1853-1912 collection, with 1853 1d (2) and 4d defaced reprints, 4d Courier (7, mostly cut to shape), 1855 Wmk Large Star 4d U (7, some fine), 1857-67 Wmk Double-lined Numerals 1d (30, few M), 2d (9 U incl Sage-Green strip of 3), 4d (15 U), 1858 6d U (3), 1/- U (9) plus two fiscally used strips of 4, later quantities of perforated Chalons with a few mint, mostly used with many fiscal cancels, also 1d, 2d, 1/- Chalon imperf reprint blocks of 4, good range of Sidefaces M & U, with 1d and 2d bisected on separated pieces cancelled in N.Z. (!), 1892-99 Tablets to 2/6d M and 10/- U, also the £1 opt REVENUE fiscally used strips of 3 and 5, Pictorials M & U incl London Print 1d, 2d, 2½d, 3d, 5d, 6d opts Specimen, and good range of Melbourne printings. Also a few REPRINT AND SPECIMEN opts. Condition variable but some useful pickings (approx 500)
Lot 291
Estimate: $350
1853 Locally Printed 1d Blue on Soft Yellowish Paper, small margins all round (just touched bottom right), small thin in top left corner
Lot 292
Estimate: $1,500
1853 Locally Printed 4d Plate I Bright Red-orange margins three sides, just touched at left, unused without gum, defect on 'S' of 'DIEMEN'S', good appearance. SG 5, cat £10,000
Lot 293
Estimate: $500T
1853 Locally Printed Plate 1 4d Bright Red-orange from early state of plate, fine impression and brilliant colour, just touched at left, [19] on plate showing portion of imprint at foot. SG 5, cat £1000
Lot 294
Estimate: $1,000
Realised Price : $750
1855 Watermark Large Star Imperf 1d Carmine horizontal pair (touched at lower right, showing portion of adjoining unit at left), 2d Green and 4d Blue (both four margins), each cancelled numeral '26' of Evandale (rated R). SG 14, 16, 18, cat £2380 (4)
Lot 295
Estimate: $1,400
1856-57 No Watermark Imperf 1d Deep Red-brown on Pelure Paper (4), one very fine, others with close to touching margins (one with '85' of papermaker's watermark). SG 14, cat £3000+ (4)
Lot 296
Estimate: $500
1857-67 Watermark Double-lined numerals Imperf 1d Brick-red, 1d Dull Vermilion, 2d Slate-green, 4d Blue, both 1d's touched one side, 2d and 4d with good to large margins, one 1d and 2d part OG, an attractive group. SG 27, 28, 34, 37, cat £1775 (4)
Lot 297
Estimate: $60
1857-67 Watermark Double-lined Numerals Imperf 1d the five catalogued shades of Deep Red-brown, Pale Red-brown, Brick-red, Dull Vermilion and Carmine, each fiscally used with manuscript cancel, all with one or two sides cut into or touching, SG 25-29 (5)
Lot 298
Estimate: $180T
1857-67 Watermark Double-lined Numerals Imperf 1d Pale Red-brown vertical strip of 5 cancelled messy '62' (Newtown) numerals margins all round except top stamp just touched at left, a scarce multiple. SG 26, cat £200+
Lot 299
Estimate: $200
1857-67 Watermark Double-lined Figures of Value Imperf 4d Blue, with good even margins, skilfully ironed out horizontal crease and regummed. SG 37, cat £475
Lot 300
Estimate: $140T
Realised Price : $105
1858 Watermark Double-lined Numerals Imperf 1/- Vermilion strip of 3 cancelled '74' touched at right otherwise large margins all round and very attractive. SG 41 cat £240+
Lot 301
Estimate: $500
1863-71 Watermark Double-lined Numerals Perf 10 2d Yellow-green, a 'small' stamp of good appearance and part OG, scarce. SG 60, cat £850
Lot 302
Estimate: $120
Realised Price : $90
1863-71 Unofficial Perforations 1d Carmine horizontal pair Pin Perf 5½-9½ at Longford, straight edge at top and Imperf Between, reduced pen cancellations, SG 104 cat £700 for postally used
Lot 303
Estimate: $600
Realised Price : $460
1863-71 Private Perforations: 1/- Vermilion Pin-perf 14 on all sides, cancelled in manuscript '18/9/66'. Fine and very rare, the SG catalogue allocated this perforation to '1867'. SG 117, unpriced
