cat $75, Price $49 (G1351) 53. Australia 1918 Cooke 1d Carmine-Pink vertical pair (lower unit small surface rub at base), with characteristic “golden orange” ultra violet lamp reaction, lightly toned gum, MUH; BW:71A - Cat. $2500 as two singles. Rare multiple. $1495 (G3182) 54. Australia KGV 1918-24 LM watermark ½d Bluish-green, 1½d Purple-black & 1d Green BW 65, 78 & 84B, all MUH, Cat $85, Price $69 (G1352) 55. Australia KGV 1918-24 Large multiple watermark ½d Bluish-green & 1d Green BW 65 & 78, both centred high MUH, Cat $55, Price $35 (G1315) 56. Australia 1918 KGV 5d Bright chestnut single wmk, rough paper single line perf, punctured ‘OS’ BW 134, usual below average centring, indistinct cds, Cat $250, Price $169 (G322) 57. Australia KGV 1919 Single watermark 1½d Purple-brown variety ‘Long top bar to second E of THREE’ BW 85(3)g, slightly nibbled right top corner perf MUH, Cat $60 as hinged, Price $69 (G965) 58. Australia KGV 1919 Large multiple watermark Harrison ptg. 1d Carmine-rose BW 74, centred to the right MUH, Cat $80, Price $49 (G1312) 59. Australia KGV 1919 Large multiple watermark 1½d Black-brown variety ‘Watermark inverted’ BW 84a, centred to lower right MUH, Cat $175, Price $139 (G1314A)
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KGV HEADS SALE FEBRUARY 2024 60. Australia KGV 1919 LM wmk 1d Carmine-rose BW 74, well centred MUH, Cat $80, Price $69 (G1348) 61. Australia 1919 KGV 1d Carmine-rose Large Mult watermark punctured ‘OS’ ACSC 74b, centred to lower left, LH Mint, Cat $375, Price $329 (G494) 62. Australia KGV 1919 Single wmk 1½d Purple-brown & 1½d Chocolate BW 85B & C, both centred a little low MUH, Cat $60, Price $39 (G1339) 63. Australia KGV 1919 LM wmk 1½d Purple-brown BW 86, marginal strip of three from top of the sheet, nicely centred MUH, Cat $90, Price $69 (G1336) 64. Australia 1919 Single watermark KGV 1½d Purple-brown punctured ‘OS’ BW 85ba, vertical crease at right, fresh MUH, Cat $175, Price $99 (G925) 65. Australia KGV 1919 Single wmk 1½d Brown BW 85 x 5, nice range of shades, mostly well centred MUH, minimum Cat $150, Price $129 (G1359) 66. Australia KGV 1920 Single wmk 1/4d Turquoise-blue variety ‘Thick ‘1’ at right’ BW 128n, centred a little low, Mint no gum, Cat $650 as Mint, Price $279 (G1369) 67. Australia KGV 1920 Single watermark 1/4d Turquoise BW 128, centred slightly t bvo the left, lightly hinged Mint, Cat $300, Price $229 (G1022) 68. Australia KGV 1920 Single watermark 1/4d Turquoise variety ‘Thick 1 at right’ BW 128n, centred to the left, lightly hinged Mint, Cat $600, Price $449 (G1021) 69. Australia 1920 KGV 1/4d Turquoise-blue Single wmk ACSC 128A, centred to left, lightly hinged Mint, Cat $300, Price $169 (G396) 70. Australia KGV 1920 Single wmk 1/4d Turquoise-blue BW 128, pale & deeper shades, both with cds cancels Fine used, Cat $80, Price $59 (G1354) 71. Australia 1920 Single watermark KGV 2d Orange punctured ‘OS’ variety ‘Watermark inverted’ BW 95a/ba, centred high, Mint no gum, Cat $400 for Mint, Price $199 (G959) 72. Australia KGV 1920 Single wmk 2d Orange BW 95, two distinct shades, mixed centreing MUH, minimum Cat $100, Price $69 (G1341) 73. Australia KGV 1920 1/4d Turquoise single wmk. Cancelled by near full strike of ALBURY RAILWAY cds, AP 16 1921. EXTREMELY RARE! Price $325 (G666) 74. Australia 1920 Single watermark KGV 2d Brown-orange BW 95A vertical pair, centred to the left, fresh MUH, Cat $90, Price $65 (G820) 75. Australia KGV 1920 Single watermark 2d Orange punctured ‘OS’ BW 95ba, grossly misplaced to lower right, light machine cancel, unusual, Price $49 (G984) 76. Australia KGV 1921 Single watermark 4d Violet BW 111, well centred MUH, Cat $75, Price $59 (G1313) 77. Australia 1921 KGV 4d Violet perf. OS Fine Used “retouched thin 4d” Nice clean example of this variety, with partial Ship Mail Room cds. Cat. $400 plus 50% for OS. Good perfs and well centred for this. ACSC 111 (2) ra Price $449 (G95) 78. Australia KGV 1921 Single wmk 4d Violet BW 111, centred slightly
high MUH, Cat $75, Price $59 (G1312) 79. Australia KGV 1921 Single wmk 4d Violet BW 111, well centred MUH, Cat $75, Price $59 (G1314) 80. Australia KGV 1921 Single wmk 4d Violet BW 111, centred to the right MUH, Cat $75, Price $59 (G1345) 81. Australia 1922 KGV 1d Violet punctured ‘OS’ ACSC 76bb, very light gum ‘suntanning’, MUH, Cat $175, Price $129 (G492) 82. Australia KGV 1922 Single wmk 2d Red BW 96, two shades, one well centred, other centred to upper right MUH, minimum Cat $120, Price $89 (G1343) 83. Australia KGV 1922 Single wmk 2d Red BW 96, centred to the right MUH, Cat $60, Price $39 (G1344) 84. Australia 1922 Single watermark KGV 2d Scarlet punctured ‘OS’ BW 96b, reasonably well centred, lightly hinged Mint, Cat $125, Price $89 (G923) 85. Australia KGV 1922 Single wmk 4d Ultramarine MELBOURNE CTO BW 112w, centred a little high, unhinged gum, Cat $125, Price $109 (G923) 86. Australia KGV 1922 Single wmk 4d Ultramarine MELBOURNE CTO BW 112w, centred a little high, light bend, Cat $125, Price $79 (G1351) 87. Australia 1922 KGV 4d Ultramarine single wmk BW 112 punctured ‘OS/NSW’, indistinct cds cancel, scarce, Price $39 (G1091) 88. Australia 1923 ½d orange single wmk block of 8 from lower left pane with variety “flaws on kangaroos’ shoulder and ears” (ACSC 66(8) m). MUH with suntanning stripes on gum, price $125 (G502) 89. Australia KGV 1924 No wmk 1d Green & 1½d Red BW 79 & 90, unusually well centred for this issue, lightly hinged