1864 cover-front to France via Suez and Marseilles bearing 1d (oxidised), 6d and 3d cancelled by concentric rings, transit datestamps in red. Ex Campbell
Lot 74
Estimate: $500
1867 (20 Apr) cover to France bearing 6d Yellow-Green (SG 27) strip of four with faults, transit and arrival backstamps, flap faults, though still an attractive example of a triple rate cover. Ex Campbell
Lot 75
Estimate: $250
1901 (31 Aug) 'On Active Service' stampless taxed cover (small handling tears) to South Brisbane bearing fine strike of double-circle 'FIELD POST OFFICE B.O./8/BRITISH ARMY S.AFRICA' datestamp, backstamped T.P.O./B and Brisbane
Lot 76
Estimate: $100
Realised Price : $90
1902 (9 Jul) cover to Finland bearing 2d and ½d tied by Brisbane cancel, Helsingfors arrival backstamp, slightly reduced
Lot 77
Estimate: $400
Realised Price : $300
Collection of 'PAID' datestamps, largely 1960s-early 1970s, includes cds and machine-applied cancels (some different date formats), many scarcer types, large number of advertising covers noteworthy, stated to be without duplication (160 approx)
Lot 78
Estimate: $250
Realised Price : $460
Thursday Island: Selection of Australian Forces in Torres Strait, incl Thursday Is and region, comprising F.P.O. 085, 094, 162 (includes lengthy personal letter), 197, U.P.S. 557, S100 (Jacky Jacky Cape York - Proud 'not seen' - torn), VA52, Air F.P.O. 73 and 74, details lightly pencilled on reverse, condition varies, generally good strikes (10). Scarce lot