Lot 304
Estimate: $30
Realised Price : $22
1863-71 Unofficial Perforations 1d Carmine Serrated Perf 19, evidence of cleaned pen cancellations and regummed, but of good appearance with serrates on all sides, SG 118
Lot 305
Estimate: $600
Realised Price : $460
1863-71 Private Perforations: 6d Reddish-mauve Rouletted 4-4½ on all sides (allocated to Macquarie River), manuscript cancelled '1/4/68'. Paper somewhat toned, but this does not detract from the rarity of this stamp. SG 125, unpriced
Lot 306
Estimate: $1,800
1870-78 De La Rue QV Sidefaces 1d, 2d, 3d, 4d, 10d and 5/- Die Proofs in black on white glazed card (26 x 32mm) and mounted in individual sunken frames. Few minor scuff marks but a rare group (6 proofs)
Lot 307
Estimate: $100
1871-91 Watermark Double-lined Numerals Perf 11½ 6d Lilac block of 5 and 1/- Orange-red block of 10 fiscally used with manuscript cancels, some perf faults, SG 136, 141
Lot 308
Estimate: $350T
Realised Price : $270
1889-91 Watermark TAS 3d Red-brown error 'Imperforate' horizontal strip of 3 fine without gum. SG 161a, cat £450+
Lot 309
Estimate: $140
1892-99 Tablets 10/- Mauve and Brown large part OG and lightly hinged. SG 224, cat £190
Lot 310
Estimate: $3,000
1892-99 QV Tablets £1 Green and Yellow marginal block of 4 superb and fresh MUH. SG 225, cat £2000 for hinged, retail AU$6000 as MUH singles
Lot 311
Estimate: $300
1892-99 Tablets £1 Green and Yellow cancelled by Zeehan cds SP 21 00, very fine with good colour. SG 225, cat £500
Lot 312
Estimate: $500T
Realised Price : $380
1902-12 Pictorials: Large used accumulation (few 1899 London prints included) with all values represented but with emphasis on the 1d and 2d printings, few multiples and official punctures, no major rarities noted but requires careful examination as the material appears not to have been examined for plate varieties, and there is some postmark interest. A great opportunity for the specialist in these issues (several 1000's)
Lot 313
Estimate: $350
1905-11 Pictorials Watermark Crown over Double-lined A (sideways) 3d Brown Compound Perf 12½ and 11 (at base), light cds cancel and very fine. SG 253c, cat £450
Lot 314
Estimate: $1,800
1905-11 Watermark Crown over Double-lined A (sideways) Perf 12½ 6d Carmine-lake lower half of sheet (6 x 5) with CA monogram at right opposite [48], some perfs strengthened by hinges, most fine mint or unmounted, the record multiple and very desirable with monogram. SG 254, cat £720 ++
Lot 315
Estimate: $200
1906-09 Watermark Crown over Double-lined A Perf 12½ 10/- Mauve and Brown fine used. SG 258, cat £275
Lot 316
Estimate: $400T
Realised Price : $800
1900 Display Sheet (280 x 460mm) headed 'POSTAGE STAMPS OF TASMANIA/SHOWING YEAR WHEN ISSUED' with printed spaces for 45 stamps, comprising 16 reprints, and original stamps overprinted SPECIMEN (8) or CTO (21), several folds clear of adhesives, damaged top right corner and separated at centre top, but a very scarce sheet
Lot 317
Estimate: $1,200T
Punctured T: Extensive used collection mounted on pages, with comprehensive coverage of the various types of punctures used, including a range on Sidefaces and Tablets up to 1/-, and a large study on the Pictorials, all values represented, and the various printings (watermarks, perforations and shades) identified, some multiples and 2 covers. An exceptional lot for either the Pictorial or Perfin specialist which would be difficult to duplicate (approx 1900+ and 2 covers)
Lot 318
Estimate: $500T
Punctured T: An extensive used collection, mounted on pages and hagners, of punctures on Pictorial issues, all values represented, with the different types of punctures and the various printings of the stamps all identified, and including a number of multiples and a few mint (incl block of 6 2d). Generally good to fine condition, and an excellent lot (approx 700)