Mint, Cat $35, Price $29 (G1370) 90. Australia KGV 1924 No wmk 1d Green & 1½d Red BW 79 & 90, unusually well centred for this issue, MUH Cat $70, Price $59 (G1372) 91. Australia 1924 1d Green KGV no wmk block of 4 mint. Hinged on top 2 only. With variety “Dot before 1” Price $59 (G140) 92. Australia KGV 1924 No wmk 1½d Red BW 90, horizontal pair reasonably well centred for this issue, MUH, Cat $100, Price $69 (G1371) 93. Australia KGV 1924 Single watermark 1½d Scarlet Mullett imprint pair from Electro 26 or 27 BW 89(26) or (27)z, MUH, Cat $475 for a hinged block of 4, Price $299 (G1108) 94. Australia 1924 Single watermark KGV 2d Red-brown & 2d Deep red-brown BW 97A & B, the two BW listed shades, quite reasonably centred, cds cancels Nice-fine used, Cat $45, Price $35 (G944) 95. Australia 1924 1d Green Single wmk. 2 x blocks of 4, mint hinged lightly only top pairs of stamps. Shades Pale green and Green, ACSC 77A/77B. Each showing the varieties Ferns and RA joined, positions VII, 54 and 60. Minimum cat. $400, price $200 (G68/69) 96. Australia KGV 1924 Single wmk 1d Green BW 77, part plate 4 Harrison two line imprint pair, right unit variety ‘Kangaroo’s tongue out’ BW 77(4)u, stamps MUH, Cat $65 with the variety as hinged,
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KGV HEADS SALE FEBRUARY 2024 Price $79 (G1324) 97. Australia 1924 No watermark KGV 1½d Red punctured ‘OS’ BW 90ba, small annotation in ink on reverse, quite well centred for this issue, light cancel, Fine used, Cat $175, Price $129 (G934) 98. Australia KGV 1924 Single wmk 2d Red-brown BW 97, two distinct shades, quite well centred lightly hinged Mint, Cat $100, Price $79 (G1361) 99. Australia KGV 1924 Single wmk 2d Red-brown BW 97, two distinct shades, quite well centred MUH, Cat $200, Price $169 (G1362) 100. Australia KGV 1924 Single wmk 2d Red-brown BW 97, centred slightly high MUH, Cat $100, Price $69 (G1363) 101. Australia KGV 1924 Single wmk 3d Violet-blue BW 104, centred slightly to the left MUH, Cat $125, Price $89 (G1364) 102. Australia KGV 1924 Single wmk 3d Violet-blue BW 104, three distinct shades (one possibly a Mullett printing), mostly well centred Mint, Cat $225, Price $169 (G1365) 103. Australia KGV 1924 Single wmk 4d Olive BW 114, centred slightly to lower left MUH, Cat $125, Price $89 (G1315) 104. Australia KGV 1924 Single wmk 4d Olive & Greenish olive shades BW 114A & 114B, former with some hinge remains, latter lightly hinged slightly mixed centring Mint, Cat $110, Price $79 (G1325) 105. Australia KGV 1924 Single wmk 4d Olive & 4d Greenish-olive BW 114A & 114B, both reasonably well centred, lightly hinged Mint, Cat $110, Price $79 (G1366) 106. Australia KGV 1924 Single wmk 4d Olive BW 114, centred slightly high, lightly hinged Mint, Cat $50, Price $39 (G1367) 107. Australia KGV 1924 Single wmk 4½d Violet BW 118, four distinct shades, all with cds cancels Fine used, minimum Cat $60, Price $49 (G1353) 108. Australia 1924 4.5d Violet Single wmk. Fresh block of 4, top two mint lightly hinged, lower two are unhinged. Stamp 2 has variety “White Flaw in right value tablet” ACSC 118g. Cat. $330, price $229 (G181) 109. Australia 1924 KGV 1½d Scarlet single wmk No imprint (Mullett) block of 4 BW 89(22)za, Mint no gum, Cat $475 as Mint, Price $229 (G1112) 110. Australia KGV 1924 Single watermark 1½d scarlet variety ‘White flaw over large 1 in right value shield’ BW 89(22)v, MUH, Cat $60 as hinged, Price $89 (G968) 111. Australia 1924 KGV 2d Red-brown single wmk BW 97, left marginal (almost separated) block of 8, centred to the left, r/h column of 4 with light gum ‘suntanning’ MUH, Cat $600, Price $349 (G590) 112. Australia KGV 1924 No watermark 1d Green variety ‘RA of AUSTRALIA joined’ BW 79(4)j, slight bend, centred to the right, lightly hinged Mint Cat $60, Price $29 (G1316) 113. Australia KGV 1924 No watermark 1d Green & 1½d Red BW 79 & 90. Centreing a little mixed MUH, Cat $70, Price $49 (G1317) 114. Australia KGV 1924 1½d Red Single Wmk., cancelled by near full strike of NSW Relief Stamp cds of 12 OC 25. (Lower left blunt corner
perf) Rare! Price $149 (G665) 115. Australia 1924 Single watermark KGV 1½d Scarlet Harrison N over M setting, no stop imprint pair BW 89(?)z, faint overall gum toning Mint, Price $149 (G719) 116. Australia 1924 Single watermark KGV 1½d Scarlet Electro 24? No imprint (Mullett) pair BW 89(24)za Mint with some hinge remains, Price $199 (G700) 117. Australia KGV 1924 Single watermark 4½d Violet & 4½d Pale violet BW 118A & 118D, cds cancels Fine used, Cat $30, Price $24.99 (G1330) 118. Australia KGV 1926 SM watermark perf 14 1½d Rose-red BW 91, centred slightly high MUH, Cat $40, Price $29 (G1319) 119. Australia KGV 1926 SM watermark perf 14 1d Green punctured ‘OS’ BW 80ba, centred a little low MUH, Cat $40, Price $29 (G1320) 120. Australia KGV 1926 SM watermark perf 14 1d Green variety ‘Flaw under neck’ BW 80(4)h, nicely centred, light hinge remains Mint, Cat $300, Price $249 (G1322) 121. Australia KGV 1926 SM watermark perf 14 1d Green variety ‘Secret mark’ BW 80(4)d, nicely centred MUH, Cat $60 as hinged, Price $69 (G1323) 122. Australia KGV 1926 SM watermark perf 14 1½d Rose-red punctured ‘OS’ BW 91bb, centred to upper left MUH, Cat $100, Price $69 (G1321) 123. Australia KGV 1926 SM watermark perf 13½ x 12½ 1d Green top marginal punctured ‘OS’ BW 81ba, MUH, Cat $30, Price $24.99 (G1324) 124. Australia KGV 1926 SM watermark perf 14 1½ Red plate 1a Mullett imprint