Page:3 Nov 24, 2018 Catalogue Introduction - November 2018 1. A resounding “Thank you” to each and every client who helped make our September auction a great success. 83% of 1050 lots were sold, for 105% of the total estimates for the sale. Bidding was strong through most sections and many outstanding results were achieved. The highlight was the £2 King block of 8 on cover that soared to an astonishing $34,220 including the buyer’s premium! 2. One innovation was the introduction of on-line videos with commentary for almost 200 collections and mixed lots. This is not a gimmick. For the first time, our interstate and overseas clients Torsten Weller who were unable to visit us could see for themselves the content, quality, and value of these lots. The [email protected] universally positive feedback has encouraged us to continue offering you this free service via our website. At Abacus, you really can count on us to make your auction experience transparent, informative and fun.

3. This is our last stamp sale for 2018. Again, we are delighted to bring you a wide variety of top-- quality material, exceptional rarities, and even potential bargains. The Australia ranges from scarce Kangaroo varieties, through KGV imprint blocks, to complete sheets and Decimal errors. The extensive Postal Stationery section is the sum of three significant consignments, with many scarce to rare items throughout. The Postal History includes many desirable single covers and groups plus Gary Diffen’s “Pre-World War I Military Camps”, a little-known and grossly underrated subject. The picture postcards are remarkable for their quality. Gary Watson [email protected] All six Australian Colonies are well represented. Whether you collect the Classic issues or usage on cover, postmarks or revenues, you will find much of interest here. Highlights are the Tasmanian Pictorials, and Max Watson’s Victorian double-circle relief postmarks that will be completely new to most collectors. The Rest of the World kicks off with collections and accumulations, followed by the best thematic exhibit we have offered. The internationally acclaimed “Pretty Polly” collection of Parrots & Cockatoos formed by Helge Rune Grastveit has come to us all the way from Norway. Colin Riddell from England has contributed rarely seen postal history from Christmas Island and the Seychelles. This will be followed in February 2019 by his famous Cocos Islands collection, surely the Nick Anning finest ever assembled. [email protected] An extensive selection of Chinese material includes items we have never previously handled. Great Britain is also well represented, featuring the Controls, Booklets and Postage Dues assembled by the late Barry Gribble from Melbourne. The inclusion of eight beautiful hand-illustrated ‘Alice in Wonderland’ envelopes that have never before been on the market caused a sensation when exhibited recently at London’s Stampex. 4. For such a wide-ranging auction, it can be difficult to locate all the items in which you may be interested. This is where our extensive Cross-Reference Listings come into their own. We believe our cross-referencing is the most comprehensive of any firm in the world. After you benefit from using it, Max Williamson we expect you will agree! [email protected] 5. Abacus is represented at all major shows in Australia and at many international exhibitions. Visit our stand at NOJEX in New Jersey 19-21 October, Sindelfingen in Germany 25-27 October, or The Armistice Show in Dunedin 9-11 November. Key lots will be available for viewing at all these venues. In Dunedin you will be able to view all but the bulkiest of our New Zealand lots, including the remarkable “Gallipoli Campaign” exhibit created by Melbourne’s Gary Diffen. We will also be accepting consignments at all of these events, saving you the need to arrange transportation for your material. 6. As always, we wish you success with your bidding. As another year draws to a close, we also

express our gratitude for your ongoing support. Merry Christmas. Joyous Hanukkah. Happy Holidays. Have a safe and prosperous 2019. Yang Liu [email protected]

Torsten Weller & Gary Watson Perth Representative Ross Duberal Office: 19A Hampshire Road, Glen Waverley 3150 [email protected] Postal: Post Office Box 296, Mount Waverley 3149 Phone: (03) 8513 0595; Overseas +61 3 8513 0595 UK Representative Dr Patrick Reid Debbie Drinnan Email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Web: www.abacusauctions.com.au Page:4 www.abacusauctions.com.au Nov 24, 2018

Guide to Descriptions, Symbols & Grading At Abacus Auctions we utilise much the same symbols as other firms, but with some additional enhancements. It is important that you understand our Symbols and Grading System because these - along with the illustration - form part of the description. We provide this additional information so that you will always be satisfied with the quality of the material you purchase from us. In the event that we have missed a tear or a thin and consequently over-graded an item, we WANT you to return it for a full refund. We stand behind the Abacus Grading System. 1. Firstly, we have the lot number. If it is in bold and printed in red, the item is illustrated: e.g. 1234. 2. The second column contains a Symbol which describes the item(s) contained in the lot: ** Mint (unmounted with original gum) A Albums and Accessories * Mint (mounted with original gum) B Booklets Ω Unused (without gum; or regummed) C Cover or Card (regular size) Δ Piece CL Cover (long) O Used (quality unspecified) CX Cover (oversize) V Neat Postmark (most of stamp design clear) E Essay F Neat Postmark (across at least half of design) L Literature G Untidy or Indistinct Postmark P Proof H Heavy or Poorly-Struck Postmark PS Postal Stationery S Stamp (used in ‘Postmarks’ lots) R Reprint

3. The third column gives an overall quality assessment for the lot, from ‘A’ to ‘D’. The same standard applies to mint and used stamps, to covers, postal stationery, literature etc. An item graded ‘A’ is very fine; it has no faults. ‘B’ items are fine with minor imperfections. A ‘C’ item will exhibit obvious faults. Items in poor condition are rated ‘D’. Occasionally, an item in truly superb condition will be rated ‘A+’. This grading is used sparingly and is not applied to modern material, which one would normally expect to be in very fine to superb condition. An otherwise very fine item which has a subsidiary problem may be allocated an ‘A-’. This may be a stamp with writing or a hinge remainder on the reverse. A cover may have a receiver’s endorsement on the face. The halves of a letter card may be stuck together. A book may have a previous owner’s notations. Whether this factor makes the item an ‘A-’ or ‘B’ is a matter of degree. NB: An expertiser’s signature or handstamp on a cover or the reverse of a stamp will not normally be cause for downgrading the quality of an item: such marks will be mentioned and you should make your decision as to whether or not such an item is of the standard that you personally require. Occasionally, the symbol ‘A’ to ‘C’ will appear in brackets: eg (B). This signifies that the item has been renovated or repaired and improved to the grade indicated by the letter. The brackets indicate a qualified grading, the cause for which will be mentioned in the description. 4. The fourth column is used for perforated stamps, and also for lots listed under the sub-heading ‘Postmarks’. For perforated stamps this column gives a grading for both centring and perforations. The letter ‘A’ to ‘D’ relates to centring. ‘A’ stamps are very well centred; ‘B’ stamps are slightly off-centre; ‘C’ stamps are significantly off-centre, and may have the perforations slightly into the design; ‘D’ stamps are badly off-centre, with the perforations well into the design. [NB: These gradings are the same for all perforated issues, whether Australian Decimals, De La Rue Colonial keyplates or 19th Century American issues. However, it should be understood that for many issues poor centring is the norm. Thus ‘C’, and even ‘D’, gradings should be expected and accepted. For such issues a ‘B’ stamp will be above-average and an ‘A’ stamp will be considered an exceptional copy.] Following the letter ‘A’ to ‘D’ is a number ‘1’ to ‘4’. A stamp with all perforations intact is ‘1’. One or two short perfs, or normal rough perforations, will drop the grading to ‘2’. More notable perforation problems such as the perfs down one side being trimmed will result in a ‘3’ grading. A stamp with major perforation faults will be a ‘4’. [NB: A stamp graded ‘A1’ is well-centred with all perforations intact. In many cases, particularly with modern issues, this is the norm. However, for many issues, ‘B2’ or even ‘C3’ may be normal and quite acceptable.] For lots listed under the sub-headings “Postmarks” and “Ship/Paquebot Markings” or similar, this column gives a grading for quality of the strike of the marking itself, and completeness. Quality is graded from ‘A’ (very fine) to ‘D’ (poor). Completeness is graded from ‘1’ (complete) to ‘5’ (identifiable only). ‘+’ is used for superb strikes; ‘-’ is used for postmarks that are lightly struck, a little doubled, or otherwise a bit short of the mark. 5. The Estimate in the right-hand column is our estimate of value in Australian Dollars for each lot. You may bid at, above or below the Estimate. The reserve price is set at 75% of estimate (rounded to the nearest bidding step) for almost every lot, and bids below this will not be accepted. If a lot attracts GST for Australian buyers, the estimate is printed in blue followed by a small “T”. 6. We use the following standard abbreviations throughout the descriptions: o.g. original gum cds circular datestamp PPC picture postcard opt(d) overprint(ed) d/s datestamp M/S(s) miniature sheet(s) mss manuscript; handwritten h/s handstamp ERD earliest recorded date o/o opened-out b/s backstamp LRD latest recorded date Page:5 Nov 24, 2018 Terms of Sale - Public Auction 1. ABACUS: Abacus Auctions Pty Ltd, a company incorporated in the State of Victoria, is the Auctioneer. Abacus is a member of the Australasian Philatelic Traders Association (APTA) and adheres to the APTA Code of Ethics. 2. DESCRIPTIONS: Abacus endeavours to describe lots fully and accurately. The Description of a lot comprises the Symbols and Grading System (as set out on the opposite page), the written description, any illustration of the lot or part of the lot, and any amendments thereto published in Saleroom Notices and/or on the Abacus website. 3. ESTIMATES & RESERVES: The Estimate is in Australian Dollars. The Reserve is set at 75% of the Estimate (rounded to the nearest bidding step) unless otherwise indicated in the Description. Bids below the Reserve will not be accepted. Where “Offer” appears instead of an Estimate, there is no Reserve and the Starting Price is at the Auctioneer’s discretion if there are no bids. 4. BIDDING: Bids may be placed before the auction by mail, phone, email or through the Abacus website up until such time as notified (Absentee Bids), or during the auction in person, over the phone (upon at least 24 hours notice; see website for special conditions) or through an Agent (Room Bids). Agents must advise Abacus of the person(s) for whom bids are being placed or else the Agent will be personally liable as the Buyer. Abacus has absolute discretion to refuse to accept Bids for any reason whatsoever. 5. STARTING PRICES & HAMMER PRICES: The Starting Price of a lot will be one Bid Step over the second-highest Absentee Bid, or if no such bids have been received, the Reserve. Absentee Bids are executed only up to the amount required to purchase a lot at one Bid Step above the second-highest Absentee Bid or Room Bid. In the event that tied Absentee Bids are the highest bids, a lot shall be sold at the tied amount to the earliest bid received (as determined by the Auctioneer). The Hammer Price is the price at which a lot is sold to the Buyer. Lots marked “T” attract GST on the Hammer Price when sold to Australian-resident Buyers only. 6. BID STEPS: Abacus uses the following Bid Steps: Up to $50 $2 $500 - $750 $25 $5000 - $10000 $250 $50 - $150 $5 $750 - $1500 $50 $10000 - $15000 $500 $150 - $300 $10 $1500 - $3000 $100 $15000 - $30000 $1000 $300 - $500 $20 $3000 - $5000 $200 over $30000 5% approx. Abacus reserves the right to raise or lower non-conforming Absentee Bids depending on the bidder’s apparent intention. 7. BUYER: The Buyer is the person to whom a lot is sold by Abacus, either as the highest bidder at auction or the earlier bidder in the case of tied bids, or upon acceptance of a post-auction offer, or by any other means. In the event of a dispute, Abacus shall have absolute discretion in deciding who is the Buyer. Legal title to a lot does not pass to the Buyer until full Payment is received. 8. BUYER’S PREMIUM: Abacus charges a Buyer’s Premium of 19.8% which is added to the Hammer Price of each lot sold. 9. PAYMENT: Payment of the Hammer Price, the Buyer’s Premium, any applicable GST, shipping & insurance charges (together the Invoice Total) for all lots sold to the Buyer are due and payable to Abacus immediately upon sale (Room Bids) or upon receipt of invoice (Absentee Bids). Payment must be made in Australian Dollars unless otherwise agreed by Abacus. If the Buyer does not make Payment of the Invoice Total in full within 30 days from the due date of the invoice, Abacus may at its absolute discretion exercise the following rights (or any one or more of them) to - 1) add an accounting fee of $10 plus 2% interest per month (or part thereof) to the Invoice Total; 2) apply any monies due at any time from Abacus to the Buyer in Payment of all or part of the Invoice Total; 3) terminate the sale, retain any monies paid, re-offer the lot(s), and recover any shortfall plus costs from the Buyer; or 4) take legal action against the Buyer for breach of contact. 10. RETURN OF LOTS: No lot may be returned except where there is an error in the Description. Returns are subject to the lot being in the same condition as sold, and in particular that the lot or items within it have not been immersed in water or other fluid, nor treated by any process, nor marked by an Expert or Expert Committee. These further restrictions also apply - 1) a lot that has been inspected by the Buyer or by the Buyer's Agent cannot be returned for any reason whatsoever; 2) a lot that is illustrated in the catalogue or on the website, or of which an illustration has been supplied to the Buyer or to the Buyer’s Agent cannot be returned for any reason that is apparent from the illustration; and 3) a lot that is offered “as is”, or expressed to be a "range", "group", "selection", "array", "collection", "accumulation" or similar, or contains more than 10 items (except a set of stamps) cannot be returned for any reason whatsoever. 11. CERTIFICATES OF AUTHENTICITY & EXTENSIONS: The Buyer may request that the sale of a lot be made conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory Certificate of Authenticity with the sale to be on “Extension”. Such a request must be made in writing prior to the sale of the lot, and Abacus shall have absolute discretion whether to grant the request and to which expert or expert committee it shall submit the lot for a Certificate. An Extension request will generally not be granted if the lot is offered with a recent Certificate or if the stamp(s) has/have perforated initials (perfins). Where an Extension request is granted, the Buyer must make full Payment for the lot under Clause 9 and bear all costs of obtaining the Certificate. If the Certificate is unsatisfactory, the Buyer is entitled to Return the lot for a full refund including Certificate costs. A Certificate shall be considered unsatisfactory only if it states that a lot is materially different from its Description. Where a lot is described as defective or not genuine in any respect, a Certificate is not unsatisfactory merely because it mentions any further shortcomings not listed in the Description. Where the expert or expert committee is unable to render an opinion, this does not constitute an unsatisfactory Certificate. 11. GOVERNING LAW: The Terms of Sale shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Victoria. 12. ACCEPTANCE: Placing a Bid by any method constitutes acknowledgment and acceptance of these Terms of Sale. Page:6 www.abacusauctions.com.au Nov 24, 2018

Lot Type Grading Description Est $A COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - General & Miscellaneous Lots See also Lots 764 to 779.

Ex Lot 1 1 */O Extensive collection predominantly used with Kangaroos 1st Wmk to 5/- (CTO), 2nd Wmk to 2/- plus 5/- 'OS', 3rd Wmk to 10/- plus £1 grey and £1 brown & blue 'SPECIMEN' overprint *, SM Wmk to 5/- (uneven perfs), CofA Wmk to £2 (couple of shortish perfs), range of 'OS' punctures including 1st Wmk 'Small OS' 3d, 4d, 6d (tone spot), 9d & 1/- *, KGV Heads complete with 4½d Die II and 'OS' overprints plus extra shades, 'OS' punctures, etc, then reasonably complete to 1965 with Kookaburra 6d Engraved, KGV Commemoratives including 5/- Bridge CTO plus 'OS' punctures * & used, 'OS' overprints including Kingsford Smith duo CTO, Robes Thick Paper & Thin Paper and Navigators (ex £2), condition mixed but many fine. (100s) $1,200 2 *O Oddments including Kangaroos 4d x6 & Third Wmk 2d Die IIA pair & strip of 3, KGV including CofA Wmk 1/4d VFU block of 4 and low value mint blocks x6, KGVI 1/4d imprint block commercially used, condition variable. (100+) $150T 3 OD Box of mostly pre-WWII loose stamps & pieces many from parcels & with several incomplete 'PARCELS POST' labels one of 1913 with First Wmk 1/- Roo (weep!!), other pieces noted with 6d Engraved & probably First Wmk 2/- Roo (weep again!), lots of KGV Penny Reds, etc. This material has never before been on the market. We expect it is completely unpicked for varieties and postmarks. [See also Lot 368] (few 1000) $250 4 O Huge stock of used Decimals in packets in a large carton. (Tens of thousands) $100 5 OCPS Four massive lever-arch files of stamps FDCs & PSEs plus pre-decimal used array in packets, large blocks of Postage Dues, modest postmark collection all glued to pages, and some Great Britain. Heavy! (Qty) $100 6 C Large carton of First Day Covers. (100s) $50

Ex Lot 7 7 */**OC Selection of varieties including KGV 1½d red Roo's Tongue (on faulty cover) & Bandage on Emu's Leg (on cover), Swan 1½d Retouch ACSC #138f & unlisted 'AUS.TRALIA' both in mint blocks of 4, KSmith 6d Re-Entry x2, Jubilee 2d "Suspended Microphone" #166(U)f used, SA Centenary 2d with unlisted Snapped Flagpole in ** block of 6, Robes 5/- #212e, KGVI 2d violet Medallion Flaw in block of 4 punctured 'G/NSW', No Wmk 4d Koala #199h x2 & i x2 all used, Food Production 3½d varieties x10 mostly used, Birds 1/6d ACSC #416h & 417i and 2/- Whistler Broken Twig ** & U, Anzac 8d ACSC #427d in ** block of 4, etc, STC $2700+ plus unlisted items. (65 items) $750 8 **OPS Two large cartons of mostly philatelic souvenirs for Australian exhibitions plus PSEs mostly CTO, etc, some other material including a small stockbook with Canadian TPO postmarks. (1000s) $100 9 **/*/O Consignment remainders in stockbooks including some Decimal postage & FDCs, plus worldwide in albums. Weighs 8kgs. (100s) $50 10 *OC Archive box with a basic collection in two albums with lots of used multiples and some postmark interest including 'WAVE HILL/NT', also a large quantity partly sorted in packets, and some FDCs. (Qty) $400 11 */**OC Modest collection with most of the value in the decimals plus albums of FDCs with a few unusual private producers in the 1950s & 1960s. (Qty) $100 12 O Used accumulation of pre-decimals & decimals loose and on piece, in envelopes and containers in two large boxes, noted some Kangaroos & KGV Heads, large quantity. Weighs 15kg. (many 1000s) $200 13 */O Predominantly used array on Seven Seas pages plus 64-page stockbook with Kangaroos to 10/-, KGV Heads, lots of Pre-Decimal Commemoratives noted 9d Macarthur, 1/- ANZAC & £1 Navigator blocks of 4 commercially used, some Postage Dues, 'OS' overprints, BCOF including 1/- Lyrebird blocks of 8 & 10 with 'ARMY PO' cancels, also Decimals to 1980s, plus some Colonies noted South Australia with range of 'OS' overprints, etc, potential postmark interest, condition variable but many fine. Weighs 18kg. (Qty) $500 14 */**O Box of stamps in packets with many marked "MINT". Bring a calculator. (many 1000s) $400 15 O Used accumulation of mostly Decimals loose and on piece, in envelopes and containers in three large boxes, large quantity. Weighs 24kg. (many 1000s) $100 Page:7 Nov 24, 2018

COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - General & Miscellaneous Lots (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A 16 OV Used collection on expensive Schaubek hingeless pages with Kangaroos 1st Wmk to 5/- (CTO; tone spots), 2nd Wmk to 2/-, 3rd Wmk to 5/-, SM Wmk to 5/- (punctured 'OS', CTO), CofA Wmk to 10/- (blemishes), KGV Heads & Commemoratives including Kookaburra M/S with Exhibition cds in red (gum discoloured), Kingsford Smith 'OS' overprint duo CTO and 5/- Bridge CTO, then apparently complete to 1978 plus a few booklet panes, 'OS' overprints and Postage Dues, condition variable but many fine. (100s) $500 17 **/* Pre-decimal collection in three volumes with a smattering of KGV Heads including No Wmk 1d block of 9, Kookaburra M/S, Swan imprint blocks with Re-Entries, KSmith 3d Dropping Mailbag in block of 4, Bridge 5/- (poorly centred, lightly mounted), Jubilee 2d scarlet imprint block of 4 & 2d imprint block ACSC #166(3)ze, many Plate Number blocks including 3d Air '1'-'4', Swan '1'-'12' & Jubilee 2d '1'-'6' all positions, Arms set plus 10/- & £1 blocks of 4, Cattle 5/- blocks of 4 x2 & White Paper pair, Navigators blocks of 4 + extra £2 block of 4, many post-WWII issues with blocks of 4 from all four corners, some toning in the pre-WWII issues but generally very fine & mostly unmounted. (many 100s) $1,000 18 **/*/O Predominantly mint pre-decimals with a few Kangaroos & KGV Heads then quantity of KGV Commems, KGVI and QEII issues including 3d Kooka M/S (folded), 3d Bridge plate blocks set, KGVI 3d blue Die II imprint block, Robes £1 Thick Paper & Thin Paper, Arms 5/- & 10/- imprint blocks, also Arms 'SPECIMEN' overprints set and 2/3d Cable block of 4 including Broken Cable variety all unmounted, some used throughout plus a few Decimals, condition mixed but mostly fine. Weighs 10kg. (1000s) $500 19 O Album of Roos & KGV Heads with some better stamps noted including 10/- Roo, KGV 1/4d strip of 5 and official punctures, many annotated varieties including Roos 2½d Missing Fraction in pair BUT it's the wrong shade, the "variety" has been made with a pen, & it's torn! (100s) $300 20 O Huge used accumulation in stockbooks hundreds of Hagners from Kangaroos & KGV Heads, some blocks of 4 and larger multiples, Pre-Decimal Commemoratives in quantity including 9d Macarthur, 1/- Centenary, 1/- ANZAC, 10/- Robes, etc, noted 10/- Arms x100+, modern Decimals including International Post, some M/Ss and sheetlets, a few Postage Dues & Revenues, some Territories, a bit of mint scattered throughout, great opportunity for packet-maker/reseller, condition variable but many fine. Weighs 65kg. (1000s) $500 21 O Mostly decimal bundleware in a sizable carton. (Tens of Thousands) $100 22 O Box of Kangaroo & KGV duplicates in packets plus KGV Penny Reds annotated varieties on pages including both Substituted Clichés. (100s) $200 23 **/* Mint collection in Seven Seas hingless pages reasonably complete from 1914 (ex Kangaroos, KGV Heads and 5/- Bridge) including Kookaburra 6d Engraved ** and 3d M/S *, 1/- Lyrebird 'OS' overprint **, Robes £1 Thin Paper **, Arms 'SPECIMEN' overprint set **, Navigators set of 8 ** (couple of blemishes), 'BCOF' overprint set **, etc, also empty Decimals pages to 1984, condition generally fine. (100s) $500 24 D Tin of postmarks on piece completely unchecked by us. (100s) $50 25 **/*/O Used accumulation from Colonies/States noted NSW Consumptive Homes pair * (toned), Kangaroos & KGV Heads including a few *, Pre-Decimals with some imprint blocks, part-sheets, etc, noted Airmail 3d punctured 'OS' plate '4' pair ** (light gum bends), plus quantity loose in envelopes including a few Revenues, postmark interest, condition variable. Weighs 6kgs. (100s) $300 26 CPS Accumulation of 1970s-80s FDCs and PSEs, then album with a few earlier plus range of 1950s flights noted BOAC covers inwards to Australia from Japan, Sarawak, West Indies, etc, mostly fine condition. (100s) $200

Ex Lot 29

Part Lot 27 27 V** A SPECIMEN FOLDERS: c.1932 brown/grey folder with 65 stamps comprising Engraved 1d & 6d, Kangaroos to 5/- plus punctured 'OS' to 10/- & CofA 'SPECIMEN' set (10/- rounded corner), KGV to 1/4d including 4½d Die II plus punctured 'OS' to 1/4d, Commemoratives to 5/- Bridge (tonespot) plus 'OS' punctures & overprints including Kingsford Smith duo, all to 5/- CTO and all with full unmounted o.g. With the original plain envelope. $1,500 28 **V A - 1950 with Arms 10/- £1 and £2 overprinted 'SPECIMEN', plus lower values all CTO in Specimen folder with black/buff cover & printer's imprint 'C.7191', all unmounted. (27) $200 29 **V A - 1963-65 Navigators 7/6d to £2 - all but the 10/- are marginal & scarce thus - overprinted 'SPECIMEN', plus 4/- & 5/-, other lower values & AAT set all CTO in Specimen folder with black/green cover & printer's imprint C.11841/63 on the reverse. [The Cocos Islands set has been removed] (29 + folder) $400 30 **V A - 1968 with Decimal Navigators 75c to $4 overprinted 'SPECIMEN', plus lower values all CTO in Specimen folder with black/buff cover & printer's imprint 'C.2651/68' x2; on undated black/yellow card x2; and a loose set. (5 sets) $240 Page:8 www.abacusauctions.com.au Nov 24, 2018

Lot Type Grading Description Est $A COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - Kangaroo Issues

Ex Lot 33 Ex Lot 31 31 * Mint selection including 1st Wmk ½d to 1/- (5d creased), SM Wmk 1/- imprint pair and 10/- marginal example, CofA Wmk 10/- and 'SPECIMEN' overprints 10/-, £1 and £2, etc, condition generally fine. (26) $600 32 **/*/O Mostly used array including values to 1/- in quantity, also noted 1st Wmk 2/- Large 'OS' puncture, 2nd Wmk 5/- plus 'OS' x2, 3rd Wmk 5/- x2 plus 'OS' x3, 10/- 'OS' puncture CTO x2, a few mint including 3rd Wmk 6d Die IIB **, SM Wmk 1/- imprint pair *, CofA Wmk 'SPECIMEN' set ** (sun-tanned gum), also State Government & commercial perfins, a few KGV Heads etc amongst them, potential postmark interest, condition mixed but many fine. (100s) $600 33 */**O Collection in stockbook with some better mint items including First Wmk 2½d (**), Third Wmk 6d brown x2 (**, one punctured 'OS'), SMult Wmk 6d optd 'OS' (**), and CofA 6d x2 (**, one overprinted 'OS') & 5/- with part-imprint (** but a little suntanned on the reverse), used array of values to 1/- unchecked for varieties (noted CofA Wmk 9d with 'AH/&S' perfin) plus a sound Third Wmk £1 brown & blue, condition variable. (few 100) $750 34 V A First Watermark 1d to 4d & 1/- to 5/- CTO, later issues CTO to 5/- x2, some others with dud cancels. (31) $240

Ex Lot 35 35 O Used selection with varieties First Wmk 3d ACSC #12(1)f & 12(2)f, 5d #16(1)e & 9d #24(2)p; Second Wmk 2d #6(1)d & h, #6(2)e & unlisted Deformed First 'A' of 'AUSTRALIA', 2½d #10(1)p & 10(2)g; Third Wmk 3d #13(2)g, 6d blue Wmk Inverted & #20(U)d, 6d brown #21(U)h, 9d #26(2)pa, 9d Die IIB #27(3)d, 27(4)ga & m, 1/- #32(2)g & k, 1/- Die IIB #33(3)f, #33(4)f j & L, 2/- brown #37(1)g 37(2)f & 37(U)g, 2/- maroon #38(1)i & j 38(2)e & unlisted White Flaw below First 'A' of 'AUSTRALIA', 5/- #44(D)d g L m s & ua; SMult Wmk 9d #28(3)g & 2/- #39(2)m; and CofA Wmk 9d #29(3)e & ga and 29(4)L, 2/- Die II x13 varieties plus Grossly Misperforated, 5/- #46(V)o CTO, 46(D)e & L and unlisted No Ears on Roo, and £2 #50(D)k, condition variable but generally good to very fine. (69) $1,000 36 G/F A/B "Double Frame" varieties comprising Third Wmk 3d (at left), 9d (at left) & 2/- brown (at top) and SMult Wmk 1/- (at left), a few short perfs, cds cancels largely clear of the doubling. Rare quartet. $400 COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - Kangaroos - First Watermark

Lot 37 Lot 38 Lot 39 37 ** C C2 10/- grey & pink ACSC #47, rounded corner at lower-right, unmounted, Cat $7500. $150T 38 ** 10/- with a trace of a second handstamp at left (rounded corner), £1 (a few short perfs) & £2 (faint bend) each with 'Specimen' handstamp, well centred, unmounted, Cat $13,500. $1,500T 39 * A C1 PUNCTURED LARGE 'OS': 2/- brown ACSC #35ba, extremely fresh, Cat $1500. $400T

Buyer’s Premium of 19.8% (incl. GST) will be added to the Hammer Price. Page:9 Nov 24, 2018

Lot Type Grading Description Est $A COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - Kangaroos - Second Watermark

Ex Lot 40 Lot 41

Lot 43 40 *O A/A- 2d x2, 2½d, 6d x2, 9d, 1/- x2, 2/- & 5/- plus varieties 2d ACSC #1R37-38 pair (2)f, and 9d White Flaws above 'UST' of 'AUSTRALIA' mint, generally very fine, Cat $2200. (14) $450T 41 * A- B1 6d blue with Port Phillip Bay Obliterated & Ballarat Marked by Dot ACSC #18(1)h, well centred, the gum a trifle aged, Cat $1000. Very scarce in Second Wmk. $300 42 F A- B2 5/- grey & yellow with Broken Tail on Roo ACSC #43(V)e and large-part 1915 'OUTER HARBOUR' cds clear of variety, couple of shortish perfs at top, Cat $900. $150 43 F B C2 5/- grey & chrome with the Kangaroo Significantly Misplaced to Top, characteristic irregular perfs, soiled on the back at L/L otherwise very fine, 'REGISTERED/3OC17/SYDNEY NSW' cds, Cat $7500. A great rarity of the entire Kangaroo Series & a new discovery. [The ACSC states that "One used example is recorded..." This stamp has a somewhat different but just as significant misplacement as that stamp, which is illustrated in the ACSC] $4,000 44 F A A1 PUNCTURED 'OS': 9d violet ACSC 25ba pair, exceptionally well-centred, neat Brisbane cds, Cat $700+. $180 COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - Kangaroos - Third Watermark

Ex Lot 45 Lot 46 Lot 51 Lot 52 45 * A/B 2d to 5/- complete plus £1 grey, the 1/- has a crude "repair", the 2/- brown - ironed-out crease - and £1 are both unusually well centred & lightly mounted. (11) $500 46 ** A B1 6d pale ultramarine Die IIB ACSC #20C, unmounted, Cat $625. $400 47 F B B2 6d pale ultramarine Die IIB with the Watermark Inverted ACSC #20Ca (SG 38dw), minor blemishes, 'GUNDAGAI' (NSW)' cds, Cat $750 (£250). $150 48 */** A C1 6d brown AJ Mullett Imprint block of 4 ACSC #21(4)zb, the upper units lightly mounted, the lower units are unmounted, Cat $600+ (mounted). $250 49 */** A C1 1/- blue-green with the Watermark Sideways ACSC #33aa marginal block of 4 from the left of the sheet with "gutter" watermark lines evident from the face, upper units very lightly mounted, lower units unmounted, Cat $800++ (mounted). $240 50 */** A C1 1/- blue-green with the Watermark Sideways ACSC #33aa marginal block of 4 from the right of the sheet with "gutter" watermark lines evident from the face, upper units very lightly mounted, lower units unmounted, Cat $800++ (mounted). $240 51 H A B2 10/- grey & deep aniline pink with the Watermark Inverted ACSC #48a, characteristic irregular perfs, 'REGISTERED/ ROCKHAMPTON' (Qld) cds, Cat $3500. $1,000 52 * A C1 'SPECIMEN' OVERPRINTS: £1 grey Type C normal, with Hooked 'C' & with Shaved 'P' BW #53xb xd & xf, lightly mounted, Cat $2375. $650T 53 * A C1 - £2 black & crimson Type B BW #56x with Short Spencer Gulf #56(D)j, Cat $600+. $200T As at 11 October 2018, A$100 will cost American clients US$71, British clients £53½, Euro Zone clients €61, and New Zealand clients NZ$109. Page:10 www.abacusauctions.com.au Nov 24, 2018

Lot Type Grading Description Est $A COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - Kangaroos - Small Multiple Watermark

Lot 54

Lot 55 Lot 56 Lot 57 Lot 58 54 V A A1 £2 black & rose-carmine, unusually well centred for this issue, neat registration cancellation, Cat $1200. $500 55 * A C1 'SPECIMEN' OVERPRINTS: £2 with Short Spencer Gulf ACSC #57x(D)j, very lightly mounted, Cat $900 plus premium for the variety. $500T 56 * A B1 - £2 with Frame Break below 'N' of 'POUNDS' ACSC #57x(D)o, Cat $900 plus premium for the variety. $500T 57 * A C1 - £2 with "Weeping Kangaroo" ACSC #57x(V)L, Cat $900 plus premium for the variety. $500T 58 * A B1 - £2 with White Collar on Kangaroo ACSC #57x(V)r, lightly mounted, Cat $900 plus premium for the variety. $500T COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - Kangaroos - CofA Watermark

Lot 61

Ex Lot 59 59 V*O 6d overprinted 'OS' corner block of 8 (4x2) CTO; 9d Ash Imprint block of 4 ACSC #29zc (gumside problems); & £2 fine used; Cat $2000+. (3 items) $500 60 ** A C1 £1 grey ACSC #54, poorly centred but unmounted, Cat $2500. $250 61 V A B1 £2 grey-black & rose-carmine horizontal pair, the second unit with Rat-Faced Roo ACSC #58(V)t, very lightly cancelled well clear of the variety, Cat $2150+. $800 COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - King George V Issues

62 */O Mostly used array including all values in quantity noted 1d red shades, 4d lemons x3 at least one of which fits the ACSC 'lime-yellow' description "... watermark shows distinctly through the design, the details of which are difficult to distinguish", plenty of 'OS' punctures, State Government & commercial perfins, some mint including 4½d Single Harrison imprint block & 5d CofA Ash imprint block, a few Kangaroos etc, potential postmark interest, condition mixed but many fine. (100s) $300 63 O Box full of used sorted into envelopes & bags with 1d reds x100s plus quantity of other values including 4d lemons x20, potential postmark interest also, lots of fun here. (many 100s) $200 64 */O Old-time collection on leaves of Single & LM Wmk issues predominantly used noted ½d 'Cyprus' green, 1d reds including Single-Line Perf x30+, Die II x25+, Die III x5, Large Multi Wmk x25+, 4d lemons x20+ including one 'OS', 1/4d x15, etc, some annotated varieties including ½d green Flaw on Head *, 1d green 'RA' Joined * x2 and Secret Mark in 'OS' punctured positional pair, 1½d red inverted wmk, numerous 'OS' & State Government punctures, potential postmark interest also, plus second volume with 1d red shades x300, condition generally fine. (many 100s) $500 65 O Album of 1½d reds, and album of 2d oranges with an array of NSW postmarks mostly from small towns. Possibly unchecked for varieties. (many 100s) $250 Page:11 Nov 24, 2018

COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - King George V Issues (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A 66 G/F A Penny Red shades all different including Die III x2 & LMult Wmk G104-7 etc, Scott Starling Certificates (2018) for Smooth Paper G15½, G23, G23½, G24, G24½, G25, G26, G28 x2 & G32, Rough Paper G76, and LMult Wmk G101 (Drury Certificate) & G107, mostly with cds cancels & generally very fine, Cat $2500 approximately. (49) $800 67 O Penny Reds accumulation in stockbook, stated to be unchecked for varieties, likely postmark interest. (2000 approx) $250

Ex Lot 68 68 */** Stockbook of Multiple Watermark Issues with some better unmounted singles including SMult Wmk Perf 14 4d & 4½d and Perf 13½x12½ 4d, plus imprint blocks of 4 or 8 including SMult Wmk Perf 14 3d (block of 8) & 4½d, Perf 13½x12½ 1½d brown (**), 4d (** but light bends) & 4½d, CofA Wmk 3d & 4d, etc, some minor "suntanning" of gum & other minor blemishes but generally fine to very fine. $750

Ex Lot 69 69 *A PENNY HALFPENNY: Annotated study of the Small Multiple Wmk Printings from Plate 4 with the 4R27, 4L47 & 4L53 Re-Entries including Perf 14 Pre Re-Entry Ash Imprint block of 8 ACSC #91(4)zc, 4L47/53 Types B/A pair #91(4)fb and a similar but peculiar pair, 4L47-48 Types B-A pair #91(4)fb, 4L53-54 Types B-A pair #91(4)hb (Cat $2000), and Perf 13½x12½ 4L46-47 & 47-48 Types A-B pairs, and 4L53/59 pairs x2 after reversion of 4L53 to Type A, etc, also booklet pane of 6 & strip of 3. An exceptional lot for the specialist. (21 items) $1,000T COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - KGV Heads - Single Watermark

70 * A-/B Imprint Blocks comprising TS Harrison One-Line ½d green (block of 8), and Two-Line ½d orange, 1d violet, 1d green, 1½d red-brown, 1½d green, 3d blue & 4½d violet, and AJ Mullett 1d green x2, 1d green 'OS' block of 8, 1½d scarlet & 4½d violet, a few minor problems but of fine appearance, Cat $7300. (13 blocks) $2,000

Ex Lot 71 71 */**O Stockbook with mint including 1d red shades x26 (some unmounted; five with Drury Certificates), 1d Die III, 3d x2, 4d orange x3, 4d blue x4, 4d olive, 4½d, 5d Single-Line Perf x2 & 1/4d, all those specified are well centred & unmounted but there is some minor gum toning, also a few varieties & smattering of used. Inspection is recommended. $1,250 Page:12 www.abacusauctions.com.au Nov 24, 2018

COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - KGV Heads - Single Watermark (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A

Lot 73

Lot 72 72 * A B1 ½d green Electro 2 'JBC' Monogram pair ACSC #63(2)z, lightly mounted, Cat $1000. $400 73 F A B1 ½d green with Major Cracked Electro at Lower-Left Corner ACSC #63(3)o, well centred, Hobart machine cancel largely clear of the variety, Cat $2000. $600 74 ** A ½d orange Electro 7 with the Watermark Inverted ACSC #66a block of 36 comprising the lower 6 rows of the right-hand pane with eight listed varieties including #66(7)L m n & ra, poorly centred with perfs just touching design on some units, unmounted, Cat $780 for mounted singles. $100 75 O Penny Reds array on Hagners with numerous pairs & strips of 3, lots of shades, Die III x17, varieties including Substituted Clichés Die I x2 & Die II, etc, some postmark interest including dated examples. (100s) $250

Lot 76 Lot 77

Lot 78 76 F A- Smooth Paper 1d salmon eosin ACSC #71S, minor blemishes but very attractive, 'KURRI KURRI/3DE17/NSW' cds, Cat $2500. Michael Drury Certificate (2018). $800 77 ** A- B1 Smooth Paper 1d red Die II ACSC #71(1)i, a couple of faint bends, unmounted, Cat $1250. $400 78 ** A B1 Smooth Paper 1d red Plate 1 'CA' Monogram single ACSC #71(1)zc, well centred, unmounted, Cat $450+ (*). $350

Lot 80

Lot 79 79 ** A C1 Smooth Paper 1d red Plate 4 TS Harrison One-Line Imprint block of 4 with Ferns & 'RA' of 'AUSTRALIA' Joined ACSC #71(4)zj, well centred, unmounted, Cat $1500+ (mounted). $1,000 Page:13 Nov 24, 2018

COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - KGV Heads - Single Watermark (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A 80 F A- A2 Rough Paper 1d carmine with No Watermark ACSC #72ab, excellent centring, a few minor short perfs, 'BROKEN HILL/NSW' cds, Cat $5500. A major error. [Arthur Gray had only a mint example, that sold at auction in 2015 for $5750] $2,500

Lot 81 81 */** A B1 1½d black-brown TS Harrison Imprint block of 8 ACSC #83(3)z, well centred, the lower units are unmounted, Cat $750+ for a mounted block of 4. $500 82 ** A B1 1½d pink ACSC #89H, well centred, unmounted, Cat $325. Scarce shade. $200 83 ** A C1 1½d scarlet TS Harrison Imprint block of 4 ACSC #89(13)z, unmounted, Cat $675+ (mounted). $450

Lot 84 Lot 85

Lot 86 84 F A- B2 2d orange with the Watermark Inverted ACSC #95a (SG 62w), one nibbled perf at the top, and a normal stamp, both with very fine 'BURRACOPPIN/5APR1922/WESTERN AUSTRALIA' cds, Cat $8000 (£5500). A very attractive example. [The ACSC states that about 20 examples, all used, are recorded. Stuart Hardy's significantly off-centre example sold at auction in 2013 for $4427]

The normal stamp being dated the same day at the same small PO raises the intriguing question "Could the error be the result of a wmk bit that was inverted on the dandy roll, rather than the sheet being inverted prior to printing!?" $4,000T 85 V A B1 2d orange with Cracked Electro (Vertical Crack through Right of Stamp) ACSC #95(1)L, Melbourne cds clear of the affected area, Cat $600. [This is an unlisted early state that shows the crack extending from the base of the stamp to the value tablet, and from the Emu's Head to the base of the Wattles. The damage through the Wattles is not evident] $300T 86 * A- 2d orange TS Harrison Imprint block of 4 with Small White Flaw on Roo's Tail [L60] ACSC #95(1)z, a couple of minor spots on the gum, Cat $2750. [The imprint is 5½mm below the base of the stamps] $750T Page:14 www.abacusauctions.com.au Nov 24, 2018

COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - KGV Heads - Single Watermark (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A

Lot 87 87 ** A 2d orange TS Harrison Imprint strip of 4 with Thinned Frame at Left [L60] ACSC #95(2)z, unmounted, Cat $2750 for a mounted block of 4. [The imprint is 7½mm below the base of the stamps] $1,000T

Lot 89

Lot 88 88 **/* A 2d orange TS Harrison Imprint block of 8 ACSC #95(8A)z, the imprint block of 4 is unmounted, Cat $2750 for a mounted block of 4. [The imprint is 4½mm below the base of the stamps] $1,500T 89 F A C1 2d orange Cracked Electro (from Top Frame through Emu's Head) ACSC #95(U)m, 'JERVIS BAY/NSW' cds slightly impinges on the affected area, Cat $600. [Note: Jervis Bay was part of the ACT but this cds was introduced before the transfer from NSW, & continued in use until c.1944] $300T 90 */** A B1 2d brown TS Harrison Imprint block of 4 ACSC #97(16)z, the lower units are unmounted, Cat $675 (mounted). $300

Lot 93

Lot 91 91 * A/A- 4d orange 'JBC' Monogram strip of 3 with White Flaw on Diagonal of '4' at Left ACSC #110(2)z, well centred, a couple of minor tonespots that don't detract from the very fine facial appearance, Cat $1500 as a corner pair. $500 Page:15 Nov 24, 2018

COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - KGV Heads - Single Watermark (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A 92 **/* A 4d olive TS Harrison Imprint block of 4 with Diagonal White Line on King's Neck ACSC #114(4)z, one unit very lightly mounted, three units are unmounted, Cat $650 (mounted). $300 93 F A C1 Comb Perf 5d chestnut ACSC #123, superb 'ELIZABETH ST/ 2 /12JL17/[MELBOURNE]' cds being the Earliest Recorded Usage for this stamp. [The ACSC states the printing was in April 1915 and the ERD is 15.8.1917. This usage is 4½ weeks earlier] $100T

Lot 94 Lot 95 94 ** A B1 Comb Perf 5d chestnut 'JBC' Monogram pair with Retouched U/R Corner (State III) and Flaws on 'P' of 'PENCE' & '5' at Left ACSC #BW123zb, well centred, unmounted, Cat $1750+ (mounted). $1,000 95 CB Rough Paper 5d bright chestnut perf 'OS' ACSC #124 (poorly centred) tied by 'WAGIN' (WA) cds to 1921 small OHMS cover to 'WOODANILLING' (light arrival cds), 'WAGIN' h/s on scarce red & black/white provisional registration label, mss "AR" in red, unclaimed & returned, Cat $1500 on cover. $500

Ex Lot 96 Lot 97 96 ** A PUNCTURED 'OS': ½d green, 1½d black-brown, 2d orange, 3d blue, 4d orange, 4d violet & 4d olive, unmounted, Cat $1650. (7) $600 97 H A B1 - Comb-Perf 5d chestnut with the Watermark Inverted ACS #123ba (SG O42cw), Melbourne cds of 25MY18, Cat $1250 (£700). $500 COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - KGV Heads - Large Multiple Watermark

Ex Lot 98 98 */** A Selection with very fine unmounted set of 5, ½d green 'JBC' Monogram block of 8 ACSC #65(4)z (no side selvedge), ½d green 'CA' Monogram block of 4 #65(5)za (lower units **), 1½d black-brown Harrison Imprint block of 4 #84(2)z (lower units **), 1½d black-brown punctured 'OS' (VLMtd) & 1½d brown Harrison Imprint block of 4 #86(4)z, Cat $2400+. (6 + 4 blocks) $800 Page:16 www.abacusauctions.com.au Nov 24, 2018

COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - KGV Heads - Large Multiple Watermark (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A 99 **/*/O ½d green Electro 7 study with complete sheet broken into five large blocks including all listed varieties (many unmounted) and Harrison imprint ('COMMQNWEALTH' error) block of 16 ACSC #65(7)z (disturbed gum), also range of mint & used shades plus inverted wmk x3*, Cat $2000+ for mounted. $400T

Lot 100 100 ** A B1 Cooke Printings Plate 3 1d carmine-pink 'CA' Monogram block of 12 (4x3) ACSC #73A(3)z, the left-hand unit in the second row with Small White Scratch behind Roo, minor perf reinforcement in the lower margin otherwise unmounted, Cat $12,500 for a mounted monogram strip of 3 + $11,250 for nine unmounted singles. Outstanding rarity in this format. Scott Starling Certificate (2017) states "A fine and fresh example of a very rare block". $7,500 COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - KGV Heads - No Watermark

Ex Lot 101 101 */** A/A- 1d, 1½d block of 4 and punctured 'OS' 1d & 2d all unmounted, also 1½d Harrison Imprint block of 8 #90(17)z (minor blemishes), Cat $1150. (7 + block) $400 102 */**O 1½d red annotated selection with Electro 17 gutter block of 8 from the top of the sheet including ACSC #90(17)k & L, other listed varieties including #90(17)e g & h all mint, o p sa & t in mint block of 4, o & sa used, v mint, Electro 18 #90(18)g & i x2 (one punctured 'OS') all used, h in upper-right corner block of 12, & q mint, etc, generally very fine, Cat $2000+. A scarce lot. (68) $400T COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - KGV Heads - Small Multiple Watermark Perf 14

103 * A 1½d red Plate 1a Plate Dot and AJ Mullett Imprint pairs ACSC #91(1a)z & za, lightly mounted, Cat $2750 as blocks of 4. [The identifiers for Plate 1a are distinctive: the plate dot is 50% larger than on Plate 1 and on the imprint the first 'A' of 'AUSTRALIA' is deformed] (2 pairs) $300T 104 ** A 1½d scarlet block of 24 (12x2) from the top of the sheet with Aberrant Perforations in the margin resulting in Double Perfs at Top ACSC #91ba and Plate Four Dots at U/R, the left-hand block of 4 separated for display, unmounted, Cat $1500+. $500 105 * A 2d brown Mullett Imprint block of 8 (4x2) ACSC #98(12)z, very lightly mounted, Cat $1600+. Ex Arthur Gray Part II. $600 Page:17 Nov 24, 2018

COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - KGV Heads - Small Multiple Watermark Perf 14 (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A

Lot 107 Lot 106 Lot 108 106 ** A B1 4d olive Plate 3 John Ash Imprint block of 4 ACSC #115(3)z, lightly mounted in the margin only, Cat $1200+ (mounted). Ex Arthur Gray Part II. $800 107 *B 1/4d blue-green AJ Mullett Imprint block of 4 ACSC #129z, some gum disturbance, Cat $4000. A rare block. $750 108 ** A PUNCTURED 'OS': 3d blue Plate 4 Type A AJ Mullett Imprint block of 4 #106ba(4)z, lightly mounted only in the gutter, Cat $1500+ for mounted plus a premium for the imprint. Ex Arthur Gray Part II. $750 COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - KGV Heads - Small Multiple Watermark Perf 13½x12½

109 */** All-different AJ Mullett & John Ash Imprint blocks of 4 comprising ½d, 1d x2, 1½d red, 1½d brown, 2d brown, 2d red x2, 3d Die Ia, 3d Die II, 4d 5d & 1/4d (a little aged), also punctured 'OS' ½d, 2d brown & 2d red block of 8, and overprinted 'OS' 2d block of 8 & 4d, generally very fine & some units are unmounted, Cat $6500+. (18 blocks) $1,250

Lot 110

Ex Lot 111 110 ** A B1 3d blue Die I Types A & B pair with theWatermark Inverted, unmounted, Cat $1500 (see the ACSC at Footnote 1). $600 COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - KGV Heads - CofA Watermark 111 */** A ½d to 1/4d blocks of 4 plus 'OS' Overprints ½d (block of 8) to 5d John Ash Imprint blocks of 4, most blocks with 2 or 3 units unmounted, Cat $3400+ (mounted). (13 blocks) $1,750 112 ** A B1 ½d to 1/4d, well centred, unmounted. Advertised retail $550+. (8) $250 COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - Other Pre-Decimals

113 */**O KGVI selection of mostly imprint blocks of 4 or 8 to 6½d, also Robes both papers used, No Wmk 2d block of 6 with Major Over-Inking Flaw, 3d green on Tinted Paper, some minor varieties, etc. $150 114 ** A Unmounted mint blocks of 4 including Macarthur 9d, Victoria Centenary Perf 10½ set, NSW Sesqui, Arms 10/- imprint, Navigators set of 6, etc, also Food corner blocks of 9. (23 blocks) $600 Page:18 www.abacusauctions.com.au Nov 24, 2018

COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - Other Pre-Decimals (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A 115 **/* High-quality Lighthouse binder with many better items including KSmith 6d imprint block with Retouch, Bridge set CTO, Large Lyrebird, Victoria Centenary 1/- Perf 10½ & 1/- Perf 11½ x2, Macarthur 9d block of 4, ANZAC & Jubilee sets, SA Centenary blocks of 4 (VLMtd), Robes both sets, NSW Sesqui 9d block of 4, AIF set x4, Food blocks of 9, Olympic Propaganda x12 sets in blocks of 4 + 2/- blue block of 10, Flowers blocks of 4, 5/- Cattle block of 4 & White Paper, Birds x10 sets including blocks of 4, 1964 Airmail 2/3d x18 in blocks, Navigators £2 block of 4, etc, generally very fine & virtually all unmounted. (few 100) $750 116 ** A Album of large blocks including 1927 Canberra half-sheet of 40, 1930 Sturt 3d block of 42 (four units *), 1946 Mitchell half-sheets of 30, Aborigine 8½d sheet of 160, 1950 Stamp Centenary block of 48, 1954 Tasmania Sesqui 2/- large-part sheet of 60, Olympic Propaganda blocks of 15, Cobb & Co half-sheets of 40, 1960 Guides sheet of 80, 1965 ANZAC 8d block of 24, etc, unmounted. (many 100s) $250

Ex Lot 117 117 **/* A 1927-36 Issues complete unmounted plus 'OS' punctures including 3d Air Types A & B and 'OS' Overprints (the Kingsford Smith 3d is mounted; RPSofV Certificate), some imprint blocks of 4 including 6d Large Kookaburra & 1/- ANZAC (three units **) plus Jubilee 2/- pair (**), etc, mostly unmounted. $1,750 118 ** A Nine folios of complete sheets, large-part sheets & large blocks including KGVI 1/4d magenta two blocks of 40, Perf 15x14 2d mauve block of 40 with Medallion Flaw, 5d half-sheet of 80 & 6d sheet of 160, 1942 3½d sheet of 160, No Wmk 4d x120, 1952 4½d sheet of 120, Produce Food sheets of 100, QEII 1d to 6½d sheets of 160, 10d sheet of 120 & 1/0½d sheet of 100, Olympic Propaganda 2/- x50 each, Flowers 1/6d x120 & 2/3d on White Paper x120, 2/3d Commemoratives with Games x40, Royal Visit x60, Cable sheet of 48, Air Mail sheet of 80, & ANZAC x64, Birds 2/6d sheet of 60, Booklet Plate 5d green Plate '-2-' sheet of 48 booklet panes, etc, unmounted. A most unusual opportunity. (1000s) $1,750 119 **/* Imprint blocks selection on Hagners from KGV Commems onwards noted KGVI 3d blue Die II and Die III both **, Robes 5/- Thick Paper & Thin Paper both **, AIF set **/* with 6d x2, Arms set of 4 **, condition generally fine. (100s) $500

Ex Lot 120 120 */** A 1913-14 Engraved KGV 1d unmounted imprint strip of 4 from the base of the sheet, and 6d Kookaburra Plate No 3 Imprint strip of 4 from the top of the sheet (partly separated along the central perfs & reinforced, the first & last units are unmounted), well centred, Cat $800+. (2 strips) $400 Page:19 Nov 24, 2018

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Ex Lot 122

Lot 121 121 ** A C1 1928 International Philatelic Exhibition block of 4 miniature sheets, unmounted, Cat $1500+ for four separate sheetlets. $800 122 ** A 1928-36 imprint blocks of 4 including 1928 Air 3d Types A & B, Large Lyrebird 1/-, Victoria Centenary Perf 10½ & Perf 11½ sets, Macarthur set including 2d Dark Hills, Hermes 1/6d No Watermark, SA Centenary set, and a few others, also 6d Airmail imprint strip of 3, unmounted, Cat $3000 approximately. (23 items) $1,000

Ex Lot 124

Ex Lot 123 123 ** A - punctured 'OS' 3d Air Type A & 1½d Swan, overprinted 'OS' Large Lyre 1/- and Bridge 2d & 3d, also 6d Air strip of 3, unmounted, Cat $2800 approximately. (6 items) $850 124 ** A B1 1931 Kingsford Smith 2d red & 3d blue overprinted 'OS', well centred, unmounted, Cat $1175. Chris Ceremuga Certificate (2009) for the 3d. (2) $600

Lot 125 125 P A- 1931 Airmail 6d perforated colour trial in dull grey-green on gummed unwatermarked paper, well centred, small patch of gum-toning. Previously unrecorded. [Research by Dr Geoff Kellow reveals that at least three colour trials in different colours were prepared. However, the official file is incomplete so we are unable to confirm if this item was one of the three proofs mentioned] $2,000T Page:20 www.abacusauctions.com.au Nov 24, 2018

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Lot 127

Lot 128 Lot 126 126 * B C2 1932 Sydney Harbour Bridge 5/- green large-part imprint single, a few short perfs, Cat $550+. $200 127 ** B A1 - 5/- green, excellent centring, the gum a little aged, unmounted, Cat $1500. $600 128 ** A+ B1 - 5/- green corner example from the lower-right of the sheet, well centred, unmounted, Cat $1500. Chris Ceremuga Certificate (2012) states "Superb!" $1,000 129 ** A B1 1934 Hermes No Wmk 1/6d gutter block of 6 (2x3), unmounted, Cat $750+ for singles. $400

Ex Lot 130 130 ** A 1937-52 Issues apparently complete plus most imprint blocks of 4 including 3d blue Die I, Die Ia (minor toning), Die II Thick & Thin Papers, Perf 13½x14 Zoologicals, Robes both papers, AIF & Arms, etc, all we checked are unmounted. Advertised retail $5900 as unmounted singles. (few 100) $1,850 131 ** A - Perf 15x14 4d Koala block of 4 with weak Offset ACSC #198c, unmounted, Cat $300+ (mounted). $100 132 ** A/A- 1942-50 Definitives 1d brown-purple block of 30 (3x10) from the left of the sheet with two additional strikes of the comb perforator in the left-hand margin resulting in the 10 units at left all with Double Perforations on Three Sides ACSC #225b and the lower 3 units additionally with perforations into the design (unlisted in ACSC), a couple of minor tonespots, unmounted, Cat $2250++. $300 133 **/*/O 1945-65 Collection on leaves apparently complete with **/* and used of each plus some imprint blocks, booklet panes, coil perf pairs, official punctures, etc, noted Robes sets, Arms set ** plus 5/- Thin Paper, Navigators set of 8 ** and used, also 1950 PMG's Department collectors set with Arms 'SPECIMEN' Overprints *, and album of oddments, condition variable but mostly fine. (100s) $400 134 ** A A1 1948-56 Arms £2 green Authority Imprint block of 4 with Roller Flaw on the left-hand units ACSC #271zb, excellent centring, unmounted, Cat $1250. $500 135 ** A 1953-65 Issues complete plus Food blocks of 9 and White Paper 5/- Cattle and Navigators 10/- & £1, unmounted. (140 approx) $150

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Lot 136

Lot 140

Lot 137 136 ** A 1953-56 QEII CofA Watermark 6½d orange marginal pair from the right of the sheet Imperf at Right ACSC #298ba, unmounted, Cat $3500. [A single with the error sold at another Melbourne auction last year for $2232] $1,800 137 P A+ 1955 Rotary International 3½d die proof (68x94mm) in carmine in recessed mount BW #318DP(1) with 'CBA/NOTE PRINTING/BRANCH/(" 31 /13.12.54")' cachet in violet on reverse & original paper flap (folded back), Cat $4000. Superb! A key item for the collector of Rotary material. [Only 10 proofs were prepared and only 9 numbered of which two are in institutional collections and one was given to Rotary International. #31 was presented to JRW Purves of the Stamp Advisory Committee. #28 was sold at the Prestige auction of 17.8.2012 for $4370] $2,500 138 F A 1961 folder for payment of radio & TV licences with various adhesives to 5/- x3 including Flowers 1/6d block of 6. $50 139 ** A 1963-65 QEII 5d green uncut sheet of 48 booklet panes of 6 with all the Imperforate at Side & Imperforate Between units and complete Plate Number '- 1 -' at the top ACSC #400za, unmounted. $250 140 EA 1964 QEII Proposed Coil Issue Perf 14¾xImperf 5d brown & deep blue photogravure essay ACSC #398E(1)A vertical pair with the perfs reinforced, officially defaced with magenta die. Rare unissued essay & an important item for the collector of QEII issues, or of coil stamps. $850

Lot 141 141 F A/B 1963-65 Navigators £1 Bass Cream Paper block of 30 (10x3) from top of the sheet with margins on three sides, some minor toning, Sydney cds but full o.g. By far the largest used multiple we have seen. Presumably a bulk payment of postage due & a previously unappreciated rarity. [An unaddessed cover with £2 block of 8 also apparently used for payment of postage due or Business Reply Post fees sold at our last auction for $34,220] $800T 142 ** A B1 - £2 King block of 10 (5x2), unmounted, Cat $1000+ for singles. $400 Page:22 www.abacusauctions.com.au Nov 24, 2018

Lot Type Grading Description Est $A BRITISH COMMONWEALTH OCCUPATION FORCES (B.C.O.F.)

143 ** A/B 1946-48 Overprints ½d block of 6, 1d to 5/- Thick Paper (minor tonespots) blocks of 8, unmounted. (7 blocks) $400

Ex Lot 144 144 ** A - ½d (block of 6 only) to 5/- Thick Paper SG J1-7 blocks of 8 (4x2) all but the 2/- with imprint, the central horizontal perfs on the 5/- block are a bit weak & reinforced in the margin, unmounted, Cat £1500+ for unmounted singles ($4000++ for imprint blocks of 4 plus four sets). (7 blocks) $1,000 145 C B - ½d to 5/- Thick Paper (unusually well centred) on plain envelope with embossed 'COMMANDER IN CHIEF/[crown]/ BRITISH COMMONWEALTH FORCES' on the flap, unusually to Hong Kong with 'AUST ARMY PO/214' cds, light overall soiling. $200T COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - Decimal Issues See also Lots 773 to 779.

146 **PS A Peel-n-Stick apparently complete boxes of 100 of Desert Birds 45c x2, Pets 45c, Wild Babies 45c & Parrots 50c, also 1978 Birds packets of PSEs. $100T 147 ** A 1981-98 Yearbooks complete run, lots of thematic interest & substantial face value. (18) $250 148 ** A Two large cartons of Yearbooks comprising 1981 x6, 1982 x8, 1983 x6, 1984-86 x5 each, 1987 x3, 1988 x5, 1989-94 x2 each. Very heavy! (55) $600 149 ** A 1970s & 1980s issues in large blocks & full sheets, also some AAT, around $1300 face value; plus a couple of Pre-Decimal KGVI sheets, unmounted. (1000s) $500 150 **B A 1970s-90s accumulation of PO packs plus a few booklets, M/Ss, coils in part-rolls, etc. (100s) $200 151 ** A Australia Post stamp packs collection in PW pages apparently complete from 1969 Flight Anniversary (#1) to end of 2009, noted 1970 Royal Visit with Japanese insert, plus a few Replica Cards. Substantial face value. (100s) $500 152 **OB A 1966-2013 huge collection in four cartons apparently complete mint to 2013 with many blocks of 4, plus used/CTO from mid-1970s onwards, includes se-tenant pairs & strips, M/Ss, sheetlets, booklets (some 'prestige' types), Frama button sets, Peel & Stick, International Post, etc, also album of AAT, unmounted, enormous face value. (1000s) $2,000 153 **V A 1966-mid 1970s collection apparently complete unmounted mint & CTO including all booklet panes (4c mint x15 panes) & 1971 Christmas blocks of 7 & 25, also Navigators 'SPECIMEN' Overprints including 75c $ $1 both with 15mm Overprint, some minor duplication. (100s) $300 154 **B A Stamp Packs in quantity in large box noted AFL Booklets packs x2, also 2000 Olympics Gold Medal sheetlets folder, substantial face value, condition fine. Weighs 20kg. (100s) $400 155 ** A Accumulation up to early 2000s in large box including M/Ss, full & part sheets, larger blocks, etc, much still in original packaging, unmounted. Substantial face value. Weighs 8kg. (1000s) $600 156 ** A Three cartons with array up to early 1990s in Seven Seas hingeless albums, stockbooks and Hagners with heavy duplication in places including M/Ss, booklet panes, se-tenants, gutter pairs, larger blocks noted 1971 Christmas block of 25 x5, AAT issues, etc. Substantial face value. Weighs 40kg. (1000s) $600 157 ** A Yearbooks 1981 x4, 1982 x3, 1983 x4, 1984 x6, 1985 x4, 1986 x2, 1987, 1988 x2 and 1989, condition mostly fine. Weighs 18kg. (27) $250 158 ** A Packet of mostly Paintings to $10 plus 50c values all in large blocks & sheets, unmounted. Face value $2000+. (100s) $1,000 Page:23 Nov 24, 2018

COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - Decimal Issues (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A 159 ** A Carton of Post Office Packs heavily duplicated 1970s-80s issues, some spotting on the packs but the stamps are probably not affected. Postage opportunity. Weighs 12kg. (Qty) $200 160 PR A Carton of 1969-70 Post Office Packs including approximately 100 of the Captain Cook issue. Weighs 15kg. $300 161 **BPS A Archive box with packets of Coil Stamps plus complete rolls of 1000 of Floral 2c 5c 7c & 10c, also packets of M/Ss including Captain Cook x200, wallets of scenic Postal Cards including first issue (red) x6, 1981 Year Album x6, Bird booklets & PNG booklets, etc. Weighs 11kg. (Qty) $350 162 PS A Two cartons of 1970s & 1980s PSEs, heavily duplicated & none of the "good ones" noted, probably 40% are CTO. (2000+) $100 163 ** A Extensive collection to 1982 in three volumes apparently complete blocks of 4 plus additional blocks including of better values, later issues mostly blocks of 10 many with gutters, also 1971 Christmas both papers blocks of 25, many of the earlier blocks with marginal annotations for varieties, unmounted. (Qty) $500 164 $CPS A 2000 Olympics Gold Medallist sheetlet x14, 1995 Weary Dunlop PNC x2 (one with Horned "Weary" Dunlop die flaw), Australia 99 Lighthouse "dummy" stamps & M/Ss, other Sprintpak souvenirs, etc. $240 165 ** A Folio of unfolded 1970s sheets with many at 75c plus $1 block of 40, unmounted, FV $1000+. (1000s) $400 166 ** Yearbooks Deluxe 1982-2007 plus faux "Leather" 2008-14, also small box of PO packs, booklets and a few sheets & larger blocks, lots of thematic interest & substantial face value, fine condition. Weighs 30kg. (100s) $800

Ex Lot 167 167 ** A/A- 1966-73 Complete sheets & large blocks largely complete for the period including 1966 Fish x60, Birds x60, 40c Tasman x80, 50c Dampier x76 & $1 Flinders Perf 14¾x14 block of 8, 1967 Christmas x50, 1968 Weather & Satellite x50, Flowers x100, Soil-Medical sheet of 100, Olympics x60, 1969 Primary Industries x100 & Flight x5 of 100, 1970 Cook 5c x10 sheets of 100 and 30c x4 of 40 & pane of 20, 1971 National Development x100, Qantas x100, Australia/Asia x2 of 50, Christmas Cream Paper x4 of 100 & White Paper x6 of 100, 1972 Primary Industries x100 & Christmas 35c x100, 1973 Famous Australians x4 of 100, unmounted. The most extensive such lot we have offered. [NB: Many sheets have notations - some in ink - in the margins identifying varieties. We also noticed the occasional minor toning. And the folding of the sheets is somewhat haphazard] (1000s) $2,500 168 ** A 1966-71 QEII 5c blue with Strong Offset ACSC #444c lower-right corner block of 9, unmounted, Cat $675+. An unusually large block of this variety. $300 169 ** A 1966-71 Navigators $1 Flinders Perf 14¾x14 ACSC #464 (SG 401c) block of 30 (10x3 from the top of the sheet), variable centring as usual, unmounted, Cat $2400+ (£2550+). The largest multiple we have seen for many years. $750

Lot 170 170 ** A B1 - $1 Flinders Perf 14¾x14 SG 401c Plate Number '3' block of 20 (10x2) from the top of the sheet ACSC #464z, well centred, unmounted, Cat $1680++ (£1700++) for singles. $750 171 ** A B1 - $1 Flinders Perf 14¾x14 SG 401c Plate Number '3' block of 20 (10x2) from the base of the sheet ACSC #464za, well centred, unmounted, Cat $1680++ (£1700++) for singles. $750 172 ** A 1973-82 Issues in full sheets largely complete for the period, unmounted. Postage Heaven! Weighs 16kg. (1000s) $2,000 We actively encourage you to pay by MasterCard or Visa credit card. We accept these WITHOUT SURCHARGE regardless of how much you spend. Page:24 www.abacusauctions.com.au Nov 24, 2018

COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - Decimal Issues (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A

Extract - Lot 173 173 ** A B1 1977 Performing Arts 20c Violinists horizontal strip of 10 from the right-hand pane with selvedge at left & right. Unit 1 is normal; Unit 2 has Dark Grey Printing (violin strings & the rear chair) Partly Omitted; Units 3 to 10 have Dark Grey Printing (violin strings and both chairs) Completely Omitted; unmounted. Unrecorded in the ACSC. [Several years ago, a complete pane of 50 comprising 5 such strips was found in a safety deposit box where it had lain undisturbed for many years. Coincidentally, there are five beneficiaries to the estate and the pane has therefore been divided between them. Two of the strips sold for $13,800 & $18,400 (with the colour bars) at the Prestige auctions of 18.11.2006 & 12.5.2007] $7,500

Extract - Lot 176

Lot 174 174 ** A 1978 Aviators 18c Bert Hinkler vertical strip of 3, the first unit Imperforate, the second unit Imperf on Three Sides ACSC #791ba, unmounted, Cat $1000. $600T 175 P A- 1989-99 Sports Definitives 43c Skateboarding self-adhesive sheet of 44 stamps & 16 promotional labels irregularly arranged & with 60 Kangaroos on the reverse matching the positioning of the stamps & labels, two vertical folds - clear of the stamps & labels - reinforced with "sticky" tape. An extraordinary pre-production item that is apparently a proof or test sheet for preparation of the "collector's packs" mentioned in the ACSC "Decimals II" at page 850. $150 176 F A- 1994 Kangaroos & Koalas Definitives 45c Family of Koalas ACSC #1720 with Major Perforating Error resulting in Void Corner at Lower-Left & Absence of 'KOALA', tied to 1996 commercial cover by Adelaide Olympics slogan, the cover opened-out. $250 177 P** A 2000 P-Sheet proofs for Sydney Football Club sheet and the sheets for players Paul Kelly, Darren Cresswell, Greg Stafford, Michael O'Loughlin and Wayne Schwass all imperforate & ungummed and without the 45c Hologram stamps, plus the set of six sheets as issued for comparison. (12 sheets) $300 Starting Prices are regularly updated on our website: www.abacusauctions.com.au Page:25 Nov 24, 2018

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Lot 179

Lot 178 178 FA 2013 Australian Legends (Musicians) 60c Olivia Newton-John self-adhesive as SG 3911 but completely Imperforate tied to small commercial cover by Ford Australia slogan cancellation. With a normal stamp for comparison. $500 179 FA 2013 Government Houses 60c Western Australia self-adhesive as SG 4004 completely Imperforate on small commercial piece. With a normal stamp for comparison. $300

Lot 180 Ex Lot 181 180 CA 2016 Adelaide Emergency Printing 30c Koala on the Ground + '70c Salisbury 2015' in the same design tied to local philatelic cover by cancels of 29FEB16 (Leap Year). $140 181 CA - 30c Koala on the Ground + '70c Salisbury 2015' in the same design, & '$1.00 Adelaide 2016' Group of Koalas, tied to unaddressed covers by 'SALISBURY/30JUN2016/JINDALEE/OVER THE/HORIZON/RADAR/...' pictorial cds. [This was the last date on which the Monarch printer used to produce the text was used] (2 covers) $140 COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - Booklets

182 B A Small box full of mostly post-1980s booklets many x10 or more each, also a few earlier, substantial face value. (100s) $500 183 B A Mostly early Decimals Issues including 60c x13 various editions, Defence Forces Bird x2 & QEII, etc. (100 approx) $300 184 B A Small box with QEII 3/6d x2, 4/- x2 & 5/- (5d red), Decimals 60c x6 with different slogans, 1968 Famous Australians $1 x30+, etc, various advertisements & editions. (100+) $200 COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - Postal Stationery

185 PS Assortment in flat box mostly quite pedestrian but we noted Postal Card 2d scarlet CTO x2, unused Envelopes 'TWO/PENCE' on KGV Oval 1½d, KGVI 2½d x2 3d & 3½d and 18c long Envelope with Albino Impression (unlisted in the ACSC), WWII POW 6d Postal Card to Germany, 'ARMY MEDAL SECTION' 4½d Wrapper (unused, creased), etc. Inspection encouraged. (100+) $300 186 PS Useful mostly unused oddments with Postal Cards including Fullface 1d ACSC #P1 & Coronation 1d, Envelopes QEII 4d maroon & 5d light blue both with 'SPECIMEN' Overprint, Registration Envelopes 5d on 4½d 18mm Spacing etc, used including Postal Cards Kangaroo 1d for SA Railways with 'OHMS' above Heading, and 1938-39 group to a Melbourne architect with brief messages re required maintenance, condition variable. (24) $350 COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - Postal Stationery - Aerogrammes

187 PS Useful selection with 7d to Forces Overseas unused & correctly used to an airman in London, 7d 'AIR LETTER' to USA (no service at this time) & to UK both with red/yellow Sydney censor label, 7d 'AIRLETTER' uprated to 10d to USA, 1954 usage of 10d to Pakistan with Singapore crash cachet, 1965 Christmas with 'SPECIMEN' handstamp in violet, etc; and OHMS 1952 to New Zealand & with 'Postage/Paid' Misplaced to Right with 'SPECIMEN' Handstamp, 1962 to USA with 'PMG OFFICIAL PAID/MELBOURNE' d/s, etc, mostly fine to very fine. (16) $300 Page:26 www.abacusauctions.com.au Nov 24, 2018

Lot Type Grading Description Est $A COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - Postal Stationery - Envelopes

Ex Lot 188 Ex Lot 192 Lot 193 188 PS Unused selection with Kangaroo 1d Original Die, Star 1d, 1d+½d, 1½d black-brown Die 2 & 2d orange (light central fold), Star with 'POSTAGE' 2d scarlet, 'THREE/HALFPENCE' on 2d orange (stained) & 'POSTAGE' 2d scarlet, KGV Oval with Blue Inside & 1962 Royal Agricultural Show 5d, a few with the flaps stuck, Cat $2000+. (10) $500 189 PS A/B Used selection including Star 1d red with Left Point Broken (uncancelled), 1d+½d x2, 1½d black-brown Die 2, 1½d brown to the Bahamas (b/s) & to USA uprated with 1½d cutout, & 2d orange, Star with 'POSTAGE' 2d scarlet, 'THREE/HALFPENCE' on 2d orange (stained) & 'POSTAGE' 2d scarlet, KGVI 3½d registered to Spain, 5d light blue uprated with 4c Coil for internal airmail, etc, fine to very fine. (20) $400 190 PS A/B CTO group with Star ½d 1d & 2d violet, 1½d brown & 2d orange, QEII 5d light blue with Royal Agricultural Show Overprint & 5d blue Long Envelope (FDI), also 5d red Long Envelope with 'SPECIMEN' Handstamp in violet. (8) $300 191 PS A+ 1916-22 Star 1½d black-brown Die 3 (Triangles Removed) ACSC #EP18, unused, Cat $350. Superb! $150 192 PS A/B 1928 KGV Oval ½d orange, 1d green, 1½d red (flap fault) & 2d brown ACSC #EP29-31 & 33, all CTO with 'GPO/20DE28/MELBOURNE' cds (the 2d so faintly that it could be mistaken as unused), Cat $1100. Unissued. [All but the 1½d were never available from the Post Office. The ½d & 2d in brown were also never available for Stamped to Order issues, except that the ½d was used for the uprated 1d #ES65] (4) $500 193 PS A 1937-51 KGVI Oval 2½d red size 120x95mm as ACSC #EP43 but on off-white stock (as #EP41), used at Melbourne with 'KEEP PRICES DOWN/BUY SAVINGS/CERTIFICATES' slogan. Unlisted; the same size on buff #EP43 Cat $300. $250 194 PS B - 3d red Knife 2 ACSC #EP45(2) with scarce Hobart 'COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA/1901 JUBILEE 1951' slogan of 4JLY/1951, minor blemishes. [This envelope was on issue for no more than 6 months. Most examples seen are uprated] $75 195 PS A 1951 KGVI Crowned-Circle 3½d Knife 2 ACSC #EP48 & another with Albino Embossing both also with Strong Offset on the Reverse, unused. Unlisted. [The ACSC lists an albino embossing on envelopes with Knife 1 - Cat $500 - but not with Knife 2] (2) $400

Ex Lot 196 Lot 200 196 PS A 1951-57 KGVI 3½d, QEII Large Dies 3d green (unissued), 3½d red & 3½d orange, Small Dies 3½d orange & 4d all with 'SPECIMEN' Overprint in Red (79x12mm), Cat $900. (6) $400 197 PS A 1960 QEII 5d light blue Long Envelope with 'SPECIMEN' Overprint in Red as ACSC #EP59w but with larger overprint 105x16mm. [The ACSC records only the standard size 79x12mm overprint] $200 198 PS 1966-75 Decimal Issues mostly unused with Albino Embossings ACSC #EP67c 69c & 70c, 10c Embossing Inverted on the Reverse #EP71ca, 4c with 'SPECIMEN' Handstamp & Long Envelope with 'SPECIMEN ONLY' Handstamp, Defence Forces 5c unused & used (dubious), etc, generally very fine, Cat $700+. (19) $250 199 PS A 1966-78 QEII 7c Albino Impression ACSC #69c used at South Perth, improperly taxed & QEII 6c affixed. Curious! $100 200 PS A MILITARY: 1916 (Aug) Second Issue 1d with 'AUSTRALIAN IMPERIAL FORCE.' at the Base but with the Text Re-Set & 'Regimental Number' now 35mm Long & 19mm Below the Printer's Rule ACSC #ME2 on buff stock unused, Cat $1500. Rare: the finest of the few examples we have seen. [The address on many examples of the initial issue was partly obscured if a machine cancellation was used; this problem was overcome by re-setting the text; this second issue was available for only one month & only two used examples have been recorded] $600 Page:27 Nov 24, 2018

COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - Postal Stationery - Envelopes (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A 201 PS A- - KGV Sideface 1d 'AIF ABROARD' ACSC #ME3B (flap stuck) & 'AUSTRALIAN IMPERIAL FORCE/ABROAD' #ME5A, unused, Cat $600. (2) $200 COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - Postal Stationery - Envelopes (Official) Only envelopes with 'OS'-in-the-Die are listed here. Other types with OHMS headers etc are listed as Stamped to Order (STO).

