1908 (19 Dec) front (possibly from a parcel) endorsed 'REGISTERED LETTER' and '5oz' to Sth Aust bearing 1d and 6d tied by Samarai datestamp, two strikes of 'REGISTERED/ SAMARAI B.N.G', 7d franking representing 4d ½-1oz letter rate plus 3d registration
Lot 988
Estimate: $125
Realised Price : $95
Military Mail: Australian Air Force 1943-45 registered selection comprising 'A.F.P.O.' and 'AIR FORCE P.O.' 74 (Port Moresby) with handstamped registration details or red label, respectively, 'AIR FORCE P.O.' 201 (Gurney Air Strip Milne Bay) & 233 (Goodenough Is) with handstamped registration details, generally good quality, varying Censor handstamps (4)
Lot 989
Estimate: $200
Realised Price : $150
Military Mail: Buna/Dobodura & Milne Bay areas Australian Forces 1942-44 selection, former comprising Army POs 7, 8, 52, 082, 0140 and 221, latter with 52, 068, 171, 180, 216, and Air Force 201 (2 distinct types), odd small cover fault, generally good quality cancellations, various Censor handstamps (13)
Lot 990
Estimate: $175
Realised Price : $135
Military Mail: Milne Bay area Australian Forces 1942-46 selection comprising Army POs 52, 059, 068 (backstamp on inwards item), 069, 166, 171,180, 216, and Air Force 201 (2 distinct types, one 18 JA 46 late use at Gurney Air Strip), odd cover fault, generally good quality cancellations, various Censor handstamps (10)
Lot 991
Estimate: $200
Realised Price : $150
Military Mail: Port Moresby District Australian Army, Air and Naval Forces 1942-44 selection of different cancellations (locations lightly pencilled on reverse), wide variety of Censor handstamps (two additionally with tape), odd cover fault, generally good quality cancellation strikes (18)
Lot 992
Estimate: $350
Realised Price : $270
Military Mail: Port Moresby District Australian Army and Air Force 1942-45 selection of different cancellations (locations lightly pencilled on reverse), good variety of Censor handstamps (five additionally with tape), noted circular Crown '71' unusually in purple and in black (latter ties tape to reverse), odd cover fault, generally good quality cancellation strikes (25)
Lot 993
Estimate: $600
Realised Price : $460
Military Mail: Port Moresby District Australian Army and Air Force 1942-45 registered selection, no duplication, wide variety of handstamped registration detail types (one noted as unlisted by Proud), one Air Force red label, various Censor handstamps, odd cover fault, generally good quality for cancellations/handstamps (19). Comprehensive lot
Lot 994
Estimate: $200
Realised Price : $150
Picture Postcards: 'Birds of Paradise' by Art Series, beautifully coloured, some minor toning on back, one part written. All different (5)