pair with distinctive first A of Australia, some folds in gutter, lightly hinged Mint, Cat $1750 for imprint block of 4, Price $599 (G1086) 125. Australia KGV 1926 SM wmk perf 14 1d Green part Mullett imprint single variety ‘RA joined’ BW 80(4)j, centred to the right, Mint no gum, Cat $250 as Mint, $120 as used, Price $99 (G1373) 126. Australia 1926 1d Green smw perf 14 1d Green KGV, top marginal vertical pair. Has double perfs both horizontal and vertical in margin. Mint unhinged, has light vertical crease not visible from front. Price $79 (G169) 127. Australia 1926 KGV 1d Green sml. multi. wmk. perf. 13.5 x 12.5. Lightly hinged vertical pair showing varieties ACSC 81 (4) ia and 81 (4) ja Ferns, and Ferns retouched. Positions VII 54 and VII 60. Well centred and with good perfs, cat. $325 plus 50% well centred premium. A very scarce pair, especially so well centred. Price $365 (G89) 128. Australia 1926 1½d Rose Red KGV, translucent paper. Plate 1a top right plate pip block of 4 mint unhinged (hinged in margin only) Cat. $1,000 for normal paper, x 3.75 extrapolated value = $3750. Price $2495 (G133) 129. Australia KGV 1926 SM wmk perf 14 3d Blue Type A BW 106, centred slightly high MUH, Cat $150, Price $109 (G1317) 130. Australia 1926 SM watermark perf 14 KGV 3d Blue Type A punctured ‘OS’ variety ‘Watermark inverted’ BW 106aa, centred to lower right, part parcel cancel, Cat $150, Price $119 (G939)
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KGV HEADS SALE FEBRUARY 2024 131. Australia 1926 SM watermark perf 14 KGV 3d Blue Type A punctured ‘OS’ variety ‘Watermark inverted’ BW 106aa, quite well centred, slightly smudged ‘MELBOURNE’ cds, Cat $150, Price $109 (G938) 132. Australia KGV 1926 SM wmk perf 14 3d Blue type A BW 106A, nicely centred MUH, Cat $150, Price $129 (G1375) 133. Australia KGV 1926 SM wmk perf 14 3d Blue & Dull blue, both type A BW 106A & 106C, fairly well centred lightly hinged Mint, Cat $150, Price $119 (G1376) 134. Australia KGV 1926 SM wmk perf 13½ x 12½ 4d Olive BW 116, centred to the left MUH, Cat $90, Price $59 (G1377) 135. Australia 1926-29 KGV Heads set of 9, ½d - 1/4d smw perf. 14 vfu cds examples. Nice clean set with better than average centring & full perfs. Price $299 (G461) 136. Australia KGV 1927 SM watermark perf 14 1/4d Greenish-blue BW 129, centred to the right, lightly hinged Mint, Cat $375, Price $329 (G1024) 137. Australia 1927 ½d orange small multi wmk perf 14 vertical pair, perf “OS” used SGO88, ACSC 67ba, price $429 (G478) 138. As above, plate 4 plate dot block of 4, hinged in selvedge only. ACSC91(4) z. Price $149 (G82) 139. As above, plate 2, ACSC91(2)z, price $125 (G134) 140. Australia 1927 KGV 2d Golden scarlet Die II sml. multi. wmk perf 13½ x 12½, N over N Ash imprint block ACSC 100(2)z, quite well centred, stamps are MUH, Cat $150, Price $89 (G359) 141. Australia KGV 1927 SM wmk perf 14 2d Red-brown BW 98, well centred lightly hinged Mint, Cat $175, Price $149 (G1327) 142. Australia KGV 1927 SM wmk perf 14 2d Red-brown BW 98, well centred lightly hinged Mint, Cat $175, Price $139 (G1316) 143. Australia KGV 1927 SM wmk perf 14 2d Red-brown BW 98, centred slightly to upper left, lightly hinged Mint, Cat $175, Price $139 (G1374) 144. Australia 1927 4.5d Violet sml. multi. wmk. Perf. 14, Ash gutter imprint pair. Fresh mint unhinged (mounted on central selvedge) Part ACSC 119za showing Deformed left bottom frame & white flaw from left wattles to oval, state II broken left frame. Position 1R55. Indicative cat. Value for MUH Block of 4 is $1200. Price $449 (G94) 145. Australia 1927 SM watermark perf 14 KGV 4½d Violet punctured ‘OS’ BW 119ba, centred high, cds cancel, Cat $90, Price $69 (G94) 146. Australia KGV 1927 SM watermark perf 14 ½d Orange variety ‘Cut in right wattles’ BW 67(8)f, nicely centred MUH, Cat $90 for hinged, Price $99 (G1318) 147. Australia 1927 SM watermark perf 14 4d Greenish olive Ash imprint block of 4 BW 115(3)z, lower right hand unit has a small spot of soiling on the gum, the block is somewhat fragile with some separation at the top, MUH, Cat $1200 as hinged, Price $1299 (G674) 148. Australia 1927 SM watermark perf 14 KGV 4d Olive plate 4 Ash imprint pair with variety ‘Diagonal white line on King’s neck’ BW 115(4)z(pair), centred low, lightly hinged Mint, Price $499 (G676)
149. Australia 1927 SM watermark perf 14 KGV 4½d Violet 4 Ash imprint pair with variety ‘Deformed left frame..2nd state with break in left frame’ BW 119za(pair), left unit with faint corner bend, MUH, Price $249 (G711) 150. Australia 1928 SM watermark perf 13½ x 12½ KGV 2d Red brown Ash imprint block of 4 with varieties ‘Doubled left frame at top’ & ‘Irregular upper left frame’ BW 99(1)z, lower line of imprint has been guillotined off, gum ‘suntanning’ bands MUH, Cat $250 as hinged, Price $199 (G749) 151. Australia 1928 KGV SM wmk perf 13½ x 12½ 1/4d Greenish-blue BW 130, centred to lower left MUH, Cat $875, Price $699 (G1097) 152. Australia 1928 KGV SM wmk perf 13½ x 12½ 1/4d Greenish-blue BW 130, centred a little to the right, corner crease and some minor gum bends MUH, Cat $875, Price $499 (G1098) 153. Australia KGV 1928 SM watermark perf 13½ x 12½ 2d Redbrown N over N Ash imprint pair BW 99(1)z(pair), MUH, Cat $250 as hinged block of 4, Price $169 (G1105) 154. Australia KGV 1928 SM watermark perf 13½ x 12½ 2d Redbrown punctured ‘OS’ BW 99b, centred to lower right MUH, Cat $275, Price $179 (G1099) 155. Australia KGV 1928 SM wmk perf 