202 PS Scarce group comprising 'OS'-of-Dots Kangaroo 1d x2 (one uprated, the other taxed) & KGV 1d red uprated, Solid 'OS' Sideface 1½d brown, Star with 'POSTAGE' 2d scarlet x2, 1½d green & 1½d red (unused), 'TWO/PENCE' on 1½d red x2 (one unused), KGV Oval 2d x2, the earlier issues mostly for the Victorian Education Department, condition variable, Cat $2250. (13) $600

Lot 203 203 PS A+ 1919 1d red Die I ('OS'-of-dots) + ½d green (solid 'OS') ACSC #EO5 on grey stock for Deputy Commissioner of Maternity Allowances, Melbourne War Savings Certificates slogan cancel of 9DE/1919. Superb! [John Sinfield's equally fine example sold at the Prestige auction of 20.11.2004 for $1380] $1,000 COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - Postal Stationery - Envelopes (Stamped to Order) This class of Postal Stationery is also called by the less-accurate expression "Printed to Private Order" (PTPO). [See also Lots 766 and 767]

Ex Lot 204 204 PS Useful group with Kangaroo 1d for H Mathews & Co uprated to Germany, 1d red Die 2 for S Cooke (no flap), Star ½d, ½d+1d, 1d+½d long OHMS window envelope (faults), 1d violet for Harry Shelley (Sydney; unrecorded user), 1d green with all-over advert on reverse for AW Sandford & Co (Adelaide), 1½d brown OHMS for Sydney Sewerage Board, 1½d red-brown for Velvet Soap (ERU 7JA/1922), 2d violet for John Paton (long envelope, folds), 2d orange for Brooks Robinson (ERU 27OC20) and for Government Chalet Mount Buffalo with 'MT BUFFALO' cds (superb!), Star with 'POSTAGE' 2d orange x2, 'TWO/PENCE' on KGV Oval 1½d for Dennys Lascelles Ltd, KGVI Oval 1d brown for Defence Canteens x4, 2d deep mauve (uprated for airmail to WA) & 3d (very scarce non-uprated usage), QEII 5d indigo with Strong Offset on Reverse & 5d light blue with Postage Due 3d block of 4, a few Decimal issues, etc, a few nice usages, condition variable but most are fine to very fine. (63) $1,250 We look forward to welcoming you to our showroom in Glen Waverley. Page:28 www.abacusauctions.com.au Nov 24, 2018

COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - Postal Stationery - Envelopes (Stamped to Order) (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A

Ex Lot 205 205 PS Unused selection comprising Sideface 1d red for Vacuum Oil (minor faults), Star ½d for an unknown user (flap stuck & minor blemishes) & 1½d black-brown for White Mercantile (light vertical fold), Star with 'POSTAGE' 1½d red for Broken Hill South & 2d red for Civil Service Co-Op (blemishes), KGV Oval 1d for Medallion Saline and 2d for Texas Co (light vertical fold) & Victorian Education Department, KGVI 1d for William Adams & Co (illustrated for Wolf Electric Tools), 3d for McLaren & Co and 3½d for National Bag Co, QEII Large Dies 3d for unknown user, QEII Small Dies 5d indigo for Howard Electrical & 5d light blue for unknown user, fine to very fine, Cat $2175. A very scarce group. (14) $800 206 PS Illustrated advertising envelopes comprising Star 1d red for Farmer & Co (roughly opened), Star with 'POSTAGE' 2d red for Anthony Hordern, 1½d red for Resch's Brewery, 1d green for Clutterbuck Farm Machinery and Perdriau Tyres, KGV Oval 1d for Kitchen's Soap, Caterpillar Tractors and Barnet Tyres, and 2d for Cull & Son Leather Merchants (uprated to USA), KGVI 2d for Lister Separators, 3d for Condor Lamps & 3½d for CIC Insurance, mostly fine to very fine. (12) $300

Ex Lot 207 Ex Lot 208 Lot 209 207 PS Handy selection including Sideface 1d for Vacuum Oil, Star ½d for Lutheran Publishing, ½d+1d ACSC #ES27 unused (addressed) & used (toning), KGV Oval 1d illustrated for Invincible Motors, KGVI 1½d illustrated for Mobil & 2½d OHMS (unused) etc, also three with 'OS'-in-the-Die, condition variable. (36) $400 208 PS Victorian municipal users comprising 1d Roo for Shire of Charlton (a little aged; with enclosure), Star 1d for Shire of East Loddon, 1½d black-brown for City of Prahran (soiled), 1½d brown Die 2 for Shire of Marong (address erased) & Die 3 for Shire of Minhamite, Star with 'POSTAGE' 1d violet (unusually pale shade) for Shire of Minhamite, 2d red for Shire of Rosedale, 1d green for Shire of Heytesbury (opened-out) & 'THREE/HALFPENCE' on 2d red for Shire of Heidelberg (small fault), KGV Oval 1d for City of Mordialloc & 2d for Borough of Shepparton, KGVI 1d for Shire of Colac (unused) & 4c for City of Box Hill (unused); also KGVI 1½d green Postal Card for Shire of Eltham (superb unused). Scarce group. (14) $500 209 PS A 1913 Kangaroo ½d green ACSC #ES1 on blue stock for Shire of Colac, unused, Cat $400. $250

Lot 210 Lot 211 210 PS C - 2d grey Die 2A ACSC #ES6 for Henry Berry & Co, used in 1921, two vertical folds & opened-out a bit roughly but clear of the stamp, Cat $1000. [The ACSC states there were two periods of 2d grey issuance, until May 1916 and from June 1917, and suggests that all from the second period will be Die I impressions, which is refuted by this example] $300 211 PS B 1916-22 Star without 'POSTAGE' 1d red Die 2 for S Cooke Pty Ltd local usage at Melbourne 24JE16, minor blemishes, Cat $50++. [The ACSC states "It is believed the first orders were on 27 June 1916". This usage is three days before that date & may well represent a previously unrecognised First Day of Issue] $250 Page:29 Nov 24, 2018

COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - Postal Stationery - Envelopes (Stamped to Order) (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A

Lot 212 Lot 216 212 PS B - 1d red Die I + Sideface ½d green ACSC #ES36 uprated with ½d green & 2d orange tied by 'ARARAT/2FE22/VIC' to Adelaide, small stain between the two impressions, Cat $3000. Rare. [The ACSC states that one unused and four used examples are recorded & that the total printing of ES16 & 36 combined was a mere 150 envelopes] $1,000 213 PS A - 1½d brown Die 3 ACSC #ES49 for Melbourne & Metropolitan Board of Works with the Embossing Misplaced on an Angle, 'FINISH THE JOB/BUY PEACE BONDS' slogan cancel. $100 214 PS B - 1½d black-brown Die 3 + Sideface ½d green ACSC #ES53 for Vacuum Oil Co, discolouration on reverse, Cat $750. $250 215 PS A- 1921-28 Star with 'POSTAGE' 1d violet ACSC #ES41 with printed address of the British Australian Wool Realisation Association, minor fold at base, unused, Cat $400. [Most examples have significant folds/creases] $200 216 PS C - 1d green+½d orange with No 'POSTAGE' ACSC #ES44 for Berlei Ltd with printed slogan 'BE AUSTRALIAN! BUY AUSTRALIAN GOODS' at base and Sydney Krag machine cancel with 'ALWAYS ASK FOR/AUSTRALIAN PRODUCTS' slogan, small faults at left & a bit aged, Cat $3000. [The ACSC states "at least six envelopes are recorded"] $750 217 PS A 1928-37 KGV Oval 1d green ACSC #ES64 window envelope for MacRobertson Confectionery with 'Max-Mints' illustration, Adelaide slogan cancel. $200T

Lot 218 218 PS B - 1d+1d ACSC #ES66 for Edward Dyason & Co, used at Melbourne in 1936, irregular opening & flap removed at left, Cat $1000. Unrecorded user. $350

Lot 219 Ex Lot 220 Lot 221 219 PS B - 'TWO/PENCE' on 1d green ACSC #ES67 with printed address of Shell (Sydney) front only with opening fault at lower-right, Cat $1500. [The ACSC states that only one unused & three used examples are recorded] $250 Page:30 www.abacusauctions.com.au Nov 24, 2018

COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - Postal Stationery - Envelopes (Stamped to Order) (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A 220 PS B 1937-51 KGVI Oval 1d green ACSC #ES75 with 'AUSTRALIAN/DEFENCE/CANTEENS' within outline map at upper-left and another example with the Map Omitted used at 'MIL PO BATHURST', opened a bit roughly at lower-right. (2) $200 221 PS B - 1d brown ACSC #ES77 with 'AUSTRALIAN/DEFENCE/CANTEENS' within outline map at upper-left, unused, minor blemishes & the flap stuck, unused, Cat $500. Very scarce. $250 222 PS A- - 2d green ACSC #ES85 for an unknown user, minor stains from the "window" adhesive, unused, Cat $400. [The ACSC states that only two unused examples are recorded] $250 223 PS A - 3d red ACSC #ES88 for Sidney Cooke (Melbourne), unused, Cat $400. [The ACSC states that only two unused examples are recorded] $250 224 PS A 1960 QEII 5d light blue with Albino Embossing ACSC #ES98c for Dennys Lascelles Wool Brokers, used in 1964 at Horsham, Cat $250 unused; unpriced used. $100 COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - Postal Stationery - Letter Cards

Ex Lot 225 225 PS Box with a mostly unused array, about half are QEII issues but the earlier items include Fullface 1d x4 (three used), Kangaroo 1d x12 (mostly used), Sideface 1d x7 (six used), 1917 'REPLY' Barred-Out x2 (both used), 2d scarlet (used), then 1925 Rounded Perfs 1½d x2 (one CTO) & Straight-Line Perfs, KGVI 2d on Cream x7 (four used) & on Grey x5, 3½d with 'SPECIMEN' Overprint, 5d 'AUTOMATIC POST OFFICE' x2 (one CTO & addressed), etc, condition of the earlier material is variable but most are fine to very fine. (200+) $1,500

Ex Lot 226 Lot 229 Lot 230 226 PS Selection of scenic issues mostly unused comprising Fullface 1d ACSC #LC10 'MT LOFTY RANGES', Sideface 1d Perf 10 #LC17, Perf 12½ #LC18 x2, Die 2 #LC25 in blue-violet, 'THREE/HALFPENCE' on 1d black #LC39 'OFF TO THE SEAT OF WAR' (faults) & on 1d purple #LC37 'PINEAPPLES' (CTO but addressed), 1½d black-brown #LC44 'GPO HOBART' (philatelically used), 2d orange/white #LC46 'GIBBERABONG CREEK' (used, soiled), and 1½d scarlet/grey #LC55 'MURRUMBIDGEE IRRIGATION SCHEME' CTO, Cat $2100. (11) $600 227 PS A/B Non-scenic issues including KGVI 2d with printed address & advice for Mercantile Mutual Insurance, QEII 3½d with FDI cancel, 3½d 4d & 5d each with 'SPECIMEN' Overprint in red, 5d with Royal Agricultual Show overprint CTO x2 (one addressed), 4c with 'SPECIMEN' & with 'SPECIMEN ONLY' Handstamps, & a few others, mostly fine to very fine unused. (12) $250 228 PS A+ 1918 'THREE/HALFPENCE' Surcharges on Sideface 1d Die 1 Perf 10 ACSC LC35 'ZOO. ADELAIDE SA', CTO, Cat $250. Superb! $150 229 PS A+ 1920 2d Orange on Off-White Stock Perf 10 ACSC #LC45 'ON THE MURRAY/S AUSTRALIA' (paddlesteamer) with printed advice within for William Adams & Co (Sydney), unused, Cat $500. Superb! $300 230 PS B 1923 1½d Green Perf 12½ ACSC #LC51 'SPRING ST MELB' (tram & horse-drawn buggy), to Arkansas (rare destination) with 1½d green tied by Sydney cds of 3OC23, minor discolouration, Cat $500. The earliest recorded date of usage of the 1½d green cards. [The ACSC states the ERD is 10.10.1923] $300 231 PS A 1924 'THREE/HALFPENCE' Surcharges on 2d scarlet ACSC #LC54 'HAWKESBURY RIVER', unused, Cat $300. $150 When selling always consider the end objective: how much you receive in your hand after the auction is much more important than finding the lowest commission rate. You get what you pay for, so when deciding where to sell your material, talk to Torsten or Gary about how you can benefit from our knowledge, presentation, marketing and results. Page:31 Nov 24, 2018

COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - Postal Stationery - Letter Cards (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A

Ex Lot 232 Lot 233 Lot 234 232 PS A 1930-36 KGV Non-Scenic Issues 1½d red paper trials on rough brownish stock - unissued thus - & on off-white stock as issued, each stuck except at lower-right where the corners have been folded-back to show the inside colour, endorsed "A" & "D" respectively ACSC #LC61(P)1 & 2, Cat $1000. The only recorded examples. (2) $400 233 PS B 1937-42 KGVI 2d red Perf 13½ on Cream with diagonal 'SPECIMEN' Handstamp in violet, minor blemishes. Unlisted. [The ACSC states that two such cards Perf 11¾ are recorded. We query if this is an error for Perf 13½] $250 234 PS A 1949 New Portrait 2½d red with 134mm Between the Vertical Perforations as ACSC #LC73 but with the Perforations Grossly Misplaced resulting in the Arms & Stamp at the Base of the Card, unused. A dramatic & unlisted error. $400 235 PS A 1951-59 Issues ACSC #LC75 76 81 83 & 84 each with 'SPECIMEN' Overprint plus 4c with 'SPECIMEN' Handstamp x2 or 'SPECIMEN ONLY' Handstamp, and Registration Envelope 24c with 'SPECIMEN ONLY' Handstamp, Cat $1125. (9) $400 236 PS A 1966-80 QEII Issues '20c' on 18c Imperforate ACSC #LC97b, unused. [20 examples were purchased at Malvern (Vic) PO in -.2.1980. All had "blind perforations" that do not penetrate the thin card] $100

Lot 237 Lot 238 Lot 239 237 PS A - '20c' on 18c with Red Printing (the stamp) Completely Omitted ACSC #97c, unused, Cat $600. [At least two examples of this ultimate Missing Colour are recorded] $400 238 PS B STAMPED TO ORDER ISSUES: c.1920 Star 1½d brown with printed address for WH Burford & Sons (Adelaide) ACSC #LCS4A front only with advertising on the reverse for soap, candles etc, central fold & small repaired tear at the top, Cat $1500. Rare. [The ACSC does not make it clear that the price is for a front only but considering that the other contemporary issues are priced at $3000 each this does seem to be an obvious conclusion] $600 239 PS B MILITARY ISSUES: c.1916 'ON ACTIVE SERVICE/LETTER CARD' on Grey Stock with Poem on Reverse, minor blemishes, unused & very scarce thus. $400 COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - Postal Stationery - Letter Sheets

Lot 240 Lot 242 Lot 241 240 PS A- STAMPED TO ORDER: 1928 1d green/pale green ACSC #LSS11 with printed address of the Victorian Education Department, horizontal crease as always, unused, Cat $500. $300 241 PS A- - 1966 4c red/green ACSC #LSS15 for the Victorian Education Department uprated with QE 1c with 'VG' perfin, unfolded & unused, Cat $1000. [The ACSC states that "Only two examples have been recorded"] $500 242 PS B OFFICIAL: 1913 Kangaroo 1d with 'OS' of Dots-in-the-Die ACSC #LSO1 being a printed truancy notice for the Victorian Education Department, 'ARARAT/13JL14/VIC' cds, minor blemishes, Cat $1500. Rare & the earliest recorded date for a CofA official lettersheet. [The ACSC states "The printer's imprint inside...indicates the original printing was made in 1916, and the ERD of use is 23 March 1916". The printer's imprint on this example is '7.13' & the usage is 20 months earlier] $750 Page:32 www.abacusauctions.com.au Nov 24, 2018

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Ex Lot 243 243 PS Useful group with Coronation 1d unused x3 different & used (with brief message dated "22.6.11": Coronation Day), Victorian Scenes unused x4 different & used in Ceylon to New Zealand (most unusual), KGV 1d red on white used & on buff unused & used uprated with Victoria ½d, 1½d brown #P51 for Bendigo Golf Club, 1½d brown with White Wattle Flaw at U/R #P52j, 1½d green with Broken Rule Left of 'POST' #P53f used to Holland, 2d scarlet unused (a bit spotty) & CTO, 1d violet No Top to Crown #P56(2)f unused, 'ONE/PENNY' Surcharges on 1½d brown #P58 & 1½d green #P60 both unused, 1d green Die III with 'OS/NSW' puncture #P64e, etc, also Stamped to Order Kangaroo 1d for Vacuum Oil Co unused, KGV Oval 1d green for Evangelical Lutheran Synod & KGVI Oval 1½d for Department of Immigration, and Solid 'OS'-in-the-Die 1d green Die I x2 (one with 'THREE/HALFPENCE' Surcharge) both unused; condition variable but generally fine to very fine. (33) $1,500

Ex Lot 244 Ex Lot 245 244 PS Mostly unused selection with Fullface 1d ACSC #P1 & P23 x2, Coronation 1d Prince (used), Victorian Scenes 'SPRING ST' (used), Kangaroo 1d with 'OHMS' above Stamp, Sideface 1d Die 1 #P27 x4 (two used), #P28 x2 & Die 2 #P28d, 1½d brown with Footer & with Footer Removed, 2d scarlet CTO, 1d violet, 'THREE/HALFPENCE' on 1d Die 3, etc, also Stamped to Order Sideface ½d ACSC #PS5 for Department of Defence (used, minor blemishes) & KGVI Oval 1d green (creased, used), generally fine to very fine, Cat $3500 approximately. (38) $850 245 PS A/B Selection of better used cards comprising Fullface 1d ACSC #P23 with d/s of AP1/13 corrected to MY1/13 & another with drawing of two dogs on the reverse (soiled), Sideface 1d Die 2 #P28da, 1½d brown #P51 used to GB Sweden or Switzerland (with 'CONSULAT DE SUISSE/BRISBANE' cachet on the reverse), 1½d green with Footnote #P54, 1d violet #P56(2) used locally & to UK, KGVI 2½d #P73 uprated to Germany & 3d green uprated to the USA, plus Stamped to Order with 'OHMS' Headings on KGV Oval 1d green #PS23, KGVI 1d green #PS25 & 1½d green #PS29, fine to very fine, Cat $1400. (14) $400

Ex Lot 246 246 PS Advertising group with Fullface 1d ACSC #P1 for Fauldings, 1d Roo for Hall & Sons (unused), KGV 1d #P27 for Metropolitan Fire Brigade & Die II for Daily News (Perth), #P28d for Kapunda Technical School (unused), 1½d brown & 1d violet both punctured 'OS/NSW' for Sydney Harbour Trust, 1d green #64 for Mayor Shafto's Campaign (Perth) (unused) & for Mackinnon & Cox 'Sale of Racehorses', 1½d brown #P68 for Kew Presbyterian Church (unused), fine to very fine. (10) $350 If you are unsure about the auction process, please enquire or have a look at the ‘Auction Articles’ section on our website www.abacusauctions.com.au. Page:33 Nov 24, 2018

COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - Postal Stationery - Postal Cards (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A

Ex Lot 247 247 PS Annotated collection with unused Fullface 1d ACSC #P1 x2 (one a deep dull shade that may be a proof?) & With Admonition #P23, KGV Sideface 1d red #P27 P28 & 28da, 1½d green x2 (one with Broken Line to Left of 'POST'), 2d scarlet (CTO), 1d violet x2, 'ONE/PENNY' Surcharges #P58 59 & 60, 1d green Die 1 #P61, 1½d brown on Very Thin Stock with No Stop after 'added ' #P68(2)d, QE 1d+1d #P71 x2, etc, and 'OS' 1d 'PO6 & 1½d on 1d #PO9, used including Victoria Scenes 'SPRING ST' & KGV 1½d green #P54, etc, 'SPECIMEN' Overprints on KGVI 3d & 4d on 3d, generally very fine, Cat $5000+. (53) $1,000

Lot 248 Ex Lot 249 248 PS A 1911 Fullface 'ADDRESS ONLY...' 1d with Underlined 'OHMS' Overprint Above the Header ACSC #P1ea, handwritten message for South Australian Department of Mines, used, Cat $500. Rare. $300 249 PS A/A- 1911 Coronation 1d ACSC #P2-19 group of all-different portraits of KGV x6, Queen Mary & Prince of Wales x2, two with printed address & advice for GA Bremer & Co, unused, Cat $1125. (9) $500

Ex Lot 250 250 PS - annotated all-different selection comprising Portraits of KGV unused x7 & used x2, Queen Mary unused x5 & used x3 (two used on 22.6.1911, the Coronation Day), and Prince Edward unused x3 & used, generally very fine, Cat $2325. (21) $1,000 251 PS A 1911 Victorian Scenes 1d ACSC #P21 'GILDEROY RANGES', 'GOLD MINE' & 'RIVER YARRA', unused, Cat $375. $200

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COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - Postal Stationery - Postal Cards (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A

Ex Lot 252 Lot 256 252 PS 1911 Victorian Scenes ACSC #P21 large-part set 10/12 missing only 'BUFFALO MTS' & 'GOLD DREDGING', 'GILDEROY RANGES' is used, others are fine to very fine unused, Cat $1200. (10) $500 253 PS A- 1913 Kangaroo 1d Original Die with 'OHMS' Above Heading ACSC #P24ea & 'BOARD OF ADVICE' notice on reverse, superb 'BIRDWOOD/31JL34/STH-AUST' cds, Cat $350. Extraordinarily late usage. $150 254 PS A+ 1915-18 Penny Sideface 1d red Die 1 BW #P27, unused, Cat $150. Superb! $75 255 PS A - 1d red Die 2 Type 2 with 40 Degree Spur ACSC #P27d, Perth machine cancel & very fine 'GOOMALLING/WA' arrival cds on the face, Cat $250. $140 256 PS A - 1d red Die 2 with 60 Degree Spur ACSC #P27da, unused, Cat $500. $350

Lot 257 Lot 258 257 PS A 1917 Re-Issue of 1d+1d Reply Cards Tasmania 1892 '1d.' on 1½d outward-half with 'THE ANNEXED CARD IS INTENDED/FOR THE ANSWER' Barred-Out ACSC #P39, unused, Cat $3000. $2,000 258 PS A - Tasmania 1892 '1d.' on 1½d reply-half with 'REPLY' Barred-Out ACSC #P40, unused, Cat $3000. [John Sinfield's example sold at the Prestige auction of 14.11.2014 for $2645] $2,000

Lot 259 Lot 261 Ex Lot 263 259 PS C 1918 New Shaded Heading 1d red ACSC #P47 with printed advice for S Hoffnung & Co & uprated with KGV ½d green - 'SH/&/Co LTD' perfin - for the War Tax, corner bend at lower-left & a bit soiled, Cat $1500. Rare: the ACSC states that fewer than 10 used & only three unused examples have been recorded. All the used examples have been uprated. The vast majority from this printing were surcharged. $400 260 PS B 1919-23 Penny Halfpenny Sideface 1½d brown with 'OS/NSW' Puncture BW #51e for Sydney Harbour Trust, 1½d red-brown with 'OS/NSW' Puncture ACSC #P52e 1) for the Lands Department & 2) with Missing Pin in 'O' & Damaged Pin at U/L of 'N', for Sydney Harbour Trust, a few faults, Cat $700. Scarce trio. (3) $250 261 PS B - 1½d emerald-green with Footnote Added ACSC #P54 to Illinois uprated with KGV ½d green tied by Adelaide Krag machine cancel with scarce 'BRITISH EMPIRE EXHIBITION/ALWAYS ASK FOR/AUSTRALIAN PRODUCTS' slogan, minor blemishes, Cat $300. A very scarce uprating. $150 262 PS A+ - 1½d emerald-green with Footnote Added ACSC #P54, to New Zealand in 1924 with Melbourne slogan cancel, Cat $300. Superb! $150 Page:35 Nov 24, 2018

COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - Postal Stationery - Postal Cards (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A 263 PS A+/B 1923 'ONE/PENNY' Surcharges 1d on 1½d brown with Footnote ACSC #P57 (a bit aged), 1d on 1½d red-brown with Footnote Removed #P58 (bumped corners but fine), 1d on 1½d emerald with No Footnote #P59 (superb!) & 1d on 1½d emerald with Redrawn Header & Footnote Added #P60 (very fine), all unused, Cat $2800. Rarely available as a "set". (4) $1,400

Lot 264 Lot 265 Lot 267 264 PS B - 1d on 1½d dark brown with Two-Line Footnote (#P51) ACSC #P57, minor blemishes, unused, Cat $1500. $400 265 PS A - 1d on 1½d dark brown with Two-Line Footnote (#P51) ACSC #P57, unused, Cat $1500. $1,000 266 PS A- - 1d on 1½d brown without Footnote (#P52) ACSC #P58, two slightly bumped corners, unused, Cat $500. $200 267 PS C - 1d on 1½d brown without Footnote (#P52) with Overprint Misplaced Diagonally BW #58ca with printed advice for Michaelis Hallenstein & Co, discolouration at the base, addressed but unused, Cat $1250. [The ACSC states only one example is recorded] $500

Lot 268 Lot 270 Lot 271 268 PS A+ - 1d on 1½d green without Footnote (#P53) ACSC #P59 with slight Misplacement of the Overprint, unused, Cat $500+. Superb! $400 269 PS A - 1d on 1½d emerald without Footnote (#P53) ACSC #P59, used within Tasmania, Cat $200. $100 270 PS A - 1d on 1½d emerald without Footnote & the Surcharge Significantly Misplaced ACSC #P59d with unlisted plate flaw Broken Line to Right of 'CARD', unused, Cat $1250+. [This is an unlisted variety & a more dramatic misplacement than the card illustrated in the ACSC, which item is stated to be unique] $500 271 PS A- - 1d on 1½d emerald without Footnote (#P53) with Broken Horizontal Line Left of 'POST' ACSC #59f, minor spotting on the reverse only, unused, Cat $1000. $400 272 PS A+ - 1d on 1½d emerald with Footnote (#P54) ACSC #P60, unused, Cat $300. Superb! $200 273 PS A- - 1d on 1½d emerald with Footnote & Broken L/R Corner of the Stamp ACSC #P60d, minor stain on the reverse, unused, Cat $500. $200 274 PS A- 1924-37 KGV Sideface 1d green Die 1 on Buff for Sydney Harbour Trust & 1d green Die 3 on White for Lands Department both punctured 'OS/NSW' ACSC #P61e & 62e, a couple of tiny problems, Cat $450. (2) $250 275 PS A/A- - 1½d brown with 83mm Footnote ACSC #P67 x2 (one in a very unusual dull shade with RACQ notice on the reverse), & with 88½mm Footnote #P68(1) in a brighter shade, and on Flimsy Stock #P68(2), unused, Cat $420+. (4) $250 276 PS A+ - 1½d brown with 83mm Footnote and No Stop after 'Empire ' punctured 'OS/NSW' ACSC #P67d/e for Sydney Harbour Trust, unused & unpriced thus. Superb! $250 277 PS A - 1½d with 88½mm Footnote on Flimsy Stock ACSC #P68(2), unused, Cat $300. $200 278 PS A 1938-51 KGVI Issues 1½d brown punctured 'OS/NSW' ACSC #P70e for the Maritime Services Board, to Mosman with Sydney slogan cancel, Cat $400. [The damaged pins in 'O' & 'N' had been replaced by mid-1936] $250

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COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - Postal Stationery - Postal Cards (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A

Lot 283 Lot 279 Lot 280 279 PS A - Queen Mother 1d+1d with two 'OS/NSW' Perfins BW #P71e for the Government Printing Office, to Perth in 1943 with Sydney machine cancel, Cat $500. A very desirable "doubleton". Ex John Sinfield: sold at the Prestige auction of 8.11.2013 for $437. $400 280 PS A - 2d mauve on off-white stock punctured 'OS/NSW' ACSC #P72(2)e for the Government Printing Office, to Gunnedah in 1948 with Sydney slogan cancel, Cat $300. [This was the last Postal Card provided with the 'OS/NSW' perfin] $200 COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - Postal Stationery - Postal Cards (Official) Only cards with 'OS'-in-the-Die are listed here. See under "Postal Cards" for issues overprinted 'OHMS' or with 'OS/NSW' perfin.

281 PS B 1924 'OS' of Dots-in-the-Die 1d green Die I ACSC #PO5 for the Victorian Education Department with School Committee advice, minor "suntanning" on the reverse, unused, Cat $800. $250 282 PS A- 1924-30 Unbroken 'OS'-in-the-Die 1d green Die 1 ACSC #PO6 1925 printing on unsurfaced grey card, poor Korumburra cds, minor blemishes, Cat $400. $200 283 PS A- - 1½d on 1d green Die 1 with 'OS' of Dots Type 1 (Dot Clear of the Left Foot of the First 'A' in 'AUSTRALIA') ACSC #PO8A, local usage in 1933 with superb 'KORUMBURRA/VIC' cds, a couple of tiny blemishes, Cat $800. $500 284 PS A - 1½d on 1d green Die 1 ACSC #PO9, unused, Cat $200. $100 COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - Postal Stationery - Postal Cards (Stamped to Order)

Lot 287 Ex Lot 285 Lot 290 285 PS A Selection comprising Star with 'POSTAGE' 1d green for Silver Star Starch, KGV Oval 1d for NSW Registrar- General & Woodroofe's Cordials (unused, faults), QM 1d for Myer & for Accountants Students' Society, KGVI 1½d for Edible Oil Industries & Henry Jones & Co, Crowned-Circle 3d for Wallace & McGee (unused) and QEII 5d light blue for Drug Houses of Australia, Cat $1400 not including the damaged item. (9) $600 286 PS A 1913 Kangaroo 1d red BW #PS3 on buff stock for Vacuum Oil Company at Melbourne, printed "C' at U/L, unused, Cat $250. $150 287 PS A 1914-16 KGV Sideface ½d pale green ACSC #PS5 with printed 'OHMS' & 'DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE' imprint at L/L, to a German POW at "Detention Barracks/Berrima" with Lt-Col Holman cachet in violet applied on arrival, Cat $600+. A very scarce usage. $500 288 PS B - 1d red Die 1 ACSC #PS6 for Bacchus Marsh Milk Co at Melbourne, minor abrasion on the reverse, unused, Cat $250. Ex John Sinfield: sold at the Prestige auction of 8.11.2013 for $218. $200 289 PS A- 1916-19 Star 1½d red-brown Die 3 ACSC #PS17 for the NSW Registrar-General, to Corowa with Sydney machine cancel of SP6/1920, minor corner bend, Cat $400. $200 290 PS A+ - 1½d red-brown Die 3 (No Triangles) ACSC #PS17 for the NSW Registrar-General, to Corowa with Sydney machine cancel of OC31/1921, Cat $500. Superb! $300 291 PS B 1921-24 Star with 'POSTAGE' 1½d red-brown ACSC #PS18 for the NSW Registrar-General, to Corowa with Sydney machine cancel of JL31/1922, pinholes at upper-left, Cat $300. $140 292 PS B - 1½d red-brown ACSC #PS18 for Concrete Constructions with Melbourne British Empire Exhibition slogan cancel of 10MY/1923, minor bends, Cat $300. Illustrated in the ACSC at page 53. $180 293 PS A - 1d green ACSC #PS22 with 'CITY OF COBURG/Electric Supply' header on reverse, unused, Cat $400. $250 294 PS A+ 1928-30 KGV Oval 1d green ACSC #PS23 for Evangelical Lutheran Synod of SA on white & on pale buff cards, superb cds of 'BIRDWOOD' or 'ROSEDALE', Cat $400. Superb! (2) $200 Page:37 Nov 24, 2018

COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - Postal Stationery - Postal Cards (Stamped to Order) (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A

Lot 295 Ex Lot 296 Lot 297 295 PS A- - 1½d brown ACSC #PS24 for NSW Registrar-General locally used at Sydney in 1932, faint discolouration on reverse, Cat $1500. Rare. $600 296 PS A+/B 1938-50 KGVI Oval 1937 1d green ACSC #PS25 1) on white for the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of SA, superb; 2) on pale yellow for Frank O'Brien Glass (NSW), addressed but otherwise unused, fault at right probably caused by the typewriter; & 3) on grey for Adelaide Co-Operative Society, superb; all unused, Cat $750. (3) $400 297 PS A - 1½d green Blotter Card ACSC #PS29c in blue on light blue for John Danks & Son Hardware (NSW) with 'BLOTTER' printed at upper-left, to Armidale (NSW) with Sydney slogan cancel of 28MCH/1949, minor blemish on the reverse, Cat $1000. Most attractive. Ex John Sinfield: sold at the Prestige auction of 8.11.2013 for $862. [The only Blotter Card we have seen other than from South Australia] $800

Lot 298 298 PS A - 2d red ACSC #PS27 for Department of the Interior to Holland with Canberra cds of 10AU39, 'HEEMSTEDE' arrival cds & forwarded to Laan, Cat $2000. The earliest of only 3 recorded examples. [The advice concerns the addresse's application to migrate to Australia] $1,000

Lot 299 Lot 301 Lot 303 299 PS A+ - 1d brown ACSC #PS28(2) on white for Spectacle Makers Pty Ltd (NSW) uprated with ½d Roo tied by part-machine cancel, message dated "7/10/1947", Cat $3000. Superb! Illustrated in the ACSC. [The ACSC states this is the only recorded example] $2,000 300 PS A+ - 1½d green ACSC #PS29 1) for Shire of Eltham (Vic), unused; 2) for H Jones & Co (Tas), used in 1949; 3) for Australian Gas Light Co (NSW), used in 1945; & 4) ditto, very late usage in 1954 uprated with ½d & 1d; Cat $650. Superb quartet! (4) $350 301 PS A - 1½d green ACSC #PS29 small size (102x75mm) for School Committees (Vic) with OHMS header in red, unused. Very scarce. [This was the last issue of Victorian Board of Advice/School Committee Postal Cards, and the only one to not have 'OS'-in-the-Die] $300 302 PS B - 1½d green ACSC #PS29 small size (102x75mm) for School Committees (Vic) with OHMS header in red endorsed "Would you please forward small parcel of these forms/[signed]/Cororooke State School No 2819", otherwise unused, pinhole & folded at upper-left. A most unusual method of requisition. $150 303 PS A+ - 1½d green ACSC #PS29 small size (102x75mm) for School Committees (Vic) with OHMS header in red, to Prahran with Melbourne scarce 'SANE DRIVING/SAFE ARRIVING' slogan cancel of 5MAY/1949. Superb! $240 Page:38 www.abacusauctions.com.au Nov 24, 2018

COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - Postal Stationery - Postal Cards (Stamped to Order) (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A

Lot 304 Lot 307 Lot 308 304 PS A+ - 1950 2d green ACSC #PS31 for Henry Jones & Co (Tas), unused, Cat $400. Superb! $250 305 PS (A-) 1951 New Design 3d green ACSC #PS31 for Stewarts & Lloyds (Vic), unaddressed but with 'TOORAK SE2/ 26OC53/VIC-AUST' cds, small repaired tear at upper-left, Cat $500 used. $150 306 PS (A-) 1953 QEII Large Die 3d green ACSC #PS32 for Kalamazoo (Aust) used at Sydney in 1954, small closed spike-hole to left of '3d', Cat $500. $150 307 PS A+ 1956-65 QEII Smaller Die 3½d orange ACSC #PS33 on bright yellow for Goldsborough Mort Stock Agents (SA) uprated with ½d & 1d but unused, Cat $1500. Superb! [The uprating was to the 5d rate that was introduced 1.10.1959. The ACSC states that only one other unused 3½d card is recorded] $1,000 308 PS A- - 4d plum ACSC #PS34 for The Brotherhood of St Laurence (Vic), small-part machine cancel, Cat $750. $500

Lot 309 Lot 310 Lot 311 309 PS A- - 4d plum ACSC #PS34 for WR Carpenter Holdings (ACT) to Epping (NSW) with Canberra City slogan cancel of 21NOV1957, faint discolouration, Cat $750. Illustrated in the ACSC.

A dramatic slump in Postal Card sales prompted the Post Office to withdraw remaining stocks effective 30.6.1959. Thereafter, until the introduction of scenic issues in 1976, the only Postal Card printings were Stamped to Order issues. $500 310 PS A - 5d light blue ACSC #PS36 for Drug Houses of Australia (Vic), to a chemist in Mildura with Melbourne slogan cancel of 17AUG/1963, Cat $300. [No official reason was given for the colour being changed from indigo but it was almost certainly because postmarks didn't show up well against the darker embossing] $150 311 PS A 1966 New Currency 4c scarlet ACSC #PS38 with 'OHMS' heading & 'CONTROL YOUR DOG - FEED NO OFFAL' at base, 'HYDATIDS LIMITATION PROGRAMME' heading on reverse, unused. Rare & unpriced unused; Cat $500 used. A key Decimal issue. $500 COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - Postal Stationery - Registration Envelopes

Ex Lot 312 312 PS Unused selection including Kangaroo 4d 'REGISTERED LETTER' both sizes, KGV 4d with Red Star & with Orange Star, 4½d on 5d #RE17 & 17d (gum removed), 4½d Violet Text & Red Text both with No Top to Crown, Oval 4½d both sizes, 5d on 4½d 18mm Spacing both sizes, 5d #RE26, etc, 'SPECIMEN' Overprint on KGVI 1/0½d & QEII 1/7d, also Christmas Island 30c & PNG 1/7d, generally very fine, Cat $3500+. (19) $1,000 Page:39 Nov 24, 2018

COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - Postal Stationery - Registration Envelopes (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A 313 PS Used selection comprising Kangaroo 4d with boxed 'REGISTERED' & 4d 'REGISTERED LETTER' with Large 'T' in 'MUST' x2, Sideface 4d orange/white x2 (one to Canada with 1d Engraved but damaged), 5d with Red Lines, 5d with Text on Back 'Price 6d...', 4½d with 'envelpe' on back & 4½d with Red Lines, KGV Oval 5d uprated with 1d green & 'COMPENSATION' h/s, QEII 2/5d '£50 ($100)' with Helecon Ink (opened-out) & 24c, condition variable, Cat $1500+. (12) $400 314 PS Mostly used bundle with Kangaroo 4d Long Envelope with KGV 1d violet added (minor spotting), KGV 4d orange/white, QEII 2/5d with 'CANCELLED' h/s across the 'COMPENSATION' clause, 2/5d Helecon Ink ACSC #RE44, etc, five with red registration labels & some postmark interest. (21) $500

Ex Lot 315 315 PS A/A-B Unused selection comprising Kangaroo 4d with boxed 'REGISTERED', Sideface 4d on White (minor spotting), 5d with Red Device on Flap & 4½d both CTO, KGV Oval 5d, QEII 1/7d on White x2 (one with large 'SPECIMEN' Overprint in red), 2/5d & 24c with 'SPECIMEN ONLY' h/s, fine to very fine, Cat $2000+. (9) $750

Ex Lot 316 Lot 317 316 PS Used selection including Kangaroo 4d 'REGISTERED LETTER' with 'REGISTERED/BRISBANE' cds in rosine, KGV 4d orange/white uprated to GB, 1919 New Format #RE9 with ½d for War Tax (very fine, Cat $1500), 5d #RE10A with scarce 'REGISTERED LETTER SECTION/GPO ADELAIDE' rubber d/s, Flap Folded to Front 5d #RE11A & B (flap fault), 4½d on 5d #RE16 CTO, #RE17d x2 (one with Surcharge at an Angle), Oval 4½d both sizes, etc, also 1960s 'OHMS 'RETURNED LETTER' Envelope for Sydney DLO, condition variable but most are fine to very fine, Cat $2800+. (24) $1,000 317 PS A 1913-14 Kangaroo 4d with boxed 'REGISTERED' ACSC #RE1, unused, Cat $400. About as fine as they come. $250

Lot 318 318 PS A - 4d orange Long Envelope ACSC #RE2, unused, Cat $1000. Very scarce, especially this fine. [We agree with Mark Diserio that it is most unlikely these envelopes were produced before the standard size, which should be #RE2 & this should be #RE3] $500 Page:40 www.abacusauctions.com.au Nov 24, 2018

COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - Postal Stationery - Registration Envelopes (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A 319 PS B - 4d with 'Price Fourpence Halfpenny...' at Top Setting 1 ACSC #RE4A, 'TAMWORTH/NSW' cds and red & black RL, minor blemishes mostly on the reverse, Cat $400. Underrated. $250 320 PS A 1916 on Old NSW Stock KGV 4d orange with Orange "Star" Obliterating the Stamp Box on the Flap (Setting 1; 111mm) ACSC #RE7A, used Sydney-Adelaide in 1917, unpriced used. [The Orange Star is at least 10 times scarcer than the red stars but this is not reflected in the catalogue prices] $250 321 PS A - KGV 4d orange with Orange "Star" Obliterating the Stamp Box on the Flap (Setting 2; 115mm) ACSC #RE7B, unused, Cat $500. $250 322 PS A - KGV 4d orange with Orange "Star" Obliterating the Stamp Box on the Flap (Setting 2; 115mm) as ACSC #RE7B but with Red Line between 'L' & 'E' of 'LETTER', unused, Cat $500+. $250

Lot 323 Lot 326 323 PS A 1919 Experimental Layout with Two-Line Compensation Advice KGV 4d orange ACSC #RE9 to Melbourne with KGV 1½d brown pair tied by Sydney cds of 1FE20, red/white RL, Melbourne arrival b/s, Cat $1500. As fine an example as we have seen. [The ACSC states "the new layout was abandoned almost as soon as it was approved"] $750 324 C B 1921-22 Flap Folded to the Front KGV 5d Sideface as ACSC #RE11B but with text on the reverse altered in manuscript to 'Price "6d" ... and "1d" for value of envelope' after the 1.10.20 price rise, used to Norway with KGV 1d red Single Wmk strip of 4 affixed tied Sydney cds of '15NO21' paying 3d foreign rate x2 plus 3d registation fee, red RL (faults) alongside, 'KRISTIANIA/27 XII 21/NORGE R' roller cancel arrival on back, slightly trimmed at top. $250 325 PS A - KGV 5d brown with Address Lines at Left ACSC #RE13, unused, Cat $300. $150 326 PS A 1923 Surcharges on Obsolete Stock 'FOURPENCE/HALFPENNY' on KGV 5d brown with Text on the Back Commencing 'Price 6d...' ACSC #RE14C with worn 'BALACLAVA/5FE24/VICTORIA' cds & 'Balaclava' h/s in violet on red/white RL, 'FOOTSCRAY' arrival b/s, Cat $1500. Rare: the earlier of only two recorded examples. [The ACSC notes that no unused examples have been recorded. Mark Diserio's used example of MR19/1924 sold at auction in 2017 for $1920] $1,250 327 PS B 1930 Surcharges 'FIVE/PENCE' on Sideface 4½d violet ACSC #RE23, 'CASTLEREAGH STREET/-FE31/NSW' cds and blue & black RL, opened-out & resealed, Cat $750. $250

Lot 328 328 PS A 1958-59 New Layout QEII 1/7d red with the Red Offset Printing (All Text & Registration Lines) Omitted ACSC #39c, unused, Cat $1250. Rare: absent from Mark Diserio's Gold Medal exhibit. With a normal example for comparison. [The ACSC states "several unused examples are recorded"] $750 329 PS A 1959 Provisional on 1/7d Stock 2/5d with Eleven Obliterating Lines on Reverse Setting 2 with 'CTB 1648-59' at L/L ACSC #RE40D, unused, Cat $300. $200 Our Cross-Reference Index is located on pages 176 - 179 and will help you find items you might otherwise overlook. Page:41 Nov 24, 2018

COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - Postal Stationery - Registration Envelopes (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A

Lot 330 330 D A STAMPED TO ORDER: KGVI 5½d ACSC #RES2 cutout on thin white paper, 'REGISTERED HOBART/28JY48/ TAS-AUST' cds. Rare. [The ACSC records one complete envelope & states "No cut-outs have been reported." A single cutout of the similar 5d envelope #RES1 is catalogued at $500] $200 COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - Postal Stationery - Wrappers

331 PS Useful group comprising KGV 1d red ACSC #W4 unused (shortened), 1d green Die 2 on Laid Paper #W13 unused & Die 3 #W14d used to GB, KGVI 1½d #W21 unused & used to USA, and QEII 2½d indigo with 'SPECIMEN' Overprint #W28w, Cat $1400. (6) $400 332 PS A/B Unused group comprising Roo ½d x2 & 1d, Sideface ½d x2 & 1d x3, ½d+½d x3, 1d violet x2, 1924 1d green Die 1 x2, 1927 1d green Dies 1 & 3, 1d Queen Mother, KGVI ¾-Face 1½d and Sideface 1½d green both sizes, some paper differences, plus some later issues, fine to very fine, Cat $2250 plus the later issues. (36) $600 333 PS Selection with Kangaroo ½d, KGV ½d x2 (one used), 1d red x4 (three used), ½d+½d x3 (two used), Queen Mother 1d used, plus a few others, also Stamped To Order KGV 1d green Die 3, Queen Mother 1d, KGVI Sideface 1½d green, Oval 2½d+2½d x2 (used), and Crowned-Circle 3d enormous wrapper for Victorian Education Department (unused & folded once only), & QEII 5d light blue (used, front only), generally fine to very fine, Cat $1750. (22) $600 334 PS Selection partly on exhibit pages with several unfolded including ACSC #W20, #W22-25, #W29 with Last 3 Lines of Text Printed on Aberrant Flap, #W29 with 'SPECIMEN' Overprint & #W30, etc, generally very fine, STC $900+. Mostly Ex Mark Diserio. $250 335 PS A 1924 1d green Die 2 on Thin Glazed Paper ACSC #W13(1), impression of printing forme retaining screw at left; and on Vertically Laid Paper #W13(2); unused, Cat $900. (2) $250 336 PS STAMPED TO ORDER: Selection comprising KGVI 1½d+1½d ACSC #WS26 uprated with ½d Roo to Singapore, KGVI 3d #WS30 (262mm wide) uprated with ½d Roo, Sydney Stock Exchange QEII 2½d, 5d indigo, 5d light blue, 5d red (front only), 4c (front only) & 5c #WS34-39, and Sideface 1d red with 'OS' of Dots-in-the-Die #WO1 (257mm wide) uprated with KGV ½d green, a few with faults, Cat $2600. Scarce group. (9) $750

Lot 337 Ex Lot 340 Lot 341 337 PS B - 1915 Sideface 1d red Die 1 ACSC #WS8 for Melbourne Electric Supply Co, minor blemishes, unused. Very rare & unpriced unused. Ex Mark Diserio: sold at the Prestige auction of 8.11.2013 for $2185. [Very few unused Stamped to Order Wrappers have survived] $1,000 338 D A STAMPED TO ORDER: 1924 KGV 2d red-brown/brown ACSC #WS19 for Davies Brothers (Hobart) address panel only, Cat $250+ for a cutout. [Only two complete wrappers - Cat $2000 - have been recorded] $200 339 D A- - 1921 Kangaroo 2½d deep blue/white ACSC #WS5 for Davies Brothers (Hobart) cutout only, an adhesive removed, Cat $250. [The ACSC states that no complete wrappers have been recorded] $100 COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - Postal Stationery - Food Parcel Labels

340 DPS A 1946 3/7d (used) & 5/10d (unmounted mint) Myer cutouts plus 5/10d complete label for 'DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE/VICTORIA' ACSC #PL4B with 'MO/76' at lower-left, large-part o.g., Cat $1650. (3 items) $800 341 PS A- - 5/10d light blue for Victorian Department of Agriculture ACSC #PL4B with 'MO/76' at lower-left, unused, a few minor gumside blemishes, large-part o.g., Cat $1000. $400 Page:42 www.abacusauctions.com.au Nov 24, 2018

Lot Type Grading Description Est $A COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - Commemorative Covers/Datestamps

Lot 342 342 CL A- 1932 Opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge 2d (rounded corner) 3d & 5/- tied to plain cover to New Zealand by superb 'SYDNEY HARBOUR BRIDGE/29MR32/SE PYLON' cds, commemorative registration label, Sydney transit b/s, a few slightly toned perfs. [The Bridge actually opened 19.3.1932] $1,000T 343 C B 1933 WA Secession Referendum Day cover in yellow used at Perth 25MAY/1933, a bit spotty. $80T COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - First Day Covers

344 CPS 1950s to modern collection with range of various cachet-makers to 1969 then Australia Post official covers reasonably complete to 2010+, noted 1970 Expo (addressed), Royal Visit (addressed, & unaddressed with pair) & Grasslands (unaddressed but minor toning), some commemorative cancels, also PSEs mostly with FDI cancels, lots of thematic interest, condition generally fine. (100s) $200 345 CPS Huge accumulation in four large boxes with some Pre-Decimals but majority Decimal up to recent, also some PSEs with FDI cancels and other stationery, commemorative cancels, noted AAT covers with Base cancels, condition generally fine. Weighs 40kg. (1000s) $200

Ex Lot 346 346 C/CL A/B Bundle of 1960s & early-1970s issues many unusually with pairs &/or blocks of 4 including 1963-64 Navigators, 1964-65 Birds & 1966 Decimals, etc, also 1970 Captain Cook Bicentennial two sets of long covers with strip & 30c tied by the twelve different pictorial cds, some light soiling but all the better ones are unaddressed. (80 approx) $400

Lot 347 347 C A- 1913-14 Engraved KGV 1d red plus Kangaroos ½d and 1d on Fred Hagen cover to Switzerland tied by clear 'SYDNEY/-9DE13' cds being the official First Day of Issue for the Engraved Penny, a couple of very minor blemishes hardly detract, Cat $7500. [The ACSC states "At least eleven first day covers exist ..." (the same number as known for the Penny Kangaroo, which is catalogued at $15,000)] $2,000T Page:43 Nov 24, 2018

COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - First Day Covers (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A

Lot 348 Lot 350 348 CA 1923 KGV 1½d green tied to plain cover by superb 'PARKVILLE/7MR23/VIC.' cds being the official First Day of Issue ACSC #88y, unsealed & unaddressed, Cat $10,000. [The ACSC states "Only one first day cover can be traced". This was Arthur Gray's registered cover - a few blemishes - dated 6MR23 (!) which was sold at the Mossgreen auction of 30.10.2015 for $4370] $3,000 349 C B 1931 Airmail 6d sepia tied by 'GPO MELBOURNE/4NO31/ 2 ' cds ACSC #144y on Blogg Brothers registered airmail cover to Perth with Kingsford Smith 2d alongside, a couple of minor aging marks, Cat $700. [The rate was 2d letter rate + 3d airmail surcharge per ½oz x2 = 8d] $300 350 C A+ 1941 War Tax Surcharges '2½d' on 2d, '3½d' on 3d & '5½d' on 5d Ram plus the four Definitives issued on the same day 1d brown-purple, 1½d green, 2d mauve & 3d purple-brown all tied to plain Sydney Press Club cover by 'PARLIAMENT HOUSE/10DE41/NSW' cds, registered with Sydney transit b/s of the same date & 'BALGOWLAH' arrival b/s of the 11DE41, Cat $2375 for five FDCs. Rare & superb! [The only such dual issue FDC we have seen] $1,250T 351 C A 1942-50 Definitives 1d brown-purple pair tied to unsealed plain FDC to USA by 'LAMBTON/1JA43/NSW' cds, scarce ' 2/1 /PASSED/BY/CENSOR/ 12 ' Newcastle censor h/s, ACSC Cat $400. $150T COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - Postal History

Ex Lot 352 352 CPS Eclectic group including 1933 airmail cover to London with terrific franking including KGV 1/4d x8 etc (two other stamps missing), WWI POW envelopes to Austria with Free h/s or USA with printed Free, 1d Military Envelope unused, 1943 cover with ACF 'JUNGLE/FIGHTING'S/TOUGH/...' label on the reverse, WWII Army Medal Section 4½d Wrapper superb unused, five different OHMS covers with printed registration lines etc, NSW 1840 part-entire Sydney to "London Docks" & 1852 OHMS part-outer with an enormous Laureate 2d, etc, condition variable. (17 items) $500 We hope you enjoy our auction catalogue with large high-resolution images interspersed within the text. This saves you from having to go looking for the illustrations elsewhere, and while it does take extra time and effort to prepare, this is part of the service we are proud to provide to our vendors and bidders. Page:44 www.abacusauctions.com.au Nov 24, 2018

COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - Postal History (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A

Lot 356 Ex Lot 353 353 CPS Interesting array with a batch of airmail covers including commercial items three with KGV 1/4d & to Singapore with Large Kooka 6d & 3d White Wattles, 1908 Northern Tasmanian Tourists Association view-wallet, 1916 to USA with KGV ½d & 1d pair with 'AWS' perfins, 1919 registered with KGV ½d green & 4d orange, 1926 with boxed 'CLOSED/AGAINST/INSPECTION' h/s taxed with Postage Due 2d & 3d x5, 1932 with KGV 2d 'OS' Overprint, 1932 Letter Card with 'GOVERNMENT HOUSE GARDEN FETE/SYDNEY' cds (used one day only), 1934 paquebot with Macarthur set cancelled at Naples Italy, 1944 YMCA foldout Christmas card, two items damaged in transit with Post Office advice letters, etc, also NSW 1853 outer with Sydney Views 3d to London "per Harbinger" & a modest group of Tasmanian Postal Cards including a few with added Embossings, condition rather mixed. (200 approx) $750 354 DCPS Commercial covers accumulation with 1917 'On Active Service' group, 1920 Royal Visit colourful invitation to the 'Official Landing' in special envelope (stamp does not belong), strength in Decimal frankings noted 40c Bird solo airmail to Hong Kong returned, registered and certified items, some used postal stationery, a few PPCs and Colonies items, also range of Victorian & New South Wales Railway Parcel stamps on large pieces, condition mixed but many fine. Weighs 3kg. (200+) $200 355 CPS Small box with some KGV items including commercial registereds from 'MURTOA/VIC', 'TAREE/NSW' & 'TULLAMORE/ NSW', 1920 KGV Sideface 4d Registration Envelope uprated to Denmark with scarce red/black RL of 'TAMBO' (Qld), two 5/10d rate Clipper covers to GB, condition variable; and a batch of 60+ Postal Stationery all philatelic with various Vietnam War cancels. (70+) $250T 356 PS A- 1901 unused envelope with very fine 'GOVERNOR-GENERAL/[arms]/FRANK STAMP/AUSTRALIA' h/s in blue & embossed arms in blue on the flap. The only unused envelope we have seen. $400 357 C B 1910 underpaid Lubin Manufacturing Co (Philadelphia) cover with USA 5c Washington, taxed with 'SEATTLE /T/10/CENTIMES' opera-glass cachet converted on arrival with Sydney '3D' cachet alongside, Postage Dues Completed Design ½d block of 4 and pair affixed tied by 'NSW' concentric-rings cancels, minor edge faults & slightly shortened at right not affecting stamps or markings. $200

Lot 358 Lot 360 358 D B 1913 usage of 'TASMANIA/INTERSTATE/PARCEL POST' black/pink label with rare combination franking of First Wmk 1/- (Cat $1250 on cover) & Tasmanian 2d tied by a largely complete strike of the enormous 'CHIEF PARCELS OFFICE/JUL 7 1913/HOBART' datestamp (rated RR) in violet, minor blemishes. $600T 359 C B 1914-18 covers all franked with Engraved 1d, two used within Victoria, two to "Royal Military College/Duntroon" (FCT) & one at double-rate to England, some soiling etc. (5) $250 360 PS A- 1915 usage of Sideface 1d Letter Card ('RIVER DERWENT') in brown with rare franking of First Wmk 3d Die II (Cat $1250 on cover) tied by 'REGISTERED/24FE15/SYDNEY NSW' cds, red & black registration label, 'MOSS VALE' arrival b/s, adhesion on the viewside. [The letter states "Enclosed please find Money Order £3-7-0..." NB: the Third Wmk 3d was not issued until about October 1915] $500 Page:45 Nov 24, 2018

COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - Postal History (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A 361 C A/B 1918 two covers endorsed "Letter for enemy country enclosed" to Switzerland each with the rare boxed 'PASSED BY/CENSOR SD/...' (small letters) cachet in violet applied at Sydney, plus a cover without the endorsement & the standard cachet in red for comparison. (3) $200T 362 PS A/B 1918 & 1919 usage of KGV 1d Wrappers ACSC #W4 to South Africa with KGV ½d green (very fine) or to California with Kangaroo 2d (opened a bit roughly). (2) $180 363 C B 1918 & 1922 two plain OHMS medal envelopes franked with 'OS' punctures KGV 5d Rough Paper (faults, Cat $1500 on cover) or KGV 2d orange + Roo 2½d both registered Melbourne to Yarram, a few faults. (2) $250

Lot 366

Lot 364 364 C A- 1919 unfranked Swiss Consulate at Sydney cover to "Mr H Krischke" in the German Concentration Camp at Liverpool with 'FOR INTERNED CIVILIAN' h/s in violet, couple of minor blemishes. [Presumably contained a letter from Germany forwarded via neutral Switzerland] $400 365 CL B 1921 (Oct 16) commercial cover with rare franking of KGV 1d red + 4d violet x3 (the single partly overlaps the pair) tied by light Sydney cds, red/white RL, slightly truncated at left & light soiling. A remarkable cover. [The rate was 2d per ½oz x5 + 3d registration] $250 366 PS A - (Dec 1) usage of KGV 5d Registration Envelope to New Zealand with Kangaroo Third Wmk 6d blue tied by Sydney cds, red RL label. [The rate was 2d per ½oz x4 + 3d registration. NB: the stamp appears to have Extensive Retouching at Left, especially in the upper-half. No such variety is recorded in the ACSC] $300 367 PS C 1922 usage of 1½d Postal Card for Royal Society of Victoria to New York with bold 'T/30c' h/s & 5-line 'THIS LETTER WAS POSTED INSUFFICIENTLY PREPAID/...' cachet in violet, US 'DUE/6/CENTS' h/s and precancelled Postage Due 1c & 5c affixed, stained on the reverse. $150

Ex Lot 368 Extract - Lot 375 368 D 1923-40 complete 'PARCELS POST' labels including eleven different editions, various frankings mostly with Roos to 2/-, several with scarce parcel roller cancels, condition variable with some creasing but all highly presentable. The basis for an interesting collection. (17) $350 369 PS A 1924 usage of 'THREE/HALFPENCE' on 2d red Letter Card ('MOSMAN'S BAY') to Sussex with Hobart Krag machine cancel with British Empire Exhibition slogan (very scarce from Hobart). $150 Page:46 www.abacusauctions.com.au Nov 24, 2018

COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - Postal History (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A 370 CO B 1929 (Aug 12) catalogue envelope (247x177mm) for Joseph Charles by air to Tasmania with scarce franking of Small Multiple Wmk 1/- Roo & KGV 1/4d pair plus 3d Airmail (fault) tied by Perth Krag machine cancel, 'ST HELENS/19AU29/TASMANIA' arrival b/s, folds clear of the stamps. The 1/4d is rare on domestic mail. [Sent as Printed Matter, the rate was 1d per 4oz x2 + airmail supplement of 3d per ½oz x15 = 47d for an article weighing between 7½ & 8oz. At the time, the final leg Melbourne-Launceston was by sea] $250 371 C B 1930 commercial cover from France with 10c pair, 50c & 1fr strip of 5 tied by 'TOULON' cds, Australian Customs blue/white 'ASSESSMENT LABEL' on the face endorsed "Free & another example on the reverse, a bit knocked-about but these labels are rarely seen on cover. [See also Lot 1149] $250 372 CL B 1931 large-part parcel wrapping (249x116mm) to USA with Kangaroos SMult Wmk 2/- pair & 5/- (Cat $1500 on cover) tied by 'REGISTERED ELIZABETH ST/22JA31/MELBOURNE' cds, blue RL alongside, San Francisco transit, 'Supposed liable to US/Customs Duties' and 'PASSED FREE/US CUSTOMS/BOSTON MASS' cachets in violet on face, wax seal removed and a couple of minor marks affecting one 2/- unit. $400 373 CO A-/B 1934 KGV ½d large stationery envelope (245x165mm) STO for McMillan & Co, London sent to Victoria with Australia-London Customs Duty 'ONE/CENT' on ½d red & brown overprint pair on face tied 'CANCELLED' cachet, plus Royal Institute of International Affairs cover with 'TWO/CENTS' on 1d gold & blue and un-overprinted ¼d 'mixed franking', 1935 with 'THREE/CENTS' on 2d green & orange and 1937 with 1d gold & blue all similarly tied on face of large covers, a few minor blemishes. Apparently stamps overprinted in US currency were surplus to requirements and were sent back to London to be used up there. (4) $600 374 C A - (Dec 11) form for 'RECEIVED TELEGRAM' from Sydney with 'DARWIN/NT' cds, with the envelope to Scotland endorsed "RECEIVED AT DARWIN FOR ONWARD TRANSMISSION BY AIR MAIL" with scarce 'PAID/DARWIN NT' cds. The first Australia-England flight departed Brisbane 10.12.1934 per "Hippomenes"; then per "Arethusa" ex Darwin 12.12.1934. (2 items) $250T 375 CX B 1935 JB Were & Son cover (358x254mm) airmail to London with 'LATE FEE' boxed cachet in violet, Kangaroos CofA Wmk 10/- x3 & 5/-, Anzac 1/- and Hermes 1/6d pair + KGV 1d all tied by 'LATE FEE/MELBOURNE VIC' cds, vertical fold not affecting stamps, a little battered at the edges with the Hermes pair, 5/- & one of the 10/- creased &/or with small tears. [The rate was 1/6d x26 plus 1d late fee = £1/19/1d] $700T

Lot 376 Ex Lot 377 Ex Lot 378 376 C A- 1938 envelope with photo of 'The beautiful Mt Riverview Lookout, Blaxland' in crimson, KGV 2d tied by 'GLENBROOK/NSW' cds. Lovely! $100T 377 C 1938-49 mostly commercial covers all with 5d Ram frankings including registered, airmails including EAMS to GB x2, advertising covers, 'PB' perfin, postmarks, destinations including Belgium, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, Holland (with large 'OAT' cachet) & Philippines, uses in TPNG, etc, condition variable but a very good "single-stamp" lot. (62) $400T 378 C 1939-44 inwards airmail covers including from Argentina 1939 at 1p95c rate, India 1941 twice censored, Panama 1944 at 90c rate with postal tax unpaid but forwarded after additional 1c affixed and cachet crossed-out, USA x2 at 70c PanAm Clipper rate, also surface mail from England forwarded to Trinidad, South Africa with Hobart black censor label, USA to New Hebrides via Sydney, condition mixed but mostly fine. (9) $200T 379 CPS 1939-45 airmail covers including to Holland at 9d rate repaired with Dutch labels, to Hong Kong x5 variously at 9d 11d x2 1/- & 1/6d, to New Guinea serviceman at 4d, to Northern Ireland at 9d endorsed "across Canada", to Sweden at 7d for airmail from London only, to Swiss Red Cross at 5/9d with 5/- Robes, to UK at 11/8d with 10/- Robes and registered at 6/1d with KGVI 3d x3 & 1/4d x4, to USA at 4/8d per PanAm with Hong Kong censor, also surface rates to USA with Clarrie King illustrated cover to USA with KGV '3½d' on 3d surcharge and at 1d printed matter, plus 1947 KGVI 5/10d Myer Emporium parcel label airmail to England (aging marks), variety of censor markings, condition mixed but many fine. (21) $400T 380 CPS 1939-46 airmail covers to variety of destinations including Belgium, Burma, Canada forwarded to Barbados and back again with transit d/s, China, Denmark x2 with London jusq'ua or 'OAT' cachets, Hong Kong, India, New Guinea, Portugal at 1/11d rate, Virgin Islands with superb 'CHRISTIANSTED/VI' arrival, plus range of surface mail items including to the Azores, Costa Rica, Hawaii, Tanganyika and KGVI 5½d Registration Envelope to India, a few registered, variety of censor markings, condition mixed but many fine. (30) $400T

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COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - Postal History (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A

Lot 381 Lot 382 381 CA 1940 cover to Holland with KGVI 3d blue tied Sydney '3 APR/1940' slogan cancel with 'Amsterdam Maart 1948/Door oorlogsomstandigheden/met vertraging ontvangen' label pasted on the face. [The label translates as "Amsterdam March 1948 Received with delay due to war conditions". Applied to mail which was transiting through France at the time of the German invasion of Holland & which was stored in the cellar of a French castle (!) where it was not discovered until early 1948] $250 382 C A- - (Sep 24) airmail to UK with 5d Ram and Kangaroos 2/- x3 paying 6/5d per ½oz rate for carriage to Hong Kong and PanAm Clipper FAM-14 & FAM-18 services via USA, couple of minor blemishes.