Lot 319
Estimate: $400T
Punctured T: An extensive used collection mounted on pages including the various types of punctures, with a group of Sidefaces and Tablets up to 1/-, and a large study of the 1d and 2d Pictorials with the various printings (watermarks, perforations and shades) identified, and with emphasis on the various post office datestamps found on the punctured stamps. A fine study that would be difficult to easily replicate (approx 450)
Lot 320
Estimate: $120T
Realised Price : $125
Punctured 'OS': Mostly used accumulation on Pictorial printings, with ½d (7, one M), 1d (54), 2d (17, one M), 3d (14, two M), 4d (21, one M), 5d (16, two M), 6d (13), plus Sideface 8d (2), 9d(6), 10d and 1/- (5), generally good to fine (156)
Lot 321
Estimate: $250T
Realised Price : $380
Private Perfins: Fine used range mounted on sheets and hagners, with a study of the various types of 'A' punctures (Adams) mostly on Pictorials but also a good range of Sidefaces, plus useful quantities of 'AWF' (Australian Widows Fund), 'IHC' (International Harvester), 'McK' (McKay, Sampson & McKay) on values to 6d, different printings represented as well as varying positions of the punctures. Mostly good to fine and a difficult lot to assemble in this quantity (approx 250)
Lot 322
Estimate: $400
1863-80 St. George & Dragon Watermark Double-lined 1 Perf 12 5/- Brown and 5/- Sage-green both part OG, latter with central stain on reverse which shows through to the face. SG F14, 15, cat £1100 (2)
Lot 323
Estimate: $250
1880 Platypus Issue: 6d Pale Mauve 1901 reprint block of 12 (2 x 6) on Thin Gummed Card Perf 11½ overprinted 'REPRINT' vertically, fresh MUH (originals cat £1200)
Lot 324
Estimate: $750
Beer Duty: 1903-18 No Watermark NEI Bulk Beer 2/3d Blue, 4/3d Blue-green and 12/6d Brown, top value very fine, others minor blemishes, unused. Elsmore Online cat AU$1700 (3)
Lot 325
Estimate: $150
Realised Price : $120
SPECIMEN Overprints: 1892 1½d + 1½d Brown Reply Card (3, one divided), 1883 2d Green Embossed Envelope, 1900 2d Violet Pictorial Lettercard ('Cataract Gorge, Launceston') each with SPECIMEN handstamp (fancy 'C' and with stop, 50 x 6mm). Also 1898 2d Bright Green Sideface Lettercard with different handstamp (normal 'C' and without stop, 50 x 7mm), fine (6)
Lot 326
Estimate: $200
Postal Cards: Duplicated unused range with Walch's card (4, one with embossed 1d Red + ½d Orange), 1882 1d Carmine (3), 1883-95 1d Red shades on various stocks (12), 1892 1½d + 1½d Brown (4, two divided), 1883 1d Red shades + ½d Orange Embossed (5), 1905 1d Red KEVII, 1906 1d Red KEVII (2), mostly fine (31)
Lot 327
Estimate: $120
Realised Price : $145
Lettercards: Small group with 1898 2d Bright Green Sideface (2), and 1900 2d Violet Pictorial with views on reverse (5, lacking only the Entrance Island view), all very fine unused (7)
Lot 328
Estimate: $200
Envelopes: 1883 P.O. issue 2d Green Embossed (2), and STO with 2d Green Embossed with additional ½d Green at upper left, 1d Red Embossed (shades) on white (2), blue and pale green stock, 1d + ½d Red Embossed, ½d + ½d Red Embossed, and 1d + 1d + ½d Red Embossed, all unused and generally fine. Also Registration Envelopes, 1883 4d Blue size G, 1884 4d Blue sizes F and G, and 1892 4d Grey size F, all unused and mostly fine (14)
Lot 329
Estimate: $250
Realised Price : $190
Envelopes: 1883 2d Green Embossed (H&G B1) with double stamp impression in pale green at upper right and reversed colourless impression at upper left, the latter created by the reverse side of the paper being embossed before the envelope was manufactured. Very fine and an unusual error
Lot 330
Estimate: $1,000