14 4d Greenish-olive BW 115, well centred, barest hinge touch Mint, Cat $200, Price $169 (G1326) 156. Australia 1928 KGV 3d smw perf. 13.5 x 12.5 Type B- A Pair. Fresh Mint Unhinged top marginal pair. Type B has white flaw back of King’s head ACSC 107g. Cat. $175 for hinged. Normal A – B Pair cat. $575 as ACSC 107c. Price $425 (G1326) 157. Australia 1928 SM wmk P13½ x 12½ 3d dull blue die I plate 4 Ash imprint pair ACSC 107(4)z (pair), the r/h unit being type B and showing variety ‘White flaw over IA of Australia’ the l/h unit is very lightly hinged, the type B is MUH, Cat $825 as an imprint block of 4. Note: The 2018 edition of the ACSC shows 107(4)z as being a Mullett imprint in error. Price $299 (G291) 158. Australia KGV 1928 SM wmk perf 13½ x 12½ 3d Dull blue Die 1a (Die 1) Type A BW 107, centred slightly to the left MUH, Cat $275, Price $239 (G1322) 159. Australia KGV 1928 SM wmk perf 14 4d Greenish-olive BW 115, well centred MUH, Cat $375, Price $319 (G1318) 160. Australia KGV 1928 SM wmk perf 14 4d Greenish-olive BW 115, centred slightly to the right MUH, Cat $375, Price $299 (G1319) 161. Australia KGV 1928 SM wmk perf 14 4½d Violet BW 119, centred to the right MUH, Cat $125, Price $89 (G1320) 162. Australia KGV 1928 SM wmk perf 14 4½d Violet BW 119, centred a little to the lower right MUH, Cat $125, Price $89 (G1321) 163. Australia KGV 1928 SM wmk perf 13½ x 12½ 4½d Violet BW 120, well centred MUH, Cat $225, Price $189 (G1378) 164. Australia KGV 1928 SM wmk perf 13½ x 12½ 1/4d Greenish-blue BW 130, centred slightly to lower left, barely noticeable overall faint
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KGV HEADS SALE FEBRUARY 2024 gum ‘suntanning’ MUH, Cat $875, Price $499 (G1379) 165. Australia 1929 KGV 3d blue SM wmk P13½ x 12½ Die II Ash imprint block of 4 ACSC 108z Cat $275. Hinged in gutter Price $199 (G310) 166. Australia 1929 KGV 4d olive SM wmk,P13½ x 12½ Ash imprint strip of 4, fresh Mint, the imprint pair being hinged only in the gutter margin. Price $195 (G286) 167. Australia KGV 1930 SM watermark perf 13½ x 12½ ‘TWO PENCE’ on 1½d surcharge plate 3 corner plate dot block of 4 BW 101(3)z, hinged in margin only, light marginal gum bend Mint, Cat $75, Price $59 (G991) 168. Australia KGV 1930 SM watermark perf 13½ x 12½ 2d Golden scarlet punctured ‘OS’ BW 100ba, centred to lower right MUH, Cat $175, Price $129 (G1325) 169. Australia KGV 1930 SM watermark perf 13½ x 12½ 1½d Golden scarlet N over A Ash imprint pair from plates 1, 2 or 3 BW 92, MUH, Cat $100 as hinged block of 4, Price $59 (G1095) 170. Australia KGV 1930 SM watermark perf 13½ x 12½ TWO PENCE on 1½d Golden scarlet N over N Ash imprint block of 4 from plate 3 or 4, part of lower line guillotined off, BW 101(3)za or (4)zd, one unit with gum creases, MUH, Cat $60 as hinged, Price $59 (G1087) 171. Australia KGV 1930 SM watermark perf 13½ x 12½ 2d Golden scarlet Die II BW 100, a horizontal pair, the left unit with BW unlisted variety ‘Thin Two Pence’, the right unit with perf fault, lightly hinged Mint, unusual, Price $39 (G1087) 172. Australia 1930 5d Orange- Brown SM. wmk. Perf. 13.5 x 12.5, punctured ‘OS’ centred to left, fresh mint unhinged corner example ACSC 126b Cat $375, Price $279 (G303) 173. Australia 1931 KGV 1d Green overprinted ‘OS’ variety ‘Hollow S’ ACSC 82(OS)h, centred slightly to the left, FU, Cat $75, Price $59 (G520) 174. Australia 1931 2d golden scarlet KGV C of A wmk overprinted ‘OS’ variety ‘Hollow S’ CTO ACSC 103(OS) short corner perf, Price $24.50 (G518) 175. Australia 1931 2d golden scarlet KGV C of A wmk overprinted ‘OS’ variety THIN PAPER, fine used part cds. Not price for used in ACSC, price $125 (G648) 176. Australia KGV 1931-36 C of A watermark set of 8 ½d to 1/4d, mixed centring, fresh MUH, Cat $630+, Price $499 (G1092) 177. Australia 1931 C of A watermark KGV 1d Green block of 4 with variety ‘Defective final A of AUSTRALIA’ BW 82(2)h, light diagonal crease just affecting the variety unit, Mint, Cat $80, Price $49 (G1202) 178. Australia 1931 C of A watermark KGV 1d Green block of 4 with varieties ‘White spot in SE corner’ & ‘Run N retouched’ BW 82(4)s & vc, latter variety with corner crease, MUH, Cat $104 with varieties as hinged, Price $69 (G1206) 179. Australia 1931 C of A watermark KGV 1d Green upper left corner block of 4 with variety ‘Notch in left frame opposite wattles’ BW 82(3) e, stamps MUH, Cat $76 with variety as hinged, Price $69 (G1203)
180. Australia 1931 C of A watermark KGV 1d Green vertical pair from top left with varieties ‘Secret mark retouched’ & ‘Break in top frame & 4th pearl at left etc retouched’ BW 82(4) da & ea MUH, Cat $80 as hinged, Price $69 (G1201) 181. Australia 1931 C of A watermark KGV 2d Golden scarlet block of 4 variety ‘Watermark inverted’ BW 103a, two units with faint bend MUH, Cat $120, Price $69 (G1188A) 182. Australia KGV 1932 C of A watermark 5d Orange-brown BW 127 with ‘G/NSW’, ‘VG’ & ’W/A’ punctures, all with cds cancels Nice-fine used, Price $19.99 (G1332) 183. Australia KGV 1932 C of A watermark 5d Orange-brown BW 127, punctured ‘VG’, nicely centred, tiny central gum tone spot, MUH, Price $49 (G1331) 184. Australia KGV 1932 C of A watermark 5d Orange-brown optd ‘OS’ BW 127(OS), centred to lower left MUH, Cat $90, Price $59 (G1327) 185. Australia 1932 1/4d Turquoise ACSC 131, well centred MLH, Cat $150, Price $129 (G498) 186. Australia KGV 1932-33 C of A watermark 1d Green, 2d Scarlet & 3d Blue all optd ‘OS’ BW 