Italy's entry into WWII closed BOAC's Empire Route via the Mediterranean, the only alternatives for airmail to England being the Horseshoe Route via South Africa at 1/6d per ½oz or the PanAm Clipper double-ocean service via Hong Kong. Being more than four-times the cost, the PanAm service was rarely used before July 1941 when their FAM-19 California Clipper service via Auckland at 4/- per ½oz commenced. The BOAC Bangkok-Hong Kong feeder service was suspended at the end of August 1940 due to Japanese pressure and temporarily re-opened for only two flights in early-October. Unless this item was carried on one of those flights, the only other way for it to fly to Hong Kong would have been on the CNAC 'Over The Hump' service from Rangoon via Chungking, China. $400T

Lot 383 383 CX B - (Nov 7) large envelope (305x240mm) with rare franking of Kangaroos £1 grey (with smudged thumbprint; undercatalogued at $4000 on cover) + Robes 5/- & 10/- and 9d Platypus all tied by 'GPO SYDNEY/ AIR /7NO40/ 1 / NSW-AUST' cds, 'CALIFORNIA/CLIPPER' h/s in violet x2, opened for inspection & resealed with plain brown paper plus a single standard Censor label & two strikes of Sydney Passed cachet in violet, three folds well clear of the stamps, repaired opening tears on the reverse. [Only the second £1 Roo cover we have handled] $3,000 Page:48 www.abacusauctions.com.au Nov 24, 2018

COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - Postal History (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A

Ex Lot 384 Ex Lot 385 384 C A-/B 1940 & 1941 small double-rate Clipper covers Sydney to GB 1) Greenhalgh's Surgical Dressings etc advertising cover airmail with AIF 2d, Hermes 1/6d and 10/- Robes; and 2) with Koala 4d, KGVI 1/4d and 10/- Robes; a couple of minor blemishes. (2) $300T 385 C A/B 1940-44 civil censorship covers 1) 1940 Launceston-USA with rare black/white label with 8 Dots; 2) 1941 Sydney- Forces in Palestine with scarce machine-backstamps 'NOT OPENED BY CENSOR/ 2 ' or '2 PASSED BY CENSOR 1100'; 3) 1943 Brisbane-USA with boxed 'RETURN TO SENDER/NON-TRANSMISSIBLE/...' & diamond ' 1 / RETURN/TO/SENDER' both in rosine; 4) 1944 Forces airmail Perth-Algeria with '5./Opened by Censor.' tape, forwarded to Italy; and 5) undated from a POW at Tatura with rare boxed 'CENSORSHIP/MELBOURNE/...' cachet on the reverse. (6) $400T

Ex Lot 386 Ex Lot 387 386 C 1940-45 civil censor covers from all principal stations (ex Darwin) including Adelaide black/white label, Hobart black/white labels x2, 'NOT OPENED' cachets from Brisbane & Melbourne, 1943 Red Cross airmail to Switzerland with 5/- Robes and scarce Perth 'OPENED BY CENSOR' s/l cachet on back, Newcastle with altered Sydney cachet, etc, rates & destinations including 1940 airmail to India at 1/1d rate, 1942 Brisbane airmail to UK with KGV '2½d' and '3½d' surcharges plus 1/- Lyrebird, also 'Passed by/Censor 3/NORFOLK ISLAND' on face of cover to NSW, condition mixed but mostly fine. (50+) $400T 387 CPS - NSW Civil Censor group with various labels & cachets, noted a front only with black/white 'Opened/by/Censor' label (not recorded by Little), Supervisor's Check Numbers '2' '7' '11' '31' '38' & '39' (the highest number recorded), ' 2 / RETURN/TO/SENDER' in violet x2 or rosine, 2½d Letter Card to USA with boxed 'RETURNED FOR/ADDITIONAL POSTAGE/...,' cachet, plus inwards items including from England with superb 'AIR/[crown]/MINISTRY' h/s & Newcastle 2-line '.../N10' h/s another registered with BPA stamp consignment cachet & British 'RELEASED BY/CENSOR' h/s in rosine, from Gibraltar with Newcastle 9-dots label tied by ' 2/1 / PASSED/BY/ CENSOR/ 13 ', from Orkney Islands with small '2/1'-in-circle, stampless from New Guinea to GB with '2'-in-broken-circle h/s, condition variable but mostly fine. (52) $300T

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COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - Postal History (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A

Ex Lot 388

Lot 396 388 C A/B 1942 POW Envelope from a POW in Hong Kong to his wife "Hong Kong Evacuee/Hong Kong Liaison Officer/ Sydney"; 1943 from Brazil endorsed ".../Toronto/Canada" on the flap to "Hong Kong Liaison Officer/For Hong Kong Evacuees/Sydney", non-contemporary note "Gripsholm" on the reverse; and 1943 surface & 1944 airmail covers to London to Friends Committee for Refugees & Aliens or the Jewish Refugees Committee. (4) $400T 389 D C 1946 'PARCEL POST/Form of Customs Declaration' red on buff form PP8 to England with small Parcel Post label of Perth, 1d 6d Kookbuarra & 9d Platypus block of 4 tied by Perth parcel roller cancel paying 3/7d rate for 7lb parcel under the 'Food for Britain' program, contents listed as fruit cake, stew, soup, custard powder, jelly & beef extender (yum!), some edge faults not affecting stamps. $200 390 CX C - (Sep) large envelope (400x245mm) with scarce franking of Robes 5/- & £1 irregular strip of 3 (two with perf faults) tied by indistinct NSW cds, 'FIRST/OFFICIAL AIR MAIL FLIGHT/SEPT/1946/AUSTRALIA-CANADA' cachet in violet, Canadian 'INTERNAL REVENUE POSTAL BRANCH/ 2 /SEP 20 1946/DUTY FREE/TORONTO ONT' cachet in blue, peripheral faults caused by the bulky contents. $200 391 PS B 1947 (Jan 17) usage of 7d Aerogramme to Germany uprated with Emu 5½d pair, US censor label & cachet in violet, Berlin arrival b/s, front & back panels only but with the complete letter re sending of food parcels, adhesions. [Before 26.8.1947 there was no aerogramme service to Germany so full airmail rate of 1/6d was required] $150 392 PS A- - (Aug 14) usage of 7d Aerogramme to Ohio uprated with KGVI 3d for the registration fee, Sydney & US transit & arrival b/s. [Registered aerogrammes are rarely seen] $150 393 PS A 1951 (May 1) commercial usage of 3d Envelope (132x108mm) registered at Bunbury (WA) but not uprated, manuscript "T 1/5" and Postage Due 1d 4d & 1/- tied by 'BUSSELTON' cds. $150 394 CO B 1955 (Dec 28) double-rate envelope (254x180mm) with all-over multicoloured advertising for Lawrence Robinson & Sons (Seed Merchants) to Queensland with ½d x2 2d & 3d tied by Neutral Bay (NSW) cds, minor blemishes. An extraordinary item. [The letter rate was 3½d for the first ounce + 2½d for the second ounce] $150 395 C/CL 1957-64 commercial covers all with AAT frankings including 5d Surcharge to GB, 8d Surcharge postcard to Hong Kong, 1/- underpaid to India & taxed, 1/- pair air to USA, 2/- Map stamp including commercial airmails +3d to Rumania, x3 & x4 multiple-rates to GB, pair + 10/- Arms septuple rate to GB, block of 6 - with Flagstaff Retouch - sextuple rate to USA, also single & block of 4 on registered philatelic cover to East Germany. (16) $180 396 D B/C 1964 large parcel piece (156x215mm) with remarkable franking of Arms £1 block of 6 (a rare multiple even off-cover) and Navigators 10/- strips of 3 & 5 tied by 'FREMANTLE/24AP64/WEST-AUST' cds, damaged in transit with 'FOUND/OPEN/IMPERFECTLY SEALED' label & 'Repaired by/Postal/Department' "sticky" tape. $500 397 PS B 1966 10d Aerogramme with printed letterhead within for Orlando Wines, to GB uprated with QE 1c for 9c rate, two filing holes not affecting the face. $100T 398 C 1966-78 covers including Birds 5c tied 'AUST FPO/5' in Vietnam & 13c on PPC to Italy, 1969 7c Sugar surface to Germany & 15c Timber pair to UK, 1970 8c Ord River on PPC to NZ, 1972 35c Beef pair to UK, Rehabilitation 24c covers x3, Pioneers including 50c & 60c solo frankings, 1973 25c Iron Ore to USA & 30c Beef Roads to UK, 1974 20c Wombat block of 4 to USA, 1978 Trees 25c & 40c mixed frankings x2 each, etc, some State Govt perfins, tax & instructional marks, tourist covers, registered mail, etc, condition generally fine. (120+) $250T 399 PS B 1967 (May 16) late commercial usage of 10d Aerogramme to New York with Banking 4c tied by Canberra slogan cancel, minor blemishes. [Pre-decimal stamps and postal stationery remained valid for two years from C-Day 14.2.1966 until 14.2.1968. However, most commercial usages seen are from early-1966] $150T 400 C A 1968 aimail cover to England with 25c Satellite single franking tied Perth '20MCH/1968/POSTED IN PILLARS' slogan cancel paying Europe airmail rate. Scarce correct in-period usage. $100 Page:50 www.abacusauctions.com.au Nov 24, 2018

COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - Postal History (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A 401 CPS 1970s-2000s covers, stationery & postcards mostly airmail to Europe, noted single & multiple frankings, some registered, special services, instructional markings, taxed & adverts, variety of issues & rates, potential postmark interest, fine condition. (3000+) $400 402 CPS 1982-88 Reptiles & Amphibians plus 1983 Endangered Species usages accumulation with all values represented including single, multiple & mixed frankings, many overseas airmails plus some on postcards & stationery, noted 1c single on untaxed airmail cover & 70c single on large OHMS envelope, illustrated tourism covers, registered, AR & overseas express delivery, etc. (1000+) $300 403 C 1984 'PARCELS' tag with two different 'SAL' [Surface Air Lifted] labels and Paintings $10 Coming South x3, $5, $2 x2 and 55c Marine Life tied 'LALOR/25SE84/VIC-AUST' d/s, another similar tag plus two pink 'PARCEL MAIL/SYDNEY/ OVERNIGHT/COUNTRY/(Including Air Parcels)' tags and a plain one each with $10 Paintings frankings (three as pairs) in combination with other values, condition generally fine. (5) $200 404 CPS 1984-88 Marine Life usages accumulation with all values represented including single, multiple & mixed frankings, many overseas airmails plus some on postcards & stationery, underpaid & taxed noted 33c with 'AUSTRALIA POST/POSTAGE DEFICIENCY ADJUSTED/O'SEAS SURFACE' cachet, registered, etc. (1000+) $300 405 CPS 1989 Sports usages accumulation with all values represented including single, multiple & mixed frankings, many overseas airmails plus some on postcards & stationery, noted 43c pair with 'INSUFFICIENT PAID FOR AIR TRANSMISSION' cachet & 70c on PSE to Botswana, illustrated 'tourist' covers, Security Post & Economy Air, a few taxed including with Finnish postage due cachet, etc. (1000+) $300 406 CPS 2001 to recent International Post covers & a few postcards mostly airmail to Europe with range of issues, noted mixed domestic/international frankings, a few stationery items, potential postmark interest. Ideal for study. (3000+) $400 407 CPS TELEGRAMS: 1941-45 accumulation of Forms & Envelopes x120+ to and from Sgt Ward RAAF in Egypt or England with a variety of Military & Telegraph postmarks and censor markings noted 'PASMEL 91', one cover with 'ADDRESSEE RETURNED TO AUSTRALIA' cachet, and later to him with 'RAAF 6304' or 'RAAF 4111' arrival cds, many with 'POST OFFICE/YARRAVILLE,W18' oval d/s in violet, also bundle of ration cards, FDCs including Pre-Decimal plus some Worldwide, condition mixed but many fine. (100s) $200 COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - Aerophilately & Flight Covers

Ex Lot 408

Ex Lot 410 408 CPS A Useful little group with 1945 Sydney-Singapore, Sydney-Suva & Suva-Sydney and Sydney-Colombo & Colombo- Sydney, also 1946 London-Sydney aerogramme, all pilot-signed; commemorative aerogrammes 1944 (Sep 13) Australia-England, 1946 Australia-England pilot-signed & 1946 Australia-Canada; and three others. (12) $600 409 C/L Folio of ephemera related to Qantas, TAA etc with a good number of photographs with contemporary annotations &/or autographs on the reverse plus some later-generation prints, also letters & covers including badly damaged from GB with 'Salvaged From/ATHENA' cachet. Interesting lot. $250 410 ** A+ 1919 Ross Smith vignette with margins AAMC #27b, exceptional centring, expertising marks on the reverse of Kessler, Raybaudi & Enzo Diena otherwise unmounted & superb, AAMC Cat $20,000 for mounted mint. Enzo Diena (1988, in English: "...it has intact original gum and is in perfect condition") & Chris Ceremuga ("Extremely rare in unmounted condition") Certificates.

With "The Ross Smith Stamp [sic] & its Postal History" by Tom Frommer (2011) in which the author illustrates every recorded cover, piece, and loose example. He was able to identify only 36 examples with the margins intact, of which this example is #C28, and a further 16 from which the margins have been removed. It is believed that at least half of the 'miniature sheets' are held by institutions. (2 items) $10,000 Page:51 Nov 24, 2018

COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - Aerophilately & Flight Covers (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A 411 L B - 'The Sir Ross Smith Flight' Official Souvenir booklet (8pp Qto + cover) with text & photos including six taken from the air, minor spotting; also large extract from 'Sydney Morning Herald' of 11.12.1919 with header '...Ross Smith at Darwin/Winner of £10,000 Prize', yellowed but wholly legible. (2 items) $75

Ex Lot 412 412 CPS 1941-53 Qantas covers with all-different flight labels comprising 1941 21st Anniversary of Qantas, 1945 Rabaul-Lae & Rabaul-Sydney, 1947 Rabaul-Sydney, Sydney-Norfolk Island & Norfolk Island-Sydney (creased), Sydney-London & London-Sydney, and Sydney-Japan, 1948 Sydney-Johannesburg & Johannesburg-Sydney, 1949 Sydney-HK & HK-Sydney & Sydney-London 'Second Class Air Mail', 1953 Sydney-Hollandia & Hollandia-Sydney plus Lae- Hollandia & Hollandia-Lae; and Mornington Island Christmas Parachute Mails 1942 1943 1946 1947 (stained) & 1948; mostly pilot-signed & generally very fine. (23) $1,000

Ex Lot 413 413 CPS A 1943-45 TRANS-INDIAN OCEAN FLIGHTS: Attractively presented display on 23pp with Karachi-Ceylon extension covers x3, various airgraphs including first & last services and one with Kangaroo Postman - being the inspiration for the 1944 Christmas aerogramme - plus two unused forms, 1944 (Mar 16) Ceylon-Australia believed to be the 100th Catalina flight, 1944 Liberator service opening flights (one with accidental date error) & 1945 Sydney-Colombo- Sydney per Liberator; also Aerogrammes carried on Re-Opening of Australia-GB Airmail Service, First Duplicated "Kangaroo" Service, 1944 Christmas flight (with Kangaroo Postman printed within) & 1945 Lancastrian service opening flight x2; many are pilot-signed. An extremely important wartime subject. Ex Colin Riddell. (30 items) $1,500T 414 C A/A- - 1943 "Secret Order of the Double Sunrise" certificate, unused & rarely seen thus, very fine; and 1944 "Elevated Order of the Longest Hop" certificate signed by the pilot, minor blemishes. [The illustration is above Lot 415] (2) $200T If you would like to see images of items not shown in the catalogue, remember there are literally hundreds of additional illustrations available on our website www.abacusauctions.com.au. We also offer a ‘video viewing’ service via YouTube for larger lots. Look for the YouTube link on our home page and in online descriptions, or contact us to request a video for specific lots. Page:52 www.abacusauctions.com.au Nov 24, 2018

Lot Type Grading Description Est $A COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - Military - World War I

Ex Lot 414 Lot 415 415 CB 1915 (Nov 7) cover with red/white perforated 'On Active Service/NO STAMPS/AVAILABLE' label cancelled with 1st Light Horse cds & tied by Geelong arrival, British-pattern No 2240 censor cachet in violet, redirected with scarce 'CARLSRUHE RLY STN' arrival b/s, non-contemporary endorsement on flap "written from Chalak Dere Gallipoli.../Norman Belcher". The label has not previously been seen by us & is believed to be unique! [Lieut Edward Norman Belcher returned to Australia in mid-1916] $1,000T 416 L POWs in GERMANY: 1915-16 issues of "In Ruhleben Camp" Nos 1-10 (1915) plus "The Ruhleben Bye-Election" (propaganda for candidate Israel Cohen); "The Ruhleben Camp Magazine" Nos 1-6 (1916-17); and larger format "Prisoners' Pie/ Ruhleben/New Year 1916"; some separation of the covers etc but generally in sound to fine condition. Lots of humorous content, illustrations etc providing excellent insights into camp life. (18 titles); also WWII Mickey Mouse souvenirs x2 & Marching Koalas Christmas Card. $250 COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - Military - World War II

417 CPS Box of mostly WWII mail including a batch of Air Mail Letter Cards mostly from Palestine or Northern Territory one with 'POSTAGE/1d/PAID' in red, 20+ airgraphs one illustrated, RAN honour envelope unused, POW postcard from Thailand to NSW, etc, also some WWI & Vietnam items, BCOF honour envelopes "turned" for reuse x2, condition variable. (100+) $250

Ex Lot 418 Ex Lot 419 418 CPS A-/B POW mail from Australia comprising 1) 1/- notelope with rare 'Gefanderer-' for 'Gefangenen-' Error; 2) stampless POW Postal Card to Italy with rare 'SERVICE/PRISONER OF WAR/(CS THANE) Lt Col/Comot HAY' & most unusual 'No 7 Prisoners of War Camp/NSW Australia' cachet; 3) printed notelope endorsed "18 WCCT2 Brighton" (Tas) on the reverse, to Italy with scarce 6/1 censor label of Launceston; 4) 1946 uncensored printed notelope Brighton (Tas) to Italy with superb strike of the rare 'Approved for Transmission by/Camp Commandant' h/s; 5) 1943 PPC to Queensland with 1d only from "TH Halassi/N452195/3 AEC/Mascot", apparently a paroled internee working at Number 3 Army Embarkation Centre; and two others. (7) $750T 419 CPS Mail to Australian POWs comprising 1) Undated Red Cross Envelope with Three Thin Bars to Changi with camp censor 'H KANNO' chop most unusually in Roman characters!, endorsed "N Paton 6th Nov 44" (= Nakom Paton POW Hospital in Thailand); 2) ditto, with Thick Bar to Changi endorsed "Sime Rd" (a small camp at Singapore Golf Club); 3) ditto, with Three Thin Bars or Thick Bar both from Tasmania to Timor; and 4) ditto, with Thick Bar from Melbourne to Timor; also from Repatriated POWs 5) by air to NSW with 3d tied by 'AUST ARMY PO/513' cds (LRD) in use at Labuan; and 6) 'LETTER CARD' in red/buff with the letter headed "14th AGH/Singapore" with light but fine 'AUST FIELD PO/24SE45/251' cds in violet in use at Changi; finally stampless covers from NSW x4 or Queensland x2 to POWs in Germany or unspecified countries all sent to the Red Cross in Melbourne; plus two different advice of receipt of parcel postcards from the Red Cross at Melbourne & two similar cards from a POW in Germany to the Red Cross; some minor faults but mostly fine to very fine. (17 items) $850T Page:53 Nov 24, 2018

COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - Military - World War II (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A

Ex Lot 421 Ex Lot 420 420 CPS A/B Australian POWs in Europe group with Acknowledgement of Receipt of Parcel cards to London (unused) & Switzerland, advice of capture card to WA, advice of address cards to London & WA, two 'Feldpostkarte' with 'KRIEGSGEFANGENEN/SENDUNG' h/s in blue both to SA, various printed POW Postal Stationery items including an Envelope to WA with enclosed letter on matching notepaper, two plain covers from Parchim Camp to Victoria both with the enclosed letters, etc, many are fine to very fine. A good basis for expansion. (25) $450T 421 C POW group including 1941 airmail postcard to GB from a Dunera Boy at Orange (NSW) dated "July17-1941" with boxed 'CAMP COMMANDANT' cachet and 1/6d pair (convenience overpayment of 1d), also cover from same sender now at Tatura, Horseshoe Route cover with 1/6d & 'PRISONER OF WAR SERVICE' cachet, also two local unstamped covers and one from Tatura with KGVI 2½d, condition mixed but mostly fine. (6) $300T

Lot 428 Lot 422 422 PS A- 1941 (Jan 21) usage of formular Air Mail Letter Card - 'INDIA' at L/R erased - with 'POSTAGE PAID/12 CENTS/JOHORE' in red to NSW, minor blemishes. [Writer states "...we don't know what a letter looks like over here...not has bad has [the papers] make out...nothing worth worrying about..."!] $400 423 C A-/B - Forces in Greece comprising cover (from Servia) & Active Service "honour" envelope (endorsed on the reverse "Kazani/N Greece) with '1ST BGE HQ PO/M1' cds of 28MR41 or 2AP41, cover with 'DIV HQ PO/13AP41/DM1' cds at Elasson, 'DIV SUPPLY HQ PO/11AP41/SWL' cds at Gerania, & Active Service "honour" envelope with 'RAILHEAD PO/5AP41/RM1' at Gerania, all with 9d Platypus, minor faults/repairs, censor h/s double-boxed 224 225 or 228, British 1916 or triple-circle 'PASSED BY UNIT/ 18 /CENSOR' h/s of the type used only by the AIF in Greece & Crete. [NB: Most postal devices used in Greece were lost in the course of the evacuation] (5) $350 424 C B - Forces in Crete airmail cover with 9d Platypus tied by '3RD BGE HQ PO/6MY41/M1' cds in use in Crete, square 'PASSED - BY - UNIT/276/CENSOR' h/s, endorsed on the reverse "From N Hill" (location?). [After leaving Greece, the Australian forces regrouped near Retima on Crete. However, on 21/5/1941, the Germans launched a decisive airborne attack] $200 425 C B 1942 (Feb 14) airmail cover from Melbourne to a member of 2/21 Battalion with 'ARMY POSTAL SERVICE/ DELIVERY IMPRACTICABLE/...' handstamp, minor blemishes. [LCpl William James Chung was a member of "Gull" Force comprising 1131 men who were transported from Darwin by sea to defend Ambon. The Japanese landed 20,000 troops on the island & "Gull" Force was forced to surrender. 779 members died either on Ambon - including 229 who were massacred at Laha after surrendering - or after being moved to the Chinese island of Hainan] $200T 426 PS A- - (Dec 14) usage at Alice Springs of KGVI 2½d Envelope with very fine ' 7 /PASSED/BY/CENSOR/ 2 ' cachet formerly used at Darwin. $100 427 PS A 1943 usage of KGVI 1d green Envelope with straight-line 'AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE CANTEENS' within outline map at upper-left, 'AIF FIELD PO/6JA43/No 8' cds. Very scarce. [These envelopes are believed to have been issued in WA only. Ted Proud records the cds used in Palestine until 3.11.1942 & in TPNG from 23.9.1943. This example indicates previously unrecorded usage outside of Western Australia] $150 Page:54 www.abacusauctions.com.au Nov 24, 2018

COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - Military - World War II (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A 428 PS A- 1944 7d 'AIR LETTER' Perth to England with lengthy typed message dated "22/12/44", scarce '5 Opened by Censor' red/yellow label tied '5/PASSED/BY/CENSOR/17' diamond cachet in violet, just a little roughly opened on back with two small pieces missing (covered by censor tape when closed). [John Little recorded only two examples of the label, which was specifically provided for use on airletters in late-1944 so as not to obscure the 7d value and 'AIR LETTER' inscription] $300T 429 PS B 1945 aerogrammes to England all with lengthy social messages, the first two respectively with Melbourne and Sydney 'Opened by Censor' red/yellow label specifically provided for use on airletters, the other with Brisbane '1' small circular cachet in violet indicating checked by censor but not opened, a few blemishes. (3) $300T 430 PS A LIBERATED POWs: 1945 (Oct 1) usage of GB formular aerogramme endorsed "Lib UK PW" with the message headed "c/o 3 Australian Repl Co / Manila PI" to England with 'AUST ARMY PO/241' cds. [Ted Proud records APO 241 at Hollandia Feb-June 1945, then in Japan from May 1946; Phil Collas records usage at Morotai from Feb 1945 "until late in that year" & in Japan in 1946. Neither mentions usage in the Philippines] $250T 431 C A- - 1945 (Oct 8) Liberated Prisoner of War usage of Comforts Fund cover endorsed "Liberated UK POW" & on the flap "HQ3 Australian Reception Group" to England with 'AUST ARMY PO/241' cds, couple of minor blemishes. [Ted Proud records APO 241 at Hollandia Feb-June 1945, then in Japan from May 1946; Phil Collas records usage at Morotai from Feb 1945 "until late in that year" & in Japan in 1946. Neither mentions usage at the HQ3 POW Reception Centre believed to be at Manila, Philippine Islands] $250T 432 C THURSDAY ISLAND: Covers from the island's Forces post offices comprising 'FIELD PO/094' x4 (one to Bermuda with small '1'-in-circle = Not Opened by Censor h/s of Brisbane), 'FIELD PO/0101' x6 (one registered), 'FIELD PO/162', 'AUST ARMY PO/197' & boxed 'UNIT POSTAL STATION/S101', various Army (mostly) or Navy censor markings, condition variable. (12) $200T AUSTRALIAN PICTURE POSTCARDS See also World Postcards - Lots 859 to 891 - for mixed lots including other Australian cards.

Ex Lot 433 433 C Aborigines selection with many portraits including studio shots, various from Trans-Australian Railway series, two Thursday Island cards, a Czech card (!) of Aboriginal women, artist cards including c.1899 chromolitho of Fremantle & 'King Billy Native WA' (minor blemishes; a better example sold at auction in 2015 for $264) and set of 12 artist cards derived from photographs by Charles Kerry & Nicholas Caire, also concertina folders with six photos of 'North Australia' & six Albert Namatjira paintings, and six Liebig trade cards, condition variable. Scarce material. (51 items) $1,000

Ex Lot 434 Ex Lot 435 434 C Entertaining collection of humorous artist cards from Stuart Allan to Harry Weston including Fred Booty, WM Bourke, G Brandt, Cyril Dillon, R Gilbert, Hal Gye, WR Hamilton, "Handy", G Kingsley-Smith "The Lizard", Red Nolan, Charles Nuttall, David Souter and George Taylor, condition variable but many are fine to very fine. Many are very scarce. (125) $600 435 C Range with some better NSW views including a fantastic real photo of shearers at smoko, also Kerry 'Pine Avenue/Norfolk Island', VSM "Stamps" cards x4, advertising cards including for Singer Sewing Machines, Swallow & Ariell's Biscuits, Viceroy Tea & SAP Rabbit Poison, Talma Acresses x5, etc, also two very fine & informative photographs (175x90) of a NSW (?) streetscape, condition variable. (58) $250 Page:55 Nov 24, 2018

AUSTRALIAN PICTURE POSTCARDS (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A 436 C A/A- Entertainment group of mostly Talma cards plus a few Falks & others of actors & acresses including Tittell Brune, Madame Melba and JC Williamson, several Art Nouveau types, also a few "stills" including the cringeworthy 'There's a New Coon in Town' & 'The Golliwoggs', condition variable but most are good to fine used or unused. (33) $100 437 C B/C 1905 (c.) Prebble & Moad (Melbourne) 'The Boarding-House Series' of humorous artist cards by Vasco Loureiro, three used under cover the others unused, some soiling. Rare. (6) $200

Lot 438 Ex Lot 439 438 CB - (c.) 'All up a Gumtree' (kookaburra & fairies) artist card by Ida S Rintoull, used to London in 1905, a little soiled. Rare. $250 439 C A-/A+ 1915 (c.) May Gibbs Gumnut Babies 'The/Girls/I left/behind/me' (marching off to war), 'Hope you're still going strong' (badminton), 'We're still/above water!' (surfing on a gumleaf) & 'Flannel/Flower/Babies/Grow/in Australia/(They bring love)' the last a bit larger with plain back (proof?), unused. (4) $500

Lot 440 Lot 441 440 CA - (c.) May Gibbs 'Hope you're still going strong' (Gumnut Babies playing Badminton), unused. $100 441 C A- - (c.) May Gibbs 'We'll keep the Billy boiling, dear, till you come marching home' illustration of Kangaroo & Joey tending the fire, insignificant blemishes, unused with plain back (proof?). Rare. $200 442 C A/B NEW SOUTH WALES: c.1905-30 Sydney beaches & swimming, noted Manly, Bondi, Coogee & La Perouse. Ex Harry Gallagher, Australia's swimming coach at the 1956 1960 1964 & 1968 Olympics. (61) $200

Ex Lot 443 Ex Lot 444 443 C - SNOWY MOUNTAINS: High quality group of scarcer cards including 'School Children on Ski, Kiandra', other skiing cards, 'Cooma Arrival of Sir Harry Rawson', Hotel Kosciusko x2, etc, many real photo types including Adaminaby & Cooma multi-views, 'Kyloe Boiler F in Commissioner Street' (Cooma), 'Sharp Street, Cooma', 'Post Office Cooma' & a couple of Snowy Mountain Authority subjects, mostly fine to very fine & mainly unused. (33) $500 Page:56 www.abacusauctions.com.au Nov 24, 2018

AUSTRALIAN PICTURE POSTCARDS (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A 444 C A/B QUEENSLAND: All-different cards of Customs Houses at Brisbane x11, Bundaberg x2, Mackay x2, Maryborough x3, Rockhampton x3 & Townsville x4, a couple of Undivided Backs & a few are real photo types, fine to very fine & mostly unused. (25) $300

Ex Lot 445 445 CA SOUTH AUSTRALIA: High quality selection of mostly real photo cards including of Milang PO, 'Marino...remains of Old Railway', 'The Meat Store' (Pinnaroo), Jamestown, Streaky Bay, 'St Patrick's Day Sports 17.3.16 Spalding', Loxton apparently in flood, Mount Torrens, and a Murray Bridge multi-view, many of Adelaide Beach Suburbs, also 'Eucalyptus Oil Factory, Cygnet River, KI' (stained on reverse), Women's Christian Temperance Union x2, 'Motor Car Stand, Currie Street', 'View of Walter and Morris' Premises from Lipson Street' advertising card, etc, plus real photo cards of Railway Stations at Alberton, Brinkworth, Exeter, Laura & Quorn, mostly very fine to superb. (59) $1,000

Lot 446 Ex Lot 448 446 C A+ - 1907 real photo of Firemen in Training, one in a Flash Gordon-like alien suit!, used at Glenelg. Magnificent card! $150 447 C/L VICTORIA: Customs Houses at Geelong, Melbourne x5, Swan Hill (+ a photograph), Williamstown & Yarrawonga x3 (two are real photos) plus associated postal history & ephemera. Ex John Lancaster. $100 448 C A/B - 1900 Victorian Contingent to the Boer War 'CANDIDATES' (a little soiled) & 'RIDING TESTS' both apparently from a training camp at Ballarat, and 'CAPTAIN DJ HAM' unused. Rare trio. (3) $300T

Ex Lot 449 Ex Lot 450 449 C - Railway Stations real photo types of Avoca, Cheltenham, Hastings, Middle Brighton (Valentine), Mitcham, Mornington (spotty on reverse), Shepparton & Yarra Junction (Rose), generally fine to very fine used or unused. (8) $300 450 CA - Dandenongs & Foothills selection of mostly real photo cards including 'Belgrave South/Post Office Store', Dickinson Belgrave 'Post Office and Store Belgrave', Croydon 'General Store', 'Mechanics' Inst' & 'Croydon Hotel', Lilydale 'Main Road' & Interior of Railway Refreshment Room, and Ringwood 'Main Street, 'Post Office', 'Methodist Church' & 'Cool Store', etc, generally very fine & mostly unused. (24) $600 Page:57 Nov 24, 2018

AUSTRALIAN PICTURE POSTCARDS (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A

Ex Lot 451 Ex Lot 452 451 C - Melbourne Suburbs selection of mostly real photo cards including 'Doncaster Tower Hotel', 'Female Consumptive Wing Austin Hospital', 'Church of England Ivanhoe', 'Racecourse Road Newmarket' (tram), 'Northcote', 'Bridge Road Richmond' (outstanding aerial view) & carte de visite of 'A Garlick Boot-Maker', Mont Park Military Hospital x2, etc, also Tram cards of Ascot Vale, Collingwood & Preston x2, and Undivided Back chromolitho Melbourne multi-view, generally very fine used or unused. A very desirable group. (15) $500 452 CA - St Kilda selection of mostly real photo cards including five terrific Luna Park cards (two Whitney Bros types), excellent view of motor car crossing 'The Junction, St Kilda', range of St Kilda Beach cards including better Rose & Valentine views, etc, generally very fine unused. (30) $600

Ex Lot 453 453 C - Bayside Suburbs excellent selection of mostly real photo types including early Rose & Valentine cards, noted 'Bungalows Austral Grounds Aspendale' (the only Aspendale card we have seen), 'State School Bentleigh' (advertising card for JF Brady Estate Agents; the only Bentleigh card we have seen), Carrum with 'A Morning Dip before School Time', 'Main Rd' & 'Main Street', Chelsea 'Frankston Road' (the General Store), Cheltenham with 'Fairy Garden', 'State School' and 'Mechanics & Library', excellent Hampton group with 'Main Street', 'Looking Across to Cecil Cafe', 'Hampton Street', 'Linacre Store' & 'The Beach' x2 both with long lines of bathing boxes, Middle Brighton 'Corporation Baths', Mordialloc with 'Main-road' & 'Small & Edwards Estate Agents' etc, generally very fine used or unused. An outstanding lot. (36) $1,000

Ex Lot 454 454 C - Mornington Peninsula mostly early Rose & Valentine real photo cards with Seaford animated beach scene, Frankston with 'The Main Street', 'The Mile Bridge', 'A Pioneer's Retreat', 'Fishing Kananook Creek', 'Camp Life at Frankston' & two intrepid Rabbit Hunters!, Dromana with 'Hotel Dromana' & 'Barnes Corner', Rosebud with 'Leisurelands', 'Parkmore', 'Cattle on Rosebud Road' & multi-view, Rye with 'Hotel Rye', 'Pt Nepean Road', 'Nepean Highway' & a panorama, Sorrento with 'Whitehall' & 'The Oriental Guest House', Flinders with 'St Andrews', 'Oaklands', 'The Bungalow' & 'Cook Street', Somers 'Children's School Camp', etc, mostly unused & generally very fine. (55) $600 Page:58 www.abacusauctions.com.au Nov 24, 2018

Lot Type Grading Description Est $A AUSTRALIA - PRE WORLD WAR I MILITARY CAMPS We are pleased to present the collection formed by Gary Diffen from Melbourne. All of this material is extremely elusive. It is also little known and even less appreciated, as reflected in the conservative estimates.

Lot 455 Lot 457 Lot 458 455 PS B NEW SOUTH WALES: 1900 usage of 1d Postal Card with three part-strikes of the rare 'THE CAMP/DE31/1900/ NSW' cds (ERD), to 'MALTA' with arrival cds of FE3/01 on the face, minor blemishes. Rare: recorded 18 months only, & the only recorded example on cover. [Little is known of this "PO" or marking. It was presumably a "relief" type that moved from site to site] $250 456 PS C - 1901 usage of 1d Postal Card with message headed "Paddington Camp", 'PETERSHAM' arrival backstamp, soiled. [Paddington Camp was the site of the permanent facility Victoria Barracks] $150 457 CB - 1906 real photo PPC "Liverpool 1906" of troops in uniform & two young lads, minor blemishes, unused. $100 458 CA - 1906 John Bland real photo PPC "3rd ALH - Part of Braidwood (NSW) Troop" (mounted soldiers) with BN '38' cancel & 'BRAIDWOOD/DE25/1906/NSW' cds (Christmas Day). $150

Lot 459 Lot 461 Lot 462 459 CB - 1910 (Oct) real photo PPC "Area Officers Camp Albury..." panorama of tents & officers, minor blemishes, unused. $100 460 C A- - 1910 (Oct) real photo PPC of Albury Camp with message headed "Sunday 23.10.10" & 1d cancelled at Albury. Message states "This PC shows a portion of our camp..." $150 461 C A- - 1911 PPC 'SCEGS Sanitorium, School House, Library' to a cadet at Waverley with 1d punctured 'OS' (fault) tied by BN '1584' of 'HORNSBY', message headed "Area Office 19B/Hornsby" over '["A Cooke-Russell"] Captain/Area Officer/Training Area 19B' cachet in violet (the only such pre-WWI cachet we have seen). $200 462 CA - 1913 real photo PPC "Liverpool 1913" of the Easter Camp after heavy rains, unused. $100

Lot 463 Lot 464 463 CC QUEENSLAND: 1901 (Mar 1) illustrated YMCA envelope with 'QUEENSLAND/FIFTH CONTINGENT/LYTTON/ BRISBANE' header, to London where redirected, a bit knocked-about. Rare: the only Boer War Camp cover recorded from Queensland & the only such item we have seen from Australia. $400 464 C (A) - 1905 late usage of Boer War patriotic envelope 'GOOD LUCK/THE QUEENSLAND CONTINGENTS/[soldier]/ ABSENT MINDED BEGGARS' (the last line obscured by the 2d stamp), to Hobart with small repaired spikehole. Only the second example we have seen. $200 Page:59 Nov 24, 2018

AUSTRALIA - PRE WORLD WAR I MILITARY CAMPS (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A 465 C/L C/B SOUTH AUSTRALIA: Real photo PPC of a school cadet, heavy crease, unused; and 1911 'RECORD BOOK' re exemptions from attending military training issued to a schoolboy & details of two unit transfers, 'RIFLES CLUB OFFICE/SA' cachet in red on the reverse. (2 items) $100 466 C A - 1908 real photo PPC 'Easter Camp Nairne' (large hillside encampment), unused. $100

Lot 467 Lot 468 467 C A- A1 - 'MILITARY CAMP/17AP1911/STH AUSTRALIA' very fine strike on 1d red on Tourist Bureau PPC ("Morialta Falls") to Wallaroo. Rated RRRRR. PO at Happy Valley Camp Easter-1911. Ex John Bell: acquired at the Prestige auction of 14.11.2014 for $552. The writer states "Arrived safe...we had to march from [?] to the top of tapley's hill". [This is the ERD for the Military Camp cds, which was essentially a "relief" datestamp. It had six separate allocations between Easter 1911 & 4.10.1915] $500 468 C B A2+ - 'MILITARY CAMP/11AP1912/STH AUSTRALIA' largely superb strike on real photo PPC of the Camp at Murray Bridge, to Norwood. Rated RRRRR. PO Easter-1912. Ex John Bell: acquired at the Prestige auction of 14.11.2014 for $604. [The writer states "...will be home to protect you tomorrow about tea time...This is a photo of the camp..."] $500 469 C A - 1914 real photo PPC '22nd LH Encampment/Bordertown 1914' of soldiers outside tent. $100 470 C B - 1914 real photo PPC of soldiers outside tent, ballpoint pen endorsements on reverse of the men's names over "Morphettville 1914", blemishes. $75 471 C B/C TASMANIA: Mail to militiamen at Ulverstone (1905), Forth (1910 - with '1st Battalion Tasmanian Rangers' imprint - & undated) or Ross Camp (1911 and 1913), also 1916 with 'TASMANIAN RANGERS' crest on flap and 'MILITARY CAMP 1/TASMANIA' cds to Egypt, condition variable. (6) $200

Lot 472 Lot 474 472 PS C - c.1911 usage of Fullface 1d Letter Card ('NATIONAL PARK/NS WALES'; vertical scene) endorsed "Ross Camp Ross" at left & with faint strike of the rubber 'MILITARY CAMP' cds in blue, somewhat aged. Rare. $400 473 C B - 1914 Propsting real photo PPC 'Light Horse at Mona Vale 1914', minor blemishes, unused. $100 474 CB - 1914 Spurling real photo PPC of bugler & catering corps, Pictorial 1d with 'ROSS/AP15/14/TASMANIA' cds, minor blemishes. $250 475 C VICTORIA: 1903-14 Military Camp group photographs on backing card comprising "East Camp of Rangers Sunbury 1903", "First Light Horse Camp Lancefield 1904", "Sgts Mess 10th ALH Kilmore Camp 1912", "Sgts Mess Wallan Camp 4th to 15th March 1913" & "Officers 10th ALH" (undated), condition variable. Rare & appealing. (5) $250

Additional images of most lots (including the backs of covers and postcards) are available on our website www.abacusauctions.com.au If you can’t find what you are looking for, just ask us and we will gladly add more scans for you. Page:60 www.abacusauctions.com.au Nov 24, 2018

AUSTRALIA - PRE WORLD WAR I MILITARY CAMPS (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A

Lot 476 Lot 477 476 C B A1+ - 1900 cover to "Reuters Telegram Co Ltd/Melbourne" with 2d tied by superb BN '231' (rated RR) & very fine large-part ' 1 /MILITARY/AP9/--/ENCAMPMENT' Shield d/s (year slugs omitted) used at Langwarrin Camp (5), Melbourne arrival b/s, central vertical fold. PO 28.3.1900; closed 18.4.1900. Ex Gary Watson. $400 477 C B A1+ - 1901 cover to NSW with 2d tied by superb ' 1 /MILITARY/MY8/01/ENCAMPMENT' Shield d/s used at Langwarrin Camp (6), Sydney transit & Willoughby arrival b/s, minor blemishes. PO 15.1.1901; closed mid-1901. $400

Ex Lot 478 Lot 479 478 C/L B/A- - 1902 cover to Hawthorn with 1d & two large-part strikes ' 2 /MILITARY/MR10/02/ENCAMPMENT' Shield d/s used at Langwarrin Military Camp (1), Melbourne transit & Hawthorn arrival b/s, minor blemishes & repaired tear at top; plus the enclosed letter with printed 'No 2 Commonwealth Contingent/Melbourne YMCA Tent/Langwarrin Victoria' states "...I will be up in uniform". PO 9.1.1902; closed mid-1902. (2 items) $400 479 CA - 1908 real photo PPC 'Scottish Bands/Langwarrin Camp 1908', unused. Between 1904 & 1910 there were no temporary pos offices at the Easter Camps. $100 480 C A- - 1909 PPC with message headed "12-4-09/Camp/Langwarrin", cancelled on arrival at Coburg, a little soiled. $100 481 C B - 1910 R McGeehan real photo PPC 'CAMP SEYMOUR', corner pinholes, unused. $75

Lot 482 Ex Lot 483 Lot 484 482 CB - 1910 YMCA real photo PPC of Lord Kitchener with 'KITCHENER CAMP/Seymour Victoria/...' imprint at top, 1d tied by large-part ' 2 /MILITARY/JA13/10/ENCAMPMENT' shield d/s, small repaired tear at top & minor blemishes. $400 483 CB - 1911 (or 1912?) real photo PPCs 'Kilmore Camp' (lighthorsemen) & 'Kilmore Camp - Buglers', soiled on reverse, unused. (2) $200 484 CB - 1911 Vallan Studio (Mansfield) real photo PPC 'Church Parade 1911 Easter Camp at Kilmore', 1d tied by Kilmore duplex of AP25/11, suntanned on reverse, message states "This is a pc of me at kirk...". $200 Page:61 Nov 24, 2018

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Lot 485 Lot 486 Lot 487 485 CA - 1912 real photo PPC 'ALH Camp/Kilmore 1912' (riders with horsemen behind), unused. $100 486 CB - 1912 real photo PPC 'GUN SECTION BALLARAT 1912' (lighthorsemen but no guns!), soiled on reverse, unused. There was no post office provided. $100 487 C A+ - 1912 PPC of Kilmore Hospital with 1d tied by superb ' 2 /MILITARY/AP10/12/ENCAMPMENT' shield d/s. Superb! Kilmore Military Camp (2) PO 4.4.1912; closed 12.4.1912. $400

Lot 488 Lot 492 488 CB - 1913 YMCA PPC of the YMCA marquee & '.../Commonwealth Military Forces/...' imprint, 1d tied by superb large-part ' 2 /MILITARY/MR22/13/ENCAMPMENT' shield d/s (ERD) used at Heidelberg, minor blemishes. Heidelberg Military Camp PO 20.3.1913; closed 28.3.1913. $500 489 C A - 1913 PPC 'ALH Camp Burrumbeet 1913' (horses wading & drinking), unused. Burrumbeet Military Camp (1) PO 29.11.1913; closed 6.12.1913. $100 490 C A- - 1913 W Hale (Kilmore) real photo PPC 'Wallan LH Camp', minor blemishes, unused. $100 491 C C - 1913 YMCA PPC of the YMCA marquee & '.../Commonwealth Military Forces/...' imprint & message headed "Wallan", 1d stamp removed & traces of Wallan Wallan cds, spotty. [There was no temporary post office] $100 492 CA - 1914 R McGeehan real photo PPC 'A View of LH Camp/Burrumbeet 1914', unused. Burrumbeet Military Camp (2) PO 12.3.1914; closed 19.3.1914. $100

Lot 493 Lot 494 493 CB - 1914 usage of 1d Kangaroo Letter Card ('BOTANIC GARDENS/PORTLAND VIC') with message headed "13th AAMC/Lilydale/10.2.14", cancelled with the new relief 'MILITARY ENCAMPMENT/VIC' cds (the only recorded example), soiled. Lilydale Military Camp PO 7.2.1914; closed 14.2.1914. [The ERD of the cds] $400 494 CA - 1914 YMCA PPC of the YMCA Marquee with '.../Commonwealth Military Forces' imprint at top, 1d Roo tied by two overlapped strikes of the ' 2 /MILITARY/15AP/14/ENCAMPMENT' shield d/s (LRD). Bundoora Military Camp PO 11.4.1914; closed 17.4.1914. Ex Gary Watson: illustrated by Watson Webster & Wood at page B-132. [Message states "be in town on Friday to see us march in"]. $500 Page:62 www.abacusauctions.com.au Nov 24, 2018

Lot Type Grading Description Est $A AUSTRALIAN COLONIES/STATES - General & Miscellaneous Lots

495 CPS B/C Early OHMS military group with NSW 1d 'OS' Envelope with 'Cadet Corps at ["Casino"]' imprint at L/L (central fold); South Australia 1d Postal Cards with printed advices for Tatiara Defence Rifle Club (outside) & SA Rifle Volunteer Force; Victoria OHMS envelope with '...COMPANY/Victorian Mounted Rifles' imprint at at L/L, minor blemishes, and 1895 OHMS postcard with 'C BATTERY/Field Artillery Brigade/Albert Park' imprint at L/L, a bit aged. (5 items) $200T 496 *O Modest collection in quality stockbook, noted Queensland Charity duo, lots of Revenues, condition variable. (100s) $250 497 *O Miscellany with New South Wales mint blocks of 4 including Wmk '10' 10d, Wmk Crown/NSW 'NINE PENCE' on 10d x2 & 10d with Plate Number '1', 7½d on 6d & 12½d on 1/-, 'OS' Overprints 1d block of 12 & 4d block of 6, etc; South Australia very fine used imperf 2d strip of 3; Tasmania Courier 4d pair cut square; Victoria 1897 Charities mint; Western Australia Hillman 6d vertical pair (grubby but a very scarce multiple); etc, condition variable. (91) $500 NEW SOUTH WALES

Ex Lot 498 498 */O Accumulation in stockbook from Sydney Views including 1d pair (cut-into at top) and 2d (creased) with numeral '100' of Baraba (RRR), Laureates 2d superb marginal single with numeral '66' and pair with numeral '57' of Raymond Terrace (RR), range of imperf Diadems to 1/- noted a few Moreton Bay cancels, then quantity later issues noted postally-used Stamp Duty 'TWO PENCE' on 1d brown pair, also surcharges and official overprints, some mint including 'NINEPENCE' on 10d block of 11, a few imprints & 'SPECIMEN' overprints including Stamp Duty 10/-, Postage Dues, Revenues noted 1870s 5/- used, apparently unchecked for perf & wmk varieties, plenty postmark interest, condition mixed but many fine. (100s) $1,000T 499 G (A)/B 1851-53 Laureates Fine Impressions on Blued Paper 2d chalky blue SG 53 horizontal strip of 4, margins close to large, shallow thin between the first two units & a couple of ironed-out creases, Cat £140++. Very scarce multiple. $140T

Lot 500 Lot 501 500 *A 1854-59 Large Diadems 5d dull green SG 88, margins close to large, large-part o.g., Cat £1300. $1,000T 501 W A - 1/- pale red SG 100, close even margins, unused, Cat £4000. $1,000T

Lot 502 Lot 503 502 PA 1856-60 Small Diadems 1d imperforate plate proof in scarlet on blued unwatermarked paper, margins close to good. $400T 503 W A 1860-72 Diadems 1/- rose-carmine as SG 153 but Imperforate with diagonal 'SPECIMEN' Overprint, large even margins, no gum. $200T Thinking of selling? Your collection deserves the finest descriptions and outstanding presentation, so contact Torsten Weller or Gary Watson today. Page:63 Nov 24, 2018

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Lot 504 Lot 506

Lot 505 Lot 507 504 HA 1882-97 Wmk '40' 6d mauve Perf 12x10 marginal from the right of the sheet with part-imprint as SG 235ca but Imperf at Right, postal cancel. Rare: about 8 examples have been recorded, of which most have fiscal cancels. $400T 505 *A 1888-90 Centennial 1/- violet-brown Imperforate single as SG 258ca from the base of the sheet, large-part o.g., Cat £1400 for a pair. Ex "Carrington" (Mark Dankin). [Our vendor states that only this single & two pairs are recorded. Not to be confused with SG 312a, which turns up regularly] $800T 506 *A 1899 Chalk-Surfaced Paper 6d emerald-green Imperforate Pair SG 307a from the right of the sheet, large-part o.g., Cat £600. $500T 507 *A 'OS' OVERPRINTS: 1882-85 Wmk '40' 2d blue Perf 11x12 SG O21c with Double Overprint One Albino block of 4, large-part o.g. Unlisted by Gibbons. $350

Lot 508

Lot 509 508 * A C1 - 1891 ½d on 1d grey with Double 'OS' Overprint SG O55a, large-part o.g., Cat £1500. A rare & dramatic error, of which only 3 examples have been recorded. [A similar stamp sold at our auction of 1.9.2018 for $4370] $3,500T 509 PA REVENUES: Stamp Duty 1880 9d die proof in black on highly glazed card (93x61mm), '16JUN80' h/s in blue at U/L & 'AFTER HARDENING' h/s at U/R. $500T 510 O B - Metropolitan Hospitals Contribution Fund Contributor's Book with MHCF 1/- red x7, 2/- blue x34 and bisected 6/- purple x6 all tied by pencil cancels, 'FA PARLE MPS PHC/CAMPSIE/DISPENSING CHEMIST' oval cachets in violet on face, some discolouration from rusty staples and a few of the adhesives are faulty. $100 511 **/* A+ B1 - Stamp Duty 1867-72 1d lilac/blued paper U/L corner block of 9, the upper units with marginal 'WALES' Watermark, part-imprint '...per Sheet of 63' at left, virtually full o.g. with six units unmounted. Superb! $250T NEW SOUTH WALES - Postal History

512 C Australian Naval Station group with 1895 cover with Governor's frank to "HMS Dart/Sydney", 1909 cover to "HMS Encounter" at Sydney with letter from a giddy schoolgirl, c.1880s over-exposed photo (soiled) endorsed on reverse "A Houghton/Seaman", 1909 soiled Dutch Indies PPC to GB with message headed "Mess HMS Pioneer/Australian Squad/Batavia Java", also PPCs of Naval Depot Garden Island x2, HMS 'Powerful' in Sydney Harbour, HMS 'Challenger' in Brisbane River, & a terrific shot of the crew "Australian Navy HMS Mildura" (unused). (9 items) $200T 513 C C 1836 part-outer (front & back panels) to Ireland with 'POST PAID SHIP LTR/28JY28/1836/SYDNEY' d/s unusually in black, boxed 'INDIA LETTER/PORTSMOUTH' plus Dublin (?) ' 4M /29NO29/1836' b/s in red, very fine 'DROGHEDA/ PENNY POST' h/s on arrival, various rate endorsements, vertical fold & a bit soiled. Scarce destination. $150 Page:64 www.abacusauctions.com.au Nov 24, 2018

NEW SOUTH WALES - Postal History (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A 514 C B 1840 entire to "Club House/Sydney" with unusually fine strike of the undated 'LIVERPOOL/NSW'/ * ' handstamp & rated "5" in black for the inland postage, fine GPO arrival b/s of AU*20/1840, central filing fold well clear of the h/s. $100 515 C C 1846 (Aug 19) part-entire to Ireland "Per Margaret" with fine strikes of the boxed 'PARRAMATTA/POST PAID' h/s in red & oval 'PARRAMATTA' b/s in blue, 'POST PAID SHIP LETTER/SYDNEY' d/s on the face, British b/s of 20DE20/1846 in red plus Dublin (?) transit of DE22/1846 & 'COTTENHILL' arrival b/s in blue, a few faults. $150 516 C B 1848 (May 30) local OHMS outer with boxed 'FREE' h/s in red, minor soiling. Ex Ed Druce. $400T

Lot 517 517 C/L A- 1867 (Mar 28) cover to Wiltshire "via Panama" with Diadem 6d purple tied by Sydney duplex, London transit of 27MY67 & '1D' h/s both in red on the face & 'CRICKLADE' arrival b/s, the stamp a bit soiled. Carried ex Sydney per "Rakaia" 1.4.1867, arrived Panama 4.5.1867; ex Colon per "Tamar" 6.5.1867; ex St Thomas per "Douro" 14.5.1867, arrived Southampton 26.5.1867. The via Panama service operated 1866-69 only.

The enclosed letter headed "Sydney Infirmary/March 27 1867" & signed "John M Creed" states "...appointed surgeon to the South Australian Northern Territory Exploration Expedition...We are going to find a site for a new settlement on the North Coast of Australia...I am going amongst a lot of people who have never seen a white man yet and who are reputed to be cannibals..." [Dr John Mildred Creed, as part of Captain Francis Cadell's party, explored the west coast of the Gulf of Carpentaria & as far west as Port Darwin. Elected to the NSW Legislative Council in 1885, he was an ardent social reformer and opponent of the White Australia Policy] $3,500T

Lot 518 Lot 519 518 CB 1881 cover endorsed "From W Gibbs Seaman HM Ship Carysfort Flying/squadron Sidney New South Wales Australia" & countersigned "GTL" (Lieut Gerald T Langley), to London with British 1d Venetian red tied by 'FB'-in-bars of the London Foreign Branch, boxed 'LONDON EC/SP6/81' & 'LONDON SE/ AD /SP7/81' b/s both in red. Ex Gerald Sattin and Gerald Ellott. [The Flying Squadron was on a flag-waving world tour: two grandsons of Queen Victoria were along for the ride. This was one of the earliest, and least-known, Royal Visits to Australia] $600 519 CB 1900 (Feb 7) Boer War cover with straight-line 'SS EURYALUS' ship's cachet & endorsed "2nd Vict Contingent/Wray Chaplain/for Col Price CC", to Sydney with CofGH 1d tied by Cape Town squared-circle, Sydney arrival b/s of MR2/00, opened a bit roughly with small repair at upper-right. Rare. $500T Page:65 Nov 24, 2018

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Lot 523 Lot 520 520 CB 1902 (Apr 8) Boer War cover endorsed "From Trooper G Lewis (P51)/C Company/1st Battalion/1st ACC" with Natal 1d tied by 'NEWCASTLE/NATAL' cds, Durban & Sydney transits & Wollongong arrival b/s of MY10/1902, minor blemishes. [The war ended 31.5.1902] $200T 521 C B 1908 National Phonograph/Edison Laboratory cover with 'PRINTED MATTER ONLY' h/s, to South Australia with Captain Cook 4d tied by Sydney cds, ink-stain at base & light vertical fold. Scarce item. [The rate was 1d per 4oz x4 for an article weighing between 12 & 16oz] $100 522 PS A/B POSTAL STATIONERY: Selection with Postal Cards including Jubilee 2d (both) & 3d all fine unused, scenic issues x2 (one unused), punctured 'OS/NSW' for Australian Museum x2 & Sydney Harbour Trust, five items with 'SPECIMEN' Overprints, etc, mostly fine to very fine used or unused. (29) $350 523 PS B - ENVELOPES: Essay with embossed 1d - as used for the first Wrappers - in dull red & 'Specimen.' handstamp below, a few minor blemishes but very fresh. $300

Ex Lot 524 524 S POSTMARKS: 1880s Electric Telegraph Office cancels on Postage 6d violet including multiples, includes 'ELEC TEL DEPT/SYDNEY NSW', 'ET DEPT/CHECK BRANCH', 'ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH OFFICE/PARRAMATTA' etc, strikes rather mixed but a very scarce group. (17 items) $250T QUEENSLAND

525 */O Accumulation in stockbook from Chalons with a few imperfs then range of perforated including Small Star 1d *, Q/Crown 6d *, Large Chalon 10/- * and £1 *, also 'SPECIMEN' overprints on 4d, 6d, 5/- pink and Large Chalon 2/6d & 5/- plus used to 2/-, quantity of Sidefaces with many numeral cancels, datestamps including TPOs and other postmark interest noted 'OFFICIALLY R[EGISTERED]/SYDNEY/4d MORE T[O PAY]' on 2d, a few multiples and also some mint, Revenues with Stamp Duty to £1 and Impressed Duty to £6 including some KEVII issues, apparently unchecked for perf & wmk varieties, condition mixed but many fine. (100s) $500T

Lot 526 526 *A 1860-61 Small Star Clean-Cut Perf 14-16 'REGISTERED' (6d) olive-yellow SG 11, well centred, part o.g., Cat £1000. A very attractive example of this scarce stamp. $500T Page:66 www.abacusauctions.com.au Nov 24, 2018

QUEENSLAND (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A

Lot 527 527 V A A1 - 'REGISTERED' (6d) olive-yellow SG 11, exceptional centring & full perfs, superb 'CANC[ELLED]' handstamp, Cat £10,000. An oustanding rarity of the Australian Colonies. Chris Ceremuga Certificate (2005) states "Genuine in all respects. Extremely rare as only six made".

Six examples each of the so-called "Ormond Hill Specimens" were produced by Perkins Bacon for all of "their" Colonies at the request of Rowland Hill's nephew and gifted to him, action that resulted in the Agent for the Crown Colonies terminating Perkins Bacon's printing contracts. 75 different stamps were involved, of 20 British Colonies and four stamps of Chile. The 'CANCELLED' h/s was applied to blocks of 6 that were later separated, often with scissors or a blade, resulting in many of the individual stamps having trimmed perfs on one or two sides.