Envelopes: 1898 2d Green Sideface Pictorial Envelopes printed by De La Rue, set of six scenes very fine unused. Only 306 complete sets were sold (6)
Lot 331
Estimate: $150
Realised Price : $115
Envelopes: 1898 2d Green Sideface Pictorial Envelope 'MOUNT KING WILLIAM FROM THE WEST', some light soiling on reverse, otherwise fine unused
Lot 332
Estimate: $1,000
Envelopes: 1898 2½d Lilac Sideface Pictorial Envelopes printed by De La Rue, set of six scenes very fine unused. Only 306 complete sets were sold (6)
Lot 333
Estimate: $170
Realised Price : $130
Wrappers: Small group of STO issues with ½d Red Embossed (15) on different coloured stocks (a few duplicates), 1d Red Embossed on blue and white (2) stocks, and 1d Red + ½d Orange on buff, all unused, a few faults but mostly fine (19)
Lot 334
Estimate: $80
Realised Price : $60
Frank Stamps: Three fronts used 1895 (Apr - Jun) with 'HOSPITAL FOR THE INSANE NEW NORFOLK' frank in black to Hobart, each with light vertical crease (one with tear at top), small faults (3)
Lot 335
Estimate: $60
Realised Price : $70
Official Envelope: 'On Public Service Only' Envelope (138mm x 78mm) for 1894 Tasmanian International Exhibition, with flap embossed with circular 'INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION/Arms/HOBART 1894-5' in claret, fine
Lot 336
Estimate: $750
1871 (11 Apr) On Public Service Only envelope sent from Hobart to Swansea (AP 14 71 arrival), marked 'NOT-STAMPED' in red and italic 'Deficient Postage (4)/Fine______(4)/ 8d to pay'. A few minor creases and small stain on reverse, the 'NOT-STAMPED' handstamp is very rare
Lot 337
Estimate: $300T
Realised Price : $230
1880s to 1900s covers, mostly to Tattersalls, but also a few postcards, mostly Pictorial frankings but a few earlier Sideface frankings, range of post office cds's represented, plus a few numerals, also two picture postcards with 1904 1½d on 5d, both taxed and one with U.S. 2c due affixed. Also a group of inwards covers to Tattersalls, mostly from New South Wales and Victoria, also a registered cover from Cape of Good Hope. A few covers have no Tasmania connection. Typical 'Tatts' condition but a few useful pieces included (139 covers)
Lot 338
Estimate: $400
Realised Price : $380
First Allocation Numerals: All different range on Imperf Chalons (incl 1855 2d and 4d, and two 6d pairs), also one 4d Courier, comprising 11, 13, 18, 23, 27, 28, 32, 38, 48, 50, 51, 52, 53, 56, 59, 60, 62, 64, 68, 74. Few faults on stamps but generally well above average, and including R (4), RR (4) and RRR ratings (22)
Lot 339
Estimate: $500T
Realised Price : $380
First Allocation Numerals: Duplicated range mounted on pages, with 11, 13, 16, 18(3), 19(2), 26, 32, 34(2), 38, 44, 46, 47(4), 48(6), 52(2), 56(2), 59(5), 60(6), 61(2), 62(6), 63(2), 64(3), 68(4), 74(2), 75(3), several rated RR or R, quality of stamps variable and including a number of 4d Couriers (mostly cut to shape). Also manuscript numbers (14, some possibly misidentified), but including four identified as '12' (Brighton), and manuscript lines and squiggles (11). Condition of strikes variable but some useful pickings (87)
Lot 340
Estimate: $80T
Realised Price : $75
First Allocation Numerals: 12 (Brighton) on 1857-67 1d (touched or cut into all round and tear at left), very crisp strike, rated RRRR
Lot 341
Estimate: $90
Realised Price : $70
First Allocation Numerals: 16 (Bishopsbourne) fine strike on cut-to-shape 4d Courier, rated RRR
Lot 342
Estimate: $100
Realised Price : $90
First Allocation Numerals: 19 (Port Arthur) fine strikes on 1857-67 2d and 4d on small piece, with circular 'PORT ARTHUR/POST OFFICE' alongside, rated R
Lot 343
Estimate: $140
Realised Price : $125
First Allocation Numerals: 36 (Huon) good strike on 1857-67 1d (cut into at base), rated RRRR