82(OS), 103(OS) & 109(OS) mixed centreing MUH, Cat $85, Price $59 (G1326) 187. Australia 1933 C of A watermark KGV ½d Orange BW 69, upper right corner block of 8 with BW unlisted varieties ‘Damaged right frame opposite lowest right wattle’ (R3) & ‘White flaw above left wattles’ (R10), both are quite pronounced, also four vertical rows of double perfs in upper margin, some perf re-enforcement, 4 units MUH, attractive multiple, Cat as normal $120, Price $129 (G1189) 188. Australia 1933 C of A watermark KGV ½d Orange upper left corner block of 4 with variety ‘Cut in right wattles retouched’ BW 69(8)fa, perf separation, stamps MUH, Cat $100 with variety as hinged, Price $79 (G1189) 189. Australia 1933 C of A watermark KGV ½d Orange BW 69 lower left corner block of 10, some perfs fresh MUH, Cat $200, Price $159 (G1198) 190. Australia 1933 C of A watermark KGV ½d Orange Electro 8 Ash imprint block of 4 with variety ‘Lower end of left fraction bar thickened’ BW 69(8)z, MUH, Cat $150 as hinged, Price $179 (G1192) 191. Australia 1936 C of A watermark KGV 1½d Red-brown plate 1 plate dot block of 4 BW 94(1)z, lightly hinged in margin only, Cat $125, Price $99 (G1178) 192. Australia 1936 C of A watermark KGV 1½d Red-brown plate 3 plate dot block of 4 BW 94(3)z, lightly hinged in margin only, Cat $125, Price $99 (G1177) 193. Australia 1936 C of A watermark KGV 1½d Red-brown plate 1 N over N Ash imprint pair BW 93(1)za (pair), lightly hinged Mint, Cat $175 as block of 4, Price $99 (G1182) 194. Australia 1936 C of A watermark KGV 1½d Red-brown BW 94, lower left corner block of 4, minor gum bends affecting one stamp, stamps MUH, Cat $120, Price $79 (G1183)
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Kangaroo 1929 10/- Small Multiple Watermark, GU in Wellington NZ: *UNIQUE* !
A rare stamp - SG 112, missing from near EVERY collection. In my long experience with Roos, this is at least TEN times scarcer than the Third Wmk or CofA Watermark 10/- values. There were in fact only 240,000 of this printed v/s over 1.2 million of the Third Watermark 10/-, yet Cat value is near the same - absurd with a higher than 5:1 ratio. This was the 10/- stamp on national issue all during the Great Depression, and was used on heavy parcels and Telegrams - the latter were destroyed under audit. Indeed there was the exact same low print number of this, than of the super expensive 1913 £1 & £2 First Watermark Roos - 240,000 on all 3 of those. Nice bright colour as you can see, for this 95 y.o. issue. SG 112, £500=$A1,000. My retail for VFU is now $800. Weirdly has been cancelled only in New Zealand! With double ring cds - ‘WELLINGTON - N.Z. - 12 AUG : 29 - 10.15am’. Have NEVER seen a high value Roo cancelled overseas. Yes, letters and postcards often were dropped into street side or dock side mail boxes, by cruise boat passengers franked with ozzie stamps. But 10/was near a week’s wages then, and was only used on heavy parcels - impossible to drop into a NZ mailbox slot! Franking on heavy parcels almost never left a PO here without a cancel, so no idea of the background story here, but it will be UNIQUE thus. Good used grade, a very clean and flat stamp, that will suit most collectors - no old hinge remains or foxing or thins etc. Bought well in a collection today, so out this goes for just - $A395! - Stock 629KR)
Hutt River Province 1974 Mini Sheet #1 x **440** Retail $3,080 just $A245!:
These were issued in the Stamp Boom, and investors bought quantities of many things. These included, clearly! Someone decided to buy 440 of these attractive Miniature Sheets. Face value is $1.20 a sheet - so FACE alone is $528 alone. He could have bought a mint £2 Roo for that money 50 years back! And dealer retail is $7 a set = $3,080 as you can see here - www.tinyurl.com/HuttMS Bought well to sell FAST, at a fraction of what he paid 50 years back, and you pay just 7% of current retail. Doing 100+ hour weeks now, and just no time to break these down as I really SHOULD! He had a few other issues in duplicate full PO sheets that he bought at the same time if anyone is interested, also at a low % of retail - ask me! Brilliant lot for someone on eBay to offer per sheet, or per 10 or per 100 (you have 440 sheets!) and make a real killing. This Hutt River material is enduringly popular. A few single sets sold for $510 on eBay - to many bidders.. Pay near 7% of current retail, and just 44% of face! $A245 or US$155 (Stock 462BX)
SAUDI ARABIA MUH hoard blocks 1960s-1980 Cat $A3,500 for $A650! WHAT a juicy hoard, from this super popular area. An immensely wealthy local population, who are very keen on stamps, and buying of them as New Issues has not been the case, until recent times. More pix and checklist here - www. tinyurl.com/SaudiMUH - These older issues ARE ‘Liquid Gold’. Inc 5 x scarce 1984 Solar Village Mini sheets, cat £100 each for starters! Full checklist on link above. Total SG Cat £1,766=$A3,500. Fresh MUH, bought as New issues. A goldmine lot for an eBay reseller at way under QUARTER cat, set by set, or in MUH blocks 4, which Saudis like enormously. No-one else has this material for sale - go check. Total £1,766 in SG 2022 Catalogue - for near $US410 as I type, at just $A650! Stock 746DC Order via: www.tinyurl.com/GlenOrder All Cards accepted with ZERO fee - even Amex! Bank Deposit fine, or Money Orders. PayPal is accepted in ANY major currency, saving you fees - contact me first. LayBys/Layaways always OK with me!