For Queensland, the recorded stamps are 1d x4 (all with some perfs trimmed), 2d x4 (2), 6d x3 (2), 1/- x4 (1) and 'REGISTERED' x4 (3). A full "set" is in the Royal Collection. The stamp offered here is by far the finest of the 'REGISTERED's and is one of only seven of the Queensland stamps that has full perfs. It is at least the equal of Colonel Harrie Evans' 1/- that sold at the Prestige auction of 4.5.2002 for $10,640. At that time, these items Cat £3500 each. [See also Lot 854] $15,000

Lot 528 528 **/* A - Rough Perf 14-16 3d brown SG 16 block of 9, well centred, large-part o.g. with four units being unmounted, Cat £765++. An exceptional multiple. [Apart from a block of 16, blocks of 9 are the largest recorded multiples] $2,500T Page:67 Nov 24, 2018

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Lot 529

Lot 530 Lot 531 529 *A 1866-67 Lithographs 5/- pale rose SG 58, characteristic rough perfs & cut from the sheet at left to preserve the design, large-part o.g., Cat £1200. $1,000T 530 W A+ 1868-78 Crown/Q 6d apple-green Imperforate SG 92a block of 4, margins close to good, rich colour, Cat £1400+. Gorgeous and superb! [The Dale-Lichtenstein/Robert Jenkins block sold at the Prestige auction of 10.3.2007 for $4140. Bernie Manning's marginal block of 4 sold at the Prestige auction of 12.5.2007 for $5750] $3,000T 531 P A- 1882-95 Large Chalons master die proof with blank value tablets below the Queen's portrait & in the four corners, in black on thin card (40x46mm), insignificant blemishes. Ex Bradbury Wilkinson Archives. [This most beautiful of all Australian Colonial designs was engraved by Herbert Bourne. Bernie Manning's example affixed behind a larger recessed card sold at the Prestige auction of 13.6.2009 for $14,950] $6,000T

Lot 532 Lot 533 Lot 534 532 PA - £1 perforated plate proof in plum on thick watermarked paper. [Basset Hull at page 160 states that this was a colour trial made in March 1897, apparently for a proposed change of colour] $200 533 GA 1882 Second Sidefaces with Lined Background Perf 12 2d blue horizontal pair Imperforate Between SG 168a, indistinct Barred Numeral cancellation, Cat £3000. RPSofL Certificate (2007). [Ken Scudder at page 122 states "On at least one occasion, a vertical line of perforations was omitted, as pairs imperforate between are known". Both stamps are also imperforate at the top] $1,200T 534 E A- 1890 New Values 2½d essay with Small Numerals in the Upper Corners plate proof in carmine-pink - close to the issued colour - on ungummed paper with sheet watermark 'UEE', good even margins, insignificant imperfections. Rare. Ex "Besancon" II (May 2018). [Sir Harrie Evans' very fine examples in deep green & in deep blue sold at the Prestige auction of 4.5.2002 for $4032 & $3808 respectively] $1,500T

Lot 535 535 * B C1 1895 ½d green Void Background Perf 12½,13 with Double Impression SG 208a, light horizontal crease, large-part o.g. with a hinge remainder, Cat £2000. BPA Certificate (2009). Stated to be the only unused example recorded. [The first print was quite faint & was obviously considered unsatisfactory; the strong second print is 2mm to the right; with normal stamp for comparison. Ken Scudder at page 179 states "Clear double prints exist...probably all...from the same sheet of stamps". Unpriced by Gibbons until 2011, now listed at £2000 unused or used] $1,500T Page:68 www.abacusauctions.com.au Nov 24, 2018

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Lot 536 Lot 537 536 CB RAILWAY STAMPS: c.1950s Russell & Sons Dairy Engineers (Toowoomba) complete parcel tag to Warwick with 1d blue & 10d purple both inscribed 'TOOWOOMBA' & Railway Numeral '55' cancels. A scarce survivor. $180 QUEENSLAND - Postal History

537 C (B) 1861 entire to Sydney (b/s) with rare franking of Small Star Clean-Cut Perf 14-16 6d green SG 9 just tied by fine Rays '87' of 'IPSWICH' (very fine b/s), horizontal filing fold & internal repairs with archival tape. $500T

Lot 538 538 CL B 1865 (Jan 10) cover to London with extremely rare franking of No Wmk 6d yellow-green SG 27 block of 4 (one unit defective) tied by 'QL'-in-Rays cancels, 'SHIP-LETTER/=BRISBANE=' cds overstruck with London arrival of MR23/65, three vertical folds clear of the stamps & minor soiling. $750T 539 C A- 1869 (Apr 3) Dodgson cover to England with 4d lilac & 6d yellow-green, 'TOWNSVILLE' cds (no year slug), Brisbane transit & London arrival b/s of JY10/69, minor blemishes. $300T

Lot 540 Lot 541 540 CB 1877 (Feb 27) Dodgson cover to London "via Brindisi" with scarce franking of 4d yellow & 6d dull green tied by BN '178' & superb 'COOKTOWN' cds alongside, Townsville transit & London arrival b/s of AP21/77, minor blemishes. $500T 541 CB 1897 registered mourning cover to Devon with 1d 2d & 2½d rose x2 tied by 'R'-in-oval cancels, double-oval 'POST OFFICE CAIRNS/9SEP97/QUEENSLAND' d/s - believed to be the only recorded example - in blue below, minor blemishes. $400T Page:69 Nov 24, 2018

QUEENSLAND - Postal History (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A 542 PS C 1900 use to Germany of unstamped 'Avis de Reception en Retour' envelope with printed 'R'-in-oval at upper-left, repaired opening tear & a little soiled. These envelopes are rare from all Colonies & this is the first example we have seen from Queensland.[Hugh Campbell made no mention of AR envelopes] $250 543 C B 1901 (Jan 23) stampless Boer War cover endorsed "From #15/Trooper DW Priest/5th QIB" with octagonal Volksrust d/s & various tax handstamps, Durban transit & Brisbane arrival b/s of JA23/02, minor faults. $100T 544 PS POSTAL CARDS: Selection with 2d & 3d handstamped 'SPECIMEN', scenic types 1d x6 including 'Botanical Gardens...' (tennis court) very fine unused & 1½d x2, 1d+1d & 1½d+1½d Reply Cards CTO, 1d overprinted for Esperanto chain letter (a bit stained), etc, mostly fine to very fine used or unused. (14) $200 545 PS A/B - 1910 Black & White Views 1d HG 19a 'BUNDABERG FROM THE WATER TOWER...' & 'ON A QUEENSLAND SHEEP STATION' both very fine, and 'SUGAR-CANE, NEAR BUNDABERG...' (corner crease), unused. (3) $250 SOUTH AUSTRALIA

546 W*O Perkins Bacon selection with Second Roulettes unused 1d x3 & 2d all with small faults, Perf 10 1d unused x2, Large Holes 1/- mint x5, then used printings perfs & shades of 1d x38 with Rouletted x15 including a pair & one that may be SG 13 and Perf 11½-12½xRouletted x4, 1/- x18 including a strip of 4 with faked cancels, and 2/- x26 including compound perfs x6, generally fine to very fine. (98) $500 547 */O Accumulation in stockbook from Perkins Bacon types including a few imperfs & roulettes, Long Types to 2/6d, then quantity of later issues with some multiples and a few mint, noted Colour Trials 2d orange block of 8 and 2d yellow-orange cross-gutter block of 8 plus a few Reprints, also some officials including 4d violet 'OS' overprint inverted and 2½d blue 'OS' inverted & misplaced so that only 'O' showing (neither expertised & offered 'as is'), plenty of postmark interest with a few numerals and lots of squared circles, apparently unchecked for perf & wmk varieties, condition mixed but many fine. $300T

Lot 548 548 PA 1855 London Printings 2d posthumous uncleared die proof of the defaced die in black on wove paper (67x81mm). A beautiful proof & exceptional exhibit item. [This die was rejected because of the "Knitting Needle" flaw through the Queen's Eye. Several impressions were "pulled" in 1931. Harry Lower's & Michael Blake's similar proofs sold for $3220 & $3335 respectively] $2,000T

Lot 549 Lot 550 549 G/F A/B - 2d rose-carmine SG 2 horizontal strip of 6, three units with full margins, dumb cancels of Adelaide GPO, Cat £510++. A rare multiple. $400T Page:70 www.abacusauctions.com.au Nov 24, 2018

SOUTH AUSTRALIA (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A 550 FA 1856-58 Adelaide Printings 1d yellow-green SG 6, margins just shaved - at lower-right - to huge with a fragment of the adjoining unit below, neat void cancel of the GPO, Cat £650. An unusually fine example of this scarce stamp. $250

Ex Lot 551 551 W* A/A- 1860-69 Second Roulettes shades between SG 19 & 31 comprising 1d x6, 2d pale vermilion, 4d x2 and 6d x3 including violet-ultramarine, a few with part- to large-part o.g., Cat £2300+. (12) $1,000

Lot 552 552 * A-/B - 2d bright vermilion SG 26 horizontal strip of 5 from the right of the sheet, some very minor oxidisation, sensible reinforcing, large-part o.g., Cat £750++. $600T

Lot 553

Lot 554 553 F A- - 2d vermilion horizontal pair Imperf Between SG 26a, a couple of trivial belmishes, 'NAIRNE/JY12/68/SA' cds, Cat £750. Ex G Boucher & Michael Blake: acquired at the Prestige auction of 7.2.2014 for $1437. $1,000T 554 P A- - 4d finished die proof in black on India paper affixed to a small piece of card (44x47mm), a couple of trivial blemishes. Ex John Griffiths and Michale Blake: sold at the Prestige auction of 7.2.2014 for $3450. RPSofL Certificate (1972). $2,000

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Lot 555 Lot 556 555 W A 1867-70 Perf 11½-12½xRoulettes 1d grey-green SG 52, unused, Cat £475. $300 556 PA 1868-79 Perf 11½-12½ 9d imperforate plate proof single in bright mauve on thick wove paper Printed on Both Sides (the Image on the Reverse Inverted) with sans-serif 'SPECIMEN' h/s with Deformed 'N'. Believed to be the only recorded example. $1,000T

Lot 557 557 *A 1876-1900 Broad Star Perf 11½-12½ 1/- chocolate with Large Holes horizontal strip of 4 from the right of the sheet Imperforate Vertically except at left SG 130a, large-part o.g., Cat £900+ (for two pairs). Ex Michael Blake: acquired at the Prestige auction of 7.2.2014 for $1725. $1,250T

Lot 562 Ex Lot 563

Ex Lot 558 558 P A+ 1868-73 De La Rue plate proofs on unwatermarked gummed paper comprising ½d in green imperf block of 20 & partly-imperf block of 20, 1d imperf block of 12, and 2d two imperf blocks of 16 in different shades from the intersection of the four panes, full unmounted o.g. Superb! (5 items) $850 559 */** A/B 1876-1904 Narrow Crown/SA Perf 10 1d blue-green SG 167 block of 12 (3x4), the upper row creased, six other units with full unmounted o.g.; also 1d yellow-green SG 167a block of 6 (2x3), full unmounted o.g.; Cat £720++ (mounted). (2 blocks) $250 Page:72 www.abacusauctions.com.au Nov 24, 2018

SOUTH AUSTRALIA (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A 560 ** A - 1d SG 176a L/R corner block of 48 (6x8) with Plate Number '2', SG 179a corner example with Sheet Number '2½d 120998' (an error for '012998'), then Crown/A 1d U/R corner pairs with Sheet Numbers '1d 148126' '1d 148850', '1d '151404' & '1d 153112', all unmounted, Cat £400++ as mounted singles. (57) $200 561 **/* A 1893-99 De La Rue Perf 13 ½d pale brown SG 191 lower-right corner block of 30 (10x3) with Plate Number '1' and Sheet Number '½d 020951' in blue, some minor perf reinforcing but most units with full unmounted o.g., Cat £165++ for mounted singles. $100 562 G A A1 1902-04 Thin 'POSTAGE' Perf 11½-12½ 1/- brown with'POSTAGE' & 'ONE SHILLING' in Brown-Red ACSC #S30A (SG 275c), well centred, 'MOUNT GAMBIER' squared-circle, Cat $2000 (£1100). Chris Ceremuga Certificate (2009). [The ACSC states this was probably the first printing & "Postally used is scarcer than mint"] $500 563 V A B1 - 5/- 10/- £1 SG 277-9 all CTO with Adelaide cds ACSC #S32-34x Cat $950 (£415). (3) $300

Lot 564 Lot 566

Lot 565 564 O C/B DEPARTMENTAL OVERPRINTS: 'I.S.' of Inspector of Sheep in Black on Rouletted DLR 2d (faults) & Perf 11½-12½xRouletted 6d (small tear at top). Rare duo. $500 565 FA - 'P.' for Police in Blue on De La Rue Rouletted 2d block of 4, 'PORT MACDONNELL/OC5/69/SA' cds. A very scarce multiple. $300T 566 FA OVERPRINTED 'OS': 1891-1902 Broad Star 1/- with the Overprint Triple, fine used. Not listed by Gibbons, who list a Double Overprint SG O33a, Cat £450. [Our vendor states that only three examples have been recorded] $1,000T SOUTH AUSTRALIA - Postal Stationery

Ex Lot 567 Lot 569 567 PS A/B Selection of Postal Cards with a good range of printings & shades, 1d+1d Reply Cards x3 (two with the halves reversed) & another with the original PO band, scenic types 'WOOL CARTING' & '.../PRIZE MERINO RAM', 1d with Underlined 'OHMS' Above Heading for Board of Advice (unused) etc, also 1884 1d to Melbourne with very fine 'DEFICIENT POSTAGE/FINE' & '3' Handstamps (faults), mostly fine to very fine used or unused. (38) $400 568 PS/C A/B Unused selection of Postal Cards x4, Reply Cards x3 & Wrappers x8, five with various 'SPECIMEN' Overprints, also 1912 SA Taxation Department cover with 1d punctured 'SA' & the enclosure, and 1889 & 1890 Dalhousie Springs Station cheques with 1d or 2d used as revenues. (19 items) $200 569 PS A POSTAL CARDS: 1908 Visit of the US "Great White Fleet" South Australia 1d, unused. $100T 570 C A WRAPPERS: 1898 QV 1d green on buff HG #E4 with 5-line printed heading 'CIRCULAR & CARTNOTE ONLY/ From/LUXMOORE, RJ COOMBS & CO LTD/WOOL, SKIN AND GRAIN BROKERS/ADELAIDE' in black, used. $150 We are happy to assist both vendors and buyers by grading the quality of the stamps and covers entrusted to us. This is especially important for “Classic” issues. For a full explanation of our Grading System, see page 4. Page:73 Nov 24, 2018

Lot Type Grading Description Est $A SOUTH AUSTRALIA - Postal History

Lot 571 571 C A- 1838 cross-written entire headed "Adelaide SA/October 31 1838" and signed "Robt Leake" to his brother in Van Diemens Land with a largely very fine strike of the undated double-circle 'POST OFFICE/[lion & crown]/ADELAIDE' h/s, very fine boxed 'SHIPLETTER/3DE3/1838' d/s of Hobart where rated "11" (4d inwards shipletter + 7d for delivery between 75 & 90 miles), light vertical fold. Ex Michael Blake: sold at the Prestige auction of 23.9.2011 for $4370. A very fine and very early postmarked letter from the Colony, which was founded only two years earlier. [Postal operations began on 10/4/1837. Very few pre-1840 letters survive in private hands. The sole postage rate was 1d regardless of destination or distance carried & this was paid to the ship's captain]

Robert Rowland Leake was one of two sons of John Leake who settled in South Australia. Robert writes to his brother Edward - transcript included - "I have moved my flock to Coromandle village it is eight miles from Holdfast...you will want a weeks provisions...on first landing...walloughby (= wallaby) rugs...are excellent things in leaky huts...we have 22,000 sheep 2000 head of cattle and 200 horses in the Colony..." $2,000

Lot 572 Lot 574 572 CA 1859 cover to Scotland "p Salsette/via Marseilles" with rare franking of Adelaide Printings 6d slate-blue SG 10 two singles (the first with margins just clear to large, the other with margins at places; Cat £400+ on cover) tied by dumb cancels unusually in blue, 'PAID/AU17/1859/=ADELAIDE- S.A.=' cds in blue & 'U M/EDINBURGH/OC9/59' arrival b/s. A very scarce double-rate franking. Ex Michael Blake. RPSofV Certificate (2014). $750 573 C B - cover to London "per Emeu" with very scarce franking of First Roulettes 6d slate-blue SG 17 tied by 'PAID/OC18/1859/=ADELAIDE-S.A.=' cds in blue, 'LONDON-SW/ A5 /DE14/59' arrival b/s, minor soiling & wrinkling. $100 574 CB 1862 entire to "Nuccaleena" with Rouletted 1d SG 19 horizontal pair (a couple of faults), Port Augusta cds, postmaster's manuscript endorsement "PO/Blinman/Nov 21 1862" on the reverse, unclaimed & returned via 'KANYAKA' (b/s) to the GPO (b/s) where presumably the 'UNCLAIMED' h/s was applied. $200 575 CL B 1876 triple-rate cover to Oxfordshire "Via Brindisi" with scarce three-colour franking of 9d red-purple SG 77 & 1/- deep red-brown SG 82 plus De La Rue Perf 10 2d brick-red SG 159 irregular strip of 3 tied to by GPO cds of JA1/76, very fine 'BANBURY/FE14/76' arrival b/s, ironed-out light horizontal fold well clear of the stamps, minor blemishes. $200 576 C C 1887 cover with DLR 2d tied by very fine 'JUBILEE EXHIBITION/JY13/87/S-A' squared-circle & a second fair strike alongside, to NSW with Manly arrival b/s, some toning & repaired tear at upper-left well clear of the datestamp. PO -.8.1887; closed -.3.1888. [Recorded JU13/87 to JA5/88 only: very few covers recorded] $200 Page:74 www.abacusauctions.com.au Nov 24, 2018

SOUTH AUSTRALIA - Postal History (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A 577 C A 1889 1d violet Postal Card to Holland with lengthy personal message and Bantam ½d block of 4 added tied 'SHIP MAIL ROOM/OC26/89/SA' duplex cancels, taxed with inverted 'T' in triangle cachet, 'HAARLEM/29/NOV/89' arrival cds on face but no evidence that postage due was collected. [Apparently an attempt to pay the 3d Treaty postcard rate, but this applied only to the United Kingdom; there was no other postcard rate available until after the Australian Colonies joined the UPU in October 1891, so this item should have been paid at the full 6d ship letter rate] $300

Lot 578 Lot 579 578 CB 1890 cover endorsed "From Gunner J Woolley RMA [= Royal Marines Artillery] HMS Curacoa Australia" & counter-signed "IMRG" (Lieut Ian MR Grant), to London with South Australian 2d tied by 'SHIP MAIL ROOM/ JY9/90/SA - S.AUST' duplex, 'LONDON-SE/ 10 /AU13/90' arrival b/s in red, repaired flap fault. Rare: the only sailor's letter from South Australia that we have offered. $1,800 579 PS (B) 1901 (July 13) Boer War usage of British 2d Registration Envelope to Largs Bay endorsed "From/Lt [?]/IBC" at upper-left, ORC 1d & 6d Surcharges tied by 'HEILBRON/ORC' cds, 'Passed Censor' h/s in violet, Cape Town transit & Adelaide arrival b/s of AU20/01, repaired flap fault. Boer War covers to South Australia are very scarce. $500T 580 CL B 1907 OHMS wrapper with printed 'Book Parcel Only' to Brisbane with scarce franking of 1d & Thick 'POSTAGE' 4d both punctured 'SA' tied by Adelaide cds, minor defects. A rare & very unusual item. [NB: the 4d has been cut from another article & affixed with the backing paper to this wrapper] $200

Lot 581 581 CO C - oversize cover (248x160mm) with Francis Snow imprint at the top to Germany with exceptional franking of Thick 'POSTAGE' 3d x3 6d x2 & 2/6d violet tied by the scarce 'ENG MAIL TPO/8AU1907/S AUSTRALIA' cds, superb 'HALBERSTADT/8.9.07' arrival b/s, a few faults including repairs with archival tape along central fold. An impressive exhibit. [This is the largest number of "Long Toms" we have seen on a single cover & the only franking of the 2/6d known to us. The ACSC (2004) gives values on cover for the 3d ($150) & 6d ($400) but not for any denomination above 8d. Les Molnar's 1915 cover with the TPO cds - stated to be the later of only two recorded covers - sold at our auction of 3.4.2017 for $1380] $750T Page:75 Nov 24, 2018

SOUTH AUSTRALIA - Postal History (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A 582 CL A- 1910 (Mar 18) OHMS with 'Officer Supervising Rifle Clubs/Military Staff Office' imprint at L/L, very scarce franking of Thick 'POSTAGE' punctured 'OS' 3d & 4d tied by 'REGD ADELAIDE' cds, 'THEBARTON' squared-circle arrival b/s. [The rate was 1d per ounce x4 + 3d registration] $400T 583 D A- POSTMARKS: 1927 parcel piece with KGV SMult Wmk Perf 14 1d green x20 tied by multiple strikes of the rare boxed 50x31½mm 'PARCEL POST/24NOV1927/ADELAIDE SA' d/s (#CRR-2; LRD) in violet, minor defects. ["Handheld Postmarks of South Australia" records one strike only, with approximate dimensions] $100 TASMANIA

Lot 584 Lot 585 Lot 586 584 FA 1854 Couriers First State of Plate I 4d bright red-orange SG 5, good even margins, neat BN '59' cancel of Launceston, Cat £1000. $600T 585 GA 1855 Large Star 2d green SG 16 horizontal pair, margins just clear to good, BN '60' cancel of Launceston, Cat £900+. Scarce multiple. $500T 586 PA 1857-67 Double-Lined Numeral Watermarks 4d imperforate plate proof in pale ultramarine on ungummed pelure paper. Rare. $750T 587 * A 1863-71 Experimental Separations Perf 12 by Walch & Sons 1d carmine SG 70 block of 4, virtually full o.g., Cat £440+. $240T

Lot 588 588 FA 1871-91 Perforated by the Post Office Perf 11½ 1/- vermilion horizontal strip of 4 Imperf Between the Second & Third Units SG 140a, light fiscal cancels, unpriced by Gibbons. Rare: only two other examples recorded. $1,250T

Lot 589 Lot 590 589 * A- 1880-91 'TAS' Watermark Perf 12 4d chrome-yellow Printed on Both Sides SG 166ab, marginal example from the bright of the left-hand pane, large-part o.g. with hinge remainder, Cat £1500. RPSofV Certificate (2003). $800T 590 *B 1891-93 Surcharges 'd/2½' on 9d pale blue Double Surcharge One Inverted SG 168a horizontal pair, a couple of minor blemishes, large-part o.g., Cat £1500+. $750T As at 11 October 2018, A$100 will cost American clients US$71, British clients £53½, Euro Zone clients €61, and New Zealand clients NZ$109. Page:76 www.abacusauctions.com.au Nov 24, 2018

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Ex Lot 591 591 *O 1892-1907 Tablets neat collection on leaves with mint set, used set x3 (including 10/- pair) & 'SPECIMEN' Overprints plus some extras, also 1904 '1½d' on 5d Surcharge group including 'SPECIMEN' Overprint & Misplaced Surcharge block of 6, 1906-09 Crown/A 1/- various perfs including Perf 12½&12 mint x2 & used (unpriced thus) and 10/- Perf 12½ mint x3 & CTO and Perf 11 mint, also a few used official punctures to 10d x2, generally fine to very fine, Cat £4500+. Ex "Chartwell". (130 approx) $2,000T

Lot 592

Lot 593 592 EA - imperforate Keyplate plate proof for 6d in violet & brown with 'TASMANIA' hand-painted in Chinese white on gummed unwatermarked wove paper, good even margins. Rare. $2,000T 593 **/* A A1 - 2/6d brown & blue SG 222 corner block of 12 (3x4) from the upper-left of the right-hand pane, exceptional centring, one unit VLMtd otherwise unmounted, Cat £380++ (mounted). Ex "Chartwell". $400T

Lot 594 594 PA 1899-1900 De La Rue Pictorials imperforate colour trials on gummed watermarked paper comprising ½d in grey-blue, 1d in sepia (no gum), 2d in deep blue (no gum), 2½d in vermilion, 3d in British Racing green, 4d in bright yellow-green, 5d in olive-bistre & 6d in brownish claret (the only one close to the issued colour), four are marginal examples. A beautiful & rare "set". Ex "Chartwell". $10,000T Page:77 Nov 24, 2018

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Ex Lot 595 595 PA - imperforate plate proof/imprimatur marginal pairs in the issued colours on ungummed watermarked paper. Gorgeous! (8 pairs) $3,000T

Ex Lot 596 596 */**O A 1902-12 Pictorials collection on Godden leaves with shades, perfs, official punctures, ½d Perf 11 SG 249d unmounted block of 15, ½d Perf 12½&11 SG 249b mint x3, 1d Perf 12½&12 SG 250c mint x2, 1d Perf 11&12 SG 250d, 2d Perf 12½&12 SG 245c, 2d Perf 12½&12 SG 251d, 2d Perf 11&12 SG 251e, 3d Perf 12½&11 SG 246b used x2 (one punctured 'T'), 3d Thin Paper SG 262 unmounted pair, 4d mint x22, 6d mint x17, 'ONE PENNY' on 2d 'CA' Monogram x2, etc, condition is generally very fine. Ex "Chartwell". (400+) $1,000T

Lot 597 Lot 599 Lot 598 597 * A B1 1902-04 V/Crown ½d green Irregular Compound Perf 12½x12½x12x12½ ACSC #T4 (SG 237d), large-part o.g., Cat $750 (£600). [The ACSC states "Very few are recorded"] $750T 598 VA - Perf 11 1d rose-red with the Watermark Upright (Inverted) marginal single from the right of the sheet Imperf at Right ACSC #T11ba, neat Hobart cds, Cat $1000. Rare: only three examples recorded. $1,000T 599 * A B1 1903 Sidefaces V/Crown 9d blue with the Watermark Sideways ACSC #T65aa (SG 242c), large-part o.g., undercatalogued at $200 (£350). [Less than a dozen unused examples recorded] $500T

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Lot 601 Lot 602 Lot 600

Lot 603 600 * A C1 1905-12 Litho Crown/A 4d orange-yellow Perf 12½x11 ACSC #T55C (SG 247bb), large-part o.g., Cat $750 (SG £475). RPSofV Certificate (2002). $300T 601 * A A1 - 6d lake Irregular Compound Perf 11x12½x12½x12½ ACSC #T59 (SG 248b), exceptional centring, large-part o.g., Cat $500 (SG £500). [The ACSC states "This variety is rare"] $300T 602 G A B1 - 6d lake Irregular Compound Perf 12½x11x12½x12½ ACSC #T59 (SG 248b), 'ULVERSTONE/AP27/09/TASMANIA' cds, Cat $500 (SG £500). $250T 603 *A - 4d orange-buff Mixed Perf 11x11x12½x11 ACSC #T56A (SG 247bbvar) from the base of the sheet with misplaced perfs at base corrected with Perf 12½, large-part o.g., Cat $750 (SG £475). $400T 604 ** A B1 1905-11 Electrotype Crown/A ½d dull green Perf 11 with the Watermark Upright (Inverted) ACSC #T6aa (SG 249da) marginal block of 6 (3x2) from the right of the sheet, well centred, unmounted, Cat $1200++ (£660++) mounted. Ex "Chartwell". [The ACSC states that "Watermark Upright should exist but has not been reported"] $400T 605 * A - 1d rose-red Mixed Perf 11x11x12½x11 ACSC #T17 (SG 250bvar) lower-left corner example with misplaced Perf 11 at base corrected with Perf 12½, large-part o.g., Cat $200. $150T

Lot 607

Lot 608

Lot 606 606 */** A B1 - 1d rose-red with the Watermark Sideways Perf 11x12 ACSC #T17 (SG 250d) lower-right corner block of 4, large-part o.g. with the lower units being unmounted, Cat $800++ (£800++) mounted. $500T 607 *A - 1d rose-red Imperforate Pair with the Watermark Inverted ACSC #T14b (SG 250f), part- to large-part o.g. as usual, Cat $1200 (£700). $800T 608 *A - 1d rose-red with the Watermark Inverted lower-right corner single Imperf at Right ACSC #T14bc with Official Repair at Left, large-part o.g., Cat $750. $500T

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Lot 612 Lot 613 Lot 614

Lot 609 609 * A- - 2d violet from the base of the sheet Imperf at Base ACSC #T37b from the lower-right corner, the side margin folded back & adhering, large-part o.g., Cat $1000. $400T 610 * A/A- - 2d violet Perf 11 block of 4 with Horizontal Double Perfs Between ACSC #T37var, large-part o.g. with suntanned gum on the upper units. The variety unlisted in the ACSC. $100T 611 * A - 3d brown Mixed Perf 12½x12½x12½x11 ACSC #T50 (SG 253c) being the first unit in a horizontal pair from the left of the sheet with misplaced perfs at left corrected with Perf 11, large-part o.g., Cat $600+ (SG £450+). $300T 612 * A B1 - 6d carmine-lake Irregular Compound Perf 11x11x12½x11 ACSC #T62A (SG 254b), large-part o.g., Cat $750 (SG £450). $250T 613 * A- B2 - 6d dull carmine-red Irregular Compound Perf 12½x11x12½x12½ ACSC #T62B (SG 254cc), a couple of slightly nibbled perfs, large-part o.g., Cat $750 (SG £475). $250T 614 * A B1 - 6d dull carmine-red Perf 12½ SG #254c with 'JBC' Monogram ACSC #T60Bzc, large-part o.g., Cat $200. $200T 615 *G A 1912 Surcharge 'ONE PENNY' on 2d violet Perf 12½x11x12½x12½ ACSC T25 (SG 260b) being the right-hand unit in a mint pair, and Perf 12½x12½x12½x11 used single, Cat $500+ (SG £575). (2 items) $300T 616 E A REVENUES - IMPRESSED STAMP DUTY: 1877 original artwork for the 10/- & £5 Platypus designs in pencil on yellow tracing paper (88x114mm) numbered "9" or "11" in red at upper-right & both with '22 MAR 77' h/s at upper-central. Unique! Ex De La Rue Archives. (2) $600 TASMANIA - Postal History

617 C/L 1833 letter re William Hopwood of Guildford having been given permission to visit Sydney, signed by the Principal Superintendent (of Convicts?), very fine; 1853 Affidavit of parties wishing to marry, rather soiled; and 1874 OPSO cover with very fine '[crown]/FREE/23JY23/1874' cds of Hobart, 'RICHMOND' arrival b/s, minor blemishes. (3) $100

Ex Lot 618 618 C A-/(B) 1838 entire headed "Great Swan Port 14th Sepr 1838" & signed "Geo Meredith", to Hobart rated "6" with small boxed '19SE19/1838' arrival b/s, "6" scored-through & re-rated "1" because the addressee, Sgt Killivin, was a soldier; plus a promissory note - rejoined (?) or repaired along central split - also signed by Meredith. A significant rarity: believed to be the only recorded inland Soldier's Rate letter from the pre-stamp period. [Great Swanport on the NE coast, was renamed Swansea c.1863. George Meredith was granted land on Oyster Bay in 1821] (2 items) $4,000T Unless noted otherwise, lots are reserved at 75% of the estimates. Page:80 www.abacusauctions.com.au Nov 24, 2018

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Lot 619 619 CB 1855 entire headed "Empression Bay 1855/November 25" & signed "Ed BA Hardy/Westmoreland", to Lancashire endorsed "Convict Letter" & at U/L "Exd/AJV/I Kerr" (= Examined), GPO cds & '[crown]/FREE' cds of the same date, 'AUSTRALIAN/LIVERPOOL/26MR/56/=PACKET=' transit & 'KENDALL' arrival b/s, minor defects. Ex Michael Blake.

Impression Bay Probation Station was located on the northern shore of the Tasman Peninsula, on the site of Premaydena. Edward Hardy had the dubious distinction of having been transported three times!, firstly to Bermuda in 1833; then to VDL in 1841 for seven years; finally again to VDL in 1849 for life. This is extraordinary because it was a term of a convict's parole that he was not to return to England. The reference to "Westmoreland" is to the ship on which he arrived in 1841. He states "...I have been in a great deal of trobele through drink...[I] will put myself to better may please god..." $12,500T 620 C B 1868 cover to London with scarce Two-Issue franking of Imperf 4d blue SG 37 (margins close to large with a chunk of the adjoining unit at right) & Perf 10 2d yellow-green SG 60 (Cat £150 x10+ on cover) with neat bars cancel & 34mm GPO cds of 23AP23/1868 in red at left, London arrival cds of JU19/68, minor faults. $250T

Lot 621 621 CO (B) 1871 large piece (200x143mm) from a registered parcel to Kent with remarkable Three-Issue franking (faults) of VDL Imperf 4d & Perf 10 1d x2 and 'TASMANIA' Imperf 6d & 1/- (cut-to-shape) all tied by BN '63' of New Norfolk, private 'BOURNBANK/Parish of/Wellington' h/s & 'N NORFOLK/22 4 71' postmaster's provisional h/s, sloping 'TOO-LATE' h/s applied at Hobart, a few repaired edge-tears & parts of the address label removed with the registration ribbon. Endorsed "Printed Book with Photographs..." & signed "Molesworth Jeffery" which permitted mailing at the concessional rate for a "book packet" + 6d registration. Only six items recorded bearing the 6d registration rate that applied between 1871 & 1880. Ex Randall Askeland, Patrick Reid & David McNamee. $1,500 Page:81 Nov 24, 2018

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Lot 622 622 C A- 1887 cover to England with Sideface 1d red strip of 6, 2d green and 4d yellow all tied Barred Numeral '63' with 'NEW NORFOLK/JY27/87/TASMANIA' cds alongside paying 6d per ½oz ship letter rate x2, Hobart b/s, couple of minor marks. Apparently originally franked with the 1d strip and found to be over ½oz as the other two values have been affixed over a small part of the address, making a lovely three-colour franking. $200T 623 DPS FRANK STAMPS: Seven covers with different Franks of varying quality, another with very fine 'CHIEF INSPECTOR OF SHEEP' CTO, then three pages of what are apparently proof impressions dated 1895 x27 including 'CHAIRMAN HOSPITAL BOARD HOBART', 'CHIEF INSPECTOR OF SHEEP', 'ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH', 'MARINE BOARD HOBART', 'ADMINISTRATOR OF CHARITABLE GRANTS', 'HD QR DEF FORCE', 'HOSPITAL FOR THE INSANE...', 'HM CUSTOMS HOBART', etc and old 'REGISTRY OF DEEDS/V.D.LAND'. $350

Lot 624 624 PS B REGISTRATION ENVELOPES: 1903 Melbourne Printings 4d ultramarine size 230x100mm with V-cut below the flap #R4d (HG C4a) commercial usage to New York with Tablets 2½d & Pictorials 1d tied by Hobart cds of JA19/06, Vancouver Winnipeg & St Paul MN transit & 'WALL STREET STA NEW YORK NY/REGISTERED' arrival b/s, minor soiling & a small piece of the flap missing. Rare: only two other commercially used examples have been recorded, along with several philatelic usages. [David McNamee's example had a mutilated flap] $500 Our goal is to provide you with the best possible auction experience: high-quality catalogues; bidder-friendly 5% bidding steps; lower commissions; outstanding service, including a delicious afternoon tea on auction day. Please join us on Saturday 24 November & let us to welcome you to our Showrooms. Page:82 www.abacusauctions.com.au Nov 24, 2018

Lot Type Grading Description Est $A VICTORIA

Ex Lot 625 625 W* Selection of unused Classics comprising Queen-on-Throne 1d (large-part o.g.) & 6d, Woodblocks 'TOO LATE' 6d (rare but two margins only, Cat £3500) & 2/- blue/green, Beaded Ovals 3d blue (stained) & 4d, Netted Corners 1d, Laureates 6d, 10d brown/pink & 1/- and '½ ½/HALF' on 1d (large-part o.g.), generally fine, Cat £6000 approx. (11) $2,000

Ex Lot 626 626 *O Collection remainders on Seven Seas pages with Half-Length 1d x2 2d & Perf 12 3d, 1/- 'REGISTERED', Laureates 10d grey, DLR 2d mint, Bell 9d brown/pink mint, Emergency Printings on Coloured Papers 1d on yellow & 1d on drab both mint, 1884-96 6/- apple-green (regummed), 'STAMP - DUTY' Overprints set mint, Naish values mint to 2/6d, 1/6d blue (regummed), Charity sets mint, 1901-12 simplified mint to £1, Postage Dues Blue & Claret 5/- mint and Red & Green mint set (5d used), etc, condition variable but many are fine to very fine, Cat £6500+. (250 approx) $2,000 627 */**OC Miscelleny including some Classics & an array of Postage Dues, 1900 No 'POSTAGE' ½d mint blocks of 24 & 28, nice range of Commonwealth Period mint blocks to 4d (**), some postmark interest, also an array of Revenues including some on receipts, lovely Jolley Federation PPC to Greece, etc, condition variable. (100s) $250 628 ODC Packet of pieces franked with Emblems, Beaded Ovals or Laureates, pieces with crowned-ovals of 'ROKEWOOD' & 'THE LEIGH' and superb 'SHIP LETTER/FREE/GEELONG-VICTORIA' cds, eleven early outers including with crowned-ovals of 'PAID/GEELONG' in black in error, 'COLAC', 'QUEENSCLIFF' & 'WINCHELSEA'. (100s) $300 629 */O Accumulation in stockbook with Imperfs including Half-Lengths very fine 1d, 1/- Octagonal pair (top unit cut into slightly), Emblems, etc, '8d' on 9d with Misplaced Overprint, then later issues in quantity noted Double Perfs on 1d brown x2 and 4d olive, also some mint including 'Reprint' overprints, Revenues to £10 including postally-used to 5/-, plenty of postmark interest with lots of numerals and quite a few TPOs, apparently unchecked for perfs & wmks, condition mixed but many fine. (100s) $750T 630 *O Mostly used collection with many useful including Half-Lengths 1d x13, 2d x7 & 3d x24 including Perf 12, Woodblocks Imperf 'REGISTERED' & 2/-, selections of Emblems & Beaded Ovals, Laureates to 5/- blue/yellow including 8d orange x3 & 10d grey x2, 1884 Large Stamp Duty 15/- mauve (fiscal) & 15/- brown CTO, later to 5/- x3 (one mint), etc, condition rather mixed so inspection is recommended. (100s) $750

Lot 631 Lot 635 Ex Lot 632 631 W (A-) 1850-57 Half-Lengths Campbell Printings 3d blue SG 24, good even margins, ironed-out crease at the base, unused, Cat £1500. RPSofV Certificate (2012). $750 632 O 1854 Shilling Octagonal Imperf 1/- blue SG 25 with Large White Plume over 'OR' of 'VICTORIA' & Deformed 'N' of 'SHILLING', a huge example with portions of the adjoining units at right & left, small fault at top - concealed by the cancellation - & associated thin, cancelled well clear of the varieties; also 'IA' of 'VICTORIA' Deformed [8] in a fine vertical pair, and Large Coloured Flaw above 'CT' of 'VICTORIA' [39] x2 (one Perf 12, rounded corner). Rare Transfer Varieties. Ex Geoff Kellow. RPSofV Certificate (2008) for the first. (4 items) $450 Page:83 Nov 24, 2018

VICTORIA (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A 633 *WO 1859 Perf 12 by Robinson 2/- dull bluish green/pale yellow SG 82 partly annotated selection mostly on Bill Purves' pages, one unused, plus a large-part reconstruction of 20 of the 25 positions (one imperf & another unused with large-part o.g. but trimmed perfs at right), condition variable but many are fine to very fine, Cat £3600+. (48) $750 634 O - 2/- dull bluish green/pale yellow SG 82 large-part reconstructions of A) 23 of the 25 positions ex [3] & [8]; & B) of 14 of the 15 positions ex [29] from the right-hand side of the plate that were utilised to make the new plate for printing the 1864 2/- blue/green; plus 2/- blue/green SG 129-130c complete reconstructions comprising 1) the 15 original woodblocks; 2) the 12 original electrotypes; 3) ditto, plus the 3 additional woodblocks forming the top row; and 4) of the complete hybrid plate of 30 (6x5) comprising 8 woodblocks plus 12 electrotypes; condition variable but most are fine to very fine, Cat £2200+ minimum. A fantastic episode in technical philately! Ex Les Molnar.(109) $900 635 *A 1860-66 Beaded Ovals 3d maroon Perf 12 SG 91, large-part o.g., Cat £400. $300

Ex Lot 636 636 *WO A/B 1863-81 Laureates Wmk Single-Line Numerals 8d orange SG 112 mostly plated examples comprising unused x4 (one with large-part o.g.) and used x7 (one on piece with 1/-), a few minor blemishes, Cat £3700+. Ex JRW Purves. (11) $1,000

Lot 637 Lot 640 Lot 641 637 *A - 8d orange SG 112, large-part o.g., Cat £850. [Geoff Kellow at page 172 states "It is a rare stamp unused"] $600 638 O - 1867-81 Wmk V/Crown 8d lilac-brown/pink (shades) SG 137/a group large-part reconstruction of 112 of the 120 positions from Printing Groups 3-4, mostly fine used. Ex Nick Holness. (112) $200 639 O 1864-80 Woodblocks 2/- blue/green Perf 13 SG 129 (from the 15th to 17th printings) & Perf 12 SG 129ca (from the 20th printing) complete reconstructions of 30 (6x5), includes four pairs, generally fine to very fine, Cat £690++. (60) $300 640 W A 1863-80 Laureates V/Crown Perf 13 5/- blue & carmine SG 140a, well centred for this issue, unused, Cat £750. Chris Ceremuga Certificate (2012) states "Rare". $500 641 * A B1 1878 Emergency Printings on Coloured Papers 2d dull violet-mauve/brown SG 200, unusually well centred, large-part o.g., Cat £350. $250

Lot 642 Lot 644 Ex Lot 643 642 * A- 1884 Stamp Statute V/Crown 3d violet as SG 221 but the 1891 reprint on Wmk '33' paper, small gum adhesions on the face, large-part o.g. [The genuine stamp catalogues £2000. The reprint without 'Reprint' overprint is scarce] $250 643 *W A - V/Crown 6d 1/- & '½d/HALF' on 1d all with large-part o.g. plus 5/- with the Watermark Upright regummed, Cat £1450+ (the 5/- with Wmk Upright is not priced). (4) $750 Page:84 www.abacusauctions.com.au Nov 24, 2018

VICTORIA (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A 644 W A A1 - V/Crown £5 black & yellow-green as SG 230 with large 'REPRINT' Overprint in Red, exceptional centring, no gum. $200

Ex Lot 645 Lot 646 Ex Lot 648 Lot 649 645 *A 1884-96 Large Stamp Duty Typo Wmk '19' Perf 13 1d brown, 6d ultramarine, 1/- blue/yellow & 5/- claret/yellow, and Perf 12½ 3/- drab, 3/- olive-drab, 4/- red-orange & 5/- rosine, large-part o.g., Cat £1350. (8) $750 646 * A B1 - Typo Wmk '19' 3/- maroon/blue SG 259, well centred, large-part o.g., Cat £900. Very scarce. BPA Certificate (2014). $800 647 O A/A- - Typo 4/- orange x7 (two pairs and a strip of three), 5/- red pair & 10/- green x2 all with 'ENGLISH MAIL TPO/+' duplex cancels, also 5/- claret/yellow (rounded corner) with two part-strikes of 'RMSS HOBSONS BAY' duplex. (12) $200 648 VA - Typo Wmk '19' Perf 12½ 15/- brown, £1/5/- pink (large-part o.g.), £1/10/- olive & £10 lilac, all CTO, also 45/- with 'Specimen.' h/s (no gum), Cat £710 plus the Specimen. (5) $500 649 * B B1 - Typo Wmk '19' Perf 12½ £2 blue SG 276a, well centred, small central thin, large-part o.g., Cat £2250. Rare. Chris Ceremuga Certificate (2013). $750

Ex Lot 650 Lot 653

Ex Lot 651 650 V A A1 1884-96 Ultra High Values Recess £100 aniline crimson SG 285c plus Typo £25 blue-green & £50 bright mauve SG 289 & 290, all CTO, Cat £2950. (3) $1,000 651 VA 1886-96 Fergusson & Mitchell £5 to £9 SG 324-8, characteristic variable centring, CTO and the £5 £7 & £9 with large-part o.g., Cat £1200. (5) $750 652 ** B 1896-99 Wmk '82' ½d pink with the Watermark Upright SG 330c corner example, short perfs at right, full unmounted o.g., Cat £110+ (mounted). Underrated. $150T 653 W A- B1 - 2d violet with the Watermark Sideways SG 334a, unused, unpriced thus by Gibbons. Rare. $750T

Lot 657 Lot 654 Lot 659 Lot 660

Ex Lot 661 654 *A - 10/- blue-green SG 349a, large-part o.g., Cat £1300. Chris Ceremuga Certificate (2013). $1,000 655 V A A1 1901-10 V/Crown Perf 12½ £2 blue CTO ACSC #V130x (SG 400), exceptional centring, Cat $350 (£300). $240 Page:85 Nov 24, 2018

VICTORIA (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A 656 * A A2 1905-12 Crown/A Perf 12½ KEVII £1 rose punctured 'OS' BW #V127Cb (SG 431a), exceptional centring, characteristic rough perfs, large-part o.g., Cat $600 (£300 without perfin). $250T 657 *A - Mixed Perfs 3d yellow-orange Comb Perf 12x12½ from the left of the sheet with additional Line Perf 11 at left, the margin sensibly reinforced. [This stamp basically accords with ACSC #V85; SG 449a. However, the ACSC states that only seven units at the right of one sheet were affected. This is therefore an unlisted variant] $500 VICTORIA - Revenues

658 *W A/A- 1884-92 2/6d yellow SG 292a mint, plus Perf 11 15/- brown & £2 greenish blue both unused. (3) $100 659 F A+ 1884-96 Large Stamp Duty Litho 15/- mauve, neat manuscript cancellation. Superb! [This is a rare stamp in any condition. In our experience it is at least 50 times scarcer than the ever-popular 35/-. Gibbons price it at £650 used, which must be for fiscal usage because no postally used examples exist] $500 660 F A+ - Litho 35/- purple, light manuscript cancellation. Superb! $250 661 F A/A+ - Litho £5 pink to £9 yellow-green/green, none of the characteristic pinholes. About as fine as they come. (5) $500 VICTORIA - Postmarks

Ex Lot 662 662 SD Fairly basic collection on old album pages, principally Barred Numerals with a few rated RR, RRR ('986', 'MD/38' in blue & 'MD/71') and RRRR (First Type '1622'), then CDS, a few "Belt & Buckles" & TPOs, etc, condition variable but many strikes are fine to very fine. (1500 approx) $500 663 ODC Generally fine strikes including 'AIRLY', light 'DINANT', 'HERNE'S OAK' x2, 'HEYTESBURY LOWER', 'MATHIESON'S', 'MIDDLE BRIGHTON PIER S.5/VIC.' on piece, 'PEECHELBA EAST', etc, also some on cover plus quantity of modern on piece arranged A-Z in bags. (100s) $200 664 CPS Covers & postal stationery with cds including 1930 'STAUGHTON VALE' & 'ANAKIE' with Inverted Dateline (franked with Revenues & taxed), 1937 'BRIGHTON-WEST/VIC', 1931 'ST ANDREWS', 1931 'GREENDALE' etc, and Registration Envelopes including with 'NUTFIELD' (1961), 'MONT PARK' (1961) & poor 'MOSQUITO CREEK' (1927; the only recorded example; red label with Rat's Tail), etc, condition variable. (15) $300

Ex Lot 665 665 SDC Double-Circle Relief Datestamps selection comprising 'BARNAWARTHA' (rated RRRR), 'BRIM' (or 'BRIMBOAL' ?; both unrecorded), 'CARAMUT' (!! = the only recorded example), 'COLBENA[BBIN]' (spelling error; !!), 'DIAMOND CREEK' (RRRR), 'FERN TREE GULLY' (!!) on piece with BN '789', 'FORREST' x2 (RRRRR), 'GAFFNEYS CREEK' (RRR) on Tatts cover, 'GAFNEYS CREEK' (spelling error; !!), 'GT STHRN UP TRAIN' TPO (reconstructed), 'IVANHOE' (!!), '[JUMBU]NNA' (!!), 'JUNG' (RRRRR), '[L]ETHBRIDG[E]' (!!), 'MT EGERTON' (!!), '[NAR] NAR GOON (!!)', 'OMEO' (RRRR), 'OUYEN' x2 (RRR), 'ST KILDA RLY' x3 (RRR, one on PPC reads 'S K IL A Y'), '[STRAT]HCONA' (!!; the only recorded cds for this office), 'TARRAWINGEE' (!!), 'ULTIMA' (!!), poor 'WA[RRION]' (!!) arrival on PPC, 'WATCHE[M]' (RRRR), 'YAN YEA[N STH]' (!!) & 'YINNAR' (RRRRR), plus a selection of unidentifiable strikes one of FE21/04 being the earliest recorded date for these rare & grossly underappreciated datestamps. Ex Max Watson. [The datestamp comprised moveable type within a "collar". The inscriptions were often off-centre &/or oddly spaced and the type often sat below the height of the collar, all these factors adding to the difficulty of identification] (27 + unknowns)

See also Lots 676-683. $1,000 666 SDC Box of mostly Melbourne & Geelong material. Should be pickings. Ex Max Watson. (Qty) $75 Page:86 www.abacusauctions.com.au Nov 24, 2018

VICTORIA - Postmarks (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A 667 CPS Album of PPCs & Postal Cards with some better numeral ties including '418' & 'JORDAN', '934'(2) & 'PINE GROVE', 'M27' & 'CATUMNAL' and 'MCCC/18' & 'KURTING' (all rated R), then '381' & 'SPRING HILL' & '875' & 'WYCHITELLA' (both RR), condition variable. (70 approx) $300

Ex Lot 668 668 SD Gippsland two volume collection with many better including 'RO BUMBERRAH' (rated RRRR), 'CLYDEBANK' (RRR), 'ICY CREEK', 'IGUANA CREEK', 28½mm 'KILMANY SOUTH', 1936 'MAFFRA WEST UPPER', 'MAYFLOWER' (archival strike), 'PERRY BRIDGE', 'PORT ALBERT' Crowned Oval, '29mm 'POWLETT RIVER', 'RYTHDALE', 'TANJIL BREN', 'THE HEART', TOORLOO ARM', 'VERVALE' & 'WOODGLEN' etc, also useful Barred Numerals range including 'MC/C1' (RRR) & large-part 'MCCC' (RRRRR) or 'MCCCC' (RRRR) and a very good array of registration labels including many "Reds" and six sheets of 25 for various offices (no gum). (many 100s) $2,000

Ex Lot 669 669 SDC Gippsland two volume collection with many better datestamps including 'CALLIGNEE NORTH' (rated RR), 'CLYDEBANK' (RRR), 'COBAINS' (RRR), 'FLYNN' (RR), 'FOSTER NORTH' (RRR), 'FULHAM' SDL (RRR), 'FULHAM RLY STATION' (RRR), 'GIFFARD' (RRR), 'HEATH HILL', 'JEETHO/VIC-AUST', 'JENSEN'S' (a Danish Settlement), 'JUMBUK', 'KILMANY SOUTH', 'KORRINE', 'LOY YANG', 'MACK'S CREEK', 'MILFORD GRANGE', 'PARADISE BEACH', 'STRADBROKE', 'STRADBROOK', 'STREZLECKI', 'STRZELECKI', 'TARRAVALE', 'THE HEART', 'THORPDALE SOUTH', 'YANNATHAN LOWER', etc, a few covers including with 'MIL PO FOSTER No 1' (RR) & 'TO GLENGARRY' (RR), also ' 2 /MILITARY/JA15/02/ENCAMPMENT' used at Langwarrin, useful registration labels including "Reds". A very good lot but rather untidy so close inspection is recommended. (many 100s) $2,000

Ex Lot 670 670 C KGV to early-QEII commercial registered covers with provisional labels mostly with manuscript endorsements plus some handstamped or typewritten, cds include 'ARMYTAGE' (rated R), 'AYRFORD___' (RR), 'BARINGHUP WEST' (RR), superb 'BENLOCH' (RR), 'DEEP LEAD' (RR), 'DOCTORS FLAT' (R), 'DOUTTA GALLA' (RR), 'EZARDS MILLS' (RR), 'GRASSDALE' (RR), 'HESKET STATE SCHOOL with Inverted Dateline (RRR), 'HOMEBUSH', 'HOTHAM HILL', 'KEELY RAIL', 'KELVIN VIEW', 'KULWIN', 'LOVAT', 'LYONVILLE', 'PHEASANT CREEK', 'PIRIES', etc, some red labels included, condition rather mixed. Very scarce group. (100+) $2,000 Page:87 Nov 24, 2018

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Ex Lot 671 671 CPS A/B Post-1912 commercial registered covers with all-different datestamps including 'P O CASTERTON' (rated RRR), "FRASER", 'FLINDERS ST MELB' (RRR), '___ GLENALBYN' SDL ('TO' removed; RR), 1948 'KEILOR EAST', 'MILDURA' with Dotted Arcs, 'PUCKAPUNYAL TOWN', 'PURA PURA', 'RUBICON' (poor; better b/s), 'SEVEN CREEKS', 'WOORNDOO', etc, labels include reds & provisionals, only a few Decimal Period. (100 approx) $750 672 C B A1- BARRED NUMERALS: '541' & the rare 'PORCUPINE FLAT' cds (LRD of only two recorded strikes) largely very fine strikes on 1893 cover to Maldon. Rated RR. $250

Lot 673

Lot 675

Lot 674 673 S A- B1 - 'MCCC' of Tyers light but obvious strike on 1d pink. Rated RRRRR. [Gippsland] $400 674 PS C A1- Craigieburn: double-boxed 'CRAIGIEBURN/24MR(79)' datestamp light but very fine strike in violet on 1d Postal Card (repaired spikehole & minor spotting), very fine BN '547'. Rated RRRR: recorded for three weeks only. $250 675 D A A1 Flinders: unframed 'TELEGRAPH OFFICE/JA3/21/FLINDERS' largely superb strike on KGV 2d orange. Rated RRRRR: only one other recorded. $200

Lot 677 Lot 676 676 C B A1- Glen Wills: 'GLENWILLS/OC23/07/VIC' (error: one word) Double-Circle Relief Datestamp & BN '1791' on Tatts cover, minor blemishes. Rated RRRRR: the only recorded example. Ex Max Watson.[Gippsland] $300 677 C B A2 Landsborough: 'LANDSBOROUGH/NO29/04/VIC' Double-Circle Relief Datestamp & BN '290' on 2½d blue on cover to Germany, minor blemishes. Rated RRRRR: the only recorded example. Ex Max Watson.[Western District] $300 678 D A A1 Piedmont (2): 'PIEDMONT/18FE46/VIC.' very fine per favor "cleanskin". Rated RRRRR. [Gippsland] $100 Bids posted to us sometimes arrive up to a week after the auction. To avoid disappointment, please email to us or bid from our website. Page:88 www.abacusauctions.com.au Nov 24, 2018

VICTORIA - Postmarks (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A

Lot 679 Lot 680 679 C B A1- Somerville: 'SOMERVILLE/JA22/09/VIC' (the 'V' in '...VILLE' is Inverted) Double-Circle Relief Datestamp fine arrival on PPC. Rated RRRRR: the only recorded example. Ex Max Watson.[Mornington Peninsula] $300 680 C A- A2- Stony Creek: 'STONY CREEK/OC18/04/VIC' Double-Circle Relief Datestamp largely very fine strike on Tatts cover. Rated RRRRR: the only recorded example, and the earliest recorded skeleton relief cover from Victoria. Ex JRW Purves, Gary Watson & Max Watson.[Gippsland] $400

Lot 681 Lot 683 681 C C A1- Strathmerton: 'STRATHMERTON/AU11/06/VIC' Double-Circle Relief Datestamp very fine arrival on PPC (stains). Rated RRRRR: the only recorded example. Ex Max Watson. $200

Lot 682 682 D A A1 Valley View: 'VALLEY VIEW/12DE36/VIC' very fine strike on KGV 2d. TO 30.3.1925; PO 1.1.1933; closed 31.3.1945. [Gippsland] $200 683 C B B1- Yinnar: 'YINNAR/SE17/07/VIC' Double-Circle Relief Datestamp two untidy but largely complete strikes on Tatts cover. Rated RRRRR: only one other example recorded - see Lot 665. Ex Max Watson.[Gippsland] $200 VICTORIA - Postal History

684 C B 1850 (Aug) large-part "On Service" entire with 2d grey-lilac SG 6 [7] (margins just touched - at upper-left - to huge), with Butterfly '10' (RRR) & 'ALBERTON/PORT PHILLIP' b/s (both poor), Melbourne arrival b/s of AU19/1850. $350 685 C B 1859 cover from England with very fine 6d lilac SG 70 tied by 'PLYMOUTH/JU8/59 - 620' duplex, to "Mr Ford/Parish of Connaware/County of Grant/Melbourne..." with Melbourne & Geelong b/s of AU8/59, "turned" & returned to Turnchapel !! with Emblems 2d violet Horizontally Laid Paper SG 70 plus Perf 12 4d dull rose SG 83 tied by BN '2' of Geelong (b/s of SE9/59), superb 'PLYMOUTH/NO11/59' arrival b/s, the flaps opened-out for enhanced display, a bit soiled. A truly extraordinary cover. Ex Rodney Perry & Ken Barelli. $250 Page:89 Nov 24, 2018

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Ex Lot 686 Lot 690 686 C A-/B 1860-63 Classic frankings comprising 1) 1860 to Scotland with Queen-on-Throne 6d x2 pairs unusually with no British entry mark but with 'PRESTONPANS' arrival b/s; 2) mourning cover to England "per Benares" with Queen-on-Throne 6d single & pair plus Beaded Ovals 3d blue, light BN '157' of '____ COLLINGWOOD' (oval b/s with 'EAST' removed); 3) 1861 (June 25) flapless cover to London "per Jeddo" with Woodblocks 6d black SG 102 (a huge marginal example, stained by the "black boy" gum used) being the Earliest Recorded Usage; 4) 1862 to London "Per Northam/Via Marseilles" with Perf 12 1/- & Beaded Ovals 3d blue x3 (one with trimmed perfs, "black boy" gum); and 5) 1863 with Beaded Ovals 4d with Major Cracked Electro [D10], BN '84' & 'WINCHELSEA' crowned-oval b/s. (5) $750 687 CL A- 1874 Police Department long cover (268x113mm) with 'CHIEF SECRETARY' Frank Stamp in blue, 'STAWELL WEST/JA26/74/VICTORIA' unframed cds and Barred Numeral '152', endorsed "Registered" but apparently not handled as such and so officially registered on arrival in Melbourne with oval 'REGISTERED' h/s struck on face superscribed "Officially" in manuscript, couple of minor blemishes & light folds. Very unusual use of a handstamp generally seen only on outward mail as an expedient where no other appropriate marking was available. $200 688 CPS B/C 1888-89 mail from Great Britain comprising 1d Postal Cards x2 (one correctly uprated with 1d lilac), cover paid 2½d but taxed 1½d + 4d fine (opening faults), overweight cover from Ireland with 6d Jubilee & '1s/MORE TO PAY'-in-oval h/s of Melbourne, and 5d rate cover to 'HONG-KONG' (b/s) forwarded to Sydney then to Melbourne with '(2d")/MORE TO PAY'-in-oval h/s, two items with remnants of NSW black/yellow 'MORE TO PAY' dockets on the reverse. (5) $250 689 C A- 1890 cover with Solicitor's imprint on the flap, to London with rare franking of 1/6d orange tied by 'ENGLISH MAIL TPO/DE16/90 - VICTORIA' duplex cancel on cover to London arrival b/s of 9JA91, minor blemishes. [The rate was 6d ship letter x2 + 6d late fee for posting directly onto the English Mail TPO to Adelaide] $250 690 PS A+ 1891 usage of 2d Postal Card to Germany with Melbourne duplex of OC1/91 being the day Victoria joined the Universal Postal Union & from when the foreign postcard rate was reduced to 1½d, 'T'-in-oval h/s applied & then crossed-through when the error was realised. Superb! Ex Hugh Freeman. [An exceptional item for the Victorian postal historian or collector of UPU as a subject] $300 691 C A 1896 cover to USA with fraudulent use of Large Stamp Duty 6d blue with pen cancel erased (but still visible) plus 2d tied 'BOURKE STREET EAST' cds paying 2½d letter rate x2 + 3d registration, San Francisco arrival b/s. $200 692 C A 1909 PPC to Breslau (Poland) with ½d Bantam & 1d pink incorrectly routed across USA then with 'TRANSATLANTIC POST OFFICE/MY26/09/ 4' cds and 'MISSENT' cachet alongside. [These markings were used on board the White Star Liner 'Oceanic' carrying mail between New York & Southampton from 1908 to the end of the service in 1914] $200 693 PS DEAD LETTER OFFICE: Range of Returned Letter Envelopes inscribed 'Returned Free Letter' Code 'W' (1866; 'Free' barred-out), 'RETURNED PAID LETTER' (1853), 'Returned Paid Letter' Code 'X' (1865, 'Paid' barred-out), 'RETURNED LETTER' Code 'A' (1898), Code 'B' (1894 & 1909, different printings), Code 'C' (1893), Code 'E' (1895), Code 'U' (1879), Code 'W' (1876 & 1878, different printings) & Code 'X' (1879), 'RETURNED LETTER/REGISTERED' Code 'T' (1887), 'RETURNED MORE TO PAY LETTER' Code 'E' (1891, with Postage Due 2d & 4d) and Code 'G' (1898), and 'FOREIGN ENCLOSURE' Code 'R' (1887; not previously seen by us), condition variable. A very scarce, underrated and desirable group. (16) $800 694 PS A-/B - Returned Letter Envelopes Code 'W' (265x113mm, 1872 & 1883 printings with different settings) with light but clear strikes of the scarce boxed 'DLO___PB___/REGISTERED' h/s in green (not previously seen by us) or purple (with 'PB' excised). A rare pair. (2) $150 695 PS POSTAL STATIONERY: Small box of mostly Postal Cards & Wrappers with a few better items including two Postal Cards uprated with Postal Card cutouts & registered to Egypt or Germany, etc, condition variable. (100 approx) $200 696 PS B - WRAPPERS: 1873 '½ ½/HALF' on 1d green Stieg #E3 overprint essay with the Surcharge in Red & in Black, minor blemishes. Very scarce. $300 WESTERN AUSTRALIA

697 W*O Mostly used on pages with 1860-64 Imperf 2d (possibly deep vermilion SG 25b) & 6d x3 all used, 1861 Intermediate Perf 1d 2d & 6d x2 & Clean-Cut Perf 6d, 1864-79 to 1/- (both shades), 'ONE PENNY' on 2d, Perf 12x14 1d, 'Half-penny' Overprint in Red & Green both shades (mint), condition rather mixed so inspection is recommended. (83) $400

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Lot 698 Lot 699 698 FA 1854-55 Lithographs Imperf 4d blue SG 3a, margins good to large, void-grid cancel in red, Cat £250+. Coloured cancellations are rare on this issue. $800T 699 EA 1863 (c.) imperforate stamp-size essay for a 1d White Swan plate proof in pale violet-blue on ungummed unwatermarked paper, close even margins. Rare. [NB: all Australian swans are black] $1,000T

Lot 701

Lot 700 Lot 702 700 PA 1864-79 Crown/CC 2d imperforate plate proof block of 4 in bluish green on ungummed watermarked paper from the base of the sheet, margins just touching - at lower-left - to huge. Rare. [Only a few examples are recorded, this being the only recorded block] $3,500T 701 * (B) 1864-79 Crown/CC Perf 12½ 1/- bright green with 'SPECIMEN' Handstamp as SG 61s but with 'SPECIMEN' Inverted, repaired 10mm tear at right, part-o.g., Cat £225++. Believed to be the only recorded example of this error. $500T 702 *A 1876-81 Crown/CC Perf 14 6d lilac SG 75 block of 4, large-part o.g., Cat £800++. $750T

Lot 703 Lot 704 703 * A A1 1882-85 CA Perf 14 2d chrome-yellow SG 77 block of 9, exceptional centring, very lightly mounted with virtually full o.g., Cat £378++. A delightful block. $600T 704 PA 1885-93 New Designs master die proof for the higher values with blank value tablet, in black on highly glazed card (91x60mm), handstamped 'AFTER/STRIKING' at U/L & '23JAN89' at 'U/R, no surface rubbing. $2,500T 705 */** A 1905-12 Crown/A Perf 11 3d brown with the Watermark Sideways (Reversed) BW #W28aa (SG 153var), large-part o.g., Cat $750; and punctured 'OS' Perf 12½ 1d rose-red with the Watermark Sideways BW #W14A marginal block of 13 (5x3, less the first two units), some creasing, unmounted. Unlisted & rare. [The ACSC states that "OS punctures are found only in the rose-red shade with watermark upright, and are very scarce"] (2 items) $300 Page:91 Nov 24, 2018

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Lot 706 706 PA TELEGRAPH STAMPS: 1879 De La Rue master die proof with blank value tablet on highly surfaced card (93x61mm) with 'Dec 21 1878' h/s at U/L & 'BEFORE HARDENING' h/s at U/R, no surface rubbing. $1,500 WESTERN AUSTRALIA - Postmarks

Ex Lot 707 707 S Collection on Swans extensively written up on pages by Region including 'BARRAMBIE', 'BEDFORDALE', 'BROWN HILL', 'BUCHANAN', 'COONGAN', 'EULAMINNA', 'GABANINTHA', 'GEORGINA', 'GOLDEN RIDGE', 'HAMELIN POOL', 'HANNANS', 'KULYALING', 'KURNALPI', oval 'POST OFFICE/MARBLE BAR' x3 on 3d block of 9, oval 'POST & TELEGRAPH OFFICE/MURRIN MURRIN', undated 'POST OFFICE/NANGEENAN', 'PALACE HOTEL', 'ROEBUCK BAY', 'SMITHS MILL', 'STAKE WELL', 'THE GRANITES', 'TURKEY CREEK', 'WANNAMAL', 'WARRAWOONA' x2, 'WESTBROOK', 'WOOLGAR' x2, etc, also Savings Bank types from Broome Hill, Greenough, Kojonup, Moora (violet), Pingelly, Waroona, Yalgoo, etc, plus a few TPOs, Letter & Numeral cancels, quality of the strikes is variable but many are fine to very fine. (100s) $2,000T

Lot 709 Lot 708 Lot 710 Lot 711 708 S A B2 Anaconda: 'ANACONDA/OC7/03/W.A' 21mm cds bold, slightly smudged strike on 2d Swan. PO 18.08.1903; renamed Eulaminna 15.10.1906. PMI records type but gives no dates of usage. [Copper mining] $150T 709 S A A2 Barrabupp: 'ST JOHN'S BROOK MILL/20JA10/[W.]A' 26mm cds on 2d Swan. St John's Brook Mill PO 15.09.1909; renamed Barrabupp (two 'P's) 1.12.1909; renamed Barrabup (one 'P') 15.7.1911; closed 29.11.1924. PMI records usage only in the 2½ months before the first name-change, not afterwards; the ERD for a Barrabupp cds is 13.04.1910. [Timber Mill] $150T 710 S A B1 Collie: 'MONEY ORDER OFFICE/10SEP00/COLLIE, W.A.' 32x20mm double-boxed d/s in violet on 2d Swan pair. Renamed from Collie Fields 27.10.1899. Unrecorded in PMI. [Coal mining; 48km E of Bunbury] $100T 711 S B A2 Lake View: 'LAKE VIEW/--18/04/WA' 21mm cds on 1d with 'WA' puncture. Renamed from Trafalgar (1) 02.1904; renamed Trafalgar (2) c.1905. Recorded March-May 1904 only. PMI gives the official renaming as 1909 but notes archival reference to "Trafalgar" from 01.1905 and datestamps inscribed 'TRAFALGAR' in use from 1906 onwards. [Goldmining] $100T Extensive phone bidding facilities will be available for this auction. Please book in early to utilise this service and request our “Advice on Phone Bidding” guidelines if you are unfamiliar with the process. Page:92 www.abacusauctions.com.au Nov 24, 2018

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Lot 713 Lot 714

Lot 712 712 S A B1 Mount Sir Samuel (1): 'SAVINGS BANK/OC24/05/MT SIR SAMUEL' 21mm cds two light but fine part-overlapping strikes on 1d Swan pair on piece. Opened as RO 1897; to PO 1.10.1900; reduced to RO 29.06.1917; closed 1.7.1930. PMI records only one partial strike of the same date. [Goldmining] $100T 713 S A A2+ Swan Mills: 'SWAN MILLS/-6DE10/WE[STN A]UST' 28mm cds (ERD) on 2d Swan. RO only 29.11.1910; closed 31.01.1915. PMI records usage in 1913-14 only. [Timber Mill] $150T 714 S A B2 Waterfall: 'WATERFALL/17NO1908/WESTERN [AUSTRALIA]' 26mm cds on 2d. PO 1.10.1907; renamed Golden Ridge -.06.1911. PMI records one probable strike only, dated 18NO1908. [Goldmining] $150T

Lot 715 715 S A B2 Widgemooltha: 'POST & TELEGRAPH OFFICE/18APR1909/WIDGEMOOLTHA WA' 44x23mm double-ring oval d/s in pink almost complete strike on ½d strip of 4. Opened as RO 1.04.1896; to PO 19.10.1896. Unrecorded by PMI. [Goldmining] $150T WESTERN AUSTRALIA - Postal Stationery - Postal Cards

Ex Lot 716 Lot 717 716 PS Mostly unused selection including ½d & 1d both with 'SPECIMEN' Handstamp, ½d sepia used, 1d Zinco with Dunlop Tyres advert, 1d on Glazed Stock x2, 1½d blue/green (superb!), etc, mostly fine to very fine. (30) $600 WESTERN AUSTRALIA - Postal History

717 PS C 1888 stampless OHMS Postal Card with 'Fremantle Rifle/Volunteers' imprint at L/L & parade notice over name of Captain George Bland Humble, a bit aged & soiled. Rare postal stationery. Ex Cecil Walkley. $400T

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Ex Lot 718 718 */**O Australia & World collection in four albums with lots of pickings throughout, the Australia includes SMult Wmk £2 Roo, mint KGV Heads to 1/4d, 5/- Bridge mint with large-part imprint & CTO, Robes both papers etc, then Great Britain including a very fine Penny Black & fair Tuppence Blue, QV 10/- blue mint (creased) & used, New Zealand including unmounted Smiling Boys, etc, condition variable but generally fine to very fine. Inspection will be rewarded. (1000+) $2,000

Ex Lot 719 Ex Lot 722 719 CPS Box with about 100 1940s-50s "ham radio" cards including from Canary Islands, Canton Island, Cuba, French Morocco, Guatemala, Russia, Suriname, Timor, UN Forces in Palestine etc; bundle of PPCs including 1907 handpainted from GB; postal history with Australian military mail including WWI Letter Cards with Poem or '2nd AIF Embarking' on reverse, 1906 from Thursday Island with 'LOOSE/SHIP/LETTER', airmails to Australia, 1971 & 1974 'MESSENGER/DELIVERY' covers at 25c or 70c, etc; condition variable (250 approx) $400 720 **/*/O Pacific Islands mint collections in Seven Seas pages mostly mounted to 1970s but later ** with Norfolk Island 1947-89 and Papua New Guinea 1952-87 both reasonably complete, Pitcairn Islands 1940-99 complete, also Christmas Island 1958-87 complete, then stockbooks with some Fiji, Nauru, Samoa, etc and others mint & used noted a range of PNG blocks, thematic interest, condition mixed but many fine. Weighs 13kg. (100s) $400 721 */**OL Estate remainders in two large cartons with some Australia & Colonies, Australian Territories including many blocks, Samoa with many blocks including $4 Bird imprint block of 10, Europe & Colonies etc, Biafra complete plus Overprints unlisted by Gibbons, Burundi & Tonga "gold coins" etc. Weighs 22kg. (Qty) $300 722 C Folio of 1940s-50s commercial covers many by air to Australia including 1947 uprated Postal Card from Greece, 1947 registered from Iran, 1950 registered from Seychelles (philatelic), 1951 from Bolivia, 1947 from Indo-China, 1952 registered from Peru, 1947 from Lebanon, 1947 from Yugoslavia, etc, also 1947 Angola-Peru & a group of South American airmails mostly to Peru, generally fine to very fine. (23) $250

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Ex Lot 723 Ex Lot 725 723 CPS A/B World War II Censor covers 1) Gibraltar uprated 2d Envelope with scarce '6 OPENED BY CENSOR' label of Hobart; 2) Fiji-Hobart with ' 6 /NOT/OPENED/...' cachet of Hobart - the only recorded example - in error overstruck with normal cachet; 3) Niue-Victoria with NZ-pattern 'PASSED BY CENSOR NZ/ 14 ' cachet (Little #H1); 4) mission cover Niue-Samoa with 'OPENED BY EXAMINER/ DDA 26' label (unrecorded by John Little); and 5) 1939 airmail NZ-Papua unusually with complete strike of the large 'OPENED BY CENSOR/...' cachet. (5) $400T 724 *O Eight old albums with many pickings throughout including postmarks, revenues & perfins, condition mixed. (Qty) $500 725 CPS Box of mostly pre-WWII covers many from Australia - including c.1934 large piece from a parcel with Large Lyrebird 1/- x7 tied by complete 'PARCELS POST/BRISBANE' roller - and the others to Australia with GB including Seahorse 5/- & KGVI 5/- solo frankings, two from 'BRODICK/ISLE OF ARRAN' & registered from 'ST AUBIN/JERSEY CHANNEL ISLANDS' etc, also 1924 French registered parcel tag, several from New Hebrides with 'PAQUEBOT' cancels, etc, condition variable. From a family correspondence that has never before been on the market. (150 approx) $400 726 **/*OC Huge worldwide accumulation in albums, on 100s of Hagner sheets and loose, looks to be mostly low-value stamps in larger quantities but there could be a surprise lurking amongst them, noted USA with 19th Century, Canada including some ** postage, plenty of GB, British Commonwealth with Transvaal remainders in blocks, Germany, Asia with China & Thailand, Eastern Europe including folder of Russian M/Ss, some Cinderellas & Revenues, potential postmark interest, also a few covers including commercial mail, condition very mixed. (1000s) $400 727 OCPS Mostly foreign array with lots of "Cinderellas" & Revenues including British Railway Stamps, Brunei selection including Japanese Occupation 12c x3 & 30c mint, also batches of Indian pre-stamp entires with intaglio handstamps, commercial & philatelic paquebot covers, and Egyptian covers including commercial airmails & some Postal Stationery, condition variable. (100s) $350 728 **/O/C A/B Australian Colonies stamps & revenues noted Queensland 1c 'Betting Tax' slips x50+ in consecutive number run (!), Victoria Petrol Ration coupons x6, WA Swans impressed Stamp Duty 1/-, £9 & £10 on piece, Australia Official Postal Cards KGV 1½d brown Solid 'OS' x9 plus KGV 1d green Dots 'OS' unused, 1945 letter from Liberated POW with fascinating story of Japanese captivity, World stamps noted Hong Kong QV '20 CENTS' on 30c with lovely 'SHANGHAE' cancel & China range plus small group of covers & used PPCs, condition very mixed but many fine. $300 729 **O/L Consignment remainders with a modest Indian collection, an album of Nauru blocks of 4, Norfolk self-adhesives large blocks, range of Tasmanian cds on Pictorials including a superb 'BLESSINGTON UPPER' (rated RR), also some early editions of "Australian Stamp Monthly" plus 1980s "The Australian Philatelist" (an excellent publication). $150 730 */**OC Large carton with collection on hundreds of Hagners, strength in now-popular areas such as Tuva, Gulf States & China, lots of pickings including Hong Kong Silver Wedding mint, lots of hinge remainders but inspection will be rewarded; also some unmounted Australian Territories. (Qty) $500 731 **/*/O/C Great Britain 1970-80s mint & used plus booklets x80+ including a few Pre-Decimal, also 1981 Royal Wedding collection ** plus extra gutter pairs, 1985 Queen Mother FDCs album, etc, lots of thematic interest, condition fine. Weighs 7kg. (100s) $200 732 *OCPS Large suitcase & a carton with World array in several albums, boxes, packets etc, noted lots of Ceylon/Sri Lanka and other Asia, condition very mixed; also a quantity of FDCs etc from Australia, Ceylon/Sri Lanka, GB etc, mostly very fine. Very heavy. (Qty) $500 733 *O World accumulation partly sorted in hundreds of small packets. (1000s) $200 734 */O Huge used accumulation in stockbooks, 100s of packets plus a few ancient worldwide albums including lots of Great Britain, British Commonwealth, some Australia with bundle of Territories CTO, noted Malaya to $5, Ceylon QV 'TWO' on 4c red block of 53 with Plate Number on parcel fragment plus group of numeral postmarks, France Ceres 25c blue plate & variety study, some mint & a few covers including Victoria 'GOVERNOR' frank stamp, USA 1936 airmail from Hawaii forwarded to Australia with GB 6d & 9d added, lots of fun here, condition variable. Weighs 42kg. (1000s) $500 735 */O Worldwide used accumulation in stockbooks, albums, Hagners & packets including Australia & Territories with range of New Guinea & Papua including a few NWPI overprints, Pacific Islands, New Zealand, Hong Kong, India and some China, Germany with Third Reich, etc, condition variable but many fine. Weighs 24kg. (100s) $400 Page:95 Nov 24, 2018

REST OF THE WORLD - GENERAL and MISCELLANEOUS LOTS (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A 736 CPS Covers accumulation including Australia commercial mail & FDCs, 1960s airmails to Australia from Samoa, Asia, Europe, GB, USA, etc, China 1920s to England with 24 stamps on back, Germany Third Reich PPCs x4, etc, condition mixed but many fine. Weighs 10kg. (100s) $200 737 **/*OPS Accumulation mostly used with Asia including China Junks & Sun-Yat Sen with overprints, Hong Kong with some QV and KGV Silver Jubilee set **, Shanghai 1893 Jubilee overprints 1c Letter Card and 2c Envelope x7, also a few Ceylon, India, Indo-China, Japan, Malaya, North Borneo, etc, then worldwide with pickings including Switzerland 1932 Airmail 90c, plus some literature, variable condition. Weighs 5kg. (100s) $200 738 O Worldwide stamps mostly used, loose and on paper in bags, envelopes and containers in large box. Weighs 7kg. (1000s) $100

Ex Lot 739 739 CPS Box of interesting covers & Postal Stationery with Flights, commercial airmails, philatelic frankings to Australia including from Berlin & Saar, other strong German content including commercial mail, Third Reich commemorative cancels - noted one with Olympics M/S - & propaganda Postal Cards plus Nazi cigarette cards x16 (superb), 1850s stampless 'DANZIG' to London, Swiss internment camp covers including 1940 with three different Polish camp cachets, Greece 1936 Rotary airmail cover to Sweden, etc, generally fine to very fine. $750 740 **B Pacific Islands collections apparently complete to 2010+ mostly unmounted including Fiji from 1974, Nauru from 1981, Norfolk Island from 1982, Papua New Guinea from 1979 noted range of 1993-94 overprints, Pitcairn Islands from 1940 Pictorials * with 1948 Silver Wedding **, Samoa from 1977, includes M/Ss, sheetlets, some booklets, lots of thematic interest, a few earlies with minor toning but condition generally very fine. (100s) $400 741 O Worldwide stamps mostly used, loose and on paper in bags, envelopes and containers in large box. Weighs 9kg. (1000s) $100 742 O - mostly used, loose and on paper in bags, envelopes and containers in large box. Weighs 7kg. (1000s) $100 743 O - mostly used, loose and on paper in bags, envelopes and containers in large box. Weighs 7kg. (1000s) $100 744 **/*/O World mint & used in 60+ albums some priced individually, also collection remainders noted British Comonwealth including Mauritius, South Africa with Transvaal in larger blocks, Canada used including QV to 50c, 1908 Quebec 7c & 10c, 1929 50c Bluenose, 1930s sets to $1, also foreign with plenty of USA, etc, lots of thematics, condition mixed but many fine. Weighs 75+kg. (Large Qty) $500 745 */O Worldwide accumulation mostly pre-WWII on leaves and in albums noted Australia & Colonies, Great Britain, British Africa, India, New Zealand & Dependencies, Sarawak 1934 low values in blocks of 4 **, Sweden 1866 17o violet, Austria, etc, some Foreign POs with overprints, condition mixed but many fine. Weighs 11kg. (100s) $200 746 **/*/O European group in two boxes including Austria, France, Germany, Ireland with 1920s overprints including Seahorse set (fake cancels), also Israel with sparse earlies but modern up to 2004 ** with M/Ss, sheetlets & booklets, many in high-cost European pages & albums, condition generally fine. Weighs 20kg. (100s) $400 747 */O Asia accumulation mostly used including China with range of Sun Yat-Sen and PRC overprints, Hong Kong with QEII 'CONTRACT NOTE' revenues to $50, India noted KEVII 10r and 15r 'OHMS' overprints, Malaya with Straits Settlements QV range, Thailand, etc, quantity of low values with potential postmark interest, condition mixed but many fine. Weighs 9kg. (100s) $300 748 CPS Worldwide covers in large box including commercial mail noted quantity of Mauritius QEII frankings, GB 1965 3/6d Postal Order, Wildings airmails to Mauritius, 1980 parcel wrappers to Australia with £5 Machins, New Zealand 1990 airmail with $4 Bird x2, Tuvalu 1980s 'OFFICIAL' overprints on cover, USA 1945 airmail to Australia with 10c Prexie x7, etc, some registered mail, postal stationery and picture postcards, also album of 1937 Corontation FDCs, condition mixed but many fine. Weighs 8kg. (100s) $200 749 **/*/O World mint & used in 20+ albums, Hagners & stockcards some priced individually, also collection remainders, noted British Comonwealth including Australia, New Zealand, South Africa with Transvaal, Canada, USA, etc, some M/Ss and lots of thematics. Weighs 35+kg. (1000s) $300 Page:96 www.abacusauctions.com.au Nov 24, 2018

REST OF THE WORLD - GENERAL and MISCELLANEOUS LOTS (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A 750 O Large shoebox crammed to the gunwalls with off-paper stamps, blocks, setenant strips, M/Ss etc mostly removed from philatelic mail with strength in Australia & GB including "prestige" booklet panes. Oustanding thematic content & source for very fine used modern material. (many 1000s) $250 751 ** A Complete imperforate sheets of Birds, Fish, Buterflies, Flowers, Olympics etc from Cuba, Azerbaijan, Cambodia, Laos etc, some inscribed 'SAHARA OCC/RASD' (Western Sahara??), unmounted. (46 sheets + some blocks & untrimmed M/Ss) $250 752 * OMNIBUS ISSUES: 1935 Silver Jubilee Crown Colonies issues x42 sets including Ascension, Gilberts & Hong Kong, all those we checked are very lightly mounted, Cat £550+. (168) $250 753 O - 1935 Silver Jubilee issues apparently complete apart from the Forces in Egypt seal, generally very fine, Cat £1800 approximately. (250 approx) $750

Ex Lot 754 754 */**O "CINDERELLAS": Extensive array with strength in Europe including Spanish Civil War, Poland WWII three different sheets of 50, Trade Shows, Christmas & Exhibition labels etc, United States with lots of TB issues & Boys Homes setenant issues, also Britain with lots of Royalty, Canada, New Zealand, Australia including Railway Stamps & NSW Laureates 6d reprint sheet of 25, etc, loads of modern mullock but plenty of better earlier material including numerous poster stamps & some Revenues, Thailand progressive plate proofs, condition variable but generally fine to very fine, most unused/mint with some unmounted; also 13 woven flags noted as World War I "cigarette cards" (not previously seen by us). Many hours of fun. (Qty) $450

Ex Lot 755 755 **/*W A-/A+ POSTER STAMPS: Lovely collection of labels for International Expositions including 1897 Brussels, 1900 Paris including setenant sheet of 40 (some separation) & 'VILLAGE SUISSE' costumes x22, 1908 Franco-British array including imperfs & setenants, 1915 Panama-Pacific Volland Pavilions x12, etc, many die-cut types, some beautiful Art Nouveau & Art Deco designs, etc, generally very fine & many are unmounted. An exceptional basis for expansion. (300+) $1,000 756 A ALBUMS & ACCESSORIES: Hagner sheets and similar, various sizes, mixture of brand new & second-hand. Weighs 12kg. (100s) Offer 757 A - Seven Seas pages & albums for Australia, Australian Colonies/States x2, Christmas Island, Nauru, New Zealand, Norfolk Island, PNG, Pitcairn Islands & Samoa (some incomplete but extra pages also) plus an SG New Zealand album with pages to 1984, condition generally fine. Weighs 20kg. (100s) Offer 758 A - Stockbooks 16-page x2 brand-new plus 3 more second-hand, 'Packs' pages & albums x2, cover albums & pages, two rather battered Tarafold display stands, drying books, stockcards, shoebox of mounts, etc. Weighs 25kg. Offer Page:97 Nov 24, 2018

Lot Type Grading Description Est $A "PRETTY POLLY" - PARROTS & COCKATOOS EXHIBIT We are pleased to present the award-winning thematic exhibit formed by Helge Rune Grastveit from Norway. The exhibit has twice been awarded International Gold. Helge has spent almost 30 years assembling his collection, so much of this material has been off the market for a long time. He decided to sell through Abacus Auctions because of the strong Australasian content.