Lot 344
Estimate: $120
First Allocation numerals: 54 (Sorell) fine strike on 1857-67 1d (close to large margins), rated RRR
Lot 345
Estimate: $100
Realised Price : $90
First Allocation Numerals: Manuscript 54 (Sorell) on 4d Courier (large margins two sides), rated RRR
Lot 346
Estimate: $140
Realised Price : $170
First Allocation Numerals: 55 (Spring Hill) very fine strike on 1857-67 2d (just touched at lower left), rated RRRR
Lot 347
Estimate: $150
Realised Price : $170
First Allocation Numerals: 65 (Three Hut Point) good strike on 1860-67 6d (four margins), rated RRRR
Lot 348
Estimate: $120
Realised Price : $90
First Allocation numerals: 66 (Port Cygnet) on 1855 2d Green (just touched at lower right), rated RRR
Lot 349
Estimate: $1,000
Realised Price : $750
Second Allocation Numerals: Collection on Imperf (90, including 1d pairs (5), 2d pairs (4) and strip of 4, 4d pair, and 6d strip of 3) and Perf (21) Chalons, numbers ranging from 1 to 225, generally fine strikes and a very attractive selection including many fine stamps, including numbers rated R (9), RR (5) and RRR - 75) (111)
Lot 350
Estimate: $750T
Second Allocation Numerals: Collection on hagners with Imperf and Perf Chalons (111, with values to 1/-, 43 cancelled with Launceston '52' incl 6d Reddish-mauve Imperf) and Sidefaces plus a few Tablets and Stamp Duty (378), numbers ranging from 2 to 322, mostly more common numbers but including R (5), RR (10) and RRR ratings. Also a page of various other Tasmanian obliterators and other postmarks. Condition of stamps and strikes variable but many fine with picking throughout (approx 540)
Lot 351
Estimate: $250T
Second Allocation Numerals: Small group on Pictorials, with Nos. 24, 47(RRR), 59, 65, 77, 82, 126, 152(9), 164(RRR), 179, 221(2), 237(RRRR), 299, 345. Also two 1d Pictorials with manuscript dates, and ½d Pictorial cancelled Victorian Numeral 1651 (Powlett River) (28)
Lot 352
Estimate: $150
Realised Price : $115
Second Allocation Numerals: 72 (Port Sorell) good strike on 6d Chalon Perf, rated RRRRR
Lot 353
Estimate: $80
Realised Price : $60
Second Allocation Numerals: 88 (Tamar East) good strike on 1857-67 2d Imperf (fine with four margins), rated RRR
Lot 354
Estimate: $60T
Second Allocation Numerals: 89 (Three Hut Point) good (slightly over inked) strike on 1858-67 1d Imperf (touched one side), rated RR
Lot 355
Estimate: $70
Second Allocation Numerals: 102 (Deddington) overinked strike on 1857-67 2d Imperf (cut into at base), rated RRR
Lot 356
Estimate: $60
Second Allocation Numerals: '229' (Norfolk Bay) on 1d Sideface, rated RR
Lot 357
Estimate: $120
Second Allocation Numerals: 238 (Irish town) fine though light central strike on 6d Chalon Perf pair, rated RRR
Lot 358
Estimate: $60T
Second Allocation Numerals: 289 (Heazlewood) fine strike on 2d Sideface on small piece, rated RRR
Lot 359
Estimate: $60T
Realised Price : $46
Second Allocation numerals: 353 (Teepookana) fine strike on 2d Sideface on small piece, rated RRR
Lot 360
Estimate: $60T
Realised Price : $46
Second Allocation Numerals: 359 (?Mount Read) very fine strike on 2d Sideface on piece, rated RR
Lot 361
Estimate: $600T
Realised Price : $460
Disposal of Numeral Obliterators: Sheet prepared in 1930s with strikes of those numerals still held by the Post Office (including 50 and 58 from the First Allocation) prior to their disposal by being placed in a canvas bag and dumped in the Derwent River! Fine and rare, only four such record sheets were prepared, ex Malcolm Groom
Lot 362
Estimate: $200T
Realised Price : $170
Circular Datestamps: Study of Hobart datestamps on Pictorials (largely 1d and 2d), many mounted on pages, showing the various types (State and Commonwealth) and code letters, generally good