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Triangular Kangaroo Stamps (1994 – 1996) David Mallen These small triangular stamps were released 3 times from 1994 to 1996 in small sheetlets of 20 self-adhesive stamps. They were produced to be made available from Advance Bank ‘Quick Bank’ automatic teller machines (ATMs), enabling the purchase of stamps after hours without having to use cash. The sheetlets contained 20 x 45c stamps in a ‘tete-beche’ layout with the “Australian Made” kangaroo logo overprinted in bronze foil. There were 8 different coloured stamps – 2 or 3 of each colour – per sheetlet. 1. Trial Sheetlet These special sheetlets were provided so that the modified ATMs could be tested. About 120 sheetlets were produced. The kangaroo logo was facing to the left and
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there were 2 horizontal lines across the middle of the stamps. The colours were quite pale. These sheetlets also had “Fold here” text on the right side and the Advance Bank advertisement on the back. They were never released to the public and are extremely rare, selling for over $400 each these days. Some of the stamps have even be used for postage. 2. ATM Sheetlet The new ATM sheetlet with the Advance Bank ‘Quick Stamps’ details on the back, was publicised in December 1994 with half-page advertisements in Australian newspapers. It was officially launched by Advance Bank General Manager, Terry Say, in the presence of Australia Post’s National Philatelic Manager, David Maiden, and ASDA NSW Publicity Officer, Glen Stephens. The First Day of Issue was Wednesday 2nd November 1994. The sheet layout was similar to the Trial Sheetlet. The ‘Fold here’ text was replaced with ‘Remove this strip for folding’ text within the dotted lines. An Australia Post logo and title with the $9
cost was inserted in the top left corner. The stamp colours had changed and the kangaroo logo was now facing to the right. The coloured triangular background contained tiny dots that were either white or light grey. The availability of these sheetlets from ATMs was discontinued on 11th September 1998.
David wrote a monthly summary of Australian decimal stamp variations for Stamp News from 2006 – 2011 and has published the occasional article since then. He has also published a range of stamp catalogues and books that are available from the on-line Blurb Bookstore. One of his popular catalogues listed all Australian International stamps from 2000 – 2020. This summary was written as the result of a query from an eBay buyer who thought there were only 8 different triangular kangaroo stamps, not 24.
3. Postpak Sheetlet On 11th April 1996 a reprinted sheetlet was released. (There was no small koala reprint indicator.) The Advance Bank ‘Quick Stamps’ promotion on the back was replaced by details of Australia Post’s Postpak service. These sheetlets were available from post offices. The stamps were almost identical to the 1994 ATM sheetlet with the following variations: The apple-green and dark yellow stamps had green dots in the triangular background instead of light grey dots. The shade of the dark pink stamp was also different. David Mallen asvcat2004@gmail.com December 2023
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philatelic news An Outstanding New Discovery - Kenya, Uganda and Tanganyika 1938 £1 perf 14 used, with the ‘Inverted Watermark’ variety. The only recorded example of this major error and one of King George VI rarest issued stamps. By Abed Najjar Discovering an unrecorded major variety today from the GVI era of stamps, while quite uncommon, is of course possible, however, to discover a major variety on a high value such as this is a once in a lifetime event. The £1 Kenya, Uganda and Tanganyika perf 14 with inverted watermark is undoubtedly such a discovery. The £1 stamp which was printed in red and black depicting the head of King George VI and a lion rates amongst the most attractive of the GVI period and forms the top value from the popular Kenya, Uganda and Tanganyika 1938-54 definitive issue which was printed on paper Watermarked with Multiple Script CA. This attractive definitive set which is comprised of 20 values from the 1c to the £1 abounds with perforation and plate varieties. Inverted watermarks are not uncommon for this issue with the 10c red brown and orange, 20c 42 - Stamp News
black and orange, 30c dull purple and brown and the 50c purple and black and the 1/- black and yellowish brown all of which are rare, are all known in used condition with this variety. A precedent therefore does exist that other values can be discovered showing a similar inverted watermark variety as now with this £1 stamp. There is no doubt that this yet unrecorded variety would certainly rate amongst King George VI rarest stamps. Such a discovery points to the fact that the last word in Philately is never written, and it is wonderful finds such as this that make philately, the most exciting of hobbies, so popular. The stamp has a BPA certificate dated th 20 November 2023.
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Australian Stamp Rarity – a consequence of royal love by Christer Brunström There are often fascinating stories about our scarcest and most valuable postage stamps and this certainly is true for an Australian 1936 issue. Despite the fact that most readers will never be able to add this stamp to their collections, the story is quite exciting and worth telling. It’s all about love at the highest level and the consequences of strong feelings. The fact that royalty and infidelity are important ingredients adds spice to the story. Let me first introduce the main players in this story: Edward, Prince of Wales (1894-1972) and Wallis Simpson (1896-1986), a woman who was well known in American high society. She was born as Bessie Wallis Warfield and first married Winfield Spencer, Jr. in 1916. The marriage was dissolved in 1927 but the following year she married again. Her second husband was Ernest Simpson and ten years later she would become world famous as Wallis Simpson. Princes and princesses tend to move in high society where the upper classes meet and socialise. This was reality for both Edward and Wallis. There are indications that they first met at some party in 1931 and two years later they were a couple despite the fact that Wallis was still married. This relationship must have been extremely discreet. King George V passed away on 20 January 1936 and the Prince of Wales became the country’s new monarch. It should also be added that he was also king of Australia, Canada, New Zealand and a host of other countries and territories. The work to produce new postage stamps featuring the likeness of Edward VIII started immediately. The coronation was planned for 12 May 1937 and the preparations were in full swing. Coronation souvenirs were produced and on sale in London. Artists had started work on preparing the designs of a coronation stamp issue. In a surprise move on 10 December 1936, the king announced that he would abdicate after a reign of just 326 days. The following day George VI commenced his reign as British king and emperor of India. Edward had repeatedly expressed his wish to marry Wallis Simpson who had then
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recently divorced her second husband. This was something that the politicians of the day were unwilling to accept and they did not even want to consider a morganatic marriage. Among the many politicians who were adverse to such a marriage was the prime minister of Australia. But we need to go back in time. On 29 September 1936, the British governor of the State of Victoria paid a visit to the Note Printing Branch in Melbourne. The governor was Lord Huntingfield (1883-1969) and he was born in Queensland as William Vanneck. He later inherited his noble title from an uncle in England and he served as governor of Victoria from 1934 until 1939. He was welcomed by John Ash (1872-1947) who had taken up a position at the Note Printing Branch in 1927 after a successful career at De La Rue & Co, the famous stamp printers in London. All serious collectors of Australian stamps must have noted his name in the bottom margin of many stamp sheets (JOHN ASH, AUSTRALIAN NOTE AND STAMP PRINTER). Ash retired in 1940. Lord Huntingfield had come to the Printing Branch on 29 September 1936 to witness the start of the printing of a new definitive stamp showing the portrait of the new king. He signed and dated one of the first sheets to be printed in the lower right corner. At some later date John Ash gifted the sheet to the governor. Lord Huntingfield had a stamp collecting friend. Using a pair of scissors he cut out a block of six from the lower right corner of the sheet and gifted it to his friend. This block of six carried his signature and the date. The scarlet red block of six was now in the collection of Samuel Vestey, the son of Sir William Vestey (1859-1940)