Ex Lot 759 759 */**DCA Bundle of exhibit pages mostly stamps including a few better issues, some varieties including Dominica National Day $1.20 Double Overprint & Faroes 100k Puffins with Missing Red (Beak), M/Ss, plate proofs & modern colour separations, a very high proportion is unmounted, also postmarks & meter impressions and a few philatelic covers. (few 100) $500T 760 ** A Extensive collection in three & a half stockbooks crammed with mostly post-WWII singles blocks M/Ss sheetlets & setenant strips from every country that has anything at all to do with parrots, some minor varieties & many proofs & colour separations, the many we checked are all very fine unmounted; plus some earlier material including North Borneo 1922 Exhibition 12c with Stop after 'EXHIBITION.' (minor tonespots), USA Columbus mint 6c 10c & 15c plus 10c stamp-size die proof, etc. Lots of material is overlapped or otherwise obscured so careful inspection is recommended. (Qty) $2,000T 761 */**W "Cinderellas" selection including some lovely German poster stamps, etc, also matchbox labels & 1906 Parrot Silver & Copper Co (Montana) share certificate. (71 items) $200T

Ex Lot 762 Ex Lot 764 762 C/CL Packet of postal history mostly removed from the exhibit including North Borneo 2c Parrot x4 censored to Canada, 'WAR/TAX' 2c censored to Canada & 'BMA' 2c strip of 4 from 'BRUNEI' to Labuan; Overprints on New Zealand 'AITUTAKI' 1/- registered to GB & 'PENRHYN/ISLAND' 1/- registered to Tahiti (no backstamps); St Lucia 400th Anniversary 2d block of 6 on 1904 registered cover to Germany; illustrated bird dealers' envelopes from Belgium (1923) & France (1937); 1933 Norway-Brazil PPC per Graf Zeppelin with "parrot" cachet; covers with parrot illustrations in meter cancels from Finland, Holland, Denmark, Belgium, Sierra Leone etc; mostly commercial, a few problems but most are fine to very fine. (35) $600T 763 PS Packet of postal stationery mostly removed from the exhibit a few with Parrot designs including Nigeria 9d aerogramme to Republic of Congo, others mostly with parrot-related content including Tonga 1d Postal Cards 'Tufumahina' & 'Captain Cook's Tree', Brazil 1905 Postal Card from 'ARARAS' (= macaws), German New Guinea STO Postal Card with jungle illustration, Peru 2c Postal Card 'Rio Chanchamayo' (minor soiling), Austria 1913 STO 3h Letter Card for Alfred Bermann Bookseller (creased), etc, condition variable but most are fine to very fine. An interesting group. (31) $250T 764 CDPS AUSTRALIA: Batch of parrot-related covers etc including scenic Postal Cards Qld 1d 'Harvesting...' & 1½d 'Sheep Drinking...' and CofA 1d 'GILDEROY RANGES' all used, advertising group including c.1920 PPC for Arnott's Biscuits (plus US card from which the design was "borrowed"), a few for Rosella Preserving Co including KGVI 2d STO Envelope, etc, also a group of parrot postmarks mostly Aboriginal placenames including KGV registered covers from 'GALAH', 'JEPARIT', 'NILMA' & 'WAHRING' (all Victoria) & 'POST OFFICE/GULARGAMBONE NSW' etc, generally fine to very fine. An interesting lot. (44 + pieces) $450T

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Lot 765 765 E/P A/(B) - 1911 Post Office Design Competition Cockatoo/Boomerang/Platypus within Lyrebird Feathers essay by ET Luke, stamp-size undenominated proofs printed in blue, yellow-orange (closed tear at lower-left), violet & green ACSC #E112A-D, and with 'ONE PENNY' Added in rose-carmine #E112F (with 'HO' part-papermaker's watermark), the first on stout paper, the others on thin paper, Cat $7500. Ex Derrick Ray. Separate RPSofL Certificates (2004) each state "genuine, so far as we can say", which is an example of why Australian material should be expertised in Australia. [The ACSC states "All are very rare, with generally only one example recorded in any one colour". Neither the ACSC nor the relevant certificate mention the tear on the yellow-orange proof] $5,000T

Lot 766 Lot 767 766 PS B - 1915 usage of KGV Sideface 1d red Stamped To Order Envelope for Rosella Preserving & Manufacturing Co (Melbourne) with superb illustration of a rosella, to California so underpaid & with 'T/30c' h/s of Melbourne & American 'Postage due 6 Cents' h/s, light central fold & small repaired tear at the top. A beautiful item. [One of Australia's most desirable advertising envelopes] $750T 767 PS C - 1916 usage of Star 1d red Stamped to Order Envelope ACSC #ES28 for Rosella Preserving & Manufacturing Co (Melbourne) - 'HOBART' added to the inscription - uprated with 1d red for double-rate & used locally with scarce Launceston Krag machine cancel, stained. Rare. [Much scarcer than the similar Sideface 1d envelopes. A fine example sold at the Prestige auction of 19.10.2007 for $1725] $250T

Lot 768 768 D A B1- - 'PARAPARAP/9OC18/NORTHERN TERRITORY' (the later of only two recorded examples) light but obvious strike slightly overstruck with similarly under-inked 'UNCLAIMED/PARAPARAP NT' h/s (the only example we have noted). Rated RRRRR. PO 4/7/1918; renamed Parap (1) 12/10/1918. One of the shortest-lived permanent post offices anywhere in Australia. [Named for the call of the black cockatoo. The name was ostensibly changed because there was a small community of the same name in Victoria but, by that reasoning, literally hundreds of Australian placenames would have required amendment. [The other recorded example of the cds, on KGV 1d, sold at the Prestige auction of 8.5.2013 for $333] $200T Make sure that we always have your contact details up-to-date in case we have a question about your bidding intentions. Page:99 Nov 24, 2018

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Lot 770 Lot 769 769 PS B - 1919 commercial usage of KGV 4d orange Registration Envelope to Dutch Indies uprated with KGV 1d red pair tied by largely very fine strike of the rare 'PARAP/8FE19/NORTHERN TERRITORY' cds (rated RRRR), rare 'PARAPARAP NT' red & black/white registration label, Darwin transit & poor arrival b/s. Parap (1) renamed from Paraparap 1/12/1918; closed 8/10/1921. $400T 770 CB - 1932 commercial cover to Denmark with KGV 2d tied by 'BILLINUDGEL/NSW' cds, rubber 'MORE TO PAY' h/s in violet & 'NSW/T/16 2/3' h/s in red, on arrival endorsed "17" and Postage Due 1o pair 5 o & 10o tied by 'SILKEBORG' cds, minor blemishes & small opening tear clear of the stamps. ["Billinudgel" = place where parrots are plentiful] $250T

Lot 771

Lot 772 771 C A A1 - 1946 philatelic cover with 'RELIEF/ 14 /31AU46/SOUTH-AUST' & provisional registration label with 'MIL PO PARAP NT' h/s in violet. PO 1.5.1946; closed 21.12.1946. $100T 772 PA - 1964-65 Birds 1/6d Galah imperforate proof single in the issued colours affixed in a recessed presentation card ACSC #416PP(1) numbered "6" on the reverse, minor spotting on the back of the card, Cat $400. [The ACSC states that only 8 proofs were prepared, of which at least two are institutionalised. Number 6 was presented to Frank Manley from the Stamp Advisory Committee] $250T

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Lot 774

Lot 773 773 ** A B1 - 1966 Definitives 15c Galah complete vertical strip of 5 from the right of the sheet with the Carmine Printing (Bird's Chest & Highlights) Completely Omitted from the Third Unit & 50% Omitted from the Second & Fourth Units, Cat $10,000 (SG £7500 for just the Third Unit). This is the first time in almost 40 years that we have offered this error, one of the most dramatic of all Australian "Missing Colours". [The ACSC states that one pane of 50 was affected, meaning that only 10 such strips - some of which have been split - could exist] $5,000T 774 ** A B1 - 1966 Definitives 15c Galah vertical strip of 5 from the right of the sheet with Grey Printing (Branches & Highlights) Completely Omitted from the central unit SG 393b (Cat £4000), Partly Omitted from the base of the second unit & Largely Omitted from the fourth unit ACSC #455cb, unmounted, Cat $5000 (2002). Possibly unique! [The ACSC records two variants of this error 1) with Grey Printing also Partly Omitted from the first & fifth units; and 2) as here. However, it is stated that this error was known only from a block of 10 (2x5) that was stupidly reduced to a block of 4 of the 3rd & 4th rows and then to two pairs. The implication is that the strip offered here is the only surviving example of the "full" error. Tom Pierron also states that "just two mint copies, both in vertical pairs with partials, survive"] $4,000T

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Lot 775 Lot 777 775 ** A A1 - 1987 Wildlife Definitives 37c Cockatoo vertical pair from the base of the sheet Imperforate at Base ACSC #1215b, unmounted, Cat $400 (2002). [The ACSC states that some five sheets - ten strips of the 5 designs - were issued, meaning only about 10 examples of each design can exist] $250T

Lot 776 776 ** A - 1987 Wildlife Definitives 37c horizontal block of 10 (5x2) from the base of the sheet Imperforate at Base ACSC #1218ba, unmounted, Cat $4000 (2002). [From another vendor] $2,000 777 G A B1 - 1987 Wildlife Definitives 37c Rosella with Black Printing ('ROSELLA') Doubled ACSC #1217c tied by slogan cancel to local Adelaide cover. [The illustration is above Lot 775] $100T

Lot 778 778 ** A - 1987 Wildlife Definitives 37c horizontal strip of the five designs with Buff Colour (Bands at Top & Base causing 'AUSTRALIA 37c' to be "omitted") Completely Omitted ACSC #1218cc, unmounted, Cat $6000 (2002). With a normal strip for comparison. [The ACSC states "It is believed that two intact setenant strips exist, as well as a small number of single stamps"] $2,500T Page:102 www.abacusauctions.com.au Nov 24, 2018

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Extract - Lot 779 779 ** A AUSTRALIA: 1987 Wildlife Definitives 37c setenant strip of 5 complete sheet of 100, the lower-right corner block of 4 with Major Void caused by a Foreign Piece of Paper affecting Rosella (33%), Echidna (40%), Rosella (75%) & Echidna (100%), unmounted. A spectacular freak! $750T 780 C B - NEW SOUTH WALES: 1875 cover to GB "Via Galle & Brindisi" with scarce franking of De La Rue 1d & 2d block of 4 tied by Rays '278' - rated RRR - of 'NOWRA' (b/s), minor blemishes & ironed-out vertical crease at left. "Nowra" = black cockatoo. [Renamed from Green Hills 1.1.1861] $150T 781 C B - QUEENSLAND: 1908 commercial cover to Washington DC with ½d & 2½d purple/blue x2 tied by 'REGISTERED/ TOOWONG' h/s with cds alongside, several transit b/s, minor blemishes. ["Toowong" = the cry of the cockatoo] $100T

Lot 783

Lot 782 782 EA - SOUTH AUSTRALIA: 1890s Post Office Design Competition entry for a ½d Wrapper with Cockatoo indicium, numbered "14" in pencil & endorsed "Mittimus", the nom de plume of the entrant. Very attractive and far more appealing than most of the competition essays that have been on the market, the majority of which are decidedly amateurish. $600T 783 C A- - VICTORIA: 1873 (Feb 26) cover to Denmark with Laureates 6d & poor BN '575' (rated RRR) & largely fine '[C]OCKATOO/VICTORIA' cds, Talbot & Melbourne transit b/s, various rate endorsements on the face applied in Europe, minor flap fault. Cockatoo (1) PO opened 1.11.1866; renamed Narrigal 14.12.1874. [Goldmining] $350T 784 E A BELGIUM: Original artist's preliminary sketches by J Van Noten in India ink & watercolour on thin art paper (138x212mm) for Antwerp Zoo 1fr+50c Red Loris, signed by the artist, with the issued stamp affixed. Very attractive. $300T 785 P A- BELIZE: 1984 Amazons setenant issue imperforate proof plate number '1D' block of 8 from the base of the sheet, the four vertical stamps incorrectly inscribed 'Amazona autumnalis autumnalis', a few minor bends, unmounted. With the issued block of 4 correctly inscribed 'Amazona autumnalis'. (2 items) $400T Lots that attract GST on the Hammer Price for Australian buyers have the Estimate printed in blue followed by a small “T”. Where purchased by overseas buyers, no GST is payable on these lots. Page:103 Nov 24, 2018

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Lot 787 Lot 786 786 ** A A1 BRAZIL: 1973 Brasil 73 Exhibition $1 Macaw with Yellow-Ochre Printing (Denomination & Inscriptions) Doubled, and another with Denomination & Inscriptions Completely Omitted, unmounted. Scarce duo. $250T 787 ** A A1 - 1980 Lubrapex 28r Papagainho with Black Printing (Inscriptions) Completely Omitted, unmounted. With a normal stamp for comparison. $150T

Lot 788 788 * A B1 BRITISH HONDURAS: 1962 10c Scarlet Macaw with the Blue Printing (Feathers & Highlights) Completely Omitted SG 207a, and Self Government Overprints 10c with "Wide Tail" (Colour Shift of the Blue Printing), very lightly mounted, Cat £850+. With a normal stamp for comparison. $400T

Lot 791 Lot 789 789 PS B - 1964 10c Aerogramme with major error Black Printing (Inscriptions, Queen & Highlights on the Bird) Completely Omitted, lengthy social message within headed "Big Creek 16th December" & with the beginnings of an address when the sender obviously realised there was something not quite right!, minor blemishes & light central fold. Extraordinary! $250T

Lot 790 790 * A- B2 COOK ISLANDS - AITUTAKI: 1903 Overprints on NZ Perf 11 1/- bright red with No Stop after 'Tiringi ' SG 7a in horizontal pair, well centred, characteristic irregular perfs, hinge remainder, Cat £700+. $300T 791 C A- - PENRHYN: 1903 cover to Victoria with 1/- Kea & Kaka SG 16a tied by rubber 'PENRHYN ISLAND/ 7OCT1903/NEW ZEALAND' cds, Auckland transit & Melbourne arrival b/s, minor blemishes. [Photo above Lot 789] $200T Page:104 www.abacusauctions.com.au Nov 24, 2018

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Lot 792

Ex Lot 794 792 PA FIJI: 1959-63 Pictorials 4/- Kandavu Parrot imperforate proof in the issued colours affixed to presentation card (112x90mm), endorsed "Approved/[signature]/2.4.59" at lower-right. $400T 793 P/C A+ FRENCH COMMUNITY - CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC: 1960-63 Airs 250fr Red-Headed Inseparables (Lovebirds) die proofs in black, two shades of purple-brown & the issued colours, two with embossed seal & signed "Pierre Bequet", three blocks of plate proofs in various colours, & unaddressed FDC. Superb! (8 items) $400T 794 P/C A/B - FRENCH GUIANA: 1947 Bird Definitives die proofs on thick wove paper for 25fr in green & in violet, and 40fr in sepia, in dark brown, in brown-red & in black, two signed by the designer "P Gandon" & two with large '.../MINISTERE DES COLONIES' embossing, very fine; also registered covers to USA with 25fr strip of 3 or 25fr 40fr & 50fr, minor blemishes. Very attractive group. (8 items) $600T 795 CPS GERMANY: Stamped to Order Postal Cards Bavarian 5pf & German 3pf with parrots on the viewsides both unused, Bavaria 5pf with Parrot-Shooting Competition used & Danzig 10pf for Gregor Mendel CTO, 1933 Fifth South America Flight per Graf Zeppelin with parrot cachet, several meter cancels including superb strike including parrot & swastika on 1935 record card, etc, a few problems but most are fine to very fine. (16 items) $300T

Ex Lot 796 Extract - Lot 801 796 PS A- - 1899 5pf Stamped to Order Postal Cards for the Dresden Zoological Gardens with external or internal aviaries, both CTO with 'XI DEUTSCHER PHILATELISCHTEN TAG/DRESDEN/23 JULI 1888' cds. Very scarce. (2) $400T 797 PS A - 1903 Bavaria 5pf Stamped to Order Postal Card for X Deutsches Turnfest with scene on face of a parrot-shooting contest & chromolitho reverse of winning crossbowman, double-oval commemorative datestamp. Lovely item. $100T 798 PS A - 1911 Bavaria 3pf Stamped to Order Postal Card for Kunst & Kaufmann Relame-Buro with parrot logo front & back, correct local usage. $100T 799 P** A - EAST: 1975 Magdeburg Zoo 5pf imperforate proofs in the issued colours, & with Orange Printing (Highlights on Breast) Omitted, unmounted. With a normal stamp for comparison. (3) $250T 800 PS C GREAT BRITAIN: 1840 usage of Mulready 1d black Lettersheet Stereo 'A1' with allover internal advertising headed 'WATERSTON'S ENVELOPE ADVERTISER' & datelined 29.7.1840, including a book list with a volume on parrots, superb red Maltese Cross & London b/s of AUG/1/1840, somewhat soiled/aged. Rare. $300T 801 PS A- - c.1870 QV 1d pink Stamped to Order Letter Sheet with numerous advertisements within some illustrated including for bird cages, the stamp oxidised otherwise remarkably fine unused. Rare: unlisted by Huggins & Baker. $400T Page:105 Nov 24, 2018

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Lot 803 Lot 802 802 CC GREAT BRITAIN: 1880 cover with allover advertising on the face for 'WILLIAM CROSS/THE LARGEST IMPORTER OF PARROTS/IN THE WORLD' & on the reverse 'IMPORTER OF WILD/BEASTS. BIRDS & REPTILES', opened-out for display, fragile & with significant faults still a dramatic cover. $250T 803 B A- - 1912 2/- Booklet (KGV ½d x12 + 1d x18) with 'INLAND RATES OF POSTAGE' Gibbons #BB3, characteristic minor stains around the staples otherwise very fine, Cat £1300. [Includes advert for books on "Parrot Keeping" & "Parrakeet Keeping"] $500T

Lot 804 Ex Lot 805 804 ** A B1 JAMAICA: 1964-68 Pictorials 10/- Coat of Arms with Blue Printing ('JAMAICA' & Highlights) Completely Omitted SG 231a upper-right corner block of 4 with sheet number '316', unmounted, Cat £1800+. With a normal stamp for comparison. $1,400T 805 P A/A+ LAOS: 1966 Birds 5k Parakeet die proofs on thick wove paper in emerald & multicoloured both signed by the engraver "P Combet" & with security embossing at L/L, another in the issued colours, also unmounted imperf plate proof strip of 5 in various colours & sheetlet of 4 in the issued colours. (5 items) $200T 806 ** A C1 MAURITIUS: 1965 Birds 15c with pale grey background & Red Printing (Beak) Completely Omitted SG 322a, unmounted, Cat £900. [The illustration is above Lot 808] $500T 807 ** A B1 - 1965 Birds 15c with pale grey background & Red Printing (Beak) Completely Omitted SG 322a lower-right corner block of 4 with Plate Numbers '1A' (Omitted in Red), unmounted, Cat £3600+. An exceptional positional block. With a normal plate number block of 6 for comparison. [The illustration is above Lot 808] $2,500T

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Lot 806 Lot 808

Lot 807 808 ** A B1 MAURITIUS: 1968 Birds New Colours 15c with cinnamon background, Blue Printing (Tail Feathers) Completely Omitted SG 372a, unmounted, Cat £500. $300T 809 C B MEXICO: 1857 entires with 'VERA CRUZ' Reading Downwards 2r tied by octagonal 'Sn AN Ds TUXTLA' h/s in blue or Reading Upwards 1r x2 with 'SANTIAGO/TUX-TLA' h/s, minor blemishes. ["Tuxtla" is a corruption of "Toztlau" = place of the macaws] (2) $200T

Lot 810 Lot 811 810 CB NEW ZEALAND: 1871 cover to Otago with Chalons 1d orange x2 (both badly oxidised) & 'O24' cancels plus very fine 'MANUHERIKIA' cds (rated 7) alongside, 'PORT CHALMERS' arrival b/s, minor soiling. RPSofL Certificate (2004). "Manuherikia" = (loosely) using a wounded bird to attract more birds. $250T 811 CC - 1889 commercial cover with Sideface 1d & manuscript "Koputarua/20 8 89" cancellation, transit b/s of Wellington, Nelson - where 'N' obliterator applied - & 'BRIGHTWATER' arrival, soiled & part of the flap missing. Unrecorded by Richard Wooders so rated 10: our vendor states that two covers are recorded. PO 22.3.1889; renamed Koputaroa 1.4.1909. $400T

Lot 812 Ex Lot 813 812 C A- A1 - 1889 commercial cover with Sideface 1d x2 & complete manuscript "Koputarua/1.10.89" cancel, Wellington & Nelson transit & 'BRIGHTWATER' arrival b/s. A very appealing manuscript cover of the greatest rarity: unrecorded by Richard Wooders so rated 10. Robin Startup states PO opened 22.3.1889; renamed Koputaroa 1.4.1909. See also Lot 826. ["Koputarua/oa" = a snare] $500T Page:107 Nov 24, 2018

"PRETTY POLLY" - PARROTS & COCKATOOS EXHIBIT (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A 813 P*O - 1898 Pictorials London Printings 1/- Kea & Kaka imperforate plate proof block of 4 in orange-red on ungummed unwatermarked paper, imperf printer's samples in purple-black x2 with different Waterlow Overprints, selection of various printings & shades x22 mint (one apparently Imperf at Top) & used x30 plus single with 3-Bars cancel, 'OFFICIAL' mint & a used block of 4, Smaller Designs 1/- imperf plate block of 4 in black, Overprints for Aitutaki x8 (two used), Niue & Penrhyn x3, generally fine to very fine. A good lot. (83) $1,000T

Lot 815

Lot 814 814 W A - 1898 Pictorials 1/- Kea & Kaka printer's sample sheetlet of 9 in black-purple on ungummed unwatermarked paper, 'WATERLOW & SONS LTD' Overprint in Blue. $750T 815 */** A - 1902-07 Pictorials with Watermark Perf 11 1/- brown-red CP #E18d (SG 315) upper-left corner block of 4 with characteristic rough perfs, virtually full o.g. the lower units being unmounted, Cat NZ$1280+ (£300++ mounted). $400T

Lot 817

Ex Lot 816 816 PA - 1907-08 New Plates (Smaller Designs) 1/- die proof in black on glazed card (61x74mm), and imperf plate proof U/R corner block of 4 in black on ungummed watermarked paper. [Derek Diamond's similar die proof sold at auction in July 2016 for £696] (2 items) $1,200T 817 C A- A2 - 1911 Telegraphic Message cover front with fine & very fine strikes of the very rare 'KAKARIKI' cds (rated 9). PO opened 22.2.1910; closed 28.8.1915. $200T Page:108 www.abacusauctions.com.au Nov 24, 2018

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Lot 818 818 E/P A - 1960 Pictorials 2d Ngutukaka (= Kaka's Beak) original stamp-size artwork in watercolour recessed in presentation mount (88x95mm) endorsed "B" in red-pencil at upper-right, minor soiling & light crease, plus engraved die proof in black affixed above the artwork & another at right in three colours tacked by upper-left corner. A unique developmental item. Ex De La Rue Archives. [The issued stamp was printed by De La Rue but in photogravure] $1,500T 819 ** A C1 - 1962 Health 2½d+1d Kakariki vertical pair with 2cm wide Paper-Join affecting both stamps CP #T34aX, unmounted, Cat NZ$1250. $300T

Lot 820 Lot 821 820 ** A C1 - 1962 Health 2½d+1d Kakariki Printed on the Gummed Side CP #T34aY (SG 812b), unmounted, Cat NZ$2000 (£1300). Rare. $800T 821 ** A A1 - 1965 Health 3d+1d Kaka pair with Brown Printing Misplaced Up & Left resulting in the bird appearing to be flapping furiously, unmounted. Surprisingly, unlisted by Campbell Paterson. [This colour shift is every bit as dramatic as the well-known 1/9d Pictorial with misplaced red (aeroplane)] $400T

Lot 822 822 ** A - 1974 8c Stewart Island horizontal pair from the left of the sheet Imperf at Left CP #SS14aZ, unmounted, Cat NZ$750. $300T Page:109 Nov 24, 2018

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Lot 823 823 ** A B1 - 1975 Forest Parks 18c Kaweka with Blue Printing (Overlay) Completely Omitted CP #SS19aZ (SG 1077a), unmounted, Cat NZ$500 (£225). With a normal stamp for comparison. $200T

Ex Lot 825

Lot 824 824 ** A A1 - 1982-89 Birds 30c Kakapo SG 1288 vertical pair, the upper unit with Green & Yellow Printing Largely Omitted as a result of a stray piece of paper on the sheet, unmounted. Striking "ghost parrot" variety! $250T 825 SDC - POSTMARKS: Parrot-related postmarks 1945 'KAKA' (rated 6) on piece, 1910 'KAKA POINT' (rated 5) on PPC, 1932 'KAKATAHI' (rated 3) on cover, 1927 'KOPUTAROA' (rated 5) on piece, 1960 'OHOKA' (rated 3) on piece, 1911 'OTEKURA' (rated 5) on PPC, 1891 'PAEKAKARIKI' (rated 3) on stamp & on 1916 cover to France. (8 items) $250T

Lot 826 Lot 828 Lot 829 Lot 827 826 S B A1 - manuscript "Koputarua/9 10 89" on Sideface 1d pair (perfs trimmed). Unrecorded by Richard Wooders so rated 10. $100T 827 D A B2 - 'LOWER RUAKAKA' light but largely fine strike tying KGV 2d yellow to small piece. Rare: rated 9 by Richard Wooders. PO opened 12.4.1910; closed 14.9.1920. ["Ruakaka" = kaka's nest] $150T 828 S B A1 - Manuscript "Ruakaka/24MR96" on Sideface 1d rejoined pair. Rare: rated 9 by Richard Wooders. PO opened 1.3.1896. ["Ruakaka" = kaka's nest] $150T 829 *A NIUE: 1903 Overprints on New Zealand 1/- brown-red with 'Tahae' (one word) SG 15, and 1/- orange-red with 'Taha e' (two words) SG 16a, some characteristic irregular perfs, Cat £695. $250T 830 P A NORFOLK ISLAND: 1970-71 Birds 5c Parrot & 25c Parrot imperforate proofs in issued colours affixed to Harrison & Sons presentation cards (102x127mm). (2) $500T 831 P A - 1970-71 Birds 50c Rosella imperforate proof with 'Norfolk Island' in Violet affixed to Harrison & Sons presentation proof (102x127mm). With the issued stamp with 'Norfolk Island' in Blue for comparison. $300T 832 PS A+ - 1981 33c Parrot Aerogramme with View of the Convict Settlement with Black & Blue Printing (all inscriptions plus the map illustrations on the reverse) Completely Omitted, superb unused. An exceptional "missing colour". With a normal example for comparison. [Stephen Bradford's example sold at the Prestige auction of 9.11.2002 for $588] $500T Page:110 www.abacusauctions.com.au Nov 24, 2018

"PRETTY POLLY" - PARROTS & COCKATOOS EXHIBIT (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A

Ex Lot 833 833 P* A NORTH BORNEO: 1909 Pictorials 12c Palm Cockatoo selection with perforated plate proof in olive & brown, imperf plate proof in black & claret with 'WATERLOW & SONS LTD/SPECIMEN' Overprint in Blue, SG 173 x2, '10/cents' Surcharge x2 (one with the 's' of 'cents' Inverted, used on piece, a couple of toned perfs), 1916 Maltese Cross Overprints in Vermilion & in Carmine, Exhibition 12c x2 (one with Stop after 'EXHIBITION.' SG 266a), 1925 Perf 12½ single & strip of 5 with Sheet Number '343' (no gum), 'POSTAGE DUE' SG D73 x2, etc, generally very fine, Cat £1350+ plus the proofs. (29) $1,000T

Lot 835 Extract - Lot 836

Lot 834 834 PA - 1909 Pictorials 12c Palm Cockatoo printer's sample stamps sheetlet of 9 in black & carmine on ungummed unwatermarked paper, each unit with small security punch at lower-left & 'WATERLOW & SONS LTD/SPECIMEN' Overprint. A beautiful item. $750T 835 F A- - 1909-23 Pictorials 12c horizontal pair Imperf Between SG 173b, minor blemishes, CTO as always, Cat £800. [Absent from the Walter Bickley & Apollonia Collections. Bickley had a similar CTO pair of SG 134f, Cat £850, that sold for £540] $600T 836 ** A+ A1 - 1916 Surcharges '10/cents' on 12c with Inverted 's' in 'cents' SG 188a being the fourth unit in a block of 6 (2x3), unmounted, Cat £480++ (for mounted singles). $400T

Lot 837 Lot 838 Ex Lot 839 837 *A - 1918 'RED CROSS/TWO CENTS' on 12c from the left of the sheet Imperforate at Left, lightly mounted. Rare. $500T 838 * A+ A1 - 1918 'RED CROSS/TWO CENTS' on 12c with the Overprint Inverted SG 224a, lightly mounted, Cat £600. Superb! $400T 839 */**P A - 1939 Pictorials 2c Palm Cockatoo series of imperf & perf proofs of the vignette only x7 or of the finished design x8, 'WAR/TAX' Overprint unmounted block of 25, Japanese Occupation SG J2 single, J21 mint blocks of 4 & 6 x2, and a forgery of J17, & a few others, generally very fine, Cat £650+ plus the proofs. (69) $800T Page:111 Nov 24, 2018

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Lot 844 Lot 840 840 ** A B1 PARAGUAY: 1994 Paraguayan Red Cross 500g Ambulance & Macaw with Cross in Black, unmounted, Scott Cat US$200 in a footnote. The black cross caused the stamp to be withdrawn the day it was released. $100T 841 C A - 1994 Paraguayan Red Cross 500g Ambulance & Macaw with Cross in Black tied by rubber cds of 20DIC1994 in violet to a registered airmail cover to Argentina (poor arrival b/s). $250T 842 E A PHILIPPINES: 1984 Racquet Tail original artwork by GL Vasarhelyi for the 2p80 design in India ink & watercolour on art paper (175x210mm) with the inscriptions on an acetate overlay (detached). Very colourful. $300T 843 E A SOUTH AFRICA - CISKEI: 1982 original artist's design by Richard Findlay in pencil & watercolour on thin paper (118x147mm) for 30c Ishikwenene. Very attractive. [The issued stamp was a 50c denomination] $400T 844 ** A SPAIN: 1952 Stamp Day 60c Ferdinand & Columbus from the left of the sheet Imperforate at Left, minor crease in the margin only, unmounted. [The background painting includes two macaws] $250T

Ex Lot 845

Ex Lot 847 845 P* A ST LUCIA: 1902 Discovery 2½d SG 63 gorgeous imperf colour trial in indigo & scarlet on ungummed unwatermarked paper, the issued stamp, and with 'SPECIMEN' Overprint. (3) $250T 846 B A+ SWEDEN: 1939 Carl von Linné 3kr booklet (15o x20) with 'LINNE' on the Face Facit #H41A, Cat SKr2400. Superb! $150T 847 P**C A TONGA: 2/6d group comprising die proof in black reduced to stamp-size with '15SEP96' d/s in the margin (small central stain), two imperf plate proofs in the issued colour one with 'SPECIMEN' Opt & affixed to small card, issued stamp SG 52 marginal block of 4 superb unmounted, and on 1932 philatelic registered cover to GB. (5 items) $600T

Lot 848 Ex Lot 849 848 C A- - 1924 apparently commercial cover to NSW with scarce franking of 'TWO PENCE' on 2/6d pair & 1d, Nukualofa cds & registration h/s, Sydney arrival b/s. $250T Page:112 www.abacusauctions.com.au Nov 24, 2018

"PRETTY POLLY" - PARROTS & COCKATOOS EXHIBIT (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A 849 C UNITED STATES: Batch of parrot-related covers etc including prestamp outer to Senator Parrott with oval 'PORTSMOUTH NH' d/s & 'FREE' h/s, 1893 registered to Canada with Columbus 10c, c.1900 2c Envelope with parrot advert for Dozier Bakery, c.1869 with 3c Train tied by woodcut "apple" of Waterford NH, 1887 with superb rubber 'PARROTT/OHIO' cds, 1930s woodcut cancels from Fairfield IO, Narberth PA, Parrott GA x2, Polly KY - the frontispiece for the exhibit - & Parrott OH, four WWII illustrated V-Mails, illustrated advertising mail & meter cancels, generally fine to very fine. (28) $350T

Lot 851 Ex Lot 850 Lot 854 850 P A+ - 1893 Columbus 10c die proof in sepia printed directly on thin white card (219x141mm) with 'American Bank Note Co New-York' Imprint at the base; and a plate proof single in brown-black on India paper. Superb! [The design includes two macaws] (2 items) $250T 851 ** A - 1996 Banknote Corporation of America diecut 'BCA PERF TEST' undenominated Macaw Scott #TD128, Cat US$300. $100T PHILATELIC LITERATURE

852 L Two cartons of mostly Australian-related titles, noted 'The Post Offices of Tasmania 1812 to 1995' 2nd Ed. by Hardinge, 'Tasmanian Hand Cancellations' Vols 1 & 2 by Avery & Hardinge, 'Where In Tasmania' by Dennison, catalogues include 'Australian Decimal Varieties' by Cleary and Stanley Gibbons 'British Commonwealth' Part 1 (1993), also general 'coffee table' type books. Heavy: must be collected. (31) $50 853 L Box of mostly outdated Australian & World catalogues plus original 1940s editions of 'Kangaroo Issues' by H Dormer Legge TD and 'The 1d King George V' by DM Neil both in good condition. Weighs 23kg. (30+) $50 854 LA 'CANCELLED by Perkins Bacon' by Peter Jaffé (1998), 92pp h/b. An exceptional reference that includes in-position colour illustrations of every example of the 'CANCELLED' stamps recorded at that time. Rarely offered. $150 855 L Bundle with "Pictorial Stamps of Tasmania", "New Zealand Registration Labels" & Supplement, "Registration Labels of PNG" (looseleaf), Australian "Post Office Guide" (1961, heavily annotated) & 1970s "List of Post Offices & Localities". (6) $50 856 L A/B Box of philatelic exhibition catalogues including Anpex 1934 1936 1950 1955 1959 & 1970 (with Palmares), Mipex 1963, Ausipex 1984 + P, Stampshow 1989 + P, Australia 2013 + P, etc; also Great Britain London 1950 1960 1970 1990 & 2010; and America 2006 Washington + P; generally fine to very fine. $50 857 L AUSTRALIA: Large carton of journals including an apparently complete run of "The Australian Philatelist" (1987-91) with Richard Breckon's important articles on Australian postal rates, also groups of "The Posthorn/Datestamp", "The Australian Exhibitor" & "Bulletin" of the ACCCofNSW $75 858 L A - VICTORIA: "Stamps of Victoria" by Geoff Kellow (1990), 404pp hardbound with d/j. Indispensable. $50 WORLD PICTURE POSTCARDS

859 C Album with strong New Zealand content including Maoris & a Tourist Bureau card we haven't previously seen, US Leather PPCs x5 used, some early French Exposition advertising cards, 1908 Visit of the American Fleet x2, Tuck 'England & Japan' set of 6 (superb!), humour including non-PC sexist types, "Kewpie Dolls" by Rose O'Neill 1970s reproductions, etc, condition variable. (200+) $300 860 C Box of World cards with useful Australia, New Zealand, USA including some very attractive non-linens, German Royalty group, "ladies subjects", etc, generally fine to very fine. (150 approx) $250 861 C A real "mixed bag" with WWII propaganda cards including by Tony Rafty x4, "Smits" x2 & "Adri", two Edith Cavell cards one a "silk" with plain back, 'Sinn Fein Rebel Leaders under Arrest', 'Nearer My God To Thee' Titanic card, British diecut card with foldout views used to Australia with attached packet tag, advertising including 'My Goodness - My Guiness' x2 (originals, not the common reprints), etc, also some crummy Australian Post Office packs etc, condition variable. $300 862 C A/B Novelty cards comprising two kaleidoscope cards in remarkably fine condition, a French card with fold-out flowers (small repair otherwise very fine), 1872 British small New Year card, & 1880s (?) chromolitho Christmas cards x3 in fabric folder (the cover stained). (5) $100 863 C A/B Europe selection including Heligoland three 1887 private 'Island' views cards with British 'HELIGOLAND' cds, Germany 1880s Postal Cards & PPCs with woodcut illustrations on reverse of Bastei-Brucke, Schneekoppe & 'Gruss vom Inselberg', Fiume with Undivided Backs x6, Trieste Undivided Back with Domenico Rossetti illustrations on both sides & 1911 busy scene at Grado with Austrian stamp & 'GRADO' cds, Zara street scene & Dalmatia Costumes x3, Panorama cards from Bulgaria x2, Chile, Germany x2, Hungary, Romania, Russia, USA & 'Sierra Leone - Barracks of...West African Regiment', a few problems but mostly fine to very fine. (39) $200T Page:113 Nov 24, 2018

WORLD PICTURE POSTCARDS (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A 864 C A/A- Graves from Britain, India including elaborate Mughal Tombs, China/Hong Kong, Russia, Tonga etc, Peruvian "headstone" with an automobile (!), etc, condition variable but generally fine to very fine; also German coloured artist cards depicting Medieval Punishments with Stocks, Ducking Stool & various other humiliations; and FA Ackerman set of cards bearing c.1848 woodcuts by Alfred Rethel in the style of Dürer depicting 'Death', unused. (142) $150

Ex Lot 865 Ex Lot 869 865 C A/A+ Artist "glamour" cards group comprising Jack Abeille 1898 Fashion Through the Ages x7, 1898 Bathing Costumes x3, 1899 Bathing Costumes x3 and 1899 Caprice Flowers 'La Tulipe' & 'La Violette' all Undivided Backs (Cat £60 each), M Munk (Vienna) early-1900s Divided Backs Erotica Topless Ladies & Amazing Hats x8 (a few minor blemishes), Stylish Ladies with Plain Backs x 6 (proofs?, plus one of these designs - Divided Back - used under cover in 1907), plus E Louis Lessieux 1900 Dancing Through the Ages set of 6 with Undivided Backs (undercatalogued at £40 each), then group of Charles Dana Gibson Snap Shots 'Gibson Girls' & Studies in Manners/Class, mostly used; also his Henderson & Sons 'Pictorial Comedy' Sets No 10 & 11 each of seven 'framed' cartoons, unused & fine to superb condition except as noted. (69) $400T 866 C A-/A+ Religion mostly British with a small selection of Churches & a good array of Ministers & Bishops, excellent Salvation Army group including an Indian Mission card (a great shot!) & five different Bands, etc, also several sets of devotional cards, 'The Volunteer Organist' set of 4 & Misch & Co 'The Holy Scriptures in Pictures' complete set of 60 plus Italian sets of 10 Popes & 10 Saints (absolutely gorgeous cards in superb condition) in their original envelopes, etc, condition variable but generally fine to very fine & many are superb. (180+) $150T 867 C A/B Olympics 1908 London x7 & 1912 Stockholm x11 also Nordisk Kunst soccer match (adhesions on reverse), a Russian card of the finish of the 1500m race (a bit soiled) & two other non-Olympics, condition generally fine. (22) $120T 868 C Horse Racing group with racecourses, race finishes, steeple-chases & horse portraits, condition variable. (27) $200 869 C/L Accumulation of Australia & World including NSW Wedderburn Weir & 'Umberumberka Weir, Broken Hill' real photos, 'Numurkah Weir' (Victoria), Tweed Heads/Coolangatta x6 attractively framed, Military with Punch Cartoon's "New Rake's Progress" fine set of 12 in battered envelope plus four more nicely framed, smutty Humour, a few Nudes, Greetings, also Advertising with ephemera including ship & travel brochures, Daily Graphics "Special War Cartoons" booklets #2 3 4 & 5, 1964 Newsweek magazine featuring Warren Commission report on the JFK Assasination,etc, condition mostly fine. Weighs 10kg. (200+) $300

Ex Lot 870 870 C A/A+ INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITIONS: Outstanding collection with 1905 Liege x4, 1906 Marseilles French Colonies x27, 1906 Milan x12, 1907 Dublin x5, 1910 Brussels x6, 1911 Roubaix x6, 1911 Charleroi x6, 1913 Ghent x23 (seven with the Expo slogan cancel), 1915 Panama-Pacific x9, 1922 Marseilles French Colonies x22 including Detaille artist cards x7, 1924-25 Wembley Tuck Oilettes x5, 1929 Sevilla/Barcelona x3, 1930 Liege set of 10 in folder, etc, some Art Nouveaux & Art Deco content, mostly unused & generally very fine to superb. A beautiful lot. (160+) $600

Are you looking for a new collecting interest? Check out the world of picture postcards, and prepare to be captivated. Page:114 www.abacusauctions.com.au Nov 24, 2018

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Lot 871 871 CA 1862 London London Stereoscopic Company promotional cards (100x62mm) 'The Nave, from Eastern Dome', 'The Nave, Looking Towards West Dome' & 'Case of Australian Gold and Gold Washing Apparatus', a few insignificant blemishes still remarkably fine. Rare: not seen before by us. (3) $200

Ex Lot 872 872 C - 1878 & 1889 Paris Expositions souvenir trade cards about two-thirds with advertising - mostly on the reverse - for Au Tapis Rouge x5, Au Meilleur Marché x9, Pygmalion Magazine x6, Maison de la Belle Jardiniere x10 including eight oversize, Maison du Petit St Thomas x25 (these are superb!), etc, also Romanet & Cie 'Histoire de l'Habitation Humaine' No 1-26 (ex No 9) + another 11 with adverts added for Grandes Caves du Bon Marché, some have been removed from scrapbooks & have abrasions on the reverse but most are fine to superb; also two different fold-out "wallets" of views, and 1879 Expo chromolitho entrance tickets x5 different. A wonderful lot. (150+) $850

Ex Lot 873 Ex Lot 875

Ex Lot 874 873 C A-/A+ - 1900 Paris all-different group featuring Flags and Costumes of countries and ethnic groups of the world from 'ALLEMAGNE' to 'ZOULOULAND' with some quite fanciful inclusions, many with two & even three variations including some with blank backs that may be proofs, generally very fine to superb unused. (86) $400 874 C - 1900 Paris all-different array from twelve different series including beautiful photos by LL x18, Taride x18 & numbered series with no publisher x8, then artist cards including 'Le Vieux Paris' x12, Kahn & Zabern x20 including five "lantern" types, Tuck x8, Kunzli Freres x12 & Météor Bréveté "lantern" cards x17, etc, condition variable but most are fine to very fine used or unused. An excellent basis for expansion. (124) $400 Page:115 Nov 24, 2018

WORLD PICTURE POSTCARDS (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A 875 C - 1900 Paris trade cards comprising for Guérin-Boutron Chocolat x8 (blemishes on the adverts), Chocolat des Pharmacies x11, Beriot Chicorée x12, Le Chocolat Lombart x14, Singer Sewing Machines x12, Bleu Richter x5 and with blank backs - proofs? - x11, also larger format for Bon Marché x8 & Peruna Catarrh Remedy - in English - set of 25, and 1912 Roma Liebig cards x12, generally very fine. A gorgeous collection. (118) $350 876 C - 1908 London Franco-British collection of mostly Valentine cards with unframed coloured views x32 & beautiful framed L'Entente Cordiale x15, also Canadian Pavilion series x12 (full set?), Muir & Moody 'Views at the Glass Furnace' No 1-7, etc, a few used cards are creased otherwise very fine used or unused. (84) $160

Ex Lot 877 877 C A/A+ - 1930 Liege (Belgian Centenary) Bénard Art Deco cards x26 plus Protin & Vuidar wallet of 10 rouletted cards, very fine unused. (36) $200 878 C A - 1931 French Colonies (Paris) Robert Lang artist card, Braun pavilion cards x10 plus rouletted books 'Promenade a Travers' (24 cards) & 'Le Temple d'Angkor-Vath' (12 cards), then nine different Braun wallets each of 10 small photographs, generally very fine unused. (137) $250

Lot 879 Ex Lot 880 879 CA GREAT BRITAIN: c.1905 WD & HO Wills chromolitho advertising card for Three Castles Tobacco & Cigarettes, unused. Rare, especially this fine. $200 880 CB - c.1908 WH Grant & Co "silks" of Queen Alexandra, William Shakespeare & 'EDINBURGH EXHIBITION 1908', some characteristic aging. Very scarce. (3) $200

Lot 881 881 C A+ - c.1912 'Woven in Silk/RMS Carpathia', unused. Superb! [Carpathia rescued 705 passengers from the Titanic. On 15.7.1918, Carpathia was sunk by a German U-Boat] $250 882 C A/B INDIA: Rotary Photo Co spectacular portraits of the rulers of Bhopal, Bihar (stained on reverse) & Kolhapur, also Norway. (4) $80 Page:116 www.abacusauctions.com.au Nov 24, 2018

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Ex Lot 884 Ex Lot 885 883 C ITALY: 1945 Death of Benito Mussolini four different cards of the execution (one with a blank back; three are real photos & very scarce thus) plus artist cards of his capture & 'FINITO MUSSOLINI' (faults). (6) $150 884 C JAPAN: Japanese album with collection of mostly unused Military types from the Occupation of China & WWII many with attractive watercolour illustrations, high propaganda content, some non-military types are used, condition variable but many are fine to very fine. (98) $600 885 C NETHERLANDS: WWII humourous artist cards by or attributed to the Dutch illustrator "Smits" with delightful caricatures of Hitler, Mussolini, Churchill, Stalin & Roosevelt, anti-Hitler & Goebbels propaganda x5 (four with blank backs: proofs?), some aging; and a set (?) of ten cartoons featuring Hitler, Goebbels & Goering, two of the set are very fine but the others are in very mixed condition (20) $300

Ex Lot 886 886 C NEW ZEALAND: Collection of mostly Maori subjects with many portraits especially of tattooed faces, also crafts including carving, weaving, making eel nets etc, many are real photo types including some truly beautiful studies, also diecut 'Tiki Card' with three views & superb Keystone stereocard of 'Maggie Papakura, the Maori guide...' (and two defective PPCs signed by her), the few others include 1908 Vist of the US Fleet (sadly creased), condition variable but many are fine to very fine. [Superior content to the similar-size collection that sold in our last auction for $1770] (127) $1,200

Lot 887 887 CA - original drawing on a postcard of a female mokomokai by HG Robley & initialled "GR", unused. Unique & culturally important.[Robley became an avid student of Maori culture & acquired the extraordinary number of 35 mokomokai (the heads of heavily tatooed Maori - moko - that were severed after death & treated for preservation). Also a drawing of a Tiki & other artefacts on a postcard, probably by Robley but not initialled or signed. Robley's larger studies are worth thousands of dollars] (2) $400 Page:117 Nov 24, 2018

WORLD PICTURE POSTCARDS (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A 888 C A/A- NEW ZEALAND: Artist cards by Horatio Gordon Robley ("GR") three of a Maori warrior with slightly different inscriptions (two for Iles of Rotorua, plus a fourth version used on two different Iles Kodak Store advertising envelopes with a couple of minor repaired tears) and a different horizontal design, all unused [Major-General Horatio Gordon Robley saw service in New Zealand during the Maori Wars of the 1860s, and retained a lifetime fascination with the country & her indigenous people. He even fathered a child with a Maori woman] (5 items) $150

Lot 890 Ex Lot 891

Lot 889 889 C A- - Frank Duncan (Auckland) real photo of HG Robley's portrait of 'Tomika Te Mutu, Tatooed Maori Chief' initialled "GR", a couple of minor surface defects that are not immediately apparent. A really superb portrait & a wonderful study of moko. $150 890 CA POLAND: c.1945 Auschwitz card with inscriptions in Polish Russian French & English '.../Execution place in the court-yard of block 11', unused. $100 891 C A/A- UNITED STATES: Stereoscopic cards Kilburn 'Brooklyn Bridge, scene of the accident May 30th 1883'; Underwood 'The Wright aeroplane in flight, Fort Myer Va' & "The most famous inventor of the age - Thos A Edison...'; and Keystone 'Ford, Edison & Firestone...Pres Harding's Funeral'. History brought to life! (4) $150 AUSTRIA

892 F A+/A 1858 Newspaper Stamps Franz Joseph (1.05kr) blue imperf Mi 16 (SG N28) with large to jumbo margins & partial 'VOLOSCA' cds - superb! - plus (1.05kr) lilac imperf Mi 17(SG N29) with fine to large margins & partial straight-line cancel, Cat €1100 (£1325). The first with Fritz Puschmann Certificate (1993). (2) $300 BELGIUM

Ex Lot 893 893 ** A Unmounted selection including 1942 POWs perf & imperf M/Ss, 1948 Monuments Fund, 1949 Social Funds violet/red/blue M/S x2, 1952 UPU Congress, 1954 Bruges Fund, 1960 Refugee Year M/S, etc, also Railway Parcel Stamps 1941 set, 1949 to 100fr, 1953 Surcharges & 1980 set, Cat £2000 approximately. (87 + 15 M/Ss) $500 894 W A- TELEGRAPH STAMPS: 1866 50c grey-black & 1fr blue-green Mi 1b & 2, no gum, Cat £720. (2) $150 Our Cross-Reference Index is located on pages 176 - 179 and will help you find items you might otherwise overlook. Page:118 www.abacusauctions.com.au Nov 24, 2018

Lot Type Grading Description Est $A BRUNEI

Ex Lot 895 895 C/CO Mostly commercial mail including 1946 to Australia with 'BRUNEI/7JUNE/1946' linotype cancels, 1947 air to GB at 55c rate with 'KUALA/BELAIT' cds, 1954 to Singapore with 'PAQUEBOT' cancel & 'LABUAN' b/s, 1961-69 registered mail from 'SERIA' 'TEMBRURONG' & 'TUTONG',1963 to GB with British FPO 1044 cds, 1968 airmail to USA at $3.45 rate including $1 & $2, 1969 official formular aerogramme to Singapore, 1978 pictorial aerogramme to USA, 1978 bookpost piece (327x215mm, folded for display) with $5 & $10, official mail from various departments some with letters or invitations plus 1974 & 1977 large bookpost envelopes to USA each with 15c $1 & $2, inwards mail including from Japan, PNG, Canada & India x3 plus a batch of US aerogrammes one missent via 'DJAKARTA', etc, also revenue usages on nine 1970s documents; generally fine to very fine. [Many are to or from an American academic who spent several years in Brunei in the 1960s & 1970s] (95 + US Aerogrammes) $850 CANADA

Ex Lot 898

Ex Lot 899 Lot 896 896 EA 1911-31 Admirals 3c Reversed Image oversize printer's sample by the German printers Herbst u Illig complete sheet of 25 "plate proofs" in blue-green on thick surfaced wove paper. Rare as a complete sheet: the exceptional "Brigham" Collection had only a block of 9 described as "possibly unique". The so-called "Eckerlin essays" were produced in 1928 to demonstrate the company's rotary intaglio process, stated to be faster & cheaper than printing from engraved steel plates. [Dr Eckerlin was a director of Herbst u Illig] $850T 897 */O/CPS 1930-31 Arch & Maple Leaf predominantly used study on pages including 8c blue x13, 50c x28 & $1 x14 plus usages on cover including Canadian Pacific x2 with 'CPR' perfins, flight covers & uprated stationery, condition generally fine, STC C$1250+. (100s + 12 covers) $100 Page:119 Nov 24, 2018

CANADA (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A 898 *F A/A- REVENUES - BILL STAMPS: QV Widow's Weeds 1c to 50c, all except the 4c with large-part o.g., also Postage 20c very fine with 'FREDERICTON NB' cds. (14) $250 899 **/* A/A+ NEWFOUNDLAND: 1933 Gilbert Commemoration 1c to 32c SG 236-249 mostly marginal blocks of 4, the 7c & 14c are Line Perf, 24c & 32c very lightly mounted otherwise superb unmounted, Cat £440++ (for mounted singles). (14 blocks) $400T CEYLON

Ex Lot 900 900 *WO Mostly used collection with some presentable Imperfs, Perf 14-15½ range to 2/-, No Wmk 9d, First CC Wmk to 2/-, DLR 3d (unused), Second CC Wmk to 2/- x2 (one unused with part-og), 1872-80 CC to 96c including 2c Perf 14x12½, 4c rosy mauve mint & 36c with the Watermark Reversed, lots of Surcharges with 1885 to 56c on 96c including 5c on 36c (unused), Perf 14x12½ 10c on 64c (unused) & 1r12c on 2r50c, Perf 14 1r12c on 2r50c SG 193, 1890 5c on 15c with Inverted 's' in 'Cents' SG 233h, 1899 2r50c, 1r50c on 2r50c & 2r25c on 2r50c, 1899-1900 'SPECIMEN' set (mostly with large-part o.g.), a page of 'On Service' Overprints, etc, some mint including KEVII 1902 1r50c & 2r25c, 1904-05 set and KGVI Pictorials simplified set, etc, generally fine to very fine but the earlies are rather mixed & have not been "lamped" by us. An excellent basis for serious expansion. (100s) $1,000

Ex Lot 901

Lot 902 901 */O Ex-dealer's stock predominantly used with strength in QV issues from 1860s including 1887 64c brown, 1885 Surcharges 'Value in Words' 5c on 24c green, 5c on 48c rose x2, 5c on 96c grey, 10c on 64c brown, 20c on 32c slate & 1r12c on 2r50c x3 and 'Value in Figures' 15c on 16c yellow * & 1r12c on 2r50c x2 one with fine 'PARCEL POST' cds, 1899 2r50c purple/red and '2R.25C' on 2r50c yellow, also 1912 KGV to 10r plus 20r * (short perf) plus range of KGVI and QEII issues, postmark interest also, condition mixed but many fine. (100s) $600 902 * A B1 1921-32 Script 100r brownish grey SG 359, unusually well centred, very lightly mounted, Cat £3500. A rare stamp, especially this fine. Pascal Scheller Certificate (2017) states "genuine and in perfect condition". $3,500T 903 C A- 1946 commercial airmail cover from Holland to a member of "Force 136/Colombo Ceijlon" with boxed 'OAT' h/s in red, minor blemishes. [The rate was 12½c per 20gm + air surcharge of 40c per 5gm x2 = 92½c. During WWII, Force 136 was a group of Dutch resistance fighters who operated in the Dutch Indies behind Japanese lines] $200T 904 PS A - commercial usage of British-type 'FORCES/LETTER' to Holland with 20c tied by Indian-style 'No 9 ADVANCE BASE POST OFFICE/5NOV45' cds, the message in Dutch headed ".../HQ Group B Force 136/SEAC/Colombo". $250T Maximise your success! Use our ‘Limit Bidding’ option to bid for as many lots as you like and still stay within your budget. Page:120 www.abacusauctions.com.au Nov 24, 2018

Lot Type Grading Description Est $A CEYLON - Pre-Stamp Markings For this section we have referred to Ted Proud's monumental "Postal History of Ceylon" and the sale of his collection by Prestige Philately on 2.10.2010. GF Oxley's 2001 rating system - 'A' = common; 'B' = scarce; 'C' = rare; 'D' = known from archival strike only - is used. For very fine strikes, we have added a "+" to the rating. Refer also to our postmark gradings on page 6.