L-R John Ash Lord Vestey 2nd Baron
who had made a fortune in shipping and who also had business interests in Australia. Sir William had received his noble title in 1913 despite the opposition of the king but it seems a political donation of £20 000 made the trick. Samuel Vestey had joined the Royal Philatelic Society London in 1936. When his father died in 1940, the title of baron was inherited by his son Samuel Vestey (1882-1954) who now became the 2nd Baron of Vestey. His son William Howarth Vestey (1912-1944) was killed in Italy during World War II. William’s son Samuel George Armstrong Vestey (19411921) inherited the title and the stamp collection from his grandfather in 1954. When news about the king’s abdication reached Australia, John Ash immediately realised that it had been an error to send the sheet to the governor as it was immediately decided to destroy the entire printing of the new stamp issue. On 16 December 1936, Ash sent a message to the governor asking him to return the sheet. On the following day, Lord Huntingfield promised to return the sheet less the block of six. The sheet was returned to the Note Printing Branch on the same day. John Ash wrote a second letter to the governor urging him to return the block of six. On 23 December 1936, Lord Huntingfield sent another letter to Ash telling him that he is unable to comply with this request. There was no explanation why this was not possible. The stamp collection was inherited in 1954 by Sir Samuel George Vestey who doesn’t seem to have taken any interest in it and it can be safely assumed that it rested in a cup-
board or safe for years. It was only in the 1980s that the collection resurfaced. John Michael, a friend of Vestey’s, was appointed curator of the collection and I presume it is now that it is realised that it contains the major 20th century rarity of Australian philately. In 2009 the collection was shown in 52 frames at a meeting of the Royal Philatelic Society London at its 41 Devonshire Place premises. The 1936 block of six was exhibited in frame 8. A printed description of the collection was published to accompany the presentation. Sir Samuel Vestey then exhibited his collection at AUSTRALIA 2013. He then seems to have made up his mind to sell the block and it was consigned to Spink, a London auction house. On 16 October 2014 the block of six was sold for £240.000 (including commission). They buyer was an Australian collector who apparently enjoys owning valuable philatelic objects. He subsequently divided the block into a block of four and two singles. In 2015 one of the single stamps was sold by Phoenix Auctions in Melbourne for $172.913, one of the highest amounts ever paid for a Commonwealth of Australia postage stamp. The owner has now consigned the block of four (with the signature and the date in the margin) to the Corinphila Auction House in Zurich, Switzerland. It will be included in the June auction later this year. The owner still retains the second single stamp. What happened to Edward and Wallis? Edward of course lost his royal title but was appointed Duke of Windsor. The couple was married in France in 1937 and the same year they visited Germany and met with Adolf Hitler. When Germany occupied France, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor had to leave the country and Edward was appointed governor of Bahamas. It has been said that he was far from pleased with this position. After the war, the couple returned to France. But King Edward VIII was depicted on four British definitive stamps issued in September 1936. Of the millions of Australian stamps printed with the king’s portrait in 1936 only six survived.
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Hello and welcome to another in my series. This time very close to home for many of you and perhaps an area of philately many of you know far more about than me. I hope this short review is interesting none the less. Western Australia, a state of Australia and formerly a British colony, established its postal service soon after the British settled there in 1829. In December of that year, Fremantle’s harbourmaster was appointed postmaster. A post office in Albany opened on 14 October 1834, and the main post office moved to Perth in 1835. The colony issued its first postage stamp on 1 August 1854. This 1d stamp (Fig 1) featured the black swan, the emblem of the Colony, and a reminder of when it was known as the Swan River Settlement, This design
was used for most of the colony’s later stamps as well. The stamp was engraved in England and printed by Perkins Bacon in sheets of 240 in twenty rows of twelve. The paper was watermarked (Fig 2) with swans arranged to show one swan on each stamp. At the end of August 1853, a consignment of 1 million stamps left Britain for Western Australia. The printing plate, a press, black ink and watermarked paper were dispatched at the same time so that further printings of the stamps could be made in Western Australia as and when required. Later in 1854, local lithographer Horace Samson produced a 4d (Fig 3) and a 1/- value by taking an impression of the 1d’s swan vignette and adding different frames. However, a mistake in the repair of the printing stone in 1855 resulted in the frame being inverted, yielding the extremely rare Inverted Swan error. In 1857, the printer produced 2d and 6d (Fig 4) values of the swan design by imitating the existing stamps, though with the swan on a blank background, but these were only used until 1860, when Perkins Bacon plates of the 1854 design were used in Perth to print all values. A new swan design, for the 3d value (Fig 5), appeared in 1872, and variations on it finally superseded the 1854 design starting in 1885, with a definitive series of eight values including this 1d carmine value Fig 6) After federation, the states continued to operate their own postal systems, and 1902 saw a new series of swan definitives, L-R Figs 1 & 2
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by Michael Dodd along with stamps depicting Queen Victoria for the first time, on the values from 2 shillings to 1 pound. The Queen Victoria stamps are also unusual in that they have the inscription “WEST AUSTRALIA” instead of “WESTERN AUSFigs 3 & 4 TRALIA” as was the norm. These stamps continued in daily use until Commonwealth stamps were issued in 1913. For further reference these two sites might interest readers. The Western Australia Study Group website (wastudygroup.com) should make very interesting reading. All material on the Study group site require permission to use so I just present the link and this information which is generally available. The WASG was founded in 1974 to promote the collection and study of all aspects of the philatL : Fig 7 ely of Western Australia. Postal history started in 1826 with the Below L-R Figs 5 & 6 settlement at King George Sound as an outpost of New South Wales. The Swan River Colony was founded in 1829 and its first adhesive postage stamps appeared in 1854 followed by postal stationery in 1879. Michael owns cddstamps.com and welcomes feedback at cddstamps@ gmail.com Stamp News - 47
reviews SG Collect British Stamps 2024 Edition Paperback, 338 pages, 75th edition RRP A$TBA Apart from another 12 months of new issues, not a lot has changed since the 2023 edition. The new issues are very up to date with the 2023 Christmas issue, released in November last year being the most recent listing, and as usual, the publishers tell us that ‘Prices have been carefully reviewed throughout’. Listings include most watermark & perf changes, most visible plate numbers on the QV line engraved & surface printed issues, the two main variations of the KGV ‘Seahorse’ issues and the QE II Wilding design graphite line & phosphor changes are also there. Even though the publishers describe this as a ‘simplified’ level catalogue (and I’d agree) it’s worth noting that the now closed listings of QEII Machin definitive take up 10+ pages! The rest of the ‘usual suspects’ are all included with Regionals (or Country Stamps as they are now known), Officials, Postage Dues, Royal Mail Postage Labels and Post & Go stamps, and simplified listings of Prestige & Sponsored booklets and PNC’s/ Philatelic/Medallic covers. There is much useful information in the preface such as a list of date changes for the effective face value of 1st & 2nd ‘NVI’ stamps from 1988 to 2023, and a similar list for the ‘Large’ 1st & 2nd Class stamps introduced in 2006. I often hear complaints from collectors here in Australia that Australia Post’s charges have become excessive while their service has slid considerably, and to be honest I must agree. Now while there are a lot of reasons for this 48 - Stamp News
mike lee (just look at any info coming from Australia Post for the reasons/excuses), I have to say that $1.20 seems very reasonable compared to the £1.25 (a whisker under A$2.50 at today’s exchange rate) that Royal Mail now charge for a standard First Class domestic letter. One thing about the listings that may be confusing, at least until we get used to it, is that there is quite a jump from the last of the QE II commemorative listings (the March 2023 Flying Scotsman issue) to the first of the King Charles III issues (the March 2023 Flowers issue), in fact a total of 36 pages divide these two sets, issued just 13 days apart. This is due to most of the additional issues mentioned in the paragraph above being found there. I won’t repeat it here, but there is a note re Used stamps that appears at the beginning of the Charles III listings that you should most definitely read if you collect recent used GB issues. In fact, please make sure to read all of these notes in any SG catalogue you purchase, in particular those relating to condition. This is a great catalogue, and quite suitable for most collectors of GB, at least until your collection advances to the point where the yearly SG Comprehensive, or even the SG Specialised catalogues are needed! Having heard just before Christmas 2023 that Stanley Gibbons is about to go into Administration (although with a possible rescue plan in place), I can only hope that this isn’t the last edition of this essential catalogue, not to mention all of the other SG catalogues that collectors & dealers world wide rely on, that we see. All the best for 2024 Mike
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SWEDEN’S ROYAL ANNIVERSARIES 2023 When I look back at the year 2023 in Sweden three royal anniversaries played a major role in an otherwise rather distressful world plagued by wars and other conflicts. It certainly wasn’t a cheerful year and 2024 looks just as bad. Let’s instead concentrate on the three anniversaries referred to in the title of this story with one being celebrated on postage stamps. Perhaps the most important one commemorated the coronation of King Gustav Vasa on 6 June 1523. This marked the beginning of a unified Swedish kingdom. Other important events have happened on this day which is Sweden’s National Day. Gustav Vasa decided to leave a Nordic federation which included Denmark, Norway and Sweden as he felt (most probably correct) that it was very much dominated by the Danes. He also introduced the Lutheran reformation in Sweden thus breaking with the Catholic Church in Rome. The Vasa dynasty then ruled the country for many years. Gustav Vasa is depicted on a stamp released in 1987 (Fig. 1). Now more than 500 years later Sweden is still a kingdom but the position of the monarch has changed a lot in recent years. There were constitutional reforms in 1980 which clarified the role of the
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king and also changed the order of succession. From then on the monarch’s first-born child will inherit the throne regardless of sex. The 500th anniversary of the Swedish kingdom was marked by a splendid exhibition in the Royal Palace in Stockholm. It showed numerous works of arts and a wide selection of cultural objects representing the past five centuries. Although there was much talk about the 500th anniversary, Postnord did not issue any stamps marking this particular event. What they did do was to release a first-class postage stamp and a souvenir sheet marking the 50th anniversary of the reign of H M King Carl XVI Gustaf. The king is depicted with all his regalia (Fig 2). The stamp does not show any specified denomination but just the word BREV (= letter). When it was issued last year it sold for SEK 15 (now increased to SEK 18). Crown prince Carl Gustaf was only 27 years old when his grandfather King Gustaf VI Adolf passed away at the age of 90 on 15 September 1973. Although he had been raised from a very early age to assume the role as monarch, it was quite obvious that he was rather awkward in his new position as king. Carl Gustaf suffers from dyslexia which in
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Christer Brunström many ways caused problems when addressing larger audiences. However, he has learnt to live with this problem which has also been inherited by two of his children. They are very open about their dyslexia (which can hardly be noticed as they are both excellent speakers) and they frequently support organisations which help children with dyslectic diagnoses. Today King Carl XVI Gustaf has been the longest serving monarch in Swedish history. His predecessors were often involved in the wars on the continent and some of them were even killed in action. Sweden has not been involved in any wars for the past 200 years maintaining a policy of neutrality. The Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine changed all this and Sweden has now applied for membership of NATO. Another major change came in 1813 when French Field Marshal Prince Jean Baptiste Bernadotte was crowned king of Sweden as Karl XIV Johan. He had been elected crown prince by the Swedish parliament in 1810 as King Karl XIII had no children. This happened at a time when Sweden had lost Finland to Russia and the parliamentarians hoped that the new
king would retake the eastern part of the country. But Karl XIV Johan had other plans. He probably considered Russia to be too strong an enemy. After a short war Sweden had occupied Norway and the two nations then formed a union until it was dissolved peacefully in 1905. King Karl XIV Johan was depicted on a stamp issued in 1994 (Fig. 3). Today the King and Queen use another palace as their private residence but they obviously have apartments and offices in the Royal Palace located in the Old Town of Stockholm. It is one of the largest palaces in Northern Europe with more than 1,400 rooms. Today it is home to several museums and it is here that foreign dignitaries and ambassadors are received by the king. The Stockholm Palace is depicted on a stamp issued in 1998 (Fig. 4) Back in the early 1970s many influential politicians wanted to abolish monarchy in Sweden but the late king had been very popular and they decided not to go ahead with those plans. It all changed when the king announced that he was going to marry Miss Silvia Sommerlath, a young German-Brazilian lady
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SWEDEN’S ROYAL ANNIVERSARIES 2023 who had worked as a hostess at the Munich 1972 Olympics. The marriage took place in the summer of 1976 and it was a huge success and a boost for royalist feelings in the country. Stamps were of course issued to mark this occasion (Fig. 5). The couple’s first child was Princess Victoria in 1977 and the constitutional reforms of 1980 made her the Crown Princess. She later married a commoner called Daniel who at the time was the owner of a number of health clubs in the capital. This marriage was another fairy tale event. The couple’s first born was Princess Estelle. If Sweden remains a monarchy it is likely that the throne of Sweden will be occupied by queens for the foreseeable future. The royal family was depicted on a large stamp issued in 1993 (Fig. 6). Queen Silvia was born in the German city of Heidelberg in 1943 and on December 23rd last year she celebrated her 80th birthday. Swedish TV channels offered programming about her life and her various activities. It is obvious that the queen has contributed immensely to the popularity of the royal family. In addition to all her formal duties, she is deeply involved in charities for disadvantaged children and people suffering from dementia.
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