Lot 905 905 CB COLOMBO: straight-line 'COLOMBO' (Oxley Type 2; Proud #PS1 - recorded 20.8.1815 to 3.8.1816 only) in red over straight-line 'FREE' (Oxley Type 2pf; Proud #OPD2 - recorded 3.8.1816 only) in black, light but clear strikes on tiny OHMS entire endorsed "Colombo 19th May 1817", to "Revenue Agent/Kandy". [Ted Proud had no example of either postmark in his collection] $1,000T

Lot 906 906 CB - straight-line 'COLOMBO' (Oxley Type 2; Proud #PS1 - recorded 20.8.1815 to 3.8.1816 only) in red over straight-line 'FREE' (Oxley Type 2pf; Proud #OPD2 - recorded 3.8.1816 only) in black, very fine & superb strikes on large-part OHMS outer endorsed "Pay Department Colombo/the tenth of March 1817", to "Revenue Agent/Kandy", minor faults. $1,000T

Lot 907 907 C A- A1- - octagonal '[crown]/COLOMBO/POST FREE/12FE12/1825' (Oxley unrecorded; Proud #OPD4 - ERD) largely very fine strike on OHMS outer to "Revenue Commissioners/Kandy". [Absent from Ted Proud's collection] $450T Buyer’s Premium of 19.8% (incl. GST) will be added to the Hammer Price. Page:121 Nov 24, 2018

CEYLON - Pre-Stamp Markings (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A

Lot 908 908 C A- KANDY: octagonal '[crown]/KANDY/POST FREE/16MA/---9' arrival d/s (Oxley unrecorded; Ted Proud #OPD2 - ERD: recorded 10.6.1829 to 6.3.1830 only) light & watery but obvious strike in red on the face of OHMS entire endorsed "Colombo March Fourteen 1829" to "Revenue Commissioners/Kandy" with very fine octagonal '[crown]/ COLOMBO/POST FREE/15FE15/1825' d/s (Oxley unrecorded; Proud #OPD4). $600T 909 C A KURUNEGALA: straight-line 'KURUNAGALA' (Oxley Type 2; Proud #PS1) over straight-line 'POST FREE' (Oxley as Type 2pp; Proud #OPD1 - recorded 19.7.1825-27.2.1827 only) both partly-doubled but obvious strikes on undated part-entire to Kandy. $500T

Lot 910 910 C A+ A1- RATNAPURA: straight-line 'RATNAPOORA' & straight-line 'FREE' (both unrecorded by both Oxley and Proud) very fine strikes on OHMS entire endorsed "Ratnapoora Catchery July Twenty one 1832" to Kandy. Ted Proud states Ratnapura opened only in 1861, while Geoff Oxley's ERD for any Ratnapura marking is 1858. Here is proof that there was a post office at Ratnapura as early as 1832. Superb! [The finest of the four similar items discovered only a few years ago] $1,000T 911 C C TRINCOMALEE: straight-line 'FREE' (Oxley Type 2pf; unrecorded by Proud) very fine strike on fragile OHMS outer endorsed "Catcherry Trincomale/the Twenty seventh May 1817" to Kandy. $400T CHINA

Ex Lot 912 912 *WO Large stockbook with an extensive array of mostly pre-PRC issues including Treaty Ports selection, Red Revenue 2c on 3c used (rounded corner), 1921 Airs set mint, 1928 Chang Tso-lin set mint, 1932 Scientific Expedition set (no gum), 1944 Refugees M/S CTO, hundreds of Sun Yat-sen issues including a bewildering array of Overprints/Surcharges, some early Communist issues, early PRC issues (probably all reprints), etc, condition variable. (1000+) $1,000 Page:122 www.abacusauctions.com.au Nov 24, 2018

CHINA (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A

Ex Lot 913 913 */** Green stockbook with many better PRC sets including Great Hall, Terracotta Horses, Pigs, Shipping, 'Taking Tiger Mountain', Yenan Forum, 'White-Haired Girl', 1974 Acrobatics, 1985 Landscapes, etc, also a few M/Ss, some problems mostly on the reverse but some are unmounted, Cat £2800 approximately. (150 approx) $1,250 914 W*/**O Large stockbook with PRC with strength in 1980s & 1990s issues including setenant strips & M/Ss, a few problems but most are very fine & unmounted. High thematic content. (100s) $400

Ex Lot 915 915 W*O Schaubek album for PPC issues to 1969 with many better including no gum as issued Scientists, 1956 Congress, Engels & Lenin, 1958 Trade Union Congress, Children & Industry Exhibition, later mint including 1960 Great Hall & Engels, 1961 Communist Party (disturbed gum), 1963 Children, Folk Dances & Hwangshan Landscapes, 1964 Shrine, Vietnam, First International & Albania, 1965 Mountaineering & Victory over the Japanese, 1966 Afro-Asian Writers, 1967 Five Year Plan, 1968 Words of Mao, 1969 Chen Pao Tao set (**), etc, many are used/CTO including $20,000 on $10,000 SG 1431, Goldfish, Chrysanthemums, Peonies & 1964 PRC strip of 3, etc, some problems but most are fine to very fine, Cat £4000 approximately. (100s) $2,500 916 *OV Oddments including some Surcharges, 'FAMINE RELIEF STAMP' 2c 10c & 50c used (faults), 1960 Goldfish mint (hinge remainders, Cat £575), Chrysanthemums set CTO & Peonies set CTO, condition variable. (75) $250

Lot 920 Ex Lot 922 Ex Lot 917 Lot 921 917 W*OV Unsorted array with some better stamps noted including 1967 Labour Day 4f used & Talks on Literature set CTO, lots of Surcharges & reprints, condition variable. (100s) $450 918 OV Stockbook of mostly lesser material, lots of toning throughout. No reserve! (100s) $100 919 O Small suitcase with an original find of mostly late-1940s to early-1950s issues completely unsorted in packets, lots of multiples & postmark interest. [Brought to Australia by Russian emigrés who settled in China after the Russian Revolution] (1000s) $100 920 W A- B1 1897 'IMPERIAL CHINESE POST' $1 deep red & pale red SG 105 affixed to a piece of interleaving, Cat £1500 mint. $500 921 * A- C2 - $2 orange & yellow SG 106 marginal example from the top of the sheet, one nibbled perf at the base, virtually full o.g., Cat £5000. [The stamp appears to have been hinged only in the margin. There is no trace of hinging on the stamp itself but there is some very minor gum disturbance] $3,000 922 */** A 1942-45 Sun Yat-Sen values to $20 plus 1941 Meng Chiang marginal blocks of 4 values to $2 with a few Imprints (unmounted), and Hopei Large Overprints on Chung Wha Printings to $20. Very scarce group. (120 approx) $350T Page:123 Nov 24, 2018

CHINA (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A

Lot 923 Ex Lot 924 923 W A C1 1950 Surcharges '20000' on East China $10,000 scarlet SG 1431, no gum as issued, Cat £700. [The unoverprinted stamp was never issued] $500 924 W A 1950 (July) Surcharges on North-East Provinces $50 on 20c to $400 on $300 SG 1436-1449, no gum as issued, Cat £700. [Also included are extra examples of $100 on $4 and $400 on $20. The surcharges impinge on the relevant character & we are not convinced that these are SG 1440a & 1444a] (16) $500

Ex Lot 925 925 W A 1951 (Apr) Gate of Heavenly Peace with Pink Network Background $10,000 yellow-brown to $200,000 blue SG 1493-8, characteristic centring & rough perfs, no gum as issued, Cat £6750. (6) $5,000 926 * A/A- 1960 Goldfish SG 1911-1922 complete, some gum disturbance, Cat £575. (12) $200

Ex Lot 928 Ex Lot 930 Ex Lot 927 Ex Lot 931 927 * A B1 1960-61 Chrysanthemums SG 1947-1964 complete, very lightly mounted, Cat £525. (18) $300 928 V A B1 1962 Mei Lan-fang SG 2037-2044 complete, CTO with large-part o.g., Cat £250. (8) $150 929 ** A B1 1963 Giant Pandas SG 2116-8 complete, unmounted, Cat £130. (3) $100 930 * A B1 1963 Hwangshan Landscapes SG 2124-2139 complete, very lightly mounted, Cat £1100. (16) $600 931 * A B1 1964 Peonies SG 2185-2199 complete, lightly mounted, Cat £475. (15) $250 932 ** A B1 1964 Bronze Vessels SG 2200-7 complete, unmounted, Cat £150. (8) $120 Page:124 www.abacusauctions.com.au Nov 24, 2018

CHINA (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A

Ex Lot 934

Lot 933 933 ** A A1 1964 15th Anniversary of the PRC 8f setenant strip of 3 SG 2213a, unmounted, Cat £325. $275 934 ** A B1 1964 Petroleum Industry 8f to 20f SG 2216-2220, unmounted, Cat £475. (5) $400 935 ** A A1 1965 Tsunyi Conference SG 2235-7, unmounted, Cat £225. (3) $180

Ex Lot 936 Ex Lot 938

Lot 939 936 ** A B1 1965 People's Liberation Army SG 2259-2266, unmounted, Cat £550. (8) $450 937 V A B1 1966 Lu Hsun SG 2329-2331 plus Machinery 22f SG 2311 & 8f Roadsweeper SG 2316 tied to registered cover to Nepal by 'LASA' (Tibet) cds, Cat £110. $100 938 * A B1 1967 Liu Ying-chun SG 2335- 2340, very lightly mounted, Cat £425. (6) $240 939 ** A A1 1967 Thoughts of Mao (First Issue) 8f Mao Tse-tung SG 2343, unmounted, Cat £500. $400

Ex Lot 940 940 V A A1 - 8f setenant strips of 5 SG 2344a & 2349a, CTO with full unmounted o.g., Cat £1800. (2 strips) $1,200 As at 11 October 2018, A$100 will cost American clients US$71, British clients £53½, Euro Zone clients €61, and New Zealand clients NZ$109. Page:125 Nov 24, 2018

CHINA (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A

Ex Lot 941 Ex Lot 942 941 ** A A1 1967 Our Great Teacher SG 2367-9, unmounted, Cat £2500. (3) $2,000 942 ** A A1 1967 18th Anniversary of PRC SG 2370-1, unmounted, Cat £320. (2) $260

Ex Lot 943 943 V A/A- 1967-68 Poems of Mao SG 2372-2385, a few very minor blemishes, postally used & very scarce thus, Cat £1300. (14) $850

Ex Lot 944 944 ** A B1 1968 Revolutionary Literature & Art (1st Issue) SG 2387-2392, unmounted, Cat £1100. (6) $900

Ex Lot 945 Lot 946 945 ** A B1 1968 Revolutionary Literature & Art (2nd Issue) SG 2393-5, unmounted, Cat £1400. (3) $1,000 946 * A B1 1968 Anti-American Declaration SG 2396, very lightly mounted, Cat £600. $400 Page:126 www.abacusauctions.com.au Nov 24, 2018

CHINA (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A

Ex Lot 951

Ex Lot 947 Lot 948 947 ** A B1 1968 Directives of Mao SG 2397-2401, unmounted, Cat £2250. (5) $1,850 948 ** A A1 1968 Young Mao 8f SG 2403, unmounted, Cat £250. $200 949 ** A B1 1969 Songs from 'The Red Lantern' SG 2411-2, unmounted, Cat £170. (2) $140 950 ** A B1 1969 Defence of Chen Pao Tao SG 2423-7, unmounted, Cat £110. (5) $80 951 */** A B1 1971 Paris Commune SG 2442-5, the 22f - Cat £30 only - is mounted, others are unmounted, Cat £475. (4) $300

Ex Lot 954

Ex Lot 952 952 ** A B1 1971 Chinese Communist Party SG 2446-2454 including 8f setenant strip of 3, unmounted, Cat £775. (9) $650 953 ** A B1 1971 Albanian Workers Party SG 2470-3, unmounted, Cat £180. (4) $140 954 ** A B1 1973 Giant Pandas SG 2498-2503, unmounted, Cat £250. (6) $200

Lot 958 Ex Lot 955 Lot 957 955 ** A A1 1974 Industrial Production SG 2593-6, unmounted, Cat £500. (4) $400 956 ** A B1 1980 Paintings of Qi Baishi SG 2939-2954, unmounted, Cat £120. (16) $90 957 * A B1 1980 Year of the Monkey 8f SG 2968, very lightly mounted, Cat £1600. $800 958 E A A1 1997 Tang Dynasty Painting undenominated printer's sample by the German printers Goebel of Darmstadt, unmounted. [Produced in the PRC to test a new Goebel printing press] $180T 959 W B MINIATURE SHEETS: 1958 People's Heroes Monument 8f SG 1749, minor blemishes on the reverse, no gum as issued, Cat £400. $200 Page:127 Nov 24, 2018

CHINA (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A 960 W A - 1958 Kuan Han-Ching SG 1762a, no gum as issued, CTO, Cat £200. $150 961 W B - 1978 National Science Conference SG 2765a, light stain at L/L, no gum as issued, Cat £700. $300

Lot 962 962 ** A - 1978 Galloping Horses SG 2781, unmounted, Cat £700. $550

Lot 964 Lot 963 963 *A - 1978 Arts & Crafts 3y 'Flying Fairies' SG 2815, very lightly mounted, Cat £500. $300 964 ** A - 1978 Highway Bridges SG 2834, unmounted, Cat £550. $450 965 ** A - 1979 The Great Wall SG 2865, unmounted, Cat £275. $200

Lot 966 966 ** A - 1979 Riccione Stamp Fair Overprint on 2y The Great Wall SG 2874, unmounted, Cat £1100. $900 967 ** A - 1979 Fourth National Games SG 2879, unmounted, Cat £130. $100 Page:128 www.abacusauctions.com.au Nov 24, 2018

CHINA (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A

Lot 968 968 ** A - 1979 Study of Science from Childhood SG 2900, unmounted, Cat £2500. $2,000

Lot 969 969 ** A - 1979 PRC Stamp Exhibition in Hong Kong Overprint on Camellias 2y SG 2923, unmounted, Cat £850. $750 970 ** A - 1981-82 Twelve Beauties of Jinling SG 3158, unmounted, Cat £225. $175 971 ** A - 1983 Terracotta Soldiers SG 3260, unmounted, Cat £120. $90 972 C A JAPANESE POST OFFICES: Japanese Overprints on picture postcards comprising two with 1½s blue tied 'SHANGHAI' cds 1905 on 'Native City in Shanghai' & 1908 on Raphael Kirchner 'Girl', another on 'Foreign Settlement, Soochow' card apparently used locally but with indistinct cds, also comic card with 1½s violet tied 1908 'CANTON/IJPO' cds, plus three 1906 Moji, Japan vignette cards sent to China each with 'SHANGHAI/IJPO' arrival cds in violet on view side, fine condition. (7) $200 Page:129 Nov 24, 2018

Lot Type Grading Description Est $A CHRISTMAS ISLAND - Postal History We are pleased to present this range of scarce material from the collection formed by Colin Riddell from England. Colin's exceptional Cocos Islands collection will be included in our February 2019 auction.

Lot 973 973 CB 1904 (Apr 28) commercial cover from Wales to a forwarding agent in Calcutta with his cachet on the reverse, forwarded to Japan - a "foreign" destination - so taxed & with 'SINGAPORE TO HONG KONG/29MY/1904' transit b/s, Japanese 'DUE/SEN/...' h/s applied in rosine but the fee not paid & forwarded "co Agents/Christmas Island" with 'VICTORIA/30JU/04/HONG-KONG' & 'TUTICORIN/15JL/04' transit b/s and 'CALCUTTA/20JL04/' arrival b/s from where the agent BK Roy forwarded it to Christmas Island but it was apparently missent to Aden with 'SEA POST OFFICE/JL23/04' b/s, then apparently returned to Calcutta under cover then sent on with 'PENANG TO SINGAPORE/SE3/1904' transit b/s & largely very fine 'CHRISTMAS ISLAND/SE--/1904' arrival cds on the face, further endorsed "[ship] gone to S'pore or Batavia/for repairs", 'SINGAPORE/NO22/1904' arrival b/s, from here returned to the sender with boxed 'REEXPEDIE' h/s, minor soiling as one would expect. A truly remarkable cover that demonstrates the extraordinary lengths to which the Post Offices of this time went to attempt delivery, all for a 1d paid. [Colin Riddell states this is the earliest recorded Christmas Island transit cover, and offers a slightly different explanation of the chain of events, which is included for consideration] $2,000T

Lot 974 Lot 975 974 CA 1906 (Aug 2) Scottish PPC to "Mr W Russ Darling/Christmas Island/Via Singapore" with 1d tied by superb 'LARGS RSO AYRSHIRE/=+=' cds, superb 'PENANG TO SINGAPORE' marine sorter cds & largely very fine 28mm 'CHRISTMAS ISLAND/SE12/06' arrival cds both on the address side. Ex Derek Clayton. [One of the finest cards from the Darling Correspondence] $600T 975 CA 1907 Australian PPC to "Mr Russell Darling/Christmas Island/Via Singapore" with South Australian 1d tied by Adelaide cds, 'SINGAPORE' transit & fair 28mm 'CHRISTMAS ISLAND/DE14/1907' arrival cds on the address side. [Only two other items from Australia have been recorded from this correspondence] $750T The price will be forgotten but the pleasure of ownership will endure. Page:130 www.abacusauctions.com.au Nov 24, 2018

CHRISTMAS ISLAND - Postal History (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A

Lot 976 Lot 977 976 FB - usage of Straits Settlements QV 25c - small faults - with fine part-strike of the first-type 'CHRISTMAS IS[LAND]/DE25/1907/-+-' cds (Christmas Day; the month & day slugs are inverted), affixed to a photocopy of a complete strike to complete the impression. $200T 977 C A- 1908 PPC from Scotland to "Miss Darling/Christmas Island/co Messrs Bousteads & Co/Singapore" with KEVII 1d tied by very fine 'PORTPATRICK/WIGTOWNSHIRE' cds & Singapore transit of DE18/1908 on the address side. [Because this card was sent via a forwarding agent, it most likely went between Singapore & Christmas Island in a sealed bag] $250T

Lot 978 Ex Lot 979 978 C A+ 1929 philatelic cover to USA with Straits 6c scarlet x2 tied by two very fine strikes of the 31mm 'CHRISTMAS ISLAND/DE25/1929/-+-' cds (Christmas Day). Superb! $600T 979 CPS A/A- 1952-58 Singapore Agency philatelic covers 1) 25c Air Letter with 26mm cds; 2) with printed 'Christmas Greetings/via/Christmas Island' to USA with Boats 2c x4; 3) registered to Australia with KGVI 50c & Malayan-pattern 'Christmas Island' registration label; & 4) to USA with boxed 'TSS ISLANDER' h/s & Australian stamps cancelled at Christmas Island. (4) $300T

Ex Lot 980 Lot 981 980 C A/B 1959-64 Australian Postal Agency Malayan Currency commercial covers with #2 cds 1) airmail to Germany with QEII 5c 20c & 50c; 2) usage of 30c Registration Envelope to Singapore from a child on the island; 3) c.1963 to Singapore with Pictorials 10c, central fold; and 4) 1964 with printed 'MS HERMION' to WA with Pictorials 2c & 8c. (4) $400T 981 PS A - 1963 airmail usage of 30c Registration Envelope to Nyasaland via Sydney (!) with Pictorials 4c Flower, 6c Palms & 10c Crane tied by #1 cds, 'LILONGWE (1)' transit & 'KASUNGU' arrival b/s. A remarkable origin/destination cover. $200T Page:131 Nov 24, 2018

CHRISTMAS ISLAND - Postal History (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A

Lot 982 Ex Lot 983 982 PS A - 1959 (Mar) usage of Australian Territories Aerogramme ACSC #FA3A to Indiana with QE 5c 6c 10c & 12c x2 tied by #2 cds, lengthy social message from a longtime female Chinese resident on the Island. Rare: the ACSC states "unstamped aerogrammes were introduced on Christmas Island 22.12.1958. No example of this issue has been seen." [Posted contrary to regulations that allowed for no more than two stamps on a formular aerogramme] $750T 983 C/CL A/A- 1970-2005 Australian Currency mostly commercial covers with various Christmas Island or Australian issues & one with combination franking, noted 1970 to United Nations (Geneva) with Fish 10c & 20c, 1972 to Nigeria and 1973 registered with Ships 10c 25c 30c & 35c, postmark interest including 1981 with scarce 40mm #8 rubber cds, 1986 with Philatelic Bureau meter, 1988 airmail to GB at $2.85 rate with registration h/s, etc, fine to very fine. (47) $400T

Lot 988 Lot 984 984 PS A - 1971 airmail usage of 25c Registration Envelope to GB with Fish 5c & 30c tied by 37mm #1 cds, 'CHRISTMAS ISLAND/INDIAN OCEAN' registration label, Singapore transit b/s. Very scarce. $400T COCOS ISLANDS

985 ** A 1963-2013 Issues apparently complete unmounted including 1990-91 Overprints set ** plus 'OFFICIAL PAID/ MAINLAND' on 90c CTO; also Christmas Island 1958-2012 Issues; noted M/Ss, sheetlets, etc, later issues valid for postage in Australia, unmounted. High thematic content. (100s) $300 986 C A 1964 'Highest Landmark - Altitude 10 Feet' PPC to England with Pictorials 3d Copra x2 and 8d Map tied 'COCOS (KEELING) ISLANDS/INDIAN/-4FE64/OCEAN/AUST' cds paying 1/2d airmail postcard rate. $100 DENMARK

987 W*O 1858-62 Wavy-Lined Spandrels Rouletted 4sk brown x187 (two unused, one with large-part o.g.) & 16sk mauve x5 (one thinned, one stated to be Privately Perforated 13), condition generally fine to very fine, numeral cancel interest, Cat SKR65,000+ (= $A9,000+). (192) $500 ETHIOPIA

988 CA 1905 Michel (Harrar) PPC ('Sur la route de Guildessa') to Austria with scarce combination franking of Ethiopia '10' on ½g red pair tied by '.../ADDIS ABEBA' cds & French Somali Coast 10c tied by '.../DJIBOUTI' cds, octagonal 'LA REUNION A MARSEILLE 1o' d/s, on arrival at Troppau readdressed to 'GRAZ' (barred arrival d/s), guarantee signature "Scheller" of Pascal Scheller at L/R. $850T FALKLAND ISLANDS

989 **/*O Hagners with KGVI 1938-50 to 2/6d */O, 1968 Flowers to 5/- *, Decimal Opts to 25p, Butterflies to £3; Dependencies 1954 Ships to £1 ** (the 3d & 2/6d with gum adhesions), etc. (182) $200 Page:132 www.abacusauctions.com.au Nov 24, 2018

Lot Type Grading Description Est $A FIJI

Ex Lot 990 990 **/*/O 1871-1950s collection with Express 1d & 3d Batonné Paper * plus 1876 reprints x2 sets, 'CR' issues mint (some no gum) plus range of overprints noted 1874 'VR' on 'Two/Cents' on 1d blue SG 16 & 19 and on 'Twelve/Cents' on 6d rose SG 18 & 21, 1875 Surcharges '2d' on 'Six/Cents' on 3d green SG 23 & 24 all used some with minor perf faults plus SG 22 very fine *, 'VR' issues noted 2d Perf 10 mint block of 6 (4 units **), 1882 5/- imperf pair with Suva remainder cds, KGV 1912 to 5/- & 1922 set *, KGVI 1938-55 Pictorials set * complete with all Dies & Perf varieties, etc, condition of earlies mixed but later all fine. (100s) $750 991 F A B1 1938 KGVI Pictorials ½d green with Extra Palm Frond SG 249ba (Cat £190 used) + 2d tied - clear of the variety - to cover to Suva by 'PO/10MY--/BA-FIJI' d/s (year blocked out), 'LAUTOKA/11MAY52/FIJI' transit b/s. $200T FINLAND

992 CO B 1932 (Sep 5) airmail cover (227x151mm) to the Finnish Consulate in Sydney with scarce franking of 3m 5m & 10m and black/pale blue airmail label, transit b/s of 'STOCKHOLM/AVG UTR A', German 'BERLIN-SASSNITZ' TPO & 'DHANUSHKODI' (India), Sydney arrival b/s of 11NO32, minor folds/creasing & red ink blot on the face. Very early airmail from Scandinavia, by air Helsinki-Berlin, Imperial Airways Brindisi (?)-Karachi & Perth-Adelaide-Sydney. $200 FRANCE

993 V/F A/A- 1922-37 group comprising 1922 War Orphans Surcharges; 1925 PIPEX M/S CTO at Exhibition on First Day of Issue, hInged at the corners the stamps pristine unmounted; 1936 Airs 50fr green; "Banknote" 50fr (tiny thin); South America Flight 10fr (minor crayon mark on the face); and 1937 PEXIP M/S CTO at Exhibition on First Day of Issue (no gum); Cat £3500+. (11 + two sheetlets) $500 994 */** A C1 1926-27 War Orphans' Fund 5fr+1fr SG 453 marginal block of 4, very lightly mounted & the first unit is unmounted, Cat £560++ (mounted). $140 FRENCH COMMUNITY

Ex Lot 996 Lot 995 995 PS A INDO-CHINA (Laos): 1905 Peace & Commerce 10c postal card with 'SONG-KHONE/17OCT/..../LAOS' double-ring d/s and 'SAIGON-CENTRAL/COCHIN CHINA' arrival on face. Personal message mentions upcoming trip "...sur un Paquebot port Marseilles". Very rare mail from this small Mekong River office. $650 996 *WOC NEW CALEDONIA: Two volumes with a handy range of earlies including many unused multiples (no gum) & a few very scarce used multiples, 1903 Anniversary mint or used to 75c, 1933 Paris-Noumea flight set mint or used, 'France Libre' values to 20fr (unused), later issues to 1999 mint or used + a few FDCs, condition variable especially in the earlier material but generally fine to very fine, Cat £6000+; also a range of covers in very mixed condition. (many 100s) $1,000 Collecting is about enjoyment, relaxation, and fun. At Abacus Auctions, we are passionate about collecting, and it shows in everything we do. How can we help with the direction of your collecting? If you are looking for a new challenge, we have plenty of exciting ideas. If you require assistance when it comes to selling, we are here to provide you with obligation-free advice. Page:133 Nov 24, 2018

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Lot 997 997 CL A- NEW CALEDONIA: 1943 airmail to USA with Admirals 5fr, Kagu Bird 2fr50 blue & 20fr green + Airmails 50fr black, censored locally and on arrival, couple of light folds not affecting stamps. Remarkable usage of top values from both the Airmails and Kagu series on the one item. [The rate was 4fr second weight-step (up to 40g) plus 10fr50 per 5g airmail surcharge x7 for carriage by US military plane via Hawaii] $400

Lot 998 998 CL B WALLIS & FUTUNA ISLANDS: 1942 (Apr 28) USA Southern Pacific Lines cover to Wallis Island (!) endorsed "Air Mail to Honolulu" with Air 10c Map block of 4 tied by Oakland CA duplex, sent via Sydney where censored & on arrival taxed with Wallis & Futuna 'FRANCE/LIBRE' Postage Dues 15c pair - on reverse - 60c pair & 1fr (Cat £500+ as used singles) tied by 'PROTECTORAT FRANCAIS/22/SEPT/-4/WALLIS' cds in violet, horizontal fold across the 15c pair & vertical fold clear of the stamps. A very rare cover. $1,000T GERMANY

999 C B 1888 illustrated 'Freie und Hanse-Stadt Hamburg' lettersheet headed "Die Polizei Behörde" (= Police Headquarters) to the Police Department in Melbourne with 20pf only tied by superb 'HAMBURG' cds & 'T.'-in-octagon h/s, three Italian transits & Melbourne arrival b/s where '("7d")/MORE TO PAY'-in-oval h/s applied. $200 1000 C B NORTH GERMAN CONFEDERATION: 1870 cover front to Melbourne "via Marseilles" with Numerals Rouletted 5gr brown and Perf 14x14½ 1gr red & 2gr blue tied 'BONN/24 2/70' cds paying 7gr letter rate plus 1gr surcharge for carriage via France, 'PRUSSE/25/FEVR/70/3 ERQUELINES 3' TPO transit in blue & 'PD' h/s in red on face. [Includes the original letter, in English] $250 1001 **V A ALLIED OCCUPATION: Selection including Rhineland Red Cross set CTO, Soviet Zone Portraits marginal set each with Plate Number '4', Doves 1mk to 5mk x6 sets with various District Handstamps, '36/Michendorf' District Handstamp in Violet on von Stephan 24pf block of 10 & Hannover Fair blocks of 10; etc, Cat €3000+. $350 1002 O A/A- BERLIN: Selection comprising 1950 Philharmonic, Bell Clapper Left 5pf & 20pf blocks of & 40pf, 1951 Stamp Day, Bell with Clapper Right 30pf; and West St Mary's Church 10pf+5pf (minor blemishes); Cat €570. (15) $125 1003 ** A WEST GERMANY: 1990s Commemoratives array of sheetlets, unmounted, STC $A3000. Face value stated to exceed Dm2000. $200 Page:134 www.abacusauctions.com.au Nov 24, 2018

Lot Type Grading Description Est $A GERMANY - Occupied & Plebiscite Territories

1004 ** A/A- SAAR: 1950 Council of Europe blocks of 4, the 200fr with a couple of minor blemishes, Cat €1000+. (2 blocks) $300 1005 C A WORLD WAR II GERMAN OCCUPATION ISSUES: 1944 Red Cross Overprints Mi 29-35 tied to philatelic cover by bilingual '.../22VIII44/CETINJE' cds, Cat €1500 for used. Offered "as is". $100 1006 C A - ZARA: 1943 Overprints 5L & 10L, 50c with Propaganda Label, and Express 1L25c & 2L50c all tied to locally addressed philatelic cover by 'ZARA SUCC 1/23.10.43/BARCAGNO' cds, 'ZARA/24.10.43/ARRIVE E PARTENZO' arrival b/s, Cat €2375 as used. Offered "as is". [We note that the same stamps mint are priced at slightly more by Michel] $350 GILBERT & ELLICE ISLANDS

1007 C A 1908 Union Line RMS 'Manuka' steamship PPC with message from survivor of the SS "Aeon" wreck rescued from the Gilbert & Ellice Islands with message "Relieved by this ship from Xmas Island on Sept 24th 1908, love from Norton" sent to Australia with KGV 1d red tied 'SUVA/1/OCT/08' cds, endorsed "when Norton was wrecked" by recipient. [The "Aeon" ran aground on Christmas Island on 18.7.1908] $250 1008 C B 1930 (c.) philatelic cover to NSW with KGV 2½d x3 & superb strike of the very scarce 'SS NAURU CHIEF' handstamp, light spotting. $200 1009 CL 1953 registered airmail to Australia with KGVI 1½d 3d 1/- & 2/6d tied 'POST OFFICE/FANNING ISLAND' cds per PanAm with Honolulu transit and Sydney arrival b/s, central fold not affecting stamps. Scarce commercial usage of the 2/6d. $300 1010 CL 1963 registered airmail to England with scarce franking of QEII Pictorials 2/- Yacht & 5/- Badge paying 3/3d per ½oz airmail rate x2 + 6d registration fee, per ANA to Melbourne then per Qantas with London arrival b/s, couple of minor blemishes. $200 GREAT BRITAIN

1011 **/*/O Accumulation mostly used in various albums with some QV then quantity of KGV and later issues, a few modern **, condition mixed but many fine. Weighs 12kg. (Qty) $100 1012 */**OB Extensive collection remainders with a very fine "Penny Black", QV ½d vermilion with 'SPECIMEN' Handstamp, KEVIII booklet panes x8, c.1952 Harrison & Sons "dummy stamps" No 17 33 & 39 on presentation cards, QEII Phosphor/Graphite PO Pack (very scarce), array of modern Commemoratives plus Christmas NVI booklets and 2007 & 2008 'Special Stamp' Year Albums, range of KEVII & KGV Controls, quantity of Machins to High Values including Cylinder Blocks, etc. Allow time to inspect. (Qty) $1,000 1013 D A/B Packet of Classics on piece removed from covers to Victoria including Embossed 1/- cut-square, 1855-57 6d pair & 1/- x3, etc, mostly with numeral cancels including duplexes, condition variable. Never before on the market. (100 approx) $250 1014 ** A Box of modern issues with loads of Machins including "prestige" booklet panes, also "Frama"-type labels etc, face value £280 approximately; also a bundle of Post Office packs for definitive issues including high value Machins & Castles, face value £100+. $300 1015 ** A Three large albums of Cylinder Blocks of 6 with pre-decimals including High Values, Decimals with a high degree of completeness to £5, unmounted. Research them, or use them for postage! (few 100 blocks) $600

Lot 1016 Lot 1017 Ex Lot 1018 Lot 1019 1016 FB 1870 Three Halfpence Error of Lettering 'OP/PC' SG 53, a little aged, BN '864' of Wells clear of the corner letters, Cat £2000. Acquired from Stanley Gibbons for £1350 retail. $750T 1017 *A 1847-54 Embossed 1/- pale green SG 54, margins just clear to good, 'SPECIMEN' Handstamp Type 1 in Red, large-part o.g., Cat £3000. $1,000 1018 * 1867-80 Rose 6d 'SIX PENCE' (No Hyphen) SG 109 Plate '8' , poorly centred; and 1880-83 Crown 6d grey SG 161 Plate '17', exceptional centring; large-part o.g., Cat £1225. (2) $300 1019 G (A) A1 1867-83 High Values Wmk Anchor White Paper 10/- greenish grey Plate 1 SG 135, very well centred, small professional repair at upper-right corner, indistinct 1884 squared-circle cancel, Cat £4500. $500

Extensions should be requested prior to or at the time of bidding. Late requests may be declined. Please refer to Paragraph 11 in our Terms of Sale on page 5. November Page:135 Nov 24, 2018

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Ex Lot 1020 1020 */** 1902-13 KEVII highly specialised collection of ½d & 1d Control singles pairs strips of 3 & blocks of 6, wide array of shades, also 1d booklet pane of 6 (rust in the staple-holes), generally very fine with some unmounted units. (250+ items) $1,000

Ex Lot 1021

Ex Lot 1022 1021 P/** A - imperforate plate proofs on unwatermarked paper comprising ½d pair, ½d marginal pair Printed Double, ½d single Printed Triple and 1d pair on poor grade buff paper; also ½d + St Andrew's Cross label from booklet pane with the Watermark Inverted (unmounted). (5 items) $400 1022 EA - 1d oversize printer's samples by the German printers Herbst u Illig comprising a "die proof" in black on thick unsurfaced wove paper and slightly smaller "plate proof" pairs in rose-carmine & dark blue on medium surfaced wove paper. Extremely scarce "Eckerlin essays", produced in 1924 to demonstrate the company's rotary intaglio process, stated to be faster & cheaper than printing from engraved steel plates. [Dr Eckerlin was a director of Herbst u Illig] (3 items) $750T

Ex Lot 1023 1023 **/* A 1911-12 Downey Heads selection of shades - personal assessment required - & watermarks including Wmk Imperial Crown Inverted Watermarks SG 333Wi 335Wi & 336Wi, Redrawn ½d & 1d unmounted blocks of 4 each with No Cross on Crown pair SG 340a & 341a, Simple Cypher 1d No Cross on Crown SG 345a, 1d with the Watermark Reversed SG 345Wj and ½d & 1d booklet panes of 6, Multiple Cypher 1d Imperforate SG 346b (gum a bit aged), etc, generally very fine with some unmounted units, Cat £1850++ as mounted singles. (65) $850 Page:136 www.abacusauctions.com.au Nov 24, 2018

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Ex Lot 1024 1024 **/* - highly specialised collection of ½d & 1d Control singles & pairs plus a few blocks including ½d SG 338 No Control block of 24 (most units unmounted, Cat £360++), generally very fine with some unmounted units. (66 items) $1,000

Lot 1025 1025 **/* A/B - Multiple Cypher Watermark ½d green Imperforate Block of 4 SG 346b from the right of the sheet, unmounted, SG Spec Cat £1000+ for unmounted singles. $750

Ex Lot 1026 1026 */** 1912-26 KGV Sideface Issues extensive highly specialised collection of Control singles pairs & strips of 3 with lots of interest in the shades, many scarce to rare items noted including Royal Cypher Wmk ½d 'M 19' with Offset & 'W 24' (Cat £275), 1½d 'W 24' (£300), 2d No Control strips of 3 x3, 2d Die II 'S 21' strip of 3 & 'W 24' (£300), 4d 'S 21' (£175) & 'U 22' (£125), 6d slate-purple 'C.13' with RPSofL Certificate, 9d green 'T 22' single & pair (£130 each), 'U 23' (£130) & 'V 23' single & pair (£150 each), 10d 'K 18' & 'T 22' strip of 3, 1/- 'E 14' (Cat £1000), etc, and Block Cypher Wmk 1d 'D 25' strip of 3, 4d 'W 35', 5d 'H 27' pair, 'T 33' (£450) & 'U 34' (£550), 9d 'T 33' strip of 3, 10d 'A 24' (£350) 'U 24' (£400) & 'V 34' (£300), etc; also 1929 PUC group; generally very fine with many unmounted units. High catalogue value. (100s) $3,000 Page:137 Nov 24, 2018

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Ex Lot 1027 1027 */** 1912-24 Sideface Royal Cypher Wmk ½d x6 to 1/- x3 shades between SG 351 & 396 plus varieties 1d 'Q' for 'O' SG 357ab, 1d Inverted 'Q' for 'O' SG 357ad (NB the 'Q' is inverted, not reversed as stated by Gibbons), 1½d 'PENCF' SG 362a in pair, Granite Paper 8d pair, 9d agate with Crown on Dandy Roll Missing, Inverted Watermarks to 3d x2 plus 4d 8d (**) & 1/-, 2½d with the Watermark Reversed, ½d ** block of 30 2½d & 4d all with the Watermark Inverted & Reversed, used booklet panes of 6 of ½d & 1d x2, and Coil Issue with Multiple Cypher Wmk ½d SG 397 x2 (one **) & 1d SG 398 x2 (one used) & a coil-join pair, generally very fine with some unmounted, Cat £4500++ (mounted). Specialists should inspect. (151) $2,000

Lot 1030 Ex Lot 1032 Ex Lot 1028 1028 * A/B - selection with 'SPECIMEN' Overprints Type 23 on ½d x2 (one with 'S.PECIMEN') 1d & 4d (rounded corner), Type 26 on ½d Imperf 5d & 1/-, and 'CANCELLED' Overprints Type 24 on ½d x2 (one with Defective First 'C' & 'D') & 1d, and Type 28 on ½d 1d & Imperf 1d, fine to very fine, Cat £1900+. (13) $1,000 1029 */** 1912-26 KGV Sideface Issues companion group of Control blocks of 6 including Royal Cypher Wmk 2½d 'D 14' & Block Cypher Wmk 6d 'Y 36', PUCs & a few from Post Offices Abroad, generally very fine with many unmounted units. Modest catalogue value as singles but far more desirable in this format. (64 blocks) $250 1030 * A C1 1912-24 Sideface Royal Cypher Wmk 5d yellow-brown with No Watermark SG 382a, lightly mounted, Cat £1200. Chris Ceremuga Certificate (2016). $750 1031 */** 1924-26 Block Cypher Watermark ½d x6 to 1/- x2 with many better shades between SG 418 & 429 plus Inverted Watermarks including 2d x2 3d 6d & 9d, Watermark Sideways 2d x4 including a pair, and Experimental Paper 1d block of 4 & 1½d (all unmounted), generally very fine with some unmounted, Cat £1000++ (mounted). (115) $500 1032 *A - selection with 'SPECIMEN' Overprints Type 23 on 1½d & 9d olive-green, and 'CANCELLED' Overprints Type 28 on 1½d x3, and Type 33 on 1½d, Cat £760. (6) $350

Ex Lot 1033 1033 */** - ½d (Watermark Inverted) & 1d booklet panes of 6, 1½d booklet panes of 6 including two advertising labels x11 (two with the end-selvedge removed) plus blocks of 4 including two advertising labels (not included in the catalogue value), generally very fine with some unmounted, Cat £2600++ for mounted panes. (23 items) $1,000 Page:138 www.abacusauctions.com.au Nov 24, 2018

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Ex Lot 1034 1034 */** 1924-29 Commemoratives with Wembley 1924 x2 sets plus 1d Moustache on Lion & 1d 'ON' of 'EXHIBITION' Joined SG Spec #NCom1b & 1c, Wembley 1925 1d x2 & 1½d x3, PUC set plus Watermark Sideways ½d x2 1d & 1½d, ½d 1d & 1½d booklet panes of 6 (**), and Control pairs & blocks comprising ½d 'K 29', 1d 'K 29' & 'L 29', 1½d 'K 29' & 2½d 'K 29' & 'L 29' plus a few extras, generally very fine with some unmounted, Cat £2000+ mounted. (42 items) $850

Lot 1035 1035 FA 1929 Postal Union Congress varieties comprising ½d with 'CO' Joined SG Spec #NCom5d (unpriced mint or used), 1d with Broken Wreath at U/L and '1829' for '1929' #6d & 6f, and 1½d with '1829' for '1929' #7c, machine cancels clear or largely clear of the varieties, Cat £1075 mint - unpriced used - plus the unpriced ½d. Rare quartet. $750 1036 */** A - 1d with Broken Wreath at U/L being the second unit in 'K 29' (one normal unit thinned) & 'L 29' Control Blocks of 4, and with 'CO' of 'CONGRESS' Joined being the second (**) unit in 'K 29' Control Block of 6, Cat £625++ for mounted variety singles. (3 blocks) $400

Lot 1038

Lot 1037 1037 ** A B1 - 1½d brown booklet pane of 6, the fourth unit with'UNIQN' for 'UNION' SG Spec #NComB3b, unmounted, Cat £650+ (mounted). $500 1038 ** A B1 - 1½d brown booklet pair with the Watermark Inverted, the first unit with'UNIQN' for 'UNION' SG Spec #NComB3ab, unmounted, Cat £650+ for a mounted pane of 6. $400 1039 **/* A 1934-36 Photogravure Definitives selection with two mint sets (many with Cylinder Numbers) plus blocks of 4, Watermark Sideways 2d, 1½d vertical strip of 3 the two lower units printed over a Paper Join ("Double Paper"), then a range of apparently all-different Cylinder Blocks to 1/-, generally very fine with many units being unmounted. $750 If you are unsure about the auction process, please enquire or have a look at the ‘Auction Articles’ section on our website www.abacusauctions.com.au. Page:139 Nov 24, 2018

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Ex Lot 1040 1040 **/* A - Small Format booklet panes of 6 of ½d x4 (one with Type 28 'CANCELLED' slightly doubled on all units & two different punches), 1d & 1½d x3, 1½d booklet panes of 6 including two advertising labels x8, several with Cylinder Numbers, generally very fine & most units are unmounted, Cat £2600+ (mounted). (16 panes) $1,250 1041 */** A 1935 Silver Jubilee Cylinder Blocks of 6 the ½d x14, 1d x7, 1½d x10 & 2½d x3, apparently all different, many units are unmounted, Cat £1500+ (mounted). (34 blocks) $750

Ex Lot 1042 1042 **/*C 1936 King Edward VIII collection on Hagners with Westminster First Day Covers for ½d 1½d & 2½d (1SEP/1936) & 1d (14SEP/1936) plus plain FDCs for the 1½d & 2½d, extensive array of Cylinder Blocks and booklet panes - some with Cylinder Numbers - many with advertising labels plus panes of 6 overprinted 'CANCELLED' comprising 1d with broad punch-holes, 1½d with two different punches setenant & 1½d unpunched in error, some minor aging but most are fine to very fine and many are unmounted. High catalogue value. Excellent lot for the specialist. (100s) $1,750 1043 */** 1937-52 KGVI Issues with Waterlow "dummy stamps" perf x2 & imperf blocks of 4, extensive array of definitive & commemorative apparently all-different Cylinder Blocks including 7d '12', 8d '1 - E/39' '3 - O/44' & '9', 9d '2 - O/44' '5 ' & '5.', 10d '1 - O/44' x2, 11d '1' x2 & 1/- '6 - O/44' & '17', many Retouches noted, then a good range of booklet panes including 1d blue with advertising labels x4 & 1½d red-brown x8 etc, also Post Office Training School stamps including Imperf 4d strip of 4 & block of 4, generally very fine with a good percentage unmounted. (100s) $600 1044 **/* A 1953-2015 QEII Issues semi-specialised collection in two large stockbooks with Pre-Decimals including Waterlow and De La Rue Castles, Inverted Watermarks, Machin 5d Imperf Pair, booklet panes & Cylinder Blocks, also 1960s Commemoratives with Phosphor Bands, Decimal issues to £10 with an extensive array of Machins to £5 including £2 with Missing '£' plus Imperf Pairs of 3p & £1, Castles, "Smilers" & other setenant issues, M/Ss, NVIs, coil "leaders", stupid issues, Regionals, booklet panes including "prestige" types, etc, mostly unmounted but the earlier material needs to be carefully checked. Good study lot & heaps of postage! High initial cost. (Qty) $2,000 1045 ** A 1971-95 Decimal Issues including "Smilers" booklets & some Regionals, plus Guernsey, Jersey & Isle of Man, all complete including Postage Dues plus most 1996 issues, in five expensive Davo boxed hingeless albums, unmounted. Thematics Central! (many 100s) $1,000 1046 ** A 1972-2015 "Prestige" Booklet Panes apparently complete in three stockbooks, unmounted. Face value £450+. $300 1047 ** A 2000-07 "Smiler" Sheets folio with Stamp Show 2000, 2001 Greetings Cartoons, 2002 Occasions, World Cup & Crossword Cartoons, then largely complete to Poppies, unmounted. Glorified postage. (26) $250 1048 C A FIRST DAY COVERS: Four large albums of Decimal FDCs mainly from 1980s to 2000s mostly Machins, Castles, Regionals & "prestige" booklet panes, mostly with typed addresses. $150 1049 ** A REGIONALS & ISLANDS: Hagner album with 1958-2015 issues stated to be complete as per Gibbons "Concise" catalogue including M/Ss & "prestige" booklet panes (but no Missing Phosphor Errors), plus mostly Decimal Cylinder Number Blocks of 6 x180 approximately; also Postage Dues for Guernsey 1971-77, Jersey 1971-82 & Isle of Man 1973-82; plus Isle of Man Revenues QEII oddments to 10/- & Decimals to £5; unmounted. (many 100s) $1,000 1050 ** A - JERSEY: 1958-97 Issues complete in Gibbons hingeless album including M/Ss, Postage Dues & Booklets, unmounted. High thematic content. (100s) $150 Page:140 www.abacusauctions.com.au Nov 24, 2018

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Ex Lot 1051 1051 P*/**O A - Hagners with German Occupation '[swastika]/JERSEY/1940' Overprints x5 different (Cat £18,000 but they're workmanlike forgeries), Arms issues for Guernsey & Jersey with shades, papers & a few varieties plus several blocks & three imprint items, 1943-44 Jersey Pictorials corner blocks of 6 (**) & 1½d die proof in brown on surfaced paper (144x126mm), etc, very fine & many are unmounted. (200 approx) $800 1052 P A - 1971 Wildlife Preservation Trust (First Issue) imperforate proofs in close to the issued colours on gummed unwatermarked paper, lightly mounted. [The key differences are the parrot's chest is red, not maroon; & the shading of the pheasant's tail] (4) $250T GREAT BRITAIN - Booklets

Lot 1053 Lot 1054 1053 B A+ KEVII: 1904 2/0½d (1d x24) SG Spec #BA1, ridiculously undercatalogued at £500. Pristine! [We say "ridiculously undercatalogued" because the 'Concise Catalogue' prices the panes at £300 x4 = £1200!] $750 1054 B A- KGV: 3/- with Red Cover SG Spec #BB26 (Edition #288) with pane of two airmail labels & 'HILLMAN'S AIRWAYS' advert on the face, front cover with light bend, Cat £650. [See also Lot 803] $250

Ex Lot 1055 Ex Lot 1056 Lot 1057 1055 B A/A- - 1935 Silver Jubilee 2/- SG Spec #BB16 Editions 298-304 complete, and 3/- #BB28 Editions 294-297 complete, Cat £990. (11) $650 1056 B A/A- KEVIII: 2/- with Blue Cover SG Spec #BC2 Editions 354 360 361 363 366 & 384; 3/- with Red Cover #BC3 Editions 320 322 326 & 331; and 5/- with Buff Cover #BC4 Edition 17; Cat £1600. (11) $850 1057 BA KGVI: 2/6d with Green Cover & GPO logo at U/L SG Spec #BD17 Edition 207, Cat £975. $650 1058 B A QEII - PRE-DECIMAL: Shoebox with a few KGVI issues & a few QEII with KGVI covers, then through to Machins with a wide array of editions & many pictorial types with Explorers, Birds, etc. (200+) $500 1059 B A QEII - DECIMAL: Large shoebox of mostly Machin pictorial types with high thematic content and including 1978 Crafts 70p with Selvedge at Left SG FD2A FD3A & FD4A (Cat £560), also NVI issues, Greetings & Christmas types, 1990s "prestige" types x11 & what appears to be a 1994 '2ND' booklet forgery!, significant catalogue value. (250+) $500 1060 B A - 1972-2015 "Prestige" booklets apparently complete in three albums. Face value £450+. (64) $300 1061 ** A - Album of Machin non-pictorial booklets including NVI types, many setenant with special issues. Excellent thematic content. Good for specialists or for postage! FV £500+. $400 Page:141 Nov 24, 2018

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Ex Lot 1062 1062 */** 1914-94 Issues complete SG D1-110 plus some shades, many unmounted including KEVIII set, also 1968-69 blocks of 6 (**) & four decimal PO Packs, a few minor faults but generally very fine, Cat £2000+. (180 approx + 4 packs) $750

Ex Lot 1063 1063 */**O A Excellent specialist selection with 2d perforated colour trials in orange & in violet, 1914 2d with 'SPECIMEN' Overprints Types 23 & 26, 4d & 5d with the Watermark Sideways Inverted (both **), 1924-31 3d on Experimental Paper (used), 3d Printed on the Gum, 2/6d with 'SPECIMEN' Overprint Type 23, 1951-52 New Colours 1½d green with Dot after 'THREE.' x3 in marginal block of 6 (unmounted but lightly creased), 1955-57 St Edward's Crown with 'E2R' 2d & 5d unmounted blocks of 4, and 3d with Grossly Misplaced Perfs, 1959-63 St Edward's Crown 3d pair with the Watermark Sideways Inverted, etc, also Control Number singles pairs & strips of 3 including a few varieties & better numbers including Somerset House 5d 'D.14', Harrison 4d 'Q 20', KGVI 2d 'O 44', 3d 'F 39' (small tear), 1/- 'P 44' & 1/- 'S 46' unmounted block of 4, etc, Cat £2500+. (92) $1,250

Ex Lot 1064 1064 * A B1 1914-23 Simple Cypher Wmk 2d perforated colour trials in all-different colours/shades on gummed watermarked paper, lightly mounted, Cat £1210. (11) $750

Ex Lot 1065 Ex Lot 1066 1065 * A B1 - 2d perforated colour trials on gummed watermarked paper in emerald, carmine & chestnut - the colours chosen for the ½d 1d & 1½d - each with 'SPECIMEN' Overprint Type 23, Cat £480. [The only colours overprinted] (3) $350 1066 * A B1 - 2d perforated colour trials on gummed watermarked paper in emerald, carmine & chestnut - the colours chosen for the ½d 1d & 1½d - each with 'SPECIMEN' Overprint Type 23, the last with Double Overprint, Cat £480+. [The overprint error is not listed by Gibbons] (3) $500

Lot 1067 1067 ** A C1 - 2d agate & 5d cinnamon (one very lightly mounted) with 'SPECIMEN' Overprint Type 26 or 23 Spec #R4t & #R7s blocks of 4, unmounted, Cat £340++. Very scarce multiples. $750 Page:142 www.abacusauctions.com.au Nov 24, 2018

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Ex Lot 1068 1068 */** A - all-different Control Numbers comprising Somerset House ½d block of 6, 2d pair, 5d block of 6 & 1/- all four singles; and Harrison ½d 'D 14' to 'U 22', 1d 'D 14' to 'P 20' and 'R 21' to 'U 23', 1½d 'U 23' single & 'V 23' pair, 2d 'D 14' to 'R 21', 3d 'O 20' & 'V 23' blocks of 6, 4d 'Q 20' & 5d 'D 14'; also Chalk-Surfaced Paper 1d 'B 24' with Flaw on '1' & 'C 25', a few with both unperforated & perforated margins and several with the Watermark Inverted & Reversed including the 1/- 'F.15', generally very fine with some unmounted, Cat £900++ as mounted singles. (54 items) $600

Ex Lot 1069 1069 */** A 1924-31 Block Cypher Wmk all-different Control Numbers comprising ½d 'B 24' 'U 34' & 'Y 36', 1d 'B 24' to 'O 31' & 'U 34', 1½d 'B 24' strip of 3, 2d 'A 24' to 'I 28' (ex 'E 26'), 'M 30' & 'R 32', 3d Experimental Paper 'D 25', 3d 'B 24' to 'E 26', 'G 27', 'H 27' pair, 'K 29', 'L 29', 'Q 32' block of 6 & 'W 35' block of 6, 4d 'B 24', 'I 28' strip of 3 (the control unit is unmounted) & 'T 33' pair, 1/- 'B 24' & 'U 34' strip of 3 (the control unit is unmounted) and 2/6d 'I 28' (**), 'L 29' (**), 'Q 32', 'U 34' pair (reinforced margin) & 'Z 36', generally very fine with some unmounted, Cat £2400++ as mounted singles. (39 items) $1,750

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Ex Lot 1071 1070 * A B1 - 2/6d purple/yellow with 'SPECIMEN' Overprint Type 23 as Spec #R18s with the Overprint Double. Error unlisted by Gibbons. $250 1071 ** A B1 1936-37 KEVIII 'E 8 R' Watermark all-different Control Numbers comprising ½d 'A 37' single, 1d 'A 37' block of 6, 2d 'A 37' single, 3d 'A 37' strip of 3, 4d 'A 36' block of 4, 5d 'A 36' single & 1/- 'A 36' single, unmounted, Cat £500++ as singles. (7 items) $300 We are happy to assist both vendors and buyers by grading the quality of the stamps and covers entrusted to us. This is especially important for “Classic” issues. For a full explanation of our Grading System, see page 4. Page:143 Nov 24, 2018

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Ex Lot 1072 1072 */** A 1937-38 KGVI 'G VI R' Watermark all-different Control Numbers comprising ½d 'G 40' pair with unperforated margin (**), 1d 'G 40' single & pair (perforated through the margin & not listed by Gibbons; control unit **), 'M 43' & 'Q 45' block of 6 (lower units **), 2d 'E 39' (small thin), 'I 41' pair (**) & 'O 44' strip of 3, 3d 'F 39' block of 4 (lower units **), 'K 42' with unperforated margin (**) & 'O 44', 4d 'B 37' strip of 3 (**), 'H 40' pair & 'I 41', 1/- 'K 42' pair (**), 'P 44' block of 46 (lower units **) & 'S 46' pair (**), Cat £2700++ as unmounted singles. (19 items) $1,000

Lot 1073 Lot 1074 1073 ** A C1 - 1d carmine with the Watermark Sideways Inverted SG D28a 'C 38' Control strip of 3, unmounted, Cat £450++ as normal singles. $350 1074 ** A C1 - 3d violet Control 'F 39' single, unmounted, Cat £250. $150

Lot 1075 1075 ** A 1954-55 Tudor Crown Wmk 4d blue Imperforate Pair SG D43a from the right of the sheet, margins close to huge, unmounted, Cat £250. $150 GREAT BRITAIN - Postal History

Lot 1076 Lot 1077 1076 PS A 1841 (Mar 22) Mulready 1d Letter Sheet SG ME1, black Maltese Cross of 'LEWES' (b/s), Cat £500. Unusually fine. $250 1077 C A- 1852 (July 28) mourning cover to NSW with very fine Embossed 1/- with full margins & light numeral cancel of 'CARLISLE' (b/s in blue), London transit & Sydney arrival b/s of NO16/1852, insignifcant blemishes, Cat £1900 on cover. $750 Page:144 www.abacusauctions.com.au Nov 24, 2018

GREAT BRITAIN - Postal History (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A

Lot 1078 Lot 1079 1078 CB 1874 beautifully hand-illustrated Alice in Wonderland envelope in the style of Sir John Tenniel featuring the Cheshire Cat, a Court Page (the address is on his back) & a Parrot in Legal Robes, used in Ireland with 'DUBLIN' duplex cancel on 1d Red Plate '108' (?) & fine 'GALWAY' arrival b/s, some minor soiling. [This and the next seven lots have remained in the addressee's family & have never before been on the market. Four of the envelopes bear the family crest 'IN TENEBRIS LUCET FIDO' embossed on the flap, which should help identify the illustrator] $500 1079 CB - beautifully hand-illustrated Alice in Wonderland envelope in the style of Sir John Tenniel featuring the Parrot in Legal Robes, used in Ireland with 'DUBLIN' duplex cancel on 1d Red Plate '150' & fine 'GALWAY' arrival b/s, some minor soiling. $500

Lot 1080 Lot 1081 1080 CB - beautifully hand-illustrated Alice in Wonderland envelope in the style of Sir John Tenniel featuring the White Rabbit in Playing Card Tunic, used in Ireland with 'DUBLIN' duplex cancel on 1d Red Plate '150' & fine 'GALWAY' arrival b/s, some minor soiling. $500 1081 CB - beautifully hand-illustrated Alice in Wonderland envelope in the style of Sir John Tenniel featuring the Mad Hatter, used in Ireland with 'DUBLIN' duplex cancel on 1d Red Plate '120' & 'GALWAY' arrival b/s, some minor soiling. $500

Lot 1082 Lot 1083 1082 CB - beautifully hand-illustrated Alice in Wonderland envelope in the style of Sir John Tenniel featuring Alice (?) Riding Side-Saddle on a Stag, used in Ireland with 'DUBLIN' duplex cancel on 1d Red Plate '150' (?) & fine 'GALWAY' arrival b/s, some minor soiling. $500 Page:145 Nov 24, 2018

GREAT BRITAIN - Postal History (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A 1083 C A- - beautifully hand-illustrated Alice in Wonderland envelope in the style of Sir John Tenniel featuring the 'Mad Hatter's Tea Party', used in Ireland with 'DUBLIN' duplex cancel on 1d Red Plate '157' & poor 'GALWAY' arrival b/s, some inconsequential soiling. Delightful! $500

Lot 1084 Lot 1085 1084 CB - beautifully hand-illustrated Alice in Wonderland envelope in the style of Sir John Tenniel featuring the Dodo, used in Ireland with 'DUBLIN' duplex cancel on 1d Red Plate '164' & fine 'GALWAY' arrival b/s, some minor soiling. $500 1085 CB - beautifully hand-illustrated Alice in Wonderland envelope in the style of Sir John Tenniel featuring the Mad Hatter Running (the address on his hat), minor soiling, unused. $250 1086 C A- 1877 oversize blue advertising postcard (177x146mm) for 'The City Pottery, Lamp and Lustre Galleries' with printed notice & very fine 'LONDON/ Z /PAID/ ½D /19NO77' datestamp in red, light horizontal crease, also 1900s group of 'postal mischief' used PPCs x8, condition generally fine. (10) $100T 1087 CL B 1884 blue linen-lined cover registered to Australia with 1883-84 Greens & Lilacs 2d lilac and 1/- green pair (Cat £625 for single on cover) tied 'ST ANDREWS/SP24/84 - 300' duplex cancels with oval 'R' cachet alongside paying four-times 6d rate plus 2d registration fee, 'REGISTERED/LONDON' oval transit in red and 'SYDNEY/NO 1/84' arrival cds on back, some edge faults from bulky contents. $400 1088 C B 1900 Henry Gaze & Sons, Tourist Offices cover registered to Australia with Jubilee 10d purple & red and 1/- green & carmine SG 214 (Cat £1000 on cover) tied '...CHESTERTON RD.../OC19' d/s with blue 'R/Fee 2 paid' label alongside paying eight-times 2½d rate plus 2d registration fee, some minor aging marks. An exceptional Jubilee franking. $600 1089 CL A- 1938 large cover (256x175mm) express airmail to Australia with KGV 9d pair, KGVI 3d and "set" of Re-Engraved Seahorses 2/6d 5/- and 10/- x2 tied by London cds, Melbourne arrival b/s, couple of minor corner folds not affecting stamps. [The rate was 1/3d per ½oz x23 + 6d express delivery fee] $400 1090 PS A/A- POSTAL STATIONERY: Postal cards selection on display pages including 1870 ½d usage on First Day of Issue, 1882 De La Rue 'INLAND REVENUE/CERTIFYING STAMP' handpainted essay, postal markings including 1871 "clipped" at Manchester, 1873 arrowhead perfin at Liverpool, etc, generally fine to very fine. (20) $300T HONG KONG

1091 **/*OC Odds n Sods with some KGVI blocks of 4 to 30c blue including 20c scarlet, a few with Plate Numbers &/or Sheet Numbers, 1954 QEII values to $10, these are all apparently unmounted, also local cover with 'HONG KONG/ 1945/POSTAGE PAID' h/s, etc. (100s) $100 1092 O A/B 1938-52 KGVI commercially used blocks of 4 comprising 1c, 2c both perfs, 4c, 5c x2, 10c x2, 15c x2, 20c block, 20c scarlet, 25c blue, 25c olive, 30c olive, 50c x2, $1lilac & blue x2, $1 orange & green x2, $2 orange & green, $5 green & violet x2 & $10 lilac & blue x2 plus a block of 6, a few minor faults, all with cds cancels, Cat £650++. (27 blocks) $200 1093 CL A- 1938 airmail to USA with KGVI 15c, 25c, $1 x3 and $5 lilac & scarlet tied 'VICTORIA/13AU/38' d/s paying PanAm FAM-14 Trans-Pacific Clipper service $2.80 per ½oz rate x3, couple of minor blemishes. $200 1094 CL B/C 1941 airmail covers to Australia all endorsed "... to Rangoon to connect with the British Overseas Airways" with variety of KGVI frankings including 50c blocks of 4 x2, $1 block of 4 (one faulty) and $2 orange & green with $1 Centenary, one censored on arrival in Melbourne, some aging marks and edge faults. Although only two are also endorsed "By CNAC", all would have been carried Over The Hump via Chungking. (4) $200 1095 CL A- 1950 airmail to USA with KGVI 30c, $5 and $10 lilac & blue tied 'REGISTERED/10MR/50' d/s with blue 'R' label alongside, San Francisco & Denver 'MAR/17' transit b/s, couple of minor blemishes. $100 HUNGARY

1096 */**O Nine volume collection to 1981 with some better early values, masses of Overprints including post-WWI Occupations, 1931 Zeppelin Overprints (**), many better M/Ss including 1949 Chain Bridge & 1950 UPU, 1951-81 issues apparently complete including M/Ss, most of the later materrial is unmounted. High thematics content. (Qty) $600 1097 ** A Five volume collection to 1981 entirely of imperforate issues including 1926 Madonna set, 1947 Roosevelt set of 8, UPU plus part-imperf variants, largely complete from the 1960s including most of the M/Ss, virtually all unmounted. High thematics content. (many 100s) $500 1098 */**V A Miniature Sheets mostly mint including 1934 Liszt, 1947 Roosevelt (both**), 1949 Chain Bridge (**), 1950 UPU, 1951 Stamp Anniversary set of 3 (**), 1972 Stamp Day with Internal Perforations Omitted, etc, also several Kleinbogen (sheetlets of 4 stamps), a few CTO & many are unmounted, Cat €3250+. (49 items) $600 Page:146 www.abacusauctions.com.au Nov 24, 2018

HUNGARY (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A 1099 */**O Attractive collection in two Schaubek albums with good pre-WWI range including 1871 Litho 15kr & 25kr (superb) and Recess 15kr black-brown & 25kr, post-WWI largely complete mint or used to 1966 including 1931 Zeppelin Overprints (**), 1933 Airs (used), a few better M/Ss including Liszt (*), 1948 Bridge both (**), 1949 Bridge (**), etc, also some FDCs in the later issues, generally very fine, Cat €4000+. (100s) $500 INDIA

1100 C (B) 1870 French entire to France "via Bombay & Suez" with 8p x2 & 4a green tied by private 'Stamped' cachet in blue, superb 'PD/10/SEP/70/CALCUTTA' b/s in red, French 'POS AN V SUEZ/7/OCT/70/P AN A MARS' marine sorter in red & boxed 'PD' h/s in black, minor edge faults & internally reinforced with archival tape. $200 1101 WOC/L BHOPAL: Fascinating selection including SG 2 unused, SG 2a in unused marginal block of 4, SG 4 unused x2, SG 8 Pin-Perf at Base used, SG 54/e complete sheet of 32 with listed varieties & SG 56 complete sheet of 32, etc, also three native covers one with SG 30, and two literature items. [See also Lot 882] $500 IRELAND See also "Alice in Wonderland" hand-illustrated envelopes: Lots 1078-1085.

1102 CPS/L Album with internal usages of GB 1d pink Envelopes, spoon duplexes from Galway x2 & 'MULLINGAR', many inwards Postal Cards & PPCs from France, Sweden, Germany & Italy etc some with arrival cds & a few redirected, some GB content including 1922 postcard to Italy taxed & refused, and a few STO Envelopes, very fine 1911 real photo of a Zeppelin from Germany to England, postmark interest, condition rather mixed; also two 1859 passports (272x395mm) each with 6d colourless embossed revenue, both signed "Malmesbury", various endorsements & cachets on reverse including 'CONSULAT DE FRANCE/DUBLIN' etc. (100+ items) $300

Lot 1103 Lot 1104 1103 CB 1849 (Feb 28) stampless social entire to "Poste Restante/Rome" with 'KENDAL' b/s in blue & London 'W [crown] S/ 2MR2/1849' transit b/s, French 'fleur-de-lis' cachet, Italian 'VIA DI/PT DEAUVOISIDI' cachet & French-pattern 'ROMA/12MAR/49' arrival b/s in red. Scarce destination for non-Church mail. $250 ITALIAN STATES

1104 FA TUSCANY: 1860 Coat of Arms 3L yellow-ochre Mi 23, margins just clear to close, strong colour, straight-line '[PER CO]NSEGNA' cancellation, Cat €70,000. George Buhler Certificate (1993) states "echt und in feiner Erhaltung!...eine Weltseltenheit!" (= is genuine in very fine condition...a World rarity). The certificate also says - translated - "has margins on all sides and deep colour...only very few remain in existence". Subesequently additional certificates were obtained from the Italian experts Enzo Diena (1994) who stated "it is genuine & a great rarity", and Georgio Cossa Asinelli (2009) who echoed his predecessors. $12,000 ITALY

1105 L mid-1800s illustrated lettersheets featuring engraved illustrations of Roman monuments, Renaissance churches etc on cream x14, blue x7 or grey papers, some blemishes but most are fine to very fine unused. A very attractive group that would be worth a lot of money if postally used. (22) $200 1106 W A "CINDERELLAS": 1945 'PATRIOTI/VALLE BORMIDA' 5c to 2L50c complete sheetlets of 10, no gum as issued, very fine. Rarely offered in this format. (6 sheets) $250 1107 */**O A/B FIUME: Duplicated selection on Hagners with better mint items 1918 Machine Overprints on Hungary to 10kr (**, all with guarantee h/s) plus Handstamped Overprints 3kr & 5kr, and Carnaro Islands 5L on 10c Mi 16 (hinge remainder, guarantee h/s). (350+) $750 1108 *O A COLONIES: Selection of better items/sets including Aegean Islands 1933 Massed Flight strips mint; Cyrenaica 1933 Graf Zeppelin 12L & 20L used, 1934 Rome-Buenos Aires Flight used; Eritrea 1905 Postage Due 50L & 100L very lightly mounted (the 100L signed "AD" = Alberto Diena), 1934 Roma-Mogadishu Flight mint; Jubaland 1925 Postage Dues mint; Libya 1921 Pictorials 10L mint; etc, Cat £3300+. Scarce group. (50) $1,000 JAMAICA

1109 CL A- 1942 airmail to Australia with KGVI ½d and Pictorials 2d 2½d 3d 4d 1/- & 2/6d, gorgeous Coruba Jamaica Rum advertising label on face, scarce 'CPS/16AP42/SYDNEY' cds in red overstruck with 'UNCLAIMED/SYDNEY' cds and returned, couple of minor edge faults. $300 Page:147 Nov 24, 2018

Lot Type Grading Description Est $A JAPAN

1110 CL B 1939 Hemmi Seisaku-Sho Co Ltd cover sent registered airmail to Australia with 'COMMERCIAL SAMPLE' cachet (flap unsealed) and Admiral 4s, Fuji 20s x2, Tazawa 5s 50s & 1y x4, 'TOKYO/12.8.39/NIPPON' d/s and blue/black 'R' label, carried by Dai Nippon to Hong Kong with '18AU' transit, Imperial Airways feeder to Bangkok and Empire Route service, Melbourne '28AU39' arrival b/s, a few blemishes and vertical fold not affecting stamps. $300 1111 C A- TAIWAN: 1930 PPC ('View of Takao City') to Western Australia with 3s red tied 'TAINAN/TAIWAN/JAPAN' cds, taxed with 'CTMS/T' h/s in violet and manuscript "T"-in-circle alongside, Sydney '9JY30' arrival on view side but no evidence of collection of postage due, message written in Esperanto. $200 JAPANESE OCCUPATION See also Lots 1122-1125 under Malaya and Lot 1134 under Nauru.

1112 PS WWII Military Postal Cards five-frame exhibit offered intact of Southern Zone usages comprising Star x18, Characters x26, Dove & Helmet x38 and Pictorial x38 types, also Airmail Star x27, Characters (Obliterated) x2 & Naval type with Anchor, and two reply cards from Japan to Sumatra or Malaya, wide variety in the printings, shades & colours and stocks used, including a number of very elusive provisional types, condition variable but many (most?) are fine to very fine and all are used. It is often difficult to be clear about where these cards originated: included are two from "North Australia", which can't be correct. They are presumably from the Dutch Indies or New Guinea, both of which are north of Australia. Others identified as from Ambon, Burma x12, Indo-China x6 (including two with Cambodian scenes), Java x13, Malaya x25 (including three British-era PPCs with captions obliterated), New Guinea/Solomons x7, North Borneo x2 (very rare, one a scenic type), Philippines x18, Sumatra x16 and Thailand x8 (four identified as from the Death Railway). (140+ items) $2,000 1113 CPS A-/B 1943 (c.) Military Postal Card (samurai) & two covers to soldiers on Gilberts Kwajalein or Truk each with American 'APPROVED BY C-2/Hq 27th Inf Div APO 27/% PM San Francisco Cal' cachet indicating capture & subsequent release by the US Forces. (3) $500T 1114 ** B BURMA: 1942 KGVI 1r purple & blue SG J18 block of 4 with with Peacock Device h/s applied at Myaungmya, minor aging, unmounted, Cat £1800+. $250T

Lot 1125

Lot 1115 Lot 1124 1115 PS A- - Japanese Forces Helmet & Dove Postal Card to Niigata, censor's chop in vermilion, return address translates as "c/- Sasebo Post Office i11 i32 Watanabe Unit Nakahara Party". [i11 was the Andaman Islands] $600T 1116 C B CAROLINE ISLANDS: c.1943 stampless cover to Mawashi Village on Okinawa with censor h/s & Yano chop in different shades of red, return address translates as "c/- Yokosuka PO U50 U63", a bit stained. [U50 was on Truk] $300T 1117 C B MARSHALL ISLANDS 1942 (Dec 13) cover from Korea with Japanese 5s tied by cds used at Chonpukchon to (translated) "c/- Yokosuka PO U88 U31", minor creasing. [U88 was Taroa on Maloelap] $500T 1118 PS A- WAKE ISLAND: 1942 usage of Forces Dove & Helmet Postal Card with Kaya censor's chop in vermilion, return address translates as "c/- Yokosuka PO U103 U100". [U103 was on Wake Island] $300T LUXEMBURG

1119 **F A Selection comprising 1932 1934 & 1935 Caritas sets used, 1952 Exhibition Airs unmounted corner examples & 1956 Europa set used, Cat €880. (25) $200 MALAYAN REGION

1120 */** Mint selection including Malacca 1949 KGVI set with top three values **, 1954 QEII set plus range of plate number blocks, 1957 & 1960 Pictorials; Penang 1948 Wedding, 1949 KGVI set, 1954 QEII & 1957 Pictorials sets; Perak 1938-41 Sultan Iskandar 2c to $2 * part-set of 17, 1950 Sultan Yussuf set, 1957 Pictorials with shade & perforation variations; Selangor 1949 Sultan Hisamud-din set, 1957 & 1961 Pictorials; all with 1948 Silver Weddings plus some later issues **, condition generally fine. (100s) $400 1121 */**O Stockbook with a motley used array but wait...there's more! Also North Borneo 'BMA' mint set partly affixed to page, Cypher Overprints $1 & $2 strips of 9 and $5 strip of 5 (**, Cat £550+), Japanese Occupation 15c SG J28 two blocks of 4 (**), etc; and Sarawak KGVI Pictorials x3 sets (**) plus extras. $400 Page:148 www.abacusauctions.com.au Nov 24, 2018

MALAYAN REGION (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A 1122 ** A- A1 JAPANESE OCCUPATION: 1943 Malayan Postal Union Postage Dues 4c green with vertical Type 2 Overprint SG JD36 marginal block of 10, couple of minor gum spots, unmounted, Cat £650+. $200 1123 C B NORTH BORNEO: c.1943 Japanese Forces Postal Card (illustration of Home Economics College on Bataam) from a Japanese soldier to Okayama, faint Hoshijima censor's chop in red, return address h/s in violet translates as "North Borneo Despatch Borneo POW Camp First Section", minor staining. $400T 1124 PS A - c.1943 Japanese Forces Postal Card (small illustration in green of soldiers) from a Japanese soldier to Hyogo, small censor's chop in red, return address translates as "Borneo Despatch Nada 10321 Unit, Ohba Unit". $400T 1125 CC - 1944 stampless cover from England to a POW at "Borneo Camps" c/- the Red Cross in Tokyo with large Japanese cachet that translates as 'Borneo POW Camp/Censored' in violet & censor's chop in red, some staining. Rare, and a remarkable survivor. $1,500T 1126 ** A- C1 - 1947 Cypher Overprints $5 vertical strip of 4, the third unit with Lower Bar Broken at Right SG 349a [R8/3], very minor toning as is often seen on this issue, unmounted, Cat £470+. $200 MALTA

1127 C A 1944 cover to GB with 'PRINCE OF WALES ROAD/SLIEMA MALTA' cds & 'SLIEMA' registration label, 'OPENED BY/EXAMINER' label LTM#L7D & small 'DD 1020' h/s LTM#H5A plus 40mm triple-circle 'PASSED FOR DESPATCH/ [crown]/INITIAL.../OFFICIAL MAIL' cachet (rated 10: stated only 3 examples recorded). $150 MIDDLE EAST

1128 ** A/A- SHARJAH: 1968 Shaikh Khalid & Arms 2r 3r 4r & 5r complete sheets of 25 each folded once, a couple of minor gum imperfections & some hinge remains on margins only, unmounted, Cat £1000+. $100 NAURU

1129 CL B 1918 cover to Melbourne (b/s) with superb strike of the scarce oval 'OFFICIAL/FREE/POSTAGE' cachet in grey-blue, Pleasant Island cds of MR21/18 & boxed 'Pleasant Island/(Nauru)' registration h/s (very worn state), a few blemishes. [We have recorded only one other registered cover with the Free cachet] $250 1130 C B 1929 (Jan 19) much-travelled American 2c Envelope to "Wake Island/Pacific" with numerous transits including 'TOKIO', Sydney several times where probably endorsed "Try via Honolulu", 'NAURU/19JE29/ CENTRAL/PACIFIC' & manuscript "Not Nauru" in red, Sydney DLO & manuscript "T30". A remarkable cover. $200 1131 C A- 1930 (c.) philatelic cover to NSW with Rough Paper 1d green x3 cancelled with two superb strikes of the very scarce 'SS NAURU CHIEF' handstamp. $250 1132 CL B 1938 OHMS cover with 'ADMINISTRATION OF NAURU' imprint, to Melbourne with two fine to very fine strikes of the very rare 30mm 'OFFICIAL PAID/22AP38/NAURU' cds, minor blemishes. [Keith Buckingham's only date for this cds was 18AP47. This is more than nine years earlier] $150 1133 P A+ 1966 Decimals $1 Map die proof in the issued colour in recessed presentation mount. Rare & superb! [This is a genuine die proof, unlike some alleged "proofs" of similar appearance which have had issued stamps inserted] $300

Ex Lot 1141 Lot 1134 1134 PS A- JAPANESE OCCUPATION c.1943 Japanese Naval Forces Postal Card with Anchor & Chrysanthemum from a Japanese soldier to Chiba, censor h/s & censor's chop in different shades of red, return address translates as "c/- Yokosuka Post Office U68 U66-1-1". [U68 was Nauru] $1,000T NETHERLANDS INDIES

1135 C A- DUTCH NEW GUINEA: 1962 Parcel Card sent airmail to Merauke with Juliana 25c red pair, 1g violet and 5g green x3 tied 'HOLLANDIA NOOPDWIJK/17 III 62' cds and '66' parcel label alongside, plus Acknowledgement of Delivery card with 'MERAUKE/19.3.62' arrival d/s still attached by rusty paperclip, otherwise fine condition. Scarce survivor. $200 Page:149 Nov 24, 2018

Lot Type Grading Description Est $A NEW GUINEA - 'N.W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS' Overprints

1136 CL C 1918 large cover endorsed "OHMS" with 'THE TREASURY/RABAUL' oval cachet in violet at L/L, to Melbourne with NWPI 9d Roo tied by 'RABAUL/12JL18' cds & German-type 'Rabaul/(Deutsch-Neuguinea)' registration label affixed alongside Sydney transit & Melbourne '13AU18' arrival b/s, a bit travel-weary. Scarce commercial multiple-rate single franking. [The rate was 1d per ounce x9] $250 1137 C A-/B 1920 Rev Foster cover to GB with 1d red ab pair & c single, black/white Rabaul registration label, underpaid but not taxed; also Samoa registered cover with Overprints to 3d, soiled. $100T 1138 C B 1921 usage of real photo PPC '45 Jap Town' to NSW with the social message entirely in Japanese, NWPI ½d pair with Rabaul cds, significant corner crease. $250T 1139 C A - usage of real photo PPC 'Rabaul 38' (Treasury Building) to NSW with the social message entirely in Japanese, NWPI 1d x2 tied by Rabaul cds. [The writer was apparently writing about a local prostitute!] $350T NEW GUINEA - Mandated Territory Issues

1140 V A 1932-34 Undated Birds 2d 3d 5d 6d & 2/- to £1, 1939 Bulolo 5d & £1, all in horizontal pairs, Cat £760+. (20) $300 1141 V A/B 1939 Bulolo Airs 4d 5d and 1/- to £1 SG 217 218 & 221-5 blocks of 4, some minor staining/aging consistent with having been removed from bullion tags, all with 'BULOLO' cds of various dates, Cat £3400+ as single sets. Used blocks are rare. (7 blocks) $1,400 NEW GUINEA - Mandated Territory Issues - Postal History

1142 C B 1934 (Apr 5) cover from NSW to "Wau/New Guinea" with KGV 2d pair tied by 'AIR MAIL/1 1/SYDNEY NSW' cds, endorsed "Left Territory" in red & with good strike of the rare boxed 'UNCLAIMED/AT RABAUL' h/s, Sydney DLO re-sealing label on the flap & h/s in magenta on the face. $300 1143 CL A- - OHMS cover airmail Salamaua-Melbourne "Per Faith in Australia" with Undated Birds 'OS' 2d & 4d strip of 3, octagonal '.../FIRST OFFICIAL/AIR MAIL' cachet in violet and Melbourne '-1AU34' arrival b/s, couple of minor blemishes. Commercial mail carried on first flight and scarce thus. [2d letter rate + 6d airmail surcharge x2] $200

Lot 1144 1144 C A- 1935 (Mar 15) gold bullion parcel tag with rare and remarkable franking of Undated Airs 3d, 2/- marginal pair, 5/- & £1 block of 6 (the fourth unit damaged when affixed; the right-hand block of 4 is very fine) affixed to both sides & tied by 'WAU' cds. Ex Tom Frommer: acquired at Mossgreen on 4.4.2017 for $1800. $1,500T

Lot 1145 1145 CA - (Nov 18) gold bullion parcel tag with rare and remarkable franking of Silver Jubilee 1d, Undated Airs 5/- & Bulolo £5 emerald tied by 'WAU' cds, registration cachet on the reverse, remarkably fine for such an item. Ex Tom Frommer: acquired at Mossgreen on 4.4.2017 for $3840. [The rate was 2d per 1oz letter rate x157 + 3d per ½oz airmail surcharge x314 + 3d registration + 2d late fee for registered articles = £5/5/1d. The only other £5 franking known to us is a similar large-part tag franked £5/4/3d Ex Ken Kutz, the current whereabouts of which is unknown] $3,000T Page:150 www.abacusauctions.com.au Nov 24, 2018

NEW GUINEA - Mandated Territory Issues - Postal History (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A 1146 C A 1939 (Jan 13) commercial "all-up" airmail cover to Germany with Undated Birds 1/- & Undated Airs 9d tied by 'WAU' cds, transit b/s of 'SALAMAUA' & 'TOWNSVILLE' (where it connected with the Qantas service to Europe). $150 NEW HEBRIDES

Ex Lot 1147 1147 ODC Commercial covers to Australia including 1909 French Issue 10c pair with 'NEW HEBRIDES/VILA' cds in blue, then 1936-40 batch with various Paquebot markings mostly of Sydney & three with 'NEW HEBRIDES/ INTER-ISLAND' cds, plus a packet of loose stamps & pieces from similar covers. From a family correspondence, never before on the market. (27 covers) $1,000 1148 C A 1908 real photo of a white baby, to New York with New South Wales ½d & 1d tied by 'NEW HEBRIDES/ DE12/1908/ VILA' cds. $750T 1149 CO B 1938 (c.) large packet piece (247x170) endorsed "Contains Supper Cloth value 10/-" with four-issue franking tied by light 'PAQUEBOT/SYDNEY' cds, Australian Customs 'ASSESSMENT LABEL' affixed & 3/11d duty assessed, endorsed "T3d" and Postage Due 1d & 2d tied by 'SURREY HILLS/VIC' cds, minor faults. Australian Customs Labels on cover are extremely rare. $400 NEW ZEALAND

1150 ** A 1970-2011 Collection in three hingeless albums plus Hagners largely complete unmounted with plenty of extras in the more modern period including M/Ss, sheetlets, peel & stick, se-tenants, booklet panes, etc, also some Ross Dependency, lots of thematic interest, substantial face value. Weighs 8kg. (100s) $500 1151 **/* A 1960s-90s issues including Health and other M/Ss, many sets x3 each or in imprint blocks of 6, a few full sheets, also some Ross Dependency and Tokelau, lots of thematic interest, substantial face value. Weighs 10kg. (100s) $400 1152 **/*L Mint accumulation in large carton starting with a few 1898 Pictorials, KEVII & KGV Heads selection, 1920 Victory set x2, 1931 Airmails, 2d Smiling Boy (toning), 1960 Pictorials x3 sets plus extras, Official Overprints including 2/- Admiral, KGVI set x2 and 1940 Centennials, etc, then range of KGVI & QEII blocks set out on leaves with plate numbers, imprints & annotated varieties, a few Decimals also, condition variable but many fine, also Campbell Paterson catalogue & update pages. Weighs 15kg. (100s) $600

Lot 1159 Ex Lot 1153 1153 */O Collection mostly used from small group of Chalons (faults) then reasonably complete to 1940s plus some later issues, Postage Dues, Life Insurance, etc, noted QV First Sideface to 2/- (trimmed perfs), 1898 Pictorials to 5/- (fiscal) plus 6d, 2/- & 5/- 'OFFICIAL' overprints, Christchurch Exhibition set *, KGV 'OFFICIAL' overprints set, 2/- Admiral 'OFFICIAL' *, Smiling Boys pair *, then Postal Fiscals including 7/6d 9/- 30/- & £4 with postal cancels (plus other fiscals), also KEVII Land 1d used and Victoria Land 1d mint, condition mixed but many fine. (100s) $500 1154 */O Large accumulation in two cartons predominantly used from QV Sidefaces with some Adverts, 1898 Pictorials, KEVII & KGV Heads, Arms Fiscals, etc, in various albums and stockbooks plus quantity in envelopes, potential postmark interest, also range of Dependencies including Aitutaki, Cook Islands, Niue, Penrhyn with early overprints selections noted QV Long Types 2/- 2/6d & 10/- 'NIUE' overprints *, condition variable. Weighs 23kg. (1000s) $400 Page:151 Nov 24, 2018

NEW ZEALAND (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A 1155 PS Post-1960s registration labels collection 'ADDINGTON' to 'YARADALE' arranged by type, numerous small offices noted, a few printed types with handstamps of other offices, also four pages of black/pink 'V' insured parcel labels, some duplication, generally very fine. An excellent basis for expansion. (1000+) $200 1156 **/O 1980s-2000s accumulation in stockbooks with M/S, sheetlets, etc (stated FV$500+), also Yearbooks 1984-97 and box of booklets (stated FV $500+), plus Australia ** same period including M/Ss, sheetlets & booklets (stated FV$400+). Weighs 14kg. (100s) $600 1157 **/*/O Huge used accumulation in albums and 100s of packets mostly 20th Century with variety, postmark and packet-maker potential, also some mint scattered through-out. Weighs 22kg. (1000s) $200 1158 P A Chalon reprinted plate proof complete sheet of 240 neatly divided into blocks of 72, 96 and 72, showing dramatic plate wear towards the base of the sheet, unusually clean with none of the creases or toning that are usually present. (3 blocks) $400T 1159 F A/A- 1857-63 No Watermark Imperf 1d dull orange SG 8 horizontal pair, margins just touching - at base of the first unit - to large, indistinct numeral cancel, Cat £1500+. $400 1160 ** A 1969-96 Decimal Errors including Colour Shifts, Double Prints, 1977 Health 7c+2c with Misplaced Perfs, '4c' on 2½c Moth with Misplaced Surcharge, etc, also 1973 Westport Centennial 4c corner block of 10 with Over-Inking affecting all units & Largely Obliterating 'New Zealand' on Four Units, unmounted. (9 errors + normals) $350T 1161 P A 1984 Christmas imperforate progressive colour proofs comprising set of 3 with white frames, 18c & 35c with green frames and 35c & 45c with grey frames, unmounted. (7) $450T

Lot 1167

Lot 1162 1162 ** A 1996 Health (Road Safety) Teddy Bear M/S as SG MS2002 but from the original printing with the Teddy Bear & Baby Facing Forwards and 'SC 439' at upper-left, unmounted, STC €12,000. See Gibbons' footnote. Unlisted by Campbell Paterson. [The design caused an outcry because the baby should have been facing the rear of the car to comply with safety regulations. The stamps were immediately withdrawn & redesigned. However, some were released "in error". According to our sources, the original M/Ss had been inadvertently distributed by the printers, Enschedé in the Netherlands, to their staff after the recall was announced. Examples sold at the Prestige auctions of 9.2.2008 & 30.3.2012 for $2415 & $1840 respectively] $1,500T 1163 ? A 2013 Year of the Snake "gold" non-miniature sheet (c.300x180mm!) in el cheapo frame numbered 67/128; and 2014 Year of the Horse "gold" M/S slabbed in perspex in box as issued. Good grief! No reserve! [NZ Post should hang their collective heads in shame] (2 items) $50 1164 **/* OFFICIALS: 1935 Pictorials selection including 2½d with slightly mis-placed centre, ½d No Plate Number block of 12, Plate Numbers including 1½d block of 4 '1A' (**, one unit creased) & '1B' block of 10 (tonespots), 2d '3A' single *, '3B' single * & block of 4 ** plus '5' '5A' & '5B' blocks of 4 very lightly mounted, 6d with High Overprint '2' block of 4 ** (toning), 8d Perf 12½ '3' block of 4 **, 1/- Perf 12½ 'A1' block of 4 */**, various other singles & blocks, condition variable but many fine. (100+) $400 1165 ** A B1 - 1936-61 Pictorials Multiple Wmk 1½d Maori Woman SG O122 block of 12 (4x3), well centred, Cat £420+. $100 1166 L A/B REVENUES: Complete probate documents with various mostly QV Long Type adhesives 1) 1907-21 x4 with embossed cancels on £3/10/-; 4/- & £2; 8/- 10/- & 45/-; and 10/- & £8 (damaged); and 2) 1930-47 x5 with 'FINE PAID' perfins on 5/- £7 £30 & £100; 30/- £4 £30 £45 & £50; £200 (+ Arms £30 x2); the last two with Arms 8/- £3 & £7 pair; or 15/- & £3; usual folds otherwise generally fine to very fine. (9 documents) $500 1167 FA - STAMP DUTY: 1867 QV Lithos Imperforate £6/10/- orange & green Kiwi (2016) #R252a, margins close to good, 'OTAGO NZ/19MR69/ F' steel cds, Cat NZ$1250 for pen cancelled. $400 NEW ZEALAND - Postal History

1168 C/CL A/B 1916-18 covers to Apia with Auckland meters x3 comprising ½d on window-face envelope, 1½d single and 1½d plus circular 1d added, the latter two sealed with ½d 'Auckland Provincial Wounded Fund' labels (one with minor fault), also two covers with KGV 1½d black, all with boxed Censor h/s of Apia, some blemishes. (5) $50T 1169 C A-/B 1945 VJ Day/Tokyo Bay stampless commercial covers with various HMNZS "Gambia" cachets, to Auckland x2 (one by air) or Invercargill. (3) $200T We will have viewing of our New Zealand lots in Dunedin 9 to 11 November. Page:152 www.abacusauctions.com.au Nov 24, 2018

NEW ZEALAND - Postal History (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A 1170 PS ENVELOPES - STAMPED TO ORDER: Education Department Record Card Envelopes with KGVI 1d green x3, QEII 2d green x71 plus QEII 2½d green x3, all used with potential postmark interest, condition mixed but many fine. (77) $200 1171 C A- ROSS DEPENDENCY: 'Sunset in the Antarctic' postcard airmail to England with lengthy personal message headed "McMurdo Base" including reference to "living in a luxury room in the hotel - fitted carpets the lot!" with Pictorials 5c Hut (corner fault) and 18c Ice Floe tied 'SCOTT BASE/31JA78/ROSS DEPENDENCY' cds. $100 NEW ZEALAND - GALLIPOLI CAMPAIGN - Training & Embarkation Camps We are pleased to present the fascinating collection formed by Gary Diffen from Melbourne. Great Britain declared war on Germany on 4th August 1914. NZ Forces were swiftly mobilised. The first force was sent to capture Samoa. The Main Body, destined for Egypt, was assembled in short-lived Embarkation Camps at Addington, Awapuni, Epsom & Tahuna Park. Further camps, some of them very small, were established as enlistment levels rose.

Ex Lot 1172 Lot 1173 Lot 1175 1172 C/L C/B ADDINGTON: 1914 illustrated YMCA cover with '.../CHRISTCHUCH - NEW ZEALAND' imprint to Auckland with 1d tied by fair strike of 'MILITARY CAMP/NZ/ 7 /SP14/--' relief cds (no year slug; LRD), overall soiling. With the matching letterhead, the message headed "Christchurch Military Camp/September 14th 1914" states "I suppose you know by this I am going with the troops..." suggesting he hadn't told his family that he had enlisted, minor repaired split. PO 14/8/1914; closed 14/9/1914 the date of this duo. Ex Gordon Darge.[Trooper Heywood Armstrong of the Canterbury Mounted Rifles survived the war] (2 items) $350 1173 CB AWAPUNI (1): 1914 real photo PPC of nine soldiers at tea break, ½d (damaged) with very fine strike of the rare 'AWAPUNI/14SP14/NZ' cds (Wooders rated 9), soiling. PO 13/8/1914; closed 3/10/1914. Ex Gordon Darge. [Writer states "...We expect to leave for Well[ington] this week..."] $250 1174 C B EPSOM: 1914 (Aug) cover with light strike of the 'MILITARY CAMP/NZ/ 3 ' "relief" cds in violet largely overstruck with Auckland machine cancel of 2SP-1914, very fine 'OPOTIKI' arrival b/s, minor blemishes. PO 21/8/1914; closed 27/8/1914. Ex Gordon Darge. $200 1175 CB MAYMORN: 1915 real photo PPC of 40+ soldiers on 'smoko', 1d Dominion tied by large-part strike of the rare 'MAYMORN/NZ/4NO15/MILITARY CAMP' cds (Wooders rated 9), very fine 'BOMBAY/NZ' arrival cds, minor blemishes. PO 8.10.1915; closed 27.1.1916. Ex Gordon Darge. [This was a tent camp, auxiliary to Trentham] $250

Lot 1176 Lot 1177 Lot 1178 1176 PS C NARROW NECK: 1917 usage of KGV 1½d Letter Card to NSW with very fine strike of the rare undated 'NARROW NECK/MILITARY CAMP' cachet in violet at U/L & 'DEVONPORT/30MR17/NZ' cds, some soiling/toning & minor opening faults but quite presentable. Ex Gordon Darge. No post office; the cachet was probably used during the brief post office period 2.8.1915 to 17.9.1915 & reintroduced later. [A small facility for training Maori & Islander soldiers. Writer states "...I am going over to Samoa with another batch of 30 odd...by the Talune..."] $250 1177 CB PALMERSTON NORTH: 1914 cover from Timaru to "Private DG Wallace/Mounted Field Ambulance/.../Expeditionary Camp/Palmerston North", minor blemishes. [We can find no record of a Camp at Palmerston North: Rangiotu to the south of Palmerston North was the closest. However, that facility was not opened until 1915. Curious! What is undeniable, is that Inwards mail to any of the camps is rare] $250 1178 CB PAPAWAI: 1917 cover with '.../FEATHERSTON MILTARY CAMP' imprint at U/L & endorsed "AW Gordon/26th MR" at L/L, 1d Dominion tied by largely very fine strike of the rare double-circle 'PAPAWAI/MILITARY CAMP' cds (unlisted by Richard Wooders so rated 10), minor defects. PO 19.9.1916; closed 29.11.1918. [On 12.8.1917, the writer, Albert Gordon, died of wounds suffered in aerial combat. He was the first NZ airman to lose his life in this manner] $250 1179 PS C RANGIOTU: 1915 usage of KEVII 1d Letter Card with very fine strike of the double-circle 'RANGIOTU/MILITARY CAMP' cds (Wooders rated 8), light spotting & faint vertical fold. PO 12.7.1915; closed 30.5.1916. Ex Gordon Darge.[The illustration is above Lot 1181] $250 1180 C A+ SEATOUN: c.1915 William Nees real photo PPC 'Seatoun Camp NZ Exped Force Wigton' (horses & tents), unused. Superb! [This small facility on Wellington Harbour had no post office] $100 Page:153 Nov 24, 2018

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Lot 1179 Lot 1181 Lot 1184 1181 C A- TAHUNA PARK (1): c.1915 real photo PPC (camp panorama), endorsed "Tahuna Park Camp/Otago..." on the address side but unused. PO 13.8.1914; closed 25.9.1914 $150 1182 C B TAUHERENIKAU (1): 1916 Salvation Army Institute PPC & 1917 United Institute cover with the two different Camp PO cds (Wooders rated 6); and 1915 real photo PPC of platoon & tents, convoy usage with very fine boxed '.../AUG 23 1915/EXPEDITIONARY FORCE/SIXTH REINFORCEMENTS' d/s in violet, minor corner creases. PO 12.7.1915; closed 5.12.2018. (3) $250 1183 C A/B TRENTHAM (2): 1915 cover with very fine strike of the double-circle 'TRENTHAM MILITARY CAMP' cds, repaired flap; 1917 cover with '.../TRENTHAM MILITARY CAMP' imprint at U/L & very fine TMC machine cancel; and real photo PPCs of 'Segregation Camp' (panorama), troops at ease, and two staged group photos, two used under cover; another 'No 5 Platoon B Coy 14th' endorsed on reverse "Taken at Upper Hutt" (a small overflow camp with no postal facilities). PO 5.10.1914; closed 11.9.1924. (7) $250 1184 PS B TRENTHAM RIFLE RANGE: 1914 usage of KEVII 1d Letter Card to Dunedin with very fine strike of the rare 'TRENTHAM RIFLE RANGE/31OC/14/NZ' cds (Wooders rated 9), a bit soiled and some abrasions on the reverse. Robin Startup states "open annually" until 1921. John Murr at p97 makes no mention of use of the Rifle Range cds at the Trentham Military Camp, where the PO opened 15.10.1914. [Excellent message headed "Trentham" states "...The men up here are a fine lot...there are a lot of the Legion of frontiersmen a corps formed in the North Island all grizzled men who have seen service in all parts of the world..."] $500 NEW ZEALAND - GALLIPOLI CAMPAIGN - The Troopships During August & September 1914, troopships assembled in various ports. Sailings were sequentially numbered. The first two ships sailed in August for Samoa. Numbers 3 to 12 carried the "Main Body" to Egypt. All covers in this section are stampless OAS items.

Lot 1186 Ex Lot 1187 Lot 1185 1185 C A- MAIN BODY & FIRST REINFORCEMENT: White Star cover with company's flag on the flap, to Timaru with largely very fine strike of the generic boxed 'NZ MILITARY POST OFFICE/OCT 15 1914/EXPEDITIONARY FORCE' d/s in violet & Wellington cds of the same date. The ERD for this pattern, of which identical datestamps were allocated to the first eight ships assembled at Wellington. Rare usage on the day the convoy departed Wellington. $250 1186 CB - 1914 Polynesia PPC with boxed 'NZ MILITARY POST OFFICE/------1914/EXPEDITIONARY FORCE' d/s in violet (the date apparently omitted but it may not have been properly set) & Wellington machine cancel of 15OC-1914, corner fault & light bend. Another rare departure day usage. [The message states "...I suppose you have heard that we are away again...my horse was lame & I had to come through in train...We got to work this morning & put the horses aboard...We left the wharf about 4 oclock. We think we sail tomorrow night"] $250 1187 C A/A- - 1914 Ingleboro real photo PPCs 'Departure of the NZ Expeditionary Force/Troopships & their Escort in Wellington Harbour Oct 15 1914', and '...First Squadron Leaving Wellington Heads', unused. (2) $150 1188 C A-/B - real photo PPCs of ships carrying "The Main Body" comprising No 3 'Maunganui' (the flagship) x2, No 4 'Tahiti', No 5 'Ruapehu' x2 (one used in 1918), No 9 'Hawkes Bay', No 10 'Arawa' & No 11 'Athenic', plus pre-war real photo types of 'Maunganui' 'Tofua' 'Ulimaroa' & 'Wilochra', used under cover or unused. Scarce group. (12) $350 1189 C A+ - real photo PPC of 'HMNZT/No 8' ('Star of India') 'Good-bye New Zealand. Our Boys Leaving', terrific shot of troops crowding the stern, unused. Superb! $150 1190 C B - PPCs of Hobart & Albany (WA) posted from those ports to NZ both with oval '.../TROOPSHIP No 12/...' d/s of OCT 22 1914 or OCT 29 1914, the second states "...Landed here yestday [sic]", minor blemishes. (2) $200 1191 C C - Ingleboro real photo 'SS Star of India HMNZT No 8' with oval '.../TROOPSHIP No 8/OCT 31 1914/...' d/s in blue used aboard 'Star of India', to NZ with message headed "Albany 30.10.14/Arrived here last Wed leaving again on Sunday with the Australian lot they have 29 boats...", creasing. $150 Page:154 www.abacusauctions.com.au Nov 24, 2018

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Lot 1192 Lot 1194 Lot 1196 1192 C A- MAIN BODY & FIRST REINFORCEMENT: Ceylon PPC endorsed "HMNZT No 10/24.11.14" ('Arawa') with boxed d/s of next day & superb strike of the rare seriffed 'CENSOR/NEW ZEALAND' cachet (unlisted by John Firebrace) in violet. Message states "...Dr Webb died on 18th Nov concussion of the brain...Expect to receive lots of letters when we arrive at our destination about Christmas. No news from NZ yet". [It is speculated that the censor h/s was supplied in Egypt. Message suggests the writer expected he was en route to Europe] $300 1193 C B - PPC of Port Said endorsed "HMNZT No 10" ('Arawa') with boxed d/s of DEC 2 1914 & message "...I will write more news when we get to camp at Cairo"; and PPC of Albany with oval '.../TROOPSHIP No 12/DEC 3 1914/...' d/s ('Morning Star') in violet on arrival at Alexandria. (2) $100 1194 CB - 1914 large PPC 'Christchurch Members 2nd Divisional Signal Co...' with names of all 19 members, to Wellington with Auckland machine of 25SP-1914, message headed "Troopship/No 8" ('Star of India') states "Expect to sail today. Put back last night after a fairly rough day at sea...Au revoir", minor blemishes. A rare card - stated to be the only recorded example & the only such card of more than three soldiers - posted before the departure from Wellington on 15.10.1914. $400 1195 C A- - 1914 cover to Auckland with superb strike of the oval '...TROOPSHIP No 12/SEP 30 1914/EXPEDITIONARY FORCE' d/s in violet used aboard 'Waimana'. Only a few 'Waimana' covers from the time in Auckland Harbour have been recorded. $250 1196 CB - 1915 Egyptian PPC with a largely superb strike of the unusual & rare 'Expeditionary Force/Loose Letter/HMNZT-No 4' cachet (Firebrace #10/13) used aboard Troopship No 4 ('Tahiti'), 'PT CHALMERS/11JA15/NZ' cds & superb strike of 'TO PAY/½d/DEFICIENT POSTAGE' for the single deficiency (that we expect is very scarce) applied because not endorsed "OAS" but cancelled with the 1850s small 'DUNEDIN'-in-bars h/s, soiling mostly on the view side. Ex Gordon Darge. [From the return of the First Convoy to New Zealand] $500

Lot 1197 Lot 1199 Lot 1201 1197 CA REINFORCEMENT CONVOYS - SECOND REINFORCEMENT: English patriotic PPC with message headed "No 1 Vet Section/HMNZT No 15" ('Knight of the Garter') & very fine strike of the erroneously inscribed boxed '.../DEC 20 1914/FIRST REINFORCEMENT/...' d/s in violet overstruck, posted at Hobart with cds of Auckland & Palmerston North, twice redirected. [The First Reinforcement Convoy had sailed with the Main Body on 25.10.1914. The writer states "Just five days out from Wellington & might reach Hobart tomorrow..."] $250 1198 C A - Ceylon PPC with superb boxed '.../JAN 21 1915/----- REINFORCEMENT/...' d/s in violet (the offending 'FIRST' excised) overstruck with 'MEDBURY/4MR15' arrival cds (Wooders rated 5). The sender was Chaplain Captain Robert Richards. [The convoy arrived in Egypt on 29.1.1915] $100 1199 CB - Tasmanian PPC with largely very fine strike of the rare double-boxed 'COMMANDER'S OFFICE/22JAN1915/ HMNZT No 13' d/s in blue (Firebrace #NZ15B) used aboard 'Verdalla', peripheral faults on viewside. Message signed "OE Hooper" states "...As our letters are censored I can't tell you much...". [Trooper Oswald Edmund Hooper survived the war & returned to New Zealand] $200 1200 C A - THIRD REINFORCEMENT: Ceylon PPC with boxed '.../MAR 19 1915/THIRD REINFORCEMENT/...' d/s in violet. The message states "...had a great time in Colombo but too many cadging natives...shall be glad to go into camp again as the boat is too crowded..." [Third Reinforcement departed 14.2.1915; arrived 26.3.1915. The writer, LCpl Sidney Benjamin Perrett WMR was killed at Beersheba 5.11.1917] $100 1201 CB - FOURTH REINFORCEMENT: WA PPC with boxed '.../APR 30 1915/FOURTH REINFORCEMENT/...' d/s in violet. The message headed "Albany 29th" states "Arrived here Wednesday...There are worse places than Auckland (!) ...Leaving here tomorrow...", corner fault. $150 1202 CD A-/B REINFORCEMENT CONVOYS: FIFTH REINFORCEMENT: Indian PPCs each with boxed '.../JUL 19 1915/.../FIFTH REINFORCEMENT' d/s in violet (scarce) or blue, and a philatelic piece with Indian stamps tied by the d/s of JUL 17 1915 in violet. [The "Fifth" comprised three ships. The different inks on the same day indicates usage on different ships, suggesting that there were probably three identical datestamps] (3) $150 Page:155 Nov 24, 2018

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Lot 1203 Lot 1205 1203 C A- REINFORCEMENT CONVOYS: SIXTH REINFORCEMENT: WA PPC with boxed '.../AUG 26 1915/.../SIXTH REINFORCEMENT' d/s in violet & superb unboxed 'PASSED BY CENSOR.' h/s (unlisted by John Firebrace but identical lettering to his boxed #NZ19), corner bend. The convoy departed Albany the day after this card was posted. $200 1204 C A-/B - SEVENTH REINFORCEMENT: Cover and three PPCs with boxed 'NZ MILITARY POST OFFICE/8NOV1915/ TROOPSHIP No 30' ('Maunganui'; manuscript "Censored/...") & '.../10NOV1915/TROOPSHIP No 31' ('Tahiti') both from Colombo, '.../18OCT1915/TROOPSHIP No 32' (in blue; message headed "SS Aparima 32") from Albany WA, and '.../15NOV1915/TROOPSHIP No 33' ('Navua') from Colombo. Ex Gordon Darge. [Troopships 30-34 departed 9.10.1915 & arrived at Suez 27.11.1915. Assigning numbered datestamps to particular ships was of little purpose. The numbering remained chronological, meaning that if a ship made more than one voyage, a different number was assigned for each voyage] (4) $200 1205 CB - NZ PPC written at Albany WA with very fine strike of the boxed '.../18OCT1915/TROOPSHIP No 34' d/s in violet used aboard 'Warrimoo', to Hobart but missent to Egypt where "Freemantle to Aden" crossed-through - but still obvious - & 'PASSED BY/CENSOR/("initials")' h/s (Firebrace #NZ79) applied in violet, large 'PASSED' h/s stated to have been applied at Hobart. Ex Gordon Darge. $250 1206 C A/B - EIGHTH REINFORCEMENT: PPCs (one a patriotic type) with boxed 'NZ MILITARY POST OFFICE/ 26NOV1915/ TROOPSHIP No 35' ('Willochra') & '.../14DEC1915/TROOPSHIP No 36' ('Tofua') both in blue, posted en route from Colombo to Alexandria, very fine strikes in blue or violet of boxed 'PASSED BY CENSOR/...' h/s (not recorded by John Firebrace). [There were another 35 Reinforcements sent to Europe but the Eighth was the last that provided troops for the Gallipoli Campaign] (2) $150 NEW ZEALAND - GALLIPOLI CAMPAIGN - Forces in Egypt

Ex Lot 1207 Lot 1209 1207 CB 1915 Egyptian PPC censored "LH Jardine" at U/L, & two 'FIELD SERVICE/INDIA/...' postcards (one with 'INDIA' obliterated) all with 'INFANTRY BRIGADE/FIELD/13FE15/POST OFFICE/NZ DIVISION' cds & Indian Censor cachets #77 or #78 x2 in rosine, from the Forces defending the Suez Canal against attack by the Ottomans, this being the first action for the NZ troops. [Lt (later Lt Col) Leonard Jardine was one of the most decorated NZ officers during WWI. The other cards were written by brothers Clive & Frank Statham, both of whom were killed at Chunuk Bair (Gallipoli)] (3) $400 1208 C A- c.1915 French PPC by a Greek publisher 'Dardanelles. New Zealanders on the March in Egypte', used under cover with message in French, small fault at right. $50 1209 CA 1916 Egyptian PPC with racist message headed "Alexandria Jan 1st" with superb Indian-pattern 'PASSED BY CENSOR/FORCE IN EGYPT/ 14 ' cachet in red allocated to No 2 NZ Rifle Brigade as part of the Western Frontier Force. Rare. [On 17.11.1915, a force of New Zealanders Australians & Britons marched into the Libyan Desert to confront the querrelsome Sunussi tribes. The Kiwis were withdrawn at the end of December 1915] $400 1210 C UNIT CACHETS etc: Exhibit pages with PPCs & a few covers with various cds & all-different cachets including 'CENSORED/("initials")/WMR' (Firebrace #NZC1; LRD), boxed '1st BATTALION NZRB/FRANKED ("signature")' in blue or violet (#NZM21), boxed 'MEX CONCENTRATION CAMP' (not recorded by Firebrace) with message headed "Mex Camp", 'FRD BY OC/("initials")/CMR NZ E FORCE' (#NZM11), 'OC No 1 HQRS COY/NZ AND A DIV TRAIN' (not recorded), '("initials") CAPT NZVC/No 1 VETERINARY SECTION' and another with 'CAPT' excised (both unrecorded), 'No 4 BATTERY/NZFA', '("6")TH HOWITZER/("initials") NZFA' (unrecorded), 'No 2 Coy/NZ & A DIVn TRAIN' (not recorded), fancy-oval 'CAMP COMMANDANT/ 3 /BASE DETAILS' in green (unrecorded), 'SOLDIERS CAFE CAIRO/FREE/ E ' (rare but the card stained), oval 'o/c NZFA/("initials") Lieut/Base Details' on OHMS cover used locally, and a few others, condition generally good to very fine & the strikes are generally fine to superb. Several are Ex John Murr and/or Gordon Darge. A very scarce to rare & desirable lot. [Illustration above Lot 1211] (19) $1,000 Page:156 www.abacusauctions.com.au Nov 24, 2018

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Ex Lot 1210 1211 CB - Cover with very fine strike of the rare 'HEADQUARTERS/OTAGO/27AUG1915/MOUNTED RIFLE/REGIMENT' datestamp in rosine (Firebrace #NZ30; ERD) & endorsed at L/L "(initials) OC No 2 Mobile Sect/NZVC", light HQ cds, minor blemishes & repaired corner at U/R clear of the h/s. Ex Gordon Darge. [The sender was Sgt John Blackie of the Veterinary Corps, who survived the war] The illustration is above Lot 1216. $250 1212 C A-/B DATESTAMPS: Egyptian PPCs with boxed 'NZ MILITARY POST OFFICE/DEC 10 1914/EXPEDITIONARY FORCE' from the First Convoy, tying Egypt 4m; 'NZ EXPEDITIONARY FORCE/7FEB1916/TROOPSHIP No 36' ('Tofua')& 'PASSED BY MILITARY CENSOR' h/s; or - to London - with recut 'NZ MILITARY POST OFFICE/JUN 5 1915/-----/EXPEDITIONARY FORCE' ('FOURTH REINFORCEMENT' excised); and cover with oval 'NZ MILITARY POST OFFICE/----JAN 17 1915/EXPEDITIONARY FORCE' ('TROOPSHIP No 8' or '12' excised) tying Egypt 5m. [Such usages after arrival in Egypt are very scarce; Free Mail for soldiers was introduced 15.2.1915] (4) $300 1213 C B - Covers & PPCs with locally made steel cds 'HEADQUARTERS/FIELD/POST OFFICE/NZ DIVISION' x2 (one unnecessarily with Egypt 5m, the other to Australia), '.../ADVANCED/BASE/ARMY POST OFFICE' local philatelic usage, 'DIVISIONAL TRAIN/FIELD/POST OFFICE/NZ & A DIVN' to GB, and '.../NO 1/STATIONARY APO', minor blemishes. (5) $150 1214 C B - 1916 OHMS cover endorsed "Returned Letter" with largely superb strike of the rare double-framed 'NEW ZEALAND/ADVANCED BASE APO/FEB 17 1916/RETURNED/LETTER BRANCH' d/s in violet (Firebrace #NZ101) & Advanced Base cds, Alexandria arrival b/s, soiled on reverse. Ex Gordon Darge. $250 NEW ZEALAND - GALLIPOLI CAMPAIGN - The Gallipoli Fiasco The Dardenelles Campaign was one of the most ill-conceived and poorly executed plans of the entire war. While troops from many countries - though very few from Britain - participated in the landings, Australian and New Zealand forces bore the brunt of the fighting and suffered the greatest casualties. The first landings occurred on 25.4.1915. The troops were withdrawn on 20.12.1915, after eight months of futility and great loss. Both countries commemorate - not celebrate - Anzac Day on 25th April each year.

1215 C Contemporary PPCs 'Landing at Anzac Cove Gallipoli 25th April 1915' (soiled), 'Anzac Beach - below Walkers Ridge - Gallipoli 1915' (very fine), 'Popes Hill defended by Light Horse against all Turkish attacks' (used with very fine 'FRANKED BY/("initials")/CAPT ECC' cachet, a bit soiled), and 'New Zealand Machine Guns in Action/Anzac August 1915' (used in GB), the first three are real photo types. (4) $200

Lot 1211 Lot 1216 1216 C A- 1915 usage of a British (?) advertising PPC for Deakin's Superior Jams & Marmalades with part Infantry Brigade cds & Censor #2640 cachet in rosine countersigned "JH Statham", minor separation defects at top hardly detract. The message states "This is the sort of jam we get to eat 1 tin to 4 men not much for 24 hours. I don't think your teeth could eat the hard biscuits we have. These post-cards come eight in a box of jam..." [Considering the extreme shortage of writing paper, it is amazing that such cards are not common. In fact, only one other Anzac example, from an Australian soldier, has been recorded] $500 1217 C B - (June 18) use of Egyptian PPC to Ireland with 'HEADQUARTERS/...' cds & British-pattern 'PASSED BY/[crown]/No 2237/CENSOR' cachet in rosine, message - which should have been heavily censored - states "...We are in the trenches not 100 yds from the enemy...Saw the Triumph sunk sometime ago by a submarine...", corner crease. With PPC of HMS 'Triumph' & small over-exposed photo inscribed on reverse "...chasing the submarine that sank the Triumph [on 5.5.1915] and Majestic" [two days later]. (3 items) $200 1218 C A/B - (June-Oct) Field Service Post Cards with Crown - British - x2 & without Crown - printed in Egypt - x4 (one to NSW), plain envelope and Active Service envelope (to GB), also a Greek PPC from a soldier recuperating on Lemnos, with various NZ Forces cds & British-pattern Censor cachets. [Each soldier was issued two Field Service postcards each week. These were generic multi-response cards, useless for writing letters, & if any additional information was added the cards were to be destroyed] (9) $400 Page:157 Nov 24, 2018

NEW ZEALAND - GALLIPOLI CAMPAIGN - The Gallipoli Fiasco (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A

Ex Lot 1219

Lot 1220 1219 C A-/B - (Aug 31) two covers with NZ 1d Dominion tied by 'FIVE RIVERS' cds (PO 26.8.1911; closed 30.4.1919) from different senders to the same soldier at Gallipoli, one soiled. Inwards mail to war zones is much scarcer than outgoing mail. [Private Clarence Ward was wounded at Gallipoli during the August offensive & invalided back to New Zealand on HMHS 'Maheno'] (2) $500 1220 PS B - commercial usage of Sudan 5m Envelope endorsed "Sudan United Mission/Melut/Upper Nile Prov" at lower-left with 'MELUT' cds, to a New Zealand soldier at Gallipoli!!, 'PASSED BY CENSOR' h/s in violet applied at Khartoum, redirected to "Canal Works/Port Said", flap removed & minor soiling. An exceptional origin/destination item, and a highlight of the collection. [Inwards mail to military conflicts is always rarer than outgoing mail: this is believed to be the only recorded New Zealand-related item addressed specifically to "the Dardenelles". Given the abject shortage of writing materials in the trenches, it is probable that this item survived only because it was redirected to Egypt. Acquired at the Prestige auction of 27.7.2009 for $1265] $1,000

Lot 1223

Lot 1221

Lot 1222 1221 C A- - (Dec 3) cover endorsed "NZ Division" & self-censored "HA Davies" at U/R, to GB with 'HEADQUARTERS/...' cds of 3DE15 (ERD on Gallipoli) & British-pattern 'PASSED BY/[crown]/No 2950/CENSOR' cachet in rosine. [The NZ Headquarters Field PO was moved from Mudros Island to Gallipoli only in mid-November, and was sent back to Egypt 15.12.1915. The cds is recorded used at Gallipoli between 3rd & 7th December only. Capt Henry Davies was killed on the Western Front] $400 1222 CC SHORTAGE OF WRITING MATERIALS: Usage of a piece of rough cardboard apparently cut from an ammmunition box, 'HEADQUARTERS/.../4JY15/...' cds & Censor #2039 cachet in rosine, a bit soiled & a concealed tear. The message headed "Trenches/2 7 15" states "...had several narrow escapes...we are giving the Turks what ho? they don't like the bayonet...excuse this piece of cardboard..." [Makeshift postcards are a highly significant element of the Gallipoli Story, and Gary Diffen acquired every example that came his way. They are recorded from between 29.5.1915 & 3.8.1915 only. It is estimated that only some 25 exist from New Zealanders. Gordon Darge's four examples sold at the Prestige auction of 5.3.2011 for an average of $748 each] $400 1223 C (B) - Usage of a piece of rough cardboard apparently cut from an ammunition box with message headed "Galipolli/ 4-7-15" [sic], 'AUST INF BDE FIELD PO/8JL15' cds & Censor #2211 cachet in purple, 'DEVONPORT' machine arrival b/s of 28AU-1915, reinforced vertical fold. $500 Page:158 www.abacusauctions.com.au Nov 24, 2018

NEW ZEALAND - GALLIPOLI CAMPAIGN - The Gallipoli Fiasco (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A

Lot 1224 Lot 1226 1224 CB - Usage of a piece of rough cardboard apparently cut from an ammunition box with 'HEADQUARTERS' cds of 24JU15 & Censor #2640 cachet in rosine, minor blemishes. The message states "...I am looking forward to the day when I will be able to write you a descent [sic] letter..." $500 1225 C C - Usage of a piece of rough cardboard from a Major Drapkin's cigarette carton with message headed "Dardanelles/23 June 15", indistinct 'HEADQUARTERS' cds & Censor #2640 cachet in rosine, minor creasing & corner fault at L/R. The message states "Sorry I cannot obtain any stationery to send you a letter..." $400 1226 C A- - Usage of a piece of rough cardboard from a Major Drapkin's cigarette carton inscribed "POSTCARD" with Infantry Brigade cds of 11JL15 & Censor #2640 cachet in rosine, unusually fine. The message, with two objectionable expressions obliterated by the censor, states "...we are having awfully hot weather here plenty of flies. We are back in the trenches again..." $600

Lot 1227 1227 CA - Usage of a piece of rough cardboard from an Ottoman soap carton with Infantry Brigade cds of 13JU15 & Censor #2640 cachet in rosine countersigned "M Urquhart", unusually fine. Ex Gordon Darge. [This is the only recorded usage of a postcard being created from a Turkish box] $750

Ex Lot 1228 1228 C HOSPITALS AND CONVALESCENT HOMES: 1915-16 covers (3) & PPCs (4) with various cachets including triple-circle 'NZ GENERAL HOSPITAL/FREE/PONT-DE-KOUBBEH CAIRO' (Firebrace #NZ35; also with 'PASSED BY CENSOR/CAPT NZMC' h/s #NZ90), triple-oval 'NEW ZEALAND GENERAL HOSPITAL/...PONT DE KOUBBEH' (#NZ33) x2, similar 'EGYPTIAN ARMY HOSPITAL/PONT DE KOUBBEH', superb 'NEW ZEALAND CONVALESCENT HOME/ADRIEN VILLA/...' (#NZH31), 'NEW ZEALAND CONVALESCENT HOME/HELOUAN' (not recorded by Firebrace) & the British boxed 'LUXOR CONVALESCENT DEPOT' (#NHC32), condition good to very fine. A very scarce group. (7) $600 Page:159 Nov 24, 2018

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Lot 1229 Lot 1230 1229 CB - 1915 (Oct 27) cover from Port Said to a Kiwi at "Abbassia Hospital" with Egyptian censor cachet & label tied to the reverse by 'ABBASSIA' cds with triple-oval 'NEW ZEALAND GENERAL HOSPITAL/...PONT DE KOUBBEH' cachet in violet (Firebrace #NZ33) alongside, two strikes of the scarce boxed 'INVALIDED ENGLAND' h/s (#OCC2) in violet & forwarded to "Depot/Hornchurch" then to "Epsom/Convalescent Home/England", light vertical fold. $250 1230 CB - 1916 cover with double-framed 'NZ EXPEDITIONARY FORCE/3APR1916/No FIELD AMBULANCE' d/s (not recorded by John Firebrace), 'NEW ZEALAND/RIFLE/BRIGADE/...' cds & British triangular Censor #3816 cachet in red, central fold. [Posted from Egypt after the evacuation of the Dardenelles in December 1915, and just before the troops were sent to the Western Front] $250 1231 C A-/B - MALTA: 1915 (June-Sep) RAMC envelope with 'SLIEMA BO/MALTA' cds, & two PPCs with messages headed "1 Valletta Hospital" with 'VALLETTA' cds or "St Andrews Hospital", 'ON ACTIVE SERVICE/[cross]/MEDTN' cachet in rosine or violet x2, another posted under cover with message that states "...a few weeks in the convalescent camp & I will be a new man...it is very nice to have a few days away from the shot and shell..." (4) $250

Ex Lot 1232 Ex Lot 1233 1232 C A/B HOSPITAL SHIPS - USS 'MAHENO': PPCs with 'NZ Expeditionary Forces/No HOSPITAL SHIP' d/s of 19JUL1915 from Adelaide, 5AUG1915 from Colombo & 17AUG1915 from Suez; also Ceylon PPC from the second voyage with rare 'ON ACTIVE SERVICE/NZ HOSPITAL SHIP/MAHENO' in violet (unrecorded by John Firebrace) & 'PASSED BY CENSOR' h/s in rosine; finally a Stanley Newcomb & Co PPC of the Maheno used New Zealand to Great Britain. [The appalling casualties at Gallipoli inspired the NZ public to raise funds to equip the Maheno as a hospital ship. She departed Wellington on 11.7.1915, made straight to Gallipoli, and spent two months ferrying the wounded to Mudros & Malta] (5) $300 1233 C/L A/B - SS 'MARAMA': PPCs with double-framed 'ON ACTIVE SERVICE/NZ Hospital Ship/MARAMA' h/s in rosine from Adelaide (undated), Aden (dated "At Sea 3.1.16") & Malta (dated "26th Feb 1916") with ship-board 'PASSED BY CENSOR...' h/s in black or rosine (the last), and from the second return voyage from England with the cachet in black & British Base Army PO cds of 16MY16, each also with shipboard 'PASSED BY CENSOR...' h/s in black x3 or rosine; finally contemporary photographs PPC-size & 295x194mm of the Marama. ["Marama", a larger vessel than "Maheno", first departed Wellington 5.12.1915 for Egypt via Adelaide (arrived 16.12.1915), Colombo & Aden (arrived 4.1.1916)] (6 items) $300

Lot 1234 1234 CA PRISONERS OF WAR: 1918 (Sep 10) British postcard with 'BRITISH PRISONER OF WAR/NEW ZEALAND E.F./ TURKEY' all printed in red, to a trooper with the Auckland Mounted Rifles held captive in Turkey, handwritten advice of provisions being forwarded & 'NEW ZEALAND PRISONERS OF WAR DEPT/415 STRAND LONDON WC' h/s in black, LONDON/POSTAGE/ 3 /PAID' cds in red, remarkably fine for mail to a POW. Only 25 New Zealanders were captured by the Turks & this is the only recorded example of mail to or from a Kiwi POW from the Gallipoli Campaign. Ex Gordon Darge: acquired at the Prestige auction of 5.3.2011 for $1552. $1,500 Page:160 www.abacusauctions.com.au Nov 24, 2018

Lot Type Grading Description Est $A NEW ZEALAND - GALLIPOLI CAMPAIGN - Miscellaneous Subjects

Lot 1237 Lot 1235 Lot 1236 1235 CB INVALIDED: 1915 (Feb 3) cover from Invercargill to a member of the Third Reinforcement with triple-oval 'NEW ZEALAND GENERAL HOSPITAL/PONT DE KOUBBEH' cachet (Firebrace #NZ33) on reverse, superb boxed 'INVALIDED NZ' cachet (Firebrace #NZ55) & boxed 'Returned/New Zealand' (#NZ54) both in violet, minor faults. [Wounded at Gallipoli, Pte Arthur William Vyner was sent home & discharged. He re-enlisted 1.1.1916 & was killed on the Somme] $250 1236 CB - 1916 (Jan 25) cover from Hastings to an officer with the Taranaki Company Infantry directed to "Luxor/Hotel/Luxor" (used as a hospital) where small 'INVALIDED TO/NEW ZEALAND' h/s (Firebrace #NZ131) applied in violet, 'PRESENT ADDRESS unknown' (not recorded by Firebrace) & double-boxed 'NEW ZEALAND/ADVANCED BASE APO/MAY 21 1916/RETURNED/LETTER BRANCH' b/s (#NZ101; LRD), superb 'DEAD LETTER OFFICE/NZ' arrival b/s, minor soiling. [Lieut Eric Morgan was badly wounded at Gallipoli. He arrived back in New Zealand on 20.8.1916] $250 1237 CA MISSING: 1915 (Sep 8) usage of KEVII 1d Letter Card (front only) from 'MAYFIELD' to a member of the Third Reinforcement endorsed "Missing" & with huge 'MISSING/RETURN TO SENDER' cachet (not recorded by John Firebrace). Ex Gordon Darge.[Trooper George Duncan Abbott was killed 28.8.1915 during the second assault on Hill 60] $200

Ex Lot 1240 Lot 1238 Lot 1239 1238 CC DECEASED: 1915 (Apr) cover from '[?]OANGA' to a member of the 15th North Auckland Regiment endorsed "Deceased" in blue pencil & with very fine but confronting 'KILLED IN/ACTION' cachet (not recorded by John Firebrace) in violet, overall soiling & minor defects. $200 1239 CB - 1915 (July 14) cover from Timaru to a member of the "Main Expeditionary Force" endorsed "Dec'd" in blue pencil & with appallingly blunt 'KILLED/RETURN TO/SENDER' cachet (not recorded by John Firebrace) in violet, minor peripheral defects. Ex Gordon Darge. $300 1240 C B/A- - 1915 (Aug & Oct) covers from different correspondents to the same member of Otago Infantry Battalion, the first endorsed "Killed" & "Deceased", the other "Deceased", both then endorsed "Believed dead" in rosine & with boxed 'Reported Killed/Return to Sender' cachet (Firebrace #NZ102), both with double-boxed '.../ADVANCED BASE APO/FEB 1 1916/RETURNED/LETTER BRANCH' d/s (#NZ101; ERD) b/s & 'DEAD LETTER OFFICE/NZ' arrival b/s, minor blemishes. (2) $400 1241 C A/B HOSPITALS IN NEW ZEALAND: PPCs of 'Queen Mary's Military Hospital, Hanmer Springs', 'KGV Hospital, Pukerua, Rotorua' (used) & 'Returned & Wounded Soldiers & Australian Nurses Dunedin', and PPC-size real photo 'Military Hospital/Featherston MC'; also 1919 (May) PPC 'NZ Contingent passing the Law Courts, London' & 1925 real photo PPC of the NZ Memorial at Chunuk Bair (used under cover). (6) $140 NIGERIA

1242 PS B LAGOS: 1894 1d red Postal Card commercially used to Switzerland endorsed "Lagos/28/1/94" on face in red, posted directly onto German Woerman Line mail steamer with boxed 'AUS/WESTAFRIKA' cachet used as canceller on arrival in Hamburg plus another very fine strike alongside, 'BERN/23 II 94' arrival on face where taxed with blue pencil "Fr 1.15" manuscript, couple of minor creases. $400 NORFOLK ISLAND See also Lots 830 to 832.

1243 C B 1927 philatelic cover to GB with Australian KGV 4½d violet tied by untidy 'NORFOLK ISLAND/AUSTRALIA' cds, sent via NZ with 'IRREGULARLY POSTED' h/s in red & Auckland registration label, light soiling. $250T 1244 C B 1947 (Aug 26) overpaid but apparently commercial airmail cover to Hawaii with scarce franking of Ball Bay 9d pair tied by 'NORFOLK ISLAND/AUST' cds, minor blemishes. [The rate to USA was 1/6d but to Hawaii it was only 1/-] $150T Page:161 Nov 24, 2018

NORFOLK ISLAND (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A

Lot 1245 Lot 1246 1245 C A- 1956 (July) scarce Map PPC with 'Norfolk Island Centenary/1856-1956' h/s in blue, by air to GB with Ball Bay 1/- & chatty message that states "...the people from Pitcairn Island have just celebrated 100 years of settlement here". $250T 1246 CA 1959 (Nov 20) overpaid but apparently commercial airmail cover registered to Canada with rare franking of Ball Bay White Paper 3d emerald & 2/- deep blue x2, 'GPO SYDNEY/AIR' & 'VANCOUVER AMF' transits & Toronto arrival b/s. [FDCs are common but both stamps are very rare on commercial mail. The rate was 2/3d airmail to Europe but only 2/- to Canada + 2/- registration] $300T PAPUA

Ex Lot 1247 1247 *O 1901-10 Issues in expensive Lighthouse album mostly mint with BNG Wmk Horizontal including 2½d x9, 4d x3, 6d x7 & 1/-, Wmk Vertical including 2d Thin Paper x2, 4d x5, 6d x5 & 1/- x3; Large 'Papua' Overprints Wmk Horizontal 6d x4, 1/- x4 & 2/6d x6 (two without gum); Small 'Papua' Overprints Wmk Horizontal 2/6d x5, Wmk Vertical ½d marginal block of 6, 4d x4, 6d x2, 1/- x3 & 2/6d x2; Large 'PAPUA' 2/6d Type A x12; Small 'PAPUA' Wmk Upright Perf 11 1/- x6 and Perf 12½ 2½d SG 56, 2½d SG 56a (toned) & 1/-, Wmk Sideways Perf 11 1/- and Perf 12½ ½d SG 66a x2; 1910 Large 'PAPUA' 2/6d Type B SG 82 x15 & 2/6d Type C SG 83 x16; plus used including BNG to 1/- x2, Small 'Papua' to 2/6d x3, Small 'PAPUA' to 1/- x2, Large 'PAPUA' 1/- x2, 2/6d Type B x2 & 2/6d Type C x5, then a useful range of 'OS' punctures including Large 'PAPUA' 6d mint block of 4 (toned) & 2/6d Type B x3 & 2/6d Type C; many with Watermark Inverted, condition variable but most are fine to very fine &/or of very fine facial appearance, STC £19,000+ (2015). Ex Dr Michael Ryan. This & the collection lots that follow represent exceptional opportunities for research and/or resale. (1000 approx) $6,000 1248 *O 1911-17 Monocolours on Hagners with a heavily duplicated array mint to 2/6d x9 & Perf 14 1d x15 and used to 2/6d x4 plus punctured 'OS' to 1/-, then 'ONE PENNY' Surcharges including 1d on 6d 'CA' Monogram pair & 1d on 2/6d block of 4, generally fine to very fine, STC £2500+ (2015). Ex Dr Michael Ryan. (480 approx) $500

Ex Lot 1249 1249 *O 1916-32 Bicolours extensive duplicated collection on Hagners with an array of shades to 2/6d mint x27 & used x9, 5/- mint x16 & used x8 and 10/- mint x13 & used x15, also 'AIR MAIL' 3d SG 113 used x2, Aeroplane Overprint 1/- with Deep Carmine Overprint mint x4 (all toned), Surcharges, 1932 values with used 9d x2 & 1/3d x2, 'OS' Punctures mint including 1d block of 4, 2d x2, 6d x5 including a corner block of 4 & 1/- x3, and 'OS' Overprints mint with 9d x5, 1/3d x5 & 2/6d x3, etc, condition variable but generally fine to very fine &/or of very fine appearance, STC £15,000+ (2015). Ex Dr Michael Ryan. (1000+) $5,000 Page:162 www.abacusauctions.com.au Nov 24, 2018

PAPUA (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A

Ex Lot 1250 1250 C/CL 1929-30 'AIR MAIL' Overprints duplicated array on mostly philatelic covers but with a few commercial items noted, the stamps identified as including Harrison Printing SG 113 x63! (Cat £4725 as single stamps) & with plate positions noted, a few flown from Australia or USA to Port Moresby with Papuan 3d added for air connection to New Guinea, & one registered from 'EDIE CREEK' (NG) with Papuan 3d tied by 'POST OFFICE/WAU' cds, the condition is very mixed with many showing significant aging; plus two marvellous & very fine real photo PPCs of Ray Parer & his plane at Darwin. Ex Dr Michael Ryan. (64 covers) $1,000 PAPUA - Postal History

1251 C B 1927 (Jan 29) commercial cover to the Northern Territory with Bicolours 1½d x3 tied by 'BUNA BAY/PAPUA' cds, straight-line 'REGISTERED' h/s, Brisbane (7.3) & superb 'DARWIN NT/13AP27/AUSTRALIA' arrival b/s, minor soiling. Transit by the scenic route, taking a remarkable 46 days to arrive. $250

Lot 1252 1252 C A- 1938 (Nov 5) Gold Mines of Papua gold bullion parcel tag to Sydney with rare and remarkable franking of Pictorials 9d Archer, 5/- Policeman (surface abrasion) & £1 Delta House tied by double-circle 'POST OFFICE/NOV/5/1938/ BWAGAOIA, PAPUA' rubber cds, red & black/white registration label below, minor blemishes. Extremely desirable & rare: the only commercial article franked with the £1 known to us. Ex Tom Frommer: sold at Mossgreen on 4.4.2017 for $2280. [The rate was 2d per 1oz letter rate x38 + 3d per ½oz airmail surcharge x76 + 3d registration + 2d late fee for registered articles = £1/5/9d] $2,000T 1253 C A/B 1939-41 airmail covers 1) from Samarai x3 with complete strikes of the large 'PASSED BY CENSOR/...Asst Censor' cachets both to GB with Pictorials 6d & 1/- or Airmails 5d & 1/- (underpaid 1d but not taxed) or Declaration 3d & Coronation 5d x3 unusually also with red/white label; 2) from Port Moresby x2 with red/white 'OPENED BY CENSOR' labels, domestic airmail to Queensland with 5d Pictorial or to GB - repaired central opening tear - with Airs 3d pair & 1/-; and 3) to Tasmania with 5d Air & scarce Hobart 6 Dots censor label tied by ' 6 / PASSED/BY/CENSOR/ 1 ' cachet in red; condition variable. (6) $400T 1254 CL A 1940 (Sep 14) airmail cover to Los Angeles at the 4/- Clipper rate with Pictorials 1d 1/3d & 2/6d plus 1939 Airs 2d & 3d paying 4/- rate + 3d registration, characteristic partial boxed Censor h/s, transit b/s of Townsville, Brisbane, Sydney, Honolulu & San Francisco. $300T 1255 L 1943-45 Army 'MESSAGE FORM's for the Australia New Guinea Production Board (PCB) both plain language & enciphered messages, many with 'ARMY/PM---/SIGNALS' d/s or with 'PM' omitted, many with various ANGAUR cachets, one with pre-WWII 'RESIDENT MAGISTRATE/EASTERN DIVISION' d/s, condition variable. (50+) $150 Page:163 Nov 24, 2018

PAPUA - Postal History (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A 1256 C A AEROPHILATELY: 1932-39 comprising 1932 AAMC #P51 with 'REGISTERED/KOKODA, PAPUA' cachet, #P86/7 x3 including two registered one signed "O Denny" on face, 1935 RAAF Southampton Flying Boat items #P89X unlisted Port Moresby-Daru intermediate, #P89 Daru-Port Moresby intermediate signed "AE Hempel OIC" , #P90 & 90a both similarly signed plus #P90X Port Moresby-Darwin-England cover stated to be one of only four carried onwards to the UK & postcard-size photo of three "Southamptons" in flight, 1936 Melbourne Cup flight #P108 x2 one signed "Tommy O'Dea Pilot" plus #P108a carried on to England, also 1939 (Jan 15) "Guba" Port Moresby-Samarai #P141aX unlisted stated to carry "a party to Samarai, returning next morning, and also taking a small mail." (AAMC lists only a Hollandia flight; Cat $1750), fine condition, Cat $3300 + three unlisted items. (14) $750T 1257 CL B - 1935 (Sep 27) Port Moresby-Darwin AAMC #P90 with 2d Bird & 6d Air Mail manuscript cancelled "A11-1/Port Moresby/28-9-35/[signature]" overstruck with 'DARU/ 28SE35/PAPUA' cds, Darwin b/s of 27NO35, vertical fold & minor blemishes. An enigma. [The AAMC states Hempel departed Moresby 27/9/1935 but this cover suggests he left a day later. Why two months to reach Darwin?] $300 PAPUA NEW GUINEA

1258 */**OV Two stockbooks bursting at the seams with a colourful array of mostly 1960s & 1970s issues including numerous mint & CTO blocks of 4 many with imprint, also a smattering of more modern isues with values to K5, generally very fine. High thematic content. (many 100s) $250

Lot 1259 1259 ** B/C POSTAL CHARGES: 1960 (Mar) 6d with 'IXIXIXIXIX' at the Base on 7½d blue SG D1 block of 12 (6x2) with margins at left & right, well centred, gum toning as is commonly encountered with this issue, unmounted, Cat £9600+. Chris Ceremuga Certificate (2000). A spectacular item. [The only larger multiple recorded by us is a more significantly toned block of 15 that sold at the Mossgreen auction of 30.9.2015 for $6842] $3,000 PAPUA NEW GUINEA - Postal History

1260 CL B 1946-48 batch of airmail covers to Cuthbert's Misima Goldmine Ltd in Sydney with various Australian adhesives tied by 'SAMARAI' or 'BWAGAOIA' cds, one of the earliest underpaid with Postage Due 3d pair tied by Sydney cds. (35) $150 1261 DC 1948-52 philatelic covers with Australian stamps tied by cds of all the 44 post offices including name changes operating in TPNG but missing the rare 'SALAMAUA', strikes are generally fine to very fine; also several pages of loose stamps & commercial pieces from the same period. (44 + pieces) $200 1262 C A- 1960 local philatelic cover with 1d pair tied by 'GOROKA' (small letters) & 'DEFICIENT POSTAGE TAX ("6D")' h/s in violet, 'POSTAL/CHARGES/6d/XXXXXXX' on 7½d SG D1 tied by 'GOROKA' cds (large letters) a couple of lightly toned perfs. Chris Ceremuga Certificate (2017). $800T 1263 C A- - airmail cover with 'Catholic Mission, Yule Island' imprint on the flap to the USA with scarce commercial franking of Bird 2½d pair & Cattle 1/7d tied by light 'KAIRUKU' cds, minor stain at L/L. [Kairuku is the main village on Yule Island] $250T 1264 C/CL A/B 1972-73 inwards penpal correspondence including from Kuwait, Zaire, Cuba, British Honduras, Belize, Bermuda, Cyprus, Costa Rica, Singapore, Trinidad & Tobago, Russia, Malta, New Caledonia, East Germany etc. (70) $60 1265 CPS A/A- 1995 commercial covers with various Emergency Surcharges including '21t' on 30t Shell x4, 'K1.00' on 70t Headdress x2 & 'K1.00' on 70t Waterfall x3, three are internal usages (two registered) & eight are to GB (mostly airmail including two scarce commemorative PSEs, one with Paid cds in error); also two philatelic covers with Emergency Surcharges & 1970s philatelic covers x12 with various 'RELIEF' cds & provisional RLs; plus a packet of loose RLs. (25 covers) $300T PITCAIRN ISLANDS

1266 C New Zealand Postal Agency period group all with 'PITCAIRN ISLAND/NZ POSTAL AGENCY' cds including 1935 Mt Cook on Shaw Savill Line cover to USA and 1d on 'Long Boat' illustrated envelope, 1937 ANZAC 1d printed matter to USA, Coronation set cover plus uncancelled 6d with d/s on 'R' label, 1939 KGVI 1½d to NZ with letter enclosed plus another with 1d commercially used to USA, 1940 Centennials ½d and 1½d tied '14OC40' on cover endorsed "Last Day NZ PA", etc, also unauthorised use of Australia KGV 2d on 1½d to London, condition mixed but mostly fine. (15) $300 Page:164 www.abacusauctions.com.au Nov 24, 2018

PITCAIRN ISLANDS (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A 1267 C Commemorative covers all with 'PITCAIRN ISLAND/NZ POSTAL AGENCY' cds comprising 'Mutineers' illustrated envelope featuring Bligh & Christian signed "Andrew C Young", 'Long Boat' illustrated envelope from Alta Christian, 1937 'Mailed at Pitcairn Island' cover with 1d Coronation (toned) signed "Richard E Christian", 1940 with large 'HMS Bounty' cachet, plus PITC illustrated covers x16 with 'Radio Communication' cachet including signed "Richard E Christian" x3, "Andrew C Young" x4 or "Granville P Lindley", condition mixed but many fine. (20) $300

Lot 1268 1268 CB 1920 Australian YMCA cover sent to Minnesota with manuscript endorsement "Posted at Pitcairn/Island collect 2d" in red pen, via New Zealand with 'LYTTELTON/-6NO20' transit and scarce 'CHRISTCHURCH/-6NO20/PAID' d/s in blue - with 'PAID' crossed-out - on face, first taxed 'TO PAY/4d' but crossed out and 'COLLECT/2d' cachet at upper right with international 'T/20/CENTIMES' tax marking alongside, 'Postage due 4 cents/Seattle, Wash' h/s in violet & on arrival Postage Dues 2c pair with 'SAINT PAUL' pre-cancels affixed, couple of minor edge faults hardly detract. Ex Vadheim.

Until the commencement of a regular mail service in 1920, mail from Pitcairn was sent on any passing ship. David Lume "Pitcairn Islands Philately" (2nd Ed; 1999; page 3) states "... in June 1921 ... the New Zealand and British governments agreed to accept and deliver unstamped mail from Pitcairn" and various concessional 'No Stamps Available' cachets were introduced. This item was carried on the regular mail service before the introduction of the postage concession - hence the "collect 2d" endorsement - and appears to be one of the first such items of mail to transit through New Zealand, which would explain the confusion over whether it should be marked 'PAID' and how much tax to charge. $3,000

Lot 1269 1269 CB 1932 stampless White Star Shipping Line cover with superb strike of the very rare 'From Pitcairn Is./no postal facilities' handstamp in violet (Kitching #1.13), superb 'LOOSE SHIP LETTER/30SP32/SYDNEY' cds & boxed 'TAX/2D/No 1 SYDNEY' h/s in red, Postage Due 2d affixed & tied by pencil cancel, minor blemishes that barely detract from this handsome cover. The only recorded example: illustrated on the front cover of "Pitcairn Islands Postal Markings 1883-2005" by Cy Kitching (2012). Ex Vadheim, in a mixed lot! [The free mail privilege was terminated in May 1926. After that date New Zealand stamps were used and unstamped mail was taxed as appropriate. It is expected that this marking was introduced during a temporary shortage of NZ stamps] $2,000T Page:165 Nov 24, 2018

PITCAIRN ISLANDS (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A 1270 C A- 1935 cover from Lucy Christian to USA with New Zealand Pictorials 1d Kiwi tied 'PITCAIRN ISLAND/17SP35/NZ POSTAL AGENCY' cds enclosing letter on White Star Line illustrated stationery which includes a lengthy description of life on the island and its inhabitants including "... I am born Young a direct descendant from Young of the Bounty and married to Christian ... the fourth generation from the originals of the Bounty", couple of minor blemishes. $300 1271 C B 1936 cover from Richard Fairclough to USA with New Zealand Pictorials 1d Kiwi tied 'PITCAIRN ISLAND/-5MR36/NZ POSTAL AGENCY' cds carried via England with 'LONDON FS/8AP/36/PAQUEBOT' transit d/s alongside on face, enclosed letter includes a lengthy description of life on the island and its inhabitants including "... The population is about 200 persons, there besides the Islanders 6 New Zealanders, 1 American, 2 English, that is my sister and I", opened on three sides & a couple of small blemishes. $300 1272 C B 1938 Richard Edgar Christian return-addressed envelope to USA with New Zealand Pictorials 1d Kiwi tied 'PITCAIRN ISLAND/-6MR38/NZ POSTAL AGENCY' cds enclosing five dried leaves including transparent 'soap tree' types personally inscribed from his wife Ada Christian to the addressee, couple of minor blemishes. These leaves are still today produced as tourist 'trinkets' from the Island; remarkable survivors in quite fine condition. $300

Lot 1275 Lot 1273 1273 CA 1939 cover with 'Hands Across the Sea' & HMS Bounty 1789 cachets to Canal Zone with New Zealand Pictorials 2½d Mt Cook tied 'PITCAIRN ISLAND/18AU39/NZ POSTAL AGENCY' cds, apparently held for some time before able to be forwarded as stamp also tied by 'PITCAIRN/ISLAND/23JAN1940/.../150 Years Anniversary' cachet in blue, Australian-type (?) 'OPENED BY/CENSOR' red-on-white label at left. [We have been unable to identify the censor label: the layout is similar to labels used at Perth but without the characteristic border ornaments or dots; overall it appears most like the Gilbert & Ellice Islands Little Type #L8 but with different font. Can anyone enlighten us?] $300 1274 C A- 1944 inwards cover (flap unsealed) to Miss Agnes Ross with New Zealand KGVI 1d green tied 'UPPER SYMONDS ST/23AU/1944' roller cancel paying printed matter rate, censored with 'PASSED/DDA/8/("119")' crowned octagonal cachet in blue, 'PITCAIRN ISLANDS/-4NOV44/POST OFFICE' arrival d/s on face, couple of very minor blemishes. $200 1275 C A- 1945 New Zealand Patriotic Fund 'On Active Service' cover airmail to "The Old House/Pitcairn Islands" from 2nd Lt RD Evison (Engineers #213651) with 'NZEF/FIELD/POST OFFICE' cachet most likely used in Fiji, 'CENSORED' cachet in green signed by sender, Pitcairn arrival cds of 30JAN45 on face, forwarded to Australia, couple of very minor blemishes. $300 POLAND

Ex Lot 1276 1276 *DO LOCAL POSTS: Mostly WWI issues including Przedborz imperfs Mi 1B-2B & 1918 (Feb) Pictorial imperf set, all with no gum; Warsaw unused & used range on leaves including '2' on 10g pair Imperf Between used; Zarki imperf plate proofs of the six values, and Surcharges sets of 3 unused & used; etc. Scarce group. $500 RHODESIA

1277 O Double-Heads ½d green selection with range of shades and postmarks including 'JUMBO MINE' x2 on re-joined pair, 'ELDORADO MINE', 'GADZEMA', 'INYATI', 'BEMBESI', etc, condition variable but mostly fine. (63) $200 Page:166 www.abacusauctions.com.au Nov 24, 2018

RHODESIA (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A

Lot 1278 1278 CL A- SOUTHERN: 1929 OHMS formular Registration Envelope with 'General Post Office, Salisbury' imprint at L/L, to Canada with Admirals 1d & 6d tied 'SALISBURY SR/REGISTERED' cds, black-on-pink R label and 'DIST. POSTMASTER'S OFFICE' oval d/s in violet (another on back) alongside, London Winnipeg & Moose Jaw transits and 'AVONLEA/AP15/29' arrival b/s, couple of very minor blemishes. $250 RUSSIA

1279 C B 1916 Orsk Goldfields (Eastern Siberia) cover to New Zealand with Arms 10k blue x3 tied Cyrillic 'NIKOLAYEVSK ON AMUR' cds with violet 'R' cachet on face and red/black local (Cyrillic lettering) and international (Roman lettering) 'Nikolaevsk, Siberie, Russia' registration labels on back, 'KOBE/2 9 16/JAPAN' and 'REGISTERED/2OC16/ SYDNEY,NSW' transit b/s, green & black New Zealand re-direction label (partly removed) tied by faint arrival marking. [The top left stamp has been removed and replaced with a similar stamp that sadly does not belong] $300 1280 PS A/A- ENVELOPES: 1992-95 standard-size issues only for domestic & international usage illustrating the rapid inflationary impact on denominations, there are a great many commercial usages including upratings. (200+) $50 SAMOA

1281 * A B1 1886-1900 Palmtrees Perf 11 2/6d purple vertical pair Imperf Between SG 64ba, large-part o.g., Cat £450. $200 1282 * A - Perf 11 2/6d purple vertical strip of 3 from the base of the sheet with the upper pair Imperf Between SG 64ba, part- to large-part o.g., Cat £450+. Robert Odenweller at page 147 speculates that only 48 such pairs can exist: 13 pairs survive in two large blocks. $300 1283 **/*W A 1894-1900 Issues blocks etc comprising Palmtrees 2½d yellow-ochre SG 59c (no gum), 5d SG 72a & 2½d black SG 81 half-sheets of 60, then 'PROVISIONAL/GOVERNMENT' 4d strip of 4 plus blocks of 4 & 20, 6d block of 32 (no gum), 1/- block of 4 & half-sheet of 60 and 2/6d corner block of 4 & half-sheet of 60, mostly with large-part o.g. & a high percentage are unmounted, Cat £1400++ for mounted singles. $850T

Lot 1284 1284 CL B 1914 commercial cover to Sydney endorsed "Via Pago Pago" (!) with GRI '½d' on 5pf pair - minor faults - tied German-type 'APIA/11.9.14/(SAMOA)' cds, manuscript "Passed by Censor/N.Z.E.F./MZ[signature]" in red crayon alongside, Sydney 'SP21' roller cancel arrival on back. BPA Certificate (1978). Dick Burgess states the first 'Passed by Censor' h/s is known from 13.9.1914 and states "... covers are known censored in manuscript". $1,500 1285 C A- 1916 postcard to Sweden requesting information about "Albert Kesselhut who is a POW in Russia...last heard of a year ago when he was in the hospital...", 'SAMOA' KEVII ½d pair tied by 'APIA/16OC16' cds, Censor No 2 cachet in violet on face, a couple of minor marks. [From August 1915 to February 1918 the Swedish Red Cross oversaw the exchange of 60,000+ wounded POWs between Russia and the Central Powers] $200 1286 C A-/B AMERICAN SAMOA: 1933-36 three covers to NSW all with very fine strikes of the 'LEONE, TUTUILA, SAMOA' datestamp, the last with 'APIA' transit on the face, a few blemishes. PO 17/6/1931; closed 7/4/1948. (3) $60 We look forward to welcoming you to our showroom in Glen Waverley. Page:167 Nov 24, 2018

Lot Type Grading Description Est $A SEYCHELLES - Airmail Covers - Commercial

Ex Lot 1287 Lot 1288 1287 CPS A/B 1926-37 inwards covers 1) 1926 (Oct 10) from USA flown Washington-Philadelphia then by sea (believed the earliest "airmail" item to the Seychelles); 2) 1935 (Sep 29) commercial from GB per Imperial Airways GB-Mombasa; 3) 1936 (Jan 29) US-GB per "Ile de France" to contact with Imperial Airways to Nairobi where forwarded to Seychelles; 4) 1936 (Nov 25) commercial usage of GB 4½d Registration Envelope "Via Mombasa/& KPM" (Dutch shipping line) uprated with KGV & KEVIII franking; and 5) 1937 (Nov 2) USA to Holland per "Queen Mary" then KLM to Bombay but with 'KARACHI/CANCELLED' h/s; all with 'VICTORIA' arrival cds, a few mostly minor faults. (5) $500T 1288 CA 1928 (Apr 30) Swiss PPC registered and flown Zurich-Cairo-Baghdad with 'BASRA' transit on the face and '[VICTORIA/MY29/28/ SEYCHELLES' arrival b/s. A remarkable origin-destination item. $600T

Ex Lot 1290 Ex Lot 1289 1289 C A/B 1933-39 outwards covers comprising 1) 1933 to GB "via Mombasa" at 12c + 45c surcharge; 2) 1934 (Oct 5) cover to Ascension! endorsed "Air mail to Cape" with 2c 3c 12c & 20c strip of 3 paying 12c + 45c surcharge + 20c registration, Mombasa Nairobi & Cape Town transit b/s; 3) 1936 (Nov 2) commercial to France with KGV 6c & 1r (fault) paying 20c + 43c surcharge x2; 4) 1936 (Dec 6) to GB via Bombay with 9c & 20c pair paying 12c + 37c surcharge; 5) 1937 (Sep 4) to GB via Mombasa with 3c & 25c pairs paying 12c + 43c surcharge (overpaid 1c); and 6) 1938 (Jan 1) to USA per BISN 'Karanja' to Mombasa with KGVI 3c 6c 12c 20c & 25c paying 20c + 43c surcharge; the first & possibly the last are philatelic. [Official figures reveal only 217 & 227 airmail articles were despatched in 1933 & 1934 respectively] (6) $750T 1290 CPS A/A- 1938 Empire Air Mail Scheme (EAMS) first day covers from GB 20FEB/1938 & South Africa 18FEB38 x2 (one registered); and from Seychelles MR21/38 & MR22/38 both to South Africa at 12c rate, the latter a vice-regal cover with embossed Crown on the flap. (5) $300T

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SEYCHELLES - Airmail Covers - Commercial (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A

Lot 1291

Ex Lot 1292 1291 PS A- 1946 (May 30) social usage of poorly printed formular aerogramme with Tortoise 3c & 30c, to Cyprus with Nicosia transit of 25JU/46 & 'LIMASSOL' arrival b/s, two filing holes on the back panel. Rare. [After the RAF withdrew during May 1946, all mail went by surface & there was very little demand for aerogrammes. The writer states "...I was also in the war of Burma...only 2 months since I have arrived home from India..."] $250T 1292 C/CL A/B 1946-52 commercial covers to GB x4 (one a Mahé merchant's cover, two registered), France, Switzerland (with Silver Wedding 9c x5) or the USA (registered, with 1952 1r50c), various rates & frankings. (7) $300T 1293 PS A- 1949 (Feb 17) social usage of British-pattern formular aerogramme to Argentina with 6c Pirogue (fault) & 9c Wedding x3, Buenos Aires arrival b/s of MAR5/1949. [Hopson & McCloy state at p50 "...Not until the early to mid 1950s that air letters again began to be used". The writer was Rev VB Wynburne, Archdeacon of the Seychelles] $300T 1294 C A/B 1953 (Jan 14) cover endorsed "Catalina Proving Flight/Nairobi-Mahe" & signed by the pilot "HC Holme" with Seychelles 9c cancelled on arrival; and two apparently commercial covers to Kenya both with 'First Air Mail/From Seychelles' black/pink label, the first with 3c Tortoise x8 on the reverse (minor faults), the other with 3c Tortoise pair & 18c Map. [Hopson & McCloy state at p45 that the plane from Kenya "...carried a very small mail, mostly from France & the UK"] (3) $120T

Ex Lot 1295 1295 CPS A/B 1953-93 commercial covers to GB x3 (one a formular aerogramme, the others registered - one with 2r25c Turtle), France x2, Germany, USA x3 (one triple-rate & registered), South Africa (OHMS) & New Zealand, plus PPCs to GB x3 (one taxed, one a social usage with 'FIRST AIRMAIL SERVICE/.../Praslin-Mahe' cachet) & 1965 to USA with boxed 'OAT/FB' cachet applied at London; also 3 philatelic items and 1971 Seychelles Bulletin 'Seychelles/ Welcomes/BOAC/...'; finally 1953 registered from SWA endorsed "Air Mail via Mombasa". (20 items) $800T SEYCHELLES - Postal Stationery

1296 PS POSTAL CARDS: Mostly unused group of QV Postal Cards including Specimen Overprints & 6c Reply-Half with 'REPLY' Barred-Out, plus apparently commercial 1911 usage of the '3 Cents' on 6c 'LOCAL' issue uprated with KEVII 2c & 3c, also philatelic usages including three with 'LIGNE T/PAQ FR No 4' marine sorter d/s, condition variable. (38) $120 Page:169 Nov 24, 2018

SEYCHELLES - Postal Stationery (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A 1297 PS C - 1931 philatelic return-usage of US 3c reply-half with two strikes of the rare 'VICTORIA/20-8-31/SEYCHELLES' bridge-type cds, message initialled "SM" by the Postmaster S Mathiot, staining removed. Rare: the only other recorded example is a part-strike of 9-1-41 on loose 9c. $250T 1298 PS ENVELOPES: Mostly unused group comprising Turtle First Issue 8c both sizes & 15c, 30c philatelic usages x2 + the 3 values with 'SPECIMEN' Overprint, 'SIX CENTS' on 15c & '18 CENTS' on 30c x2, and 'SIX CENTS' on 8c & '18 CENTS' on 30c with different 'Specimen' Overprints, 1895 8c carmine "Square" Format Hopson & McCloy (H&M) #E1a endorsed "Pattern Post" to GB in 1896 and "Rectangle" Format H&M #E1b local usage to the Chief Commissioner of Police in 1895 with scarce code '5' cds, 15c blue "Square" Format H&M #E2a with fancy 'VENTILATOR' (ship?) impressed in red wax on the flap to GB with '1' code cds, and 1900 'SIX CENTS' on 8c carmine "Square" Format H&M #E5a to London in 1903 with 3c Die II tied by code 'B' (Sideways) cds, condition variable but all presentable to fine. (17) $400

Lot 1300 Ex Lot 1299 1299 PS B - 1895 15c blue "Square" Format H&M #E2a to an Armenian at "Trebizonde/Turquie d'Asie/Mer Noire" (= Black Sea; extraordinary origin/destination usage) with light 'TREBIZONDE/TURQUIE D'ASIE' arrival; 1895 30c brown Envelope H&M #E3 registered to Missouri with 12c Die II tied by code '5' cds & 'ST LOUIS MO/AUG 11 1895' arrival d/s in purple; and 1902 'SIX CENTS' on 8c carmine Envelope "Rectangle" Format H&M #E5b to England with two strikes of the scarce 'PRASLIN BAY ST ANSE' cds & code 'B' (upright) transit cds; a little aged. A rare trio. (3) $500 SEYCHELLES - Military - World War II

1300 CB 1939 (Sep 5) commercial registered airmail cover to GB with scarce franking of 12c 20c 25c & 75c (Cat £70 x3), two strikes on reverse of the first type 'PASSED BY CENSOR' h/s (#H.1) & very fine 'PASSED BY CENSOR/MOMBASA/ 3 ' h/s on the face. Very early civil censored mail: War was declared 4.9.1939. [The rate was 12c + R1 surcharge + 20c registration] $400T

Lot 1301 Lot 1303 1301 C A+ 1940 (Feb 10) commercial registered cover to GB with scarce franking of 2c, 30c Tortoise & 1r Pirogue and outstanding strike of 'PASSED BY CENSOR/Seychelles No 1' cachet (#H.IV.1) in violet. Superb! $400T 1302 C A - (Sep 6) commercial cover to South Africa with 9c scarlet pair tied by scarce 'GRAND ANSE' bridge-type cds, 'PASSED BY CENSOR/Seychelles No 2' cachet (#H.IV.2) in violet; and illustrated advertising cover for Meikles Hotel in Salisbury Rhodesia with arrival b/s & the No 2 censor cachet on the face. (2) $250T 1303 CB 1943 (Apr 16) registered airmail to GB with 2c plus 9c 20c & 30c pairs, very fine strike of the by-now worn 'PASSED BY CENSOR/------No 2' cachet (#H.IV.2a) in black, minor blemishes. [Hopson & McCloy state at page 54 "Two examples...are recorded". From July 1942, the airmail rate was reduced to an all-inclusive fee of 1r. This cover may have been carried in a closed bag - which would explain the absence of transit markings - from Seychelles by RAF Catalina that flew to Diego Suarez on 19.4.1943] $300T Use ‘Limit Bidding’ to bid for all lots in which you are interested. Page:170 www.abacusauctions.com.au Nov 24, 2018

SEYCHELLES - Military - World War II (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A

Lot 1305 Lot 1304 1304 CA 1943 (Nov 10) cover to a convent in Ireland with 50c pair & a very fine example of the rare 'OPENED BY CENSOR LL...' label (#H.T.LL) tied by chamfered-boxed '[crown]/PASSED' cachet (#H.V), British censor label at right & Irish censor cachet in red. $500T 1305 CC - (Nov 14) soiled OAS cover to Australia with very fine '[eagle]/RAF/CENSOR/596' cachet used on Seychelles & 3c Tortoise - paying no recorded overseas rate - cancelled in transit at RAF Mombasa with 'EA/APO 81' cds, opened & passed at Sydney. [RAF Seychelles was established in March 1943. Flown per Sunderland flying boat of 230 Squadron, this is believed to be the earliest recorded RAF censor cover from the Seychelles] $400T 1306 PS A 1944 (Apr 8) usage of formular aerogramme to GB opened & resealed with plain labels & with superb '[eagle]/ RAF/CENSOR/596' cachet used on Seychelles, 18c cancelled in transit at RAF Mombasa with 'EA/APO 81' cds. $250T

Lot 1307 1307 CO B - (Apr 8) large piece from an officer's parcel (219x172mm) endorsed "Cigarette Case/Value £3.0.0" registered to GB with rare & exceptional franking of 50c 1r50c pair & 5r block of 4, 'PASSED - BY MILITARY - CENSOR/ ["autograph"]/No 11/74' cachet (#H.EA.4A) & British 'crown]/CUSTOMS/AND/EXCISE' cachet, some soiling. An extraordinary survivor. [The rate was 1r x23 + 20c registration + 30c insurance for 120 rupees = 23r50c] $1,000T 1308 CL B - (May 4) registered airmail cover to "Rhodesian Railways/Beira PEA" with 1r50c & 2r25c Tortoise, rare 'OPENED BY CENSOR/LL 7' label (#H.T.LL/7), octagonal 'BEIRA' arrival b/s of 13-6-45, minor blemishes. $250T Page:171 Nov 24, 2018

SEYCHELLES - Military - World War II (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A

Lot 1309 Lot 1310 1309 CA 1944 vice-regal cover with printed crown on the flap & endorsed by the Governor "WM Logan/Govt House/Seychelles", to GB with 9c x2 paying surface rate tied by cds of JY27/44 but 2c 30c & 50c added to make up 1r airmail rate & cancelled AU2/44. These envelopes with the printed crown on the flap were a local expedient when the Governor's stationery was exhausted: this & the next lot represent a new discovery not recorded by Hopson & McCloy. [Privileged mail was not subject to censorship. Three squadrons of Catalinas arrived 27.7.1944, one plane departing 3.8.1944] $600T 1310 CB - (Nov 15) vice-regal cover with printed crown on the flap & signed by the Governor "WM Logan/Govt House", to GB with 1r black. [Hopson & McCloy note at p45 that BOAC's 'Golden Hind' service made five flights Kenya-Seychelles- Kenya, and that "...these did carry...civilian mail but little was sent...". The service was extended from Seychelles to Ceylon on one occasion only. The return flight arrived from Colombo 16.11.1944 & left the next day for Kisumu. Mail identified as per 'Golden Hind' is rare] $600T

Lot 1312

Lot 1311 1311 CA - (Nov 30) airgraph form from the Seychelles Postmaster to GB, advising of a rate reduction - from Sep 1944 - from 50c to 18c for the service. Flown per 'Golden Hind' service. The only civilian airgraph known to both our vendor & a major collector of airgraphs. [Airgraphs were introduced by 27.5.1942. Examples from the Seychelles are extremely scarce, with most of those recorded being RAF types. The rate reduction coincided with the introduction of the 18c aerogramme rate] $750T 1312 CB - cover endorsed on reverse "O'Toole/RAF Seychelles/.../I certify on my honour..." & with rare '[eagle]/RAF/ CENSOR/42' cachet (introduced Sep 1944), to GB with 1r black cancelled in transit with 'EA/6XII44/APO 81' cds used at Port Reitz (KUT), light vertical fold & minor soiling. Rare carriage per 'Golden Hind' which departed Seychelles 5.12.1944. $500T Extensive phone bidding facilities will be available for this auction. Please book in early to utilise this service and request our “Advice on Phone Bidding” guidelines if you are unfamiliar with the process. Page:172 www.abacusauctions.com.au Nov 24, 2018

SEYCHELLES - Military - World War II (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A

Lot 1313 1313 CB 1945 (Mar 28) airmail cover to USA with 6c 20c & 30c & fine strike of the very rare diamond 'PASSED BY CENSOR/ No 1/SEYCHELLES' cachet, rare 'BY AIR TO LONDON/PAR AVION A LONDRES' jusqu'a h/s (40x8mm) & red bars applied at London, light horizontal fold clear of the stamps & markings. The rate was reduced to 56c on 28.3.1945. [The censor h/s is unlisted by Hopson & McCloy; only one other example recorded, on 19.8.1943. The jusqu'a h/s was almost certainly applied at Nairobi but is unlisted by Jan ter Welle] $600T

Lot 1314 Lot 1315 1314 PS A - (Aug 6) usage of KGVI 20c Registration Envelope size F with rare albeit philatelic franking of 5r Pirogue on reverse, to Kenya self-censored by the sender with military censor h/s #7428, 'ELDORET' arrival b/s. [6.8.1945 was the last day of military censorship on the Seychelles] $200T SOMALILAND PROTECTORATE

1315 CA 1940 stampless cover to London with triangular 'PASSED BY 38 CENSOR/("initials")' h/s (Little #Hi; rated 9) & self-censored '("HFrench") Captain/Officer Comdg B Company/SCC KAR' cachet, Berbera b/s of 23AP/40. With the enclosed letter on Somaliland Camel Corps letterhead. $150 SOUTH AFRICA - Provinces

Lot 1317 Lot 1318 Lot 1319 1316 F B CAPE OF GOOD HOPE: 1853 Perkins Bacon Paper Deeply Blued 1d pale brick-red SG 1 regular pair, almost full margins, largely very fine strike of the 'C/GH' cancel, Cat £900+. A very scarce #1 multiple. $240 1317 F A+ - 1853 Perkins Bacon Paper Deeply Blued 1d deep brick-red SG 1a, margins good to huge with a fragment of the adjoining unit at upper-right, lightly mounted, Cat £475. A spectacular & superb stamp! BPA Certificate (2001). $500T 1318 F A/A- - 1853 Perkins Bacon Paper Slightly Blued 1d brick-red SG 3 regular pair, margins good to large, ink-mark on one unit, signed in pencil by "Sergio Sismondo", Cat £700. $400T Page:173 Nov 24, 2018

SOUTH AFRICA - Provinces (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A 1319 FA CAPE OF GOOD HOPE: 1853 Perkins Bacon Paper Slightly Blued 1d brick-red SG 3 regular pair, margins close to large, lightly cancelled, Cat £700+. A beautiful multiple. $450 1320 F A+/A - 1853 Perkins Bacon Paper Slightly Blued 4d deep blue SG 4 regular pair, margins close to huge - the first unit being a huge & spectacular stamp - light indistinct cancel, Cat £340+. $300T 1321 F A+ - 1853 Perkins Bacon Paper Slightly Blued 4d deep blue with the Watermark Sideways SG 4b, margins good to large, Cat £375. Superb! Briefmarkenprüfstelle Basel Certificate (2005). $350T

Lot 1322 1322 G/H A - 1855-63 Perkins Bacon 1d brick-red, 1d rose & 1d deep rose-red SG 5 5a & 5b, margins close to large, untidy cancels, Cat £1575. Peter Holcombe Certificate (1993) for the SG 5. $450

Lot 1324 Lot 1323 1323 G/F A - 1855-63 Perkins Bacon 1d rose SG 5a regular strip of 4, good colour, margins close to large, Cat £1200+. $1,000T 1324 FA - 1855-63 Perkins Bacon 6d slate purple/blued paper SG 7d, margins good to large, lightly cancelled clear of Hope, Cat £1000. $400 1325 V/G A+/A - 1855-63 Perkins Bacon 1/- bright yellow-green SG 8, good even margins, lightly cancelled & superb; and 1/- deep dark green SG 8a, margins close to good; Cat £850. $350

Lot 1326 Lot 1327 1326 GB - 1861 Woodblocks 4d pale bright blue SG 14, margins close to just touching, Cat £2250. $300 1327 GA - 1861 Woodblocks 4d blue SG 14d, margins close - at base - to very large, Cat £3250. BPA Certificate (2006) states "creased" but neither we nor our very discerning vendor can detect any problem with this stamp, which is a remarkably fine example of these famous "primitives". $1,000 1328 F A+ - 1863-64 De La Rue Printed from Perkins Bacon Plates 1d deep carmine-red SG 18, margins good to very large with a fragment of the adjoining unit below, cancelled clear of Hope's face, Cat £325. Superb! $350T 1329 W A - 1863-64 De La Rue from Perkins Bacon Plates 1d deep brown-red SG 18b, good even margins, unused, Cat £650. $180 1330 F A - 1863-64 De La Rue Printed from Perkins Bacon Plates 1/- bright emerald-green SG 21, margins close to large with a chunk of the adjoining unit at left, fine 'C/GH' triangle cancel, Cat £700. $400T SOUTH WEST AFRICA - Postal History

1331 CPS 1917 South Africa ½d Postal Card with 'KARIBIB' cds and '105' censor, two 1919 German Postal Cards to Swakopmund both with 'PASSED BY CENSOR' English & bilingual cachets, 1924 Germany PPC to Windhuk with South African overprinted ½d & 1d Postage Dues, postmarks including two with Railways ovals (one on 4d 'SWA' overprint Registration Envelope alongside 'ARIAMSVLEI' cachet), 'EXHIBITION' and 'MARIENTAL' altered German-era cds, 1936 1d 'SWA' Postal Card uprated for 6d airmail rate to Germany, etc, condition variable. (16) $450 We actively encourage you to pay by MasterCard or Visa credit card. We accept these WITHOUT SURCHARGE regardless of how much you spend. Page:174 www.abacusauctions.com.au Nov 24, 2018

Lot Type Grading Description Est $A SWITZERLAND

Lot 1332 1332 CL B 1945 Corium AG window-face cover airmail to China with Airmails 40c pair and 1f block of 4 tied 'RAPPERSWIL/22 IX 45' cds paying 160c airmail rate x3, via London with large 'OAT' cachet in red and Over The Hump with 'CHUNGKING/9.10.45' transit b/s, partial 'CANTON' arrival cancel on face, a few blemishes. $300 THAILAND

1333 CO REVENUES: 1890-1960s array of 940 revenue stamps on 61 documents, noted 1899 Court Fee bicolours & surcharges, Elephant types, many WWI issues, later charity, military & provisional issues, others with annotated varieties, a few rare types, condition variable. (61 items) $300T

Lot 1334 1334 W A C1 BRITISH POST OFFICE IN BANGKOK: 1882-85 'B' Overprint on Starits Settlements 12c ultramarine SG 8, unused, Cat £1500. BPA Certificate (1979). $800 TOKELAU ISLANDS

Ex Lot 1335 1335 DC A/A- Pre-1948 selection with superb undated '.../PO/ATAFU/ISLAND' on G&E 5d on piece, 1927 & 1935 pieces with NZ stamps tied by 'FAKAOFO/UNION ISLANDS' cds, 1945 covers from the 3 islands, 1946 two sets of covers from the 3 islands with Samoa stamps (two with Pictorials 4d to 3/-), 1947 Apia-Nukunono flight, 1948 (June 21) set of Last Day of Samoan Stamps covers. (18 items) $250 As at 11 October 2018, A$100 will cost American clients US$71, British clients £53½, Euro Zone clients €61, and New Zealand clients NZ$109. Page:175 Nov 24, 2018

TOKELAU ISLANDS (continued) Lot Type Grading Description Est $A

Ex Lot 1337

Ex Lot 1336 1336 **OC 1948-2000 Issues in five albums with singles, imprint blocks, some larger multiples, mostly unaddressed FDCs, other souvenir covers, generally very fine apart from two 1948 imperf plate proof items that are defective. Very colourful with a high thematic content. (Qty) $500 1337 PA 1948 Pictorials ½d (**), 1d (second unit thinned) & 1½d (three units **) imperforate plate proof blocks of 4 in the issued colours on gummed watermarked paper, each with Bradbury Wilkinson Imprint & Plate Number 'A1', large-part o.g. Rare & probably unique as imprint blocks. Ex Bradbury Wilkinson Archives & Graham Cooper. (3 blocks) $1,000 TONGA

1338 PS A- 1909 4d long Registration Envelope to Germany via Australia with 'TONGA GOVERNMENT/FRANK' cachet in lieu of stamps, 'REGISTERED AT/NUKUALOFA, TONGA' cachet and 'NUKUALOFA/AU25/09/TONGA' cds on face, partial Sydney 'SP14' transit b/s, couple of minor blemishes & wax seal removed from back. $300 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - Postal History

Lot 1339 1339 CB 1942 (May 28) unfranked cover from USA to "...Quartermaster Clk, Formerly in Philippine Islands, American Prisoner in Japan, c/- International Red Cross, Geneva, Switzerland" endorsed "Postage Free" with San Diego d/s carried on the first Prisoner of War mail exchange with Japan by the Red Cross ship Gripsholm, US censor tape but without any Japanese censor markings, some edge faults.

The Japanese invasion of the Philippines commenced within hours of the Pearl Harbour attack but most US POWs were not captured until the fall of the Bataan Peninsula in April 1942 and Corregidor in May 1942. Tett states (Vol 5, p75) only a "small amount of mail from the USA" was carried on this first exchange as very few next of kin had been notified, and does not illustrate a single example. Ruggiero (pp8-9) gives the exact amount as 3719 individual items addressed to US prisoners; by comparison the second exchange in 1943 carried 3,043 bags of mail. The Gripsholm left New York on 18 June arriving Lourenco Marques 22.7.1942 where the mail was transferred to the Conte Verde and Asama Maru arriving at Yokohama on 17.8.1942. $800 END OF SALE Page:176 www.abacusauctions.com.au Nov 24, 2018

Country Index & Topical Cross-Reference Listing

Cross Reference for Country and Regional Classification Great Britain - Machins 1014-1015, 1044-1046, 1048-1049, 1058-1061 Aitutaki 790, 1154 Great Britain - Scotland 572, 880, 1087 Antarctica 989, 1150, 1153, 1171 Greece 423-424 Arabian (Persian) Gulf 730 Hawaii 1009, 1244 Argentina 378, 1293 Heligoland 863 Ascension 1289 Hong Kong 145, 379, 388, 688, 728, 730, 735, 737, 747, 969, Australia 1-718, 722, 725, 732, 744-745, 749, 754, 764-776, 778-779, 1091-1095, 1110 809, 852-853, 855, 857, 860-861, 871, 973-986, 992, 1129-1134, Hungary 863, 1096-1099, 1107 1136-1147, 1156, 1218, 1223, 1243-1265, 1305 India 378, 729, 735, 737, 745, 747, 882, 973, 1100-1101, 1202, 1207, Australia - Decimal Issues 8, 12, 15, 21, 146-184, 398, 400, 852 1213, 1315 Australia - Engraved Issues 120, 359 India - Feudatory States 1101 Australia - General Lots 1-30 Indo-China 737, 995, 1112 Australia - Kangaroo Issues 1-3, 10, 13, 16, 19-20, 22, 25, 27, Ireland 513, 515, 746, 1078-1085, 1102-1103, 1304 31-61, 202, 208-210, 242, 253, 286, 312, 317-319, 339, 347, 358, Israel 746 360-362, 366, 368, 370, 372, 375, 382-383, 493-494, 505, 853, Italian States 1104 1136-1139 Italy 418, 866, 966, 1103-1108 Australia - Kangaroos CofA Wmk 59-61 Jamaica 804, 1109 Australia - Kangaroos First Wmk 37-39 Japan 143-145, 151, 728, 737, 884, 972-973, 1110-1111, 1130, 1169, Australia - Kangaroos Second Wmk 40-44 1279, 1339 Australia - Kangaroos SMult Wmk 54-58 Japanese Occupation 419, 839, 884, 1112-1118, 1122-1125 Australia - Kangaroos Third Wmk 45-53 Kenya Uganda & Tanganyika 1300, 1305, 1310, 1312, 1314 Australia - KGV Heads 1-2, 7, 10, 13, 16, 19-20, 22, 25, 27, 62-112, Korea 1117 185, 200-203, 208, 212, 214, 226, 228-231, 243-244, 247, 254-256, Laos 751, 805, 995 259-262, 264, 270-271, 273, 275-277, 281-284, 287-288, 312, 316, Latin America 840-841 320, 322-327, 331, 335, 337-338, 348, 352, 359-363, 365-367, Libya 1209 369-370, 375-376, 583, 675, 766-767, 769-770, 809, 853, 1136-1139, Luxembourg 1119 1142, 1243, 1266 Malaya 419, 422, 734, 737, 747, 1112, 1120-1126, 1334 Australia - KGV Heads - No Wmk 101-102 Malayan States 1120 Australia - KGV Heads CofA Wmk 111-112 Malta 455, 1127, 1231 Australia - KGV Heads Large Mult Watermark 98-100 Marshall Islands 1130 Australia - KGV Heads Single Watermark 70-97 Mauritius 748, 777, 806-808 Australia - KGV Heads Sm Mult Wmk Perf 13.5x12.5 69, Middle East 730, 1128, 1207-1234 109-110 Montenegro 1005 Australia - KGV Heads Sm Mult Wmk Perf 14 69, 103-108 Natal 520, 543 Australia - Other Pre-Decimals 7, 10, 12, 17, 27, 113-142, 183, Nauru 720, 729, 1008, 1129-1134 349 Nepal 937 Australia - Postal History 220, 230, 245, 298, 313-314, 316, Netherlands 298, 379, 381, 577, 885, 903-904, 1135 323-324, 347, 352-402, 404-407, 415-432, 455-494, 520-521, 543, Netherlands Indies 425, 1112, 1135 579-583, 624, 670-671, 692, 736, 1009-1010, 1094, 1109-1110, 1143, New Caledonia 996-997 1266, 1268, 1275, 1338 New Guinea 735, 1112, 1136-1146 Australian Antarctic Territory 29-30, 149, 152, 395 New Guinea - G.R.I. Overprints 1284 Australian Capital Territory 309, 399 New Guinea - North-West Pacific Islands 735, 1136-1139 Australian Colonies - General 13, 433-454, 495-717, 728, 780-783 New Hebrides 378, 1147-1149 Austria 745-746, 754, 863, 865, 892 New South Wales 13, 25, 65, 110, 216, 219, 231, 246, 260, 274, 276, B.C.O.F. in Japan 13, 23, 143-145 278-280, 287, 289-291, 295-296, 299-300, 319-323, 327, 342, Belgium 755, 784, 870, 877, 893-894 350-351, 355-356, 360, 364, 369, 376, 387, 394, 421, 429, 442, Brazil 388, 786-787 455-462, 472, 495, 497-525, 537, 688, 770, 780, 809, 869, 1109, 1142, British Honduras 785, 788-789 1148, 1286 British Military Administration 1121 New Zealand 262, 342, 366, 384, 718, 735, 744-745, 749, 754, British West Indies 804, 845, 1109 790-791, 810-811, 813, 815, 818-819, 822-829, 855, 859-860, Brunei 722, 895 886-889, 1007, 1150-1241, 1243, 1266-1268, 1270-1275, 1279, Burma 1094, 1112, 1115, 1291 1284-1285, 1295, 1335-1337 Cambodia 751 Nigeria 1242 Canada 8, 388, 390, 726, 744, 749, 896-899, 1235, 1246, 1278 Niue 723, 829, 1154 Canada - Newfoundland 899 Norfolk Island 386, 729, 830-832, 1243-1246 Cape of Good Hope 519, 1316-1330 North Borneo 737, 833-839, 1121, 1123-1125 Ceylon 413-414, 732, 734, 737, 900-911, 1198, 1204, 1232, 1310 Northern Territory 374, 426, 517, 547, 768-769, 771, 1251, 1257 China 726, 728, 730, 735-737, 747, 884, 912-972, 1091-1095, 1111, Norway 324, 882 1163, 1332 Nyasaland 981 Christmas Island 413, 720, 973-985 Orange Free State 579 Cocos Islands 985-986 Panama 378, 517 Cook Islands 790-791, 813, 829, 1154 Papua 735 Crete 424 Papua 723, 1142, 1247-1257 Cuba 751 Papua New Guinea 720, 1258-1265 Cyprus 1291 Paraguay 840-841 Denmark 770, 783, 809, 987 Philippines 430-431, 842, 1123 Egypt 407, 727, 1192-1193, 1196, 1206-1234 Pitcairn Islands 720, 1266-1275 Ethiopia 988 Poland 692, 754, 890, 1276 Falkland Islands 989 Portuguese Colonies 419, 1308 Fiji 387, 720, 723, 792, 990-991, 1275 Queensland 13, 25, 394, 429, 432, 444, 463-464, 498, 525-545, 728, Finland 992 781, 869, 1251 Fiume 863, 1107 Queensland - Thursday Island 432 France 371, 734, 746, 754-755, 859, 865, 870, 872-876, 878, 951, Rhodesia 745, 1277-1278 993-998, 1000-1001, 1100, 1103, 1235, 1289 Russia 890, 1001, 1279-1280, 1285 French Community 793-794, 805, 878, 988, 995-998, 1127, 1299 Saar 1004 German Colonies 1136, 1242, 1284 Samoa 720, 736, 1137, 1168, 1176, 1281-1286 German States 795, 797-798 Sarawak 745, 1121 Germany 391, 416, 542, 726, 739, 746, 754, 795-798, 860, 863, 866, Scandinavia 987, 992 890, 992, 999-1006, 1146, 1242, 1285, 1331 Seychelles 1287-1314 Germany - Allied Occupation 1001 Sharjah & Dependencies 1128 Germany - East 799 Solomon Islands 1112 Germany - Occupied & Plebiscite Territories 1004-1006 Somaliland Protectorate (British) 1315 Germany - Third Reich 739 South Africa 378, 520, 543, 579, 726, 744-745, 749, 843, 1290, Gibraltar 387, 723, 1086 1316-1331 Gilbert & Ellice Islands 1007-1010, 1335-1337 South Africa (Provinces) 1316-1330 Great Britain 5-6, 373, 378, 380, 384, 387, 407, 410, 420, 430-431, South Australia 13, 25, 180-181, 229, 238, 248, 253, 261, 294, 296, 515, 517-518, 575, 578-579, 619, 685, 688, 692, 718, 725-726, 734, 307, 445-446, 460, 465-470, 497, 519, 546-583, 771, 782, 975 745, 748, 754-755, 800, 802-803, 856, 860-862, 864, 866-867, 871, South West Africa 1292, 1331 876, 879-881, 973-974, 977, 1011-1090, 1102, 1125, 1216-1217, Southern Rhodesia 1302, 1308 1221, 1229, 1234-1235, 1271, 1287, 1289-1290, 1295, 1300-1301, Spain 844 1309-1311, 1313, 1334 St. Lucia 845 Great Britain - Channel Islands 1049, 1051-1052 Straits Settlements 974-980, 1334 Page:177 Nov 24, 2018

Sudan 1220 Cinderellas 8, 352, 410, 412, 415, 658-661, 727, 754-755, 761, 1106, Sweden 745, 846, 867, 1102 1109, 1168 Switzerland 361, 364, 739, 1242, 1288, 1332 Classic (Pre-1860) Stamp Issues 497, 499-503, 517, 526-530, Taiwan 1111 537-540, 546, 548-557, 564, 566, 572-574, 584-588, 620-621, Tasmania 13, 25, 194, 257-258, 300, 330, 338-339, 353, 358, 360, 625-628, 630-640, 684-686, 697-698, 701-703, 810, 854, 858, 892, 369-370, 418, 471-474, 497, 571, 584-624, 729, 767, 852, 1190, 1197 900, 987, 1013, 1016-1017, 1077-1085, 1099, 1102, 1104, 1158-1159, Thailand 419, 747, 754, 1112, 1333-1334 1316-1330 Tibet 937 Classic Issues - Plate Reconstructions 633-634, 638-639 Timor 419 Coil Stamps 133, 140, 150, 161, 1027, 1031 Tokelau Islands 1151, 1335-1337 Coins & Banknotes 618 Tonga 847-848, 1338 Combination Covers 358, 397, 399, 983, 988, 1149 Transvaal 726 Commemorative Covers 164, 181, 342-345, 408, 412, 576, 797, Trieste 863 1245, 1267, 1273 Trinidad 378 Complete Sheets 99, 116, 118, 139, 149, 165, 167, 172, 177, 729, Turkey 1215-1234, 1299 754, 779, 896, 1003, 1012, 1047, 1101, 1106, 1128, 1158, 1283 Tuva 730 Consular Mail 992 United States of America 357, 367, 372, 378, 383-384, 391, 394, Convict Mail 617, 619, 832 399, 569, 624, 691, 726, 744, 749, 754, 766, 849-851, 856, 859-860, Cooking & Food 441 891, 998, 1009, 1109, 1113, 1118, 1130, 1254, 1263, 1268, Crime & Punishment 864 1286-1287, 1289, 1297, 1313, 1339 Customs (Douane) 371-373, 390, 444, 447, 1149, 1307 Victoria 3, 13, 25, 138, 202-203, 208, 212-213, 218, 230, 240-242, Dancing 928, 945 251-252, 281-284, 300-303, 305, 308, 310, 326, 337, 340-341, 349, Dead Letter Office Mail 425, 574, 693-694, 1130, 1142, 1214, 356, 363, 368, 407, 415, 421, 425, 429, 447, 449-454, 475-495, 519, 1235-1236 625-696, 728, 766, 783, 855, 858, 869, 999-1000 Death 864, 883, 890, 971, 1166, 1238-1240 Victoria - Gippsland 363, 668-669, 673, 676, 678, 680, 682-683 Disaster & Interrupted Mail 353, 396, 446, 462, 881, 891, 1007, Viet-Nam 398 1217 Wallis Et Futuna Islands 998 Drugs & Narcotics 310 Western Australia 13, 25, 84, 95, 179, 255, 343, 370, 389, 393, Dummy Stamps 164, 851, 896, 958, 1022 427-428, 497, 697-717, 728, 1111, 1190-1191, 1201, 1204-1205 Education & Universities 202, 240-242, 253, 281-284, 301-303, Yugoslavia 1005 399, 461 Energy 286, 293, 300, 337, 934 Cross Reference for Thematic and Topical Classification Ephemera & Documents 407, 409, 414, 416, 447, 465, 478, 617, 869, 1105, 1166, 1172, 1255, 1270, 1272, 1333 Advertising 175, 184, 206-207, 217, 238, 246, 275, 277, 285-286, Esperanto 544, 1111 288, 290, 296-297, 299, 304, 308, 370, 377, 379, 384, 394, 402, Essays 140, 523, 534, 592, 616, 696, 699, 765, 782, 784, 818, 404-405, 570, 754, 763-764, 766-767, 795, 798, 800-803, 849, 861, 842-843, 896, 958, 1022 872, 875, 879, 1033, 1040, 1042, 1054-1059, 1086, 1109, 1216, 1302 Europa 1119 Airgraphs 417, 1311 Exhibitions - Non-Philatelic 261, 292, 369, 576, 754-755, 870-878, Airlines - Imperial Airways 1287-1288, 1290 880, 1034 Airlines - Pan American 384 Exhibitions - Philatelic 8, 121, 664, 786-787, 796, 856-857, 966, Airlines - QANTAS 408, 412 969, 993, 1119 Airmail Covers - Commercial 26, 187, 352, 354-355, 370, 375, Explorers & Pioneers 29-30, 141-142, 169-171, 346, 396, 517, 571, 377-380, 382-383, 385-386, 390-392, 395, 397-402, 404-406, 417-418, 845, 850, 899, 1310 421-425, 428-430, 722-723, 725, 727, 739, 748, 841, 895, 903-904, Explorers - Christopher Columbus 845, 850 981-983, 986, 992, 997-998, 1009-1010, 1054, 1089, 1093-1095, Express Mail 1006, 1089 1109-1110, 1135, 1143, 1169, 1171, 1244-1246, 1253-1254, 1260, Fashion & Apparel 384, 865, 873, 1165 1263-1265, 1287-1295, 1300-1301, 1303-1306, 1308-1313, 1331-1332 Federation of Australia (1901) 194, 356 Airmail Covers - EAMS 1290 Fire Brigades 446 Airmail Covers - Flying Boats 413-414, 1257, 1294, 1303, First Day Covers 5-6, 9, 11, 93, 211, 230, 259, 344-351, 690, 1305-1307, 1309-1314 731-732, 736, 1042, 1048, 1090 Airmail Covers - Jusqu'a Markings 1289, 1313 First Issues of the World 548, 800, 1316-1319 Airmail Covers - Philatelic 353, 374, 408-414, 739, 897, 1143, Flags 137, 395, 448, 569, 873, 880, 933, 935, 951, 953 1250, 1294, 1335 Flowers 138, 294, 439, 818, 916, 927, 931, 969, 981 Airmail Stamps 124-125, 129, 187, 370, 841, 993, 1108, 1140-1141, Forgeries 691, 1051 1144-1146, 1249-1250, 1253-1254 Framas & Counter-Printed Stamps 180-181 Albums & Accessories 756-758 Franked Mail 687, 1338 Animals 131, 138, 176, 180-181, 299, 311, 383, 402, 423-424, 441, Free Mail 516, 617, 619, 693-694, 717, 905-911 458, 473, 483, 485-486, 489, 505, 616, 672, 765, 778-779, 802, 929, Fruit 304, 394 954, 957, 962, 998, 1052, 1078-1085, 1162-1163, 1180, 1197-1198, Gambling 1080 1211, 1291, 1294-1295, 1298-1299, 1301, 1303, 1305, 1308-1309, Government & Politicians 179, 350 1313, 1315 Ham Radio 719 Architecture 110, 179, 447, 487, 752-753, 925, 1252 Heraldry 134, 396, 804, 1104, 1126, 1338 Art & Craft 158, 433-434, 437-441, 616, 782, 784, 818, 842-844, 850, Historical Letters 517, 571 864-866, 870, 877, 884-889, 930, 932, 943-945, 948, 954, 956, 958, Hospitals 487, 510, 1228-1229, 1231-1233, 1235-1236, 1241 962-963, 970-971, 1078-1086, 1254 Hotels 1302 Autographs 408-409, 412-413, 415, 617-619, 784, 794, 805, Humour 434, 437-441, 865, 869, 885, 1078-1086 1256-1257, 1267, 1293-1294, 1310, 1314 Illustrated Covers 206-207, 217, 344-351, 376, 379, 463-464, 767, Automobiles 178, 275, 277, 303, 621 800-802, 1076, 1078-1085, 1105, 1112, 1216, 1302 Aviators 124, 174, 349, 410, 891 Imprints & Plate Numbers 17-18, 48, 59, 62, 68-69, 72, 78-79, 81, Aviators - Sir Charles Kingsford Smith 124-125, 349 83, 86-88, 90-92, 94, 98, 100-101, 103-109, 111, 117, 119-120, Avis de Reception 95, 542 122-123, 126, 130, 133-134, 139, 144, 170-171, 504, 511, 560-561, Banking & Finance 712 614, 800, 1012, 1015, 1020, 1024, 1026, 1029, 1034, 1036, Beaches 452-454 1039-1043, 1049, 1051, 1068-1069, 1071-1074, 1151-1152, 1164, Birds 120-121, 146, 228, 294, 391, 425, 573, 697-717, 751, 759-851, 1258, 1283, 1337 920-921, 997, 1004, 1010, 1052, 1078-1079, 1084, 1114-1115, 1118, Indigenous Peoples 433, 764-765, 886-889, 1149, 1165, 1252, 1140, 1143-1146, 1257, 1263 1254, 1259, 1262, 1337 Birds - Parrots 146, 759-851, 1078-1079 Insanity 1081, 1083, 1085 Bisects 510 Insured Mail 1155 Booklets 133, 139, 150, 152-154, 156-157, 182-184, 731, 740, 746, Islands 432, 822, 863, 973-986, 989, 1109, 1127, 1252, 1260, 1263 803, 846, 1012, 1014, 1021, 1023, 1027, 1033-1034, 1037-1038, 1040, Judaica 890 1042, 1044-1046, 1050, 1053-1061, 1156 Keyplate Issues 592, 704, 706, 902, 1120, 1127, 1289 Bridges 126-128, 342, 891, 964, 1009, 1098 Kiloware 4-6, 12, 14-15, 738, 741-743 Bundleware 20-21, 63 King Edward VIII Issues 1012, 1042, 1071, 1287 Cancelled to Order (from Presentation Sets) 16, 28-30, 32, 34, Late Fee 375, 621, 689 141, 190, 192, 226, 228, 243, 563, 648, 650-651, 655, 835, 940, 960, Leap Year (29th February Usages) 180 1258 Literature 411, 416, 729, 852-858 Captain Cook 160-161, 346, 521, 540 Local Stamps 1276 Censored Mail 351, 361, 378-382, 384-388, 391, 407, 415-432, 619, Maps 124-125, 129, 137, 220-221, 349, 395, 410, 427, 832, 986, 998, 723, 766, 997-998, 1094, 1109, 1127, 1168, 1253-1254, 1273-1275, 1004, 1133, 1294-1295, 1337 1284-1285, 1300-1315, 1331, 1339 Marine Life 404, 916, 926, 968, 984, 1291, 1294-1295, 1298-1299, Charity 308, 340-341, 784, 819-821, 893, 994, 1002, 1119, 1153, 1162 1303, 1305, 1308-1309, 1313 Children 203, 819, 968, 994, 1162 Medals & Medalions 363 Christmas 458, 973-984, 1161 Medical & Health 299, 310-311, 461, 517, 819-821, 1162, Churches & Cathedrals 110 1197-1198, 1211, 1228-1233, 1235-1236 Cigarette Cards 739 Migration 298 Page:178 www.abacusauctions.com.au Nov 24, 2018

Military & Censor Mail 143-145, 201, 363, 398, 415-432, 448, Postal Stationery 162, 185-341, 345, 352-355, 360-362, 366-367, 455-495, 512, 518-520, 543, 578-579, 582, 618, 717, 861, 869, 936, 369, 373, 379, 387, 391-393, 397, 399, 401-402, 404-406, 408, 413, 938, 950, 971, 1143, 1172-1241, 1300-1314 417-420, 422, 426-430, 455-456, 493, 567-570, 577, 579, 664, 667, Military - Air Force 407, 1300, 1303, 1305-1310, 1312-1314 674, 688, 690, 693-694, 716, 723, 727-728, 737, 739, 763-764, 769, Military - Army 1255 789, 795-798, 800-801, 863, 895, 897, 904, 981-982, 984, 995, 1090, Military - Boer War 448, 463-464, 476-478, 519-520, 543, 579 1102, 1112, 1115, 1118, 1123-1124, 1130, 1134, 1170, 1176, 1179, Military - Marines 578 1184, 1218, 1220, 1237, 1265, 1280, 1287, 1291, 1295-1299, 1306, Military - Navy 455, 512, 518, 569, 578, 1134, 1169, 1217 1314, 1331, 1338 Military - Vietnam War 417 Postal Stationery - Aerogrammes 187, 391-392, 397, 399, 408, Military - World War I 201, 239, 352, 354, 361, 363, 415-417, 420, 413, 430, 789, 832, 895, 904, 979-980, 982, 1291, 1295, 1306 439, 441, 739, 994, 1136-1139, 1172-1241, 1268, 1284-1285, 1331 Postal Stationery - Aerogrammes (Official) 428-429 Military - World War I - Gallipoli (ANZAC) 415, 1172-1241 Postal Stationery - Envelopes 162, 188-224, 361, 393, 402, Military - World War II 220-221, 341, 351-352, 381, 385, 388, 407, 404-405, 426, 523, 723, 1102, 1130, 1220, 1265, 1280, 1298-1299 416-432, 723, 739, 771, 883, 885, 890, 893, 997-998, 1005-1006, Postal Stationery - Envelopes (Official) 202-203 1051, 1106, 1112-1113, 1115-1118, 1123-1125, 1127, 1134, 1169, Postal Stationery - Envelopes (STO) 204-224, 427, 766-767 1253-1255, 1275, 1291, 1300-1315 Postal Stationery - Formular Issues 422, 904, 982, 1278, 1291, Miniature Sheets 8, 16, 18, 20, 23, 121, 147-148, 150-152, 155-157, 1295 161, 164, 166, 177, 410, 740, 746, 749, 751, 759-760, 814, 833-834, Postal Stationery - Franks 356, 495, 512, 623 893, 959-971, 985, 993, 1003, 1047, 1096-1098, 1150-1152, 1156, Postal Stationery - Letter Cards 225-239, 360, 369, 472, 493, 1162-1163 1176, 1179, 1184, 1237 Mining 251-252, 574, 672, 707-708, 710-712, 714-715, 783, 871, 981, Postal Stationery - Letter Sheets 240-242, 801 1140-1141, 1144-1146, 1252, 1260, 1279 Postal Stationery - Lettercards (PTPO) 238 Miscellaneous Lots 1-30, 718-758 Postal Stationery - Miscellaneous 340-341 Missent Mail 692, 1205 Postal Stationery - Postal Cards 186, 243-311, 367, 455-456, Missionaries & Mission Stations 866, 1127, 1220 522, 544, 567-569, 674, 688, 690, 716, 739, 763-764, 1090, 1102, Monograms 72, 78-79, 98, 100, 614 1112, 1296-1297 Monuments 925, 959, 965-966, 1106 Postal Stationery - Postal Cards (Official) 281-284, 728 Mourning Covers 541, 1077 Postal Stationery - Postal Cards (STO) 285-311, 795-798, 995 Municipal Mail 208-209, 213, 292-293, 300, 311 Postal Stationery - Registration Envelopes 186, 312-330, 355, Music & Singing 173, 178, 479, 483, 521, 949, 1002 366, 579, 664, 769, 981, 984, 1287, 1314 Myths & Legends 129, 963 Postal Stationery - Scenic Issues 162, 225-226, 228-231, 243, Newspapers & Magazines 892, 1089 249-252, 360, 369, 472, 493, 544-545, 567, 569, 739, 763-764, 767, No Value Indicated (Stamps) 526, 528, 1015, 1044, 1061 795-798, 800, 832, 863, 1112, 1123, 1265, 1280 Official Mail 95, 202-203, 240-242, 246, 248, 253, 274, 278-284, Postal Stationery - Wartime 200-201, 239, 418-419, 1112, 1115, 289-291, 295, 298, 301-303, 311, 341, 363, 495, 516, 522, 567, 580, 1118, 1123-1124, 1134, 1218 582, 617, 623, 684, 687, 693-694, 717, 895, 905-911, 999, 1127, 1129, Postal Stationery - Wrappers 331-339, 362, 523, 568, 570, 696, 1132, 1136, 1143, 1214, 1278 782 Official Stamps 1, 13, 16, 19-20, 23, 25, 27, 32, 35, 39, 44, 59, 62, Postal Stationery - Wrappers (PTPO) 337 64, 96-98, 101-102, 123-124, 133, 203, 363, 498, 507-508, 547, Poster Stamps 754-755 564-566, 580, 582, 629, 656, 705, 711, 747-748, 813, 985, 1143, Postmarks 3, 8, 10, 24-25, 32, 62-65, 67, 138, 255, 305, 314, 316, 1152-1154, 1164-1165, 1247-1249, 1259 353, 355, 358, 368, 374-377, 389, 401-402, 404-407, 415, 417, 427, Official Stamps - State Governments 241, 246, 260, 274, 276, 455, 467-468, 476-478, 482, 487-488, 493-494, 498, 514-515, 278-280, 287, 711 524-525, 527, 536, 538, 541, 547, 571, 581, 583, 618-619, 622, Omnibus Issues 731, 752-753, 1055, 1257, 1266-1267, 1292-1293 628-629, 647, 662-683, 687, 691, 698, 707-715, 729, 759-760, 764, Onwards Air Transmission (OAT) 380, 903-904, 1332 768-771, 781, 809-812, 817, 825-828, 849-850, 852, 854, 895, Overprinted Stamps & Stationery 1, 13, 16, 18, 20, 23, 25, 27, 905-911, 972, 976-977, 979-980, 983, 987-988, 995, 1008, 1087, 29-31, 52-53, 55-59, 123-124, 143-145, 152, 186, 188-189, 196-197, 1090, 1102-1104, 1109, 1129, 1132, 1147-1148, 1154, 1157, 1170, 203-204, 212, 214, 216, 218-219, 225-228, 231, 235-237, 248, 253, 1172-1173, 1175-1176, 1179, 1182-1186, 1195-1207, 1209-1214, 257-258, 263-270, 272-273, 312, 322, 326-327, 329, 332, 334, 350, 1219, 1228-1229, 1231-1233, 1235-1236, 1242, 1252, 1255, 1261, 369, 373, 497-498, 503, 507-508, 522, 525, 547, 556, 564-568, 579, 1265-1268, 1270-1275, 1278, 1286, 1297, 1299, 1302, 1305, 1316, 590-591, 615, 629-630, 644, 690, 696-697, 735, 737, 740, 745, 1331, 1335 747-748, 759-760, 790-791, 813-814, 829, 833-834, 836-839, 845, Postmarks - Duplex Cancellations 495, 647, 685, 689, 717, 1013, 847-848, 863, 900, 912, 922-924, 966, 969, 972, 985, 990, 996, 998, 1078-1085, 1102 1005-1006, 1028, 1032, 1051, 1063, 1065-1067, 1070, 1096-1097, Postmarks - Instructional/Informative Markings 95, 353, 367, 1099, 1107, 1121-1122, 1126, 1136-1139, 1143-1146, 1152-1154, 372, 378, 381, 387, 398, 401, 407, 425, 513, 515-516, 541, 543, 574, 1160, 1164-1165, 1247-1250, 1256, 1259, 1262, 1265-1266, 1276, 582, 687-688, 690, 692, 694, 766, 768, 770, 809, 903-904, 973, 999, 1283-1285, 1296, 1298, 1315, 1331, 1334 1100, 1103, 1109, 1129-1130, 1132, 1142, 1196, 1235-1240, 1243, Parcel Post 3, 340-341, 358, 368, 379, 389, 396, 403, 536, 583, 621, 1251, 1268-1269, 1289 1135, 1140-1141, 1144-1145, 1149, 1307 Postmarks - Machines & Meters 178, 193-194, 203, 213, 216, Patriotic Covers 448, 1106, 1197-1198 219, 261, 292, 303, 369, 762, 767, 795, 849, 1168 Perfins - Commercial Firms 32, 62, 259, 897 Postmarks - Manuscript Cancellations 324, 574, 811-812, 826, Perfins - Official 1, 16, 19, 27, 32, 35, 39, 44, 62, 64, 95-98, 101-102, 828, 850, 1257 123, 241-242, 246, 260, 274, 276, 278-280, 287, 363, 398, 461, 522, Postmarks - Numerals 461, 476, 498, 525, 536, 540, 547, 584-585, 580, 582, 591, 656, 705, 711, 1166, 1247-1249 621-622, 629, 662, 667, 672-674, 676-677, 684-685, 707, 780, 810, Pharmacists 310 987, 1013, 1077, 1087 Philatelic Numismatic Covers (PNCs) 164 Postmarks - Pictorial/Commemorative 162, 164, 342-343, 346 Photographs 409, 475, 621, 878 Postmarks - Recuts & Excisions 1198, 1212, 1230, 1303 Picture Postcards 354, 433-454, 457-462, 465-470, 473-474, Postmarks - Relief Datestamps 467-468, 476-478, 482, 488, 479-492, 494, 512, 667, 692, 719, 728, 859-891, 972, 986, 988, 1007, 493-494, 665, 676-677, 679-681, 683, 771, 1174 1086, 1111, 1123-1124, 1138-1139, 1148, 1171, 1173, 1175, Postmarks - Ship/Paquebot Markings 727, 1147, 1149, 1271 1180-1183, 1186-1194, 1196-1210, 1212-1215, 1217, 1232, 1241, Postmarks - Squared-Circle Datestamps 576 1245, 1256, 1288 Postmarks - Straight-Line 905-906, 909-911 Picture Postcards - Panoramas 863 Pre-Cancels 367 Picture Postcards - pre-1901 863, 865 Pre-Stamp Mail 513-516, 571, 618, 905-911, 1269 Police, Law & Order 999, 1252 Primary Industry - Agriculture 138, 288, 307, 340-341, 394, 545, Post Office Labels 371, 396, 403, 688, 1149, 1294 1255, 1259, 1262-1263 Post Offices 450 Primary Industry - Cattle 1263 Postage (Good for Little Else!) 8-9, 11, 14, 146-159, 163, Primary Industry - Sheep & Wool 215, 224, 350, 377, 382, 545, 165-166, 172, 182, 731, 985, 1012, 1014-1015, 1044-1047, 564, 570 1049-1050, 1060-1061, 1150-1151, 1156 Primary Industry - Timber 709, 713 Postage Dues 141, 199, 357, 367, 393, 498, 627, 688, 766, 770, 809, Prisoners of War & Internees 352, 364, 385, 416, 418-421, 973, 998-999, 1049-1050, 1062-1075, 1111, 1122, 1130, 1149, 1242, 1123-1125, 1234, 1285, 1339 1260, 1262, 1268-1269, 1295, 1331 Proofs 125, 137, 140, 175, 177, 232, 502, 509, 531-532, 534, 548, Postal Fiscals 642-651, 654, 658-661, 689, 691, 1166 554, 558, 586, 592, 594-595, 616, 696, 699-700, 704, 706, 759-760, Postal History 95, 189, 204, 245, 313-314, 316, 324, 352-407, 765, 772, 785, 792-794, 799, 805, 813-814, 816, 818, 830-831, 415-432, 455-494, 512-524, 536-545, 571-583, 617-624, 628, 664, 833-834, 839, 845, 847, 858, 865, 896, 958, 1021-1022, 1052, 671, 684-696, 717, 719, 722, 725, 728, 734, 736, 762, 783, 794, 800, 1063-1066, 1133, 1158, 1161, 1337 802, 810-812, 825, 848, 850, 857, 863, 895, 897, 905-911, 937, Propaganda Stamps & Leaflets 439, 441, 739, 883-885, 1006 972-984, 991, 995, 998-999, 1007-1010, 1076-1090, 1101-1103, 1113, Racism & Racist Propaganda 1138-1139, 1209 1115-1117, 1123-1125, 1129, 1131-1132, 1134-1136, 1138-1139, Railway Stamps 354, 536, 893 1142-1148, 1168-1241, 1251-1257, 1260-1265, 1279-1280, Receiving Offices 713 1287-1296, 1299-1315, 1331, 1339 Red Cross 386, 836, 838, 840-841, 1001, 1005, 1125, 1168 Redirected Mail 387, 425, 685, 973, 1130, 1220, 1229, 1235 Refugee Mail 388 Page:179 Nov 24, 2018

Registered Mail 95, 312-330, 342, 349-350, 354-355, 360, 363, Varieties & Flaws 7, 10, 17-19, 22, 35-36, 40-43, 47, 49-53, 55-58, 365-366, 372, 377, 379-380, 387, 392-393, 398, 401-402, 405, 61, 64-65, 67, 69, 71, 73-75, 77, 79-80, 84-89, 91-92, 94, 97, 99-100, 526-528, 541-542, 579, 582, 621, 624, 664, 670-671, 687, 691, 102, 104, 110, 131-132, 134, 136, 163, 168-171, 173-174, 176, 693-694, 722, 748, 769, 771, 781, 791, 841, 847-848, 854-855, 895, 178-179, 195, 198-200, 213, 220, 224, 234, 236-237, 243, 255-256, 937, 979-981, 984, 1009-1010, 1087-1088, 1110, 1127, 1129, 267-271, 273, 275-277, 287, 320, 328-329, 360, 503-508, 530, 533, 1136-1137, 1145, 1155, 1243, 1246, 1251-1252, 1254, 1256, 1265, 535, 553, 556-557, 562, 566, 588-590, 598-599, 605, 607-610, 632, 1278-1279, 1287-1290, 1292, 1295, 1300-1301, 1303, 1307-1308, 652-653, 657, 705, 734, 751, 759-760, 773-779, 785-790, 799, 804, 1314, 1338 806-808, 819-824, 829, 832-833, 835-838, 844, 990-991, 1001, 1012, Religion 110, 294, 308, 484, 519, 844, 866, 1098, 1198, 1263, 1293, 1016, 1023, 1025, 1027-1028, 1030-1032, 1034-1043, 1051, 1063, 1304 1066-1071, 1073, 1075, 1097, 1101, 1126, 1160, 1247-1250, 1276, Religion - Salvation Army 866 1281-1282, 1315, 1321 Reprints 548, 629, 642, 644 Varieties - Missing Colours 173, 237, 328, 773-774, 777-779, Reptiles 402, 708, 1298-1299 786-789, 799, 804, 806-808, 823-824, 832, 1160 Revenues 25, 138, 373, 496, 498, 509-511, 524-525, 588, 616, 627, Vice-Regal (Governors') Mail 356, 512, 1290, 1309-1310 629, 642-650, 654, 658-661, 689, 691, 727-728, 747, 754, 894, 898, War Tax and War Tax Stamps 203, 259, 350, 363 1049, 1153, 1166, 1333 Waterfalls 467 Rotary 137 Windmills 297 Royalty 160, 249-250, 354, 383-384, 390, 518, 576, 731, 748, Wine, Alcohol & Temperance 1109 752-753, 844, 860, 880, 882, 1041, 1043, 1055, 1145, 1257, Writers 880, 937, 940, 943-947, 960, 1078-1085 1292-1293 Y.M.C.A. & Comforts Institutes 430-431, 463, 478, 482, 488, 491, Science 846, 891, 961, 968 494, 1172, 1182 Se-Tenant Issues 778-779, 785, 933, 940, 952, 1014, 1044, 1061 Zoos 228, 784, 799 Self-Adhesives 175-176, 179-181, 1047 Service Clubs 137 Sex & Nudity 865, 869, 1139 Ship Mail 513, 515, 519, 538, 572-573, 647, 692, 974, 979-980, 988, 1008, 1100, 1127, 1131, 1169, 1182, 1185-1206, 1242, 1269, 1299 Space & Astronomy 400, 968 Catalogue Index Specimen Stamps 18, 23, 27-30, 38, 52-53, 55-58, 133, 186, 196-197, 227, 233, 235, 334, 503, 522-523, 527, 556, 567-568, 591, Lots 648, 701, 716, 814, 833-834, 845, 847, 854, 1017, 1028, 1032, 1063, 1065-1067, 1070, 1296, 1298 Australia – General 1 – 30 Sport 175, 405, 439-440, 867, 967 Australia – Kangaroos 31 – 61 Sport - Archery 797, 967, 1252 Sport - Badminton 439-440 Australia – KGV Heads 62 – 112 Sport - Basketball 967 Australia – Pre-Decimals 113 – 145 Sport - Chess 967 Sport - Fishing 1252, 1293, 1295, 1301, 1303, 1307, 1310, Australia – Decimals 146 – 181 1312-1314 Australia – Booklets 182 – 184 Sport - Football 177 Sport - Golf 419, 1087 Australia – Postal Stationery 185 – 341 Sport - Hockey 967 Australia – Commem & First Day Covers 342 – 351 Sport - Horse Racing 868 Sport - Hunting 797, 1082 Australia – Postal History 352 – 407 Sport - Olympic Games 164, 867 Australia – Aerophilately & Flight Covers 408 – 414 Sport - Sailing 967 Sport - Surfing 439 Australia – Military & Censor Mail 415 – 432 Sport - Swimming 442 Australia – Picture Postcards 433 – 454 Sport - Table Tennis 967 Stamp Dealers 347 Australia – Pre-WWI Military Camps 455 – 494 Stereo Cards 891 Taxed Mail 199, 357, 367, 393, 398, 543, 577, 664, 690, 973, 1137, 1149, 1196, 1262, 1268-1269, 1295 Australia – Colonies & States 495 – 497 Telegrams 374, 407, 476, 817, 1255 Telegraph Offices 524, 675, 678, 1181 Australia – New South Wales 498 – 524 Telegraph Stamps 706, 894 Australia – Queensland 525 – 545 Television & Cinema 178 Theatre & Dance 436, 865, 928, 960 Australia – South Australia 546 – 583 Thematics & Subjects 26, 147-148, 151-152, 159-160, 162, 165, Australia – Tasmania 584 – 624 167, 172, 720-721, 729, 740, 744, 749-751, 759-851, 913-915, 983, 985, 996, 1003, 1014, 1044-1050, 1058-1061, 1096-1097, 1150-1151, Australia – Victoria 625 – 696 1258, 1264-1265, 1336 Australia – Western Australia 697 – 717 Tobacco & Smoking 879, 1225-1226, 1307 Tourism 467, 863 Trade & Commerce 216 Rest of the World – General 718 – 758 Transatlantic Mails 692 Transport 229, 369, 536 “Pretty Polly” Parrots & Cockatoos Exhibit 759 – 851 Transport - Aeroplanes 124-125, 174, 349, 370, 410, 841, 891, 997, World – Philatelic Literature 852 – 858 1140-1141, 1143, 1145 Transport - Motor Vehicles 1162 World – Picture Postcards 859 – 891 Transport - Paddle Steamers 229 World – A-Z By Country 892 – 1339 Transport - Railways & Trains 445, 449, 536, 674, 974, 1308 Transport - Ships & Boats 29-30, 141-142, 169-171, 229, 346, 396, incl. Ceylon 900 – 911 869, 881, 997, 1009-1010, 1131, 1232-1233, 1266-1267, 1270-1271, China 912 – 972 1284 Transport - Trams & Cable Cars 230, 451 Christmas Island Postal History 973 – 984 Travelling Post Offices 8, 581, 629, 647, 689, 707, 992, 1000, 1331 Great Britain 1011 – 1090 Triangular Stamps 1316-1330 Turned (Re-Used) Mail 685 Malaya (incl. Japanese Occupation) 1112 – 1126 Unissued Stamps 140, 190, 192, 196, 232, 785, 840-841, 843, 923, 1162 Nauru 1129 – 1134 Universal Postal Union 192, 542, 690, 1034-1038, 1098 New Guinea 1142 – 1146 Unusual Origins or Destinations 145, 189, 377-380, 455, 513, 515, 692, 722-723, 739, 770, 783, 809, 895, 903-904, 973-975, 977, New Zealand 1150 – 1171 981, 983, 992, 998, 1102-1103, 1111, 1113, 1116-1118, 1130, New Zealand – Gallipoli Campaign 1172 – 1242 1190-1193, 1196-1197, 1201, 1219-1220, 1231, 1244, 1246, 1264, 1279, 1286-1289, 1291, 1293, 1295, 1299, 1302, 1304-1305, 1308 Norfolk Island 1243 – 1246 Papua & PNG 1247 – 1265 Pitcairn Islands Postal History 1266 – 1275 Samoa 1281 – 1286 Seychelles Postal History 1287 – 1314 South Africa – Cape of Good Hope 1316 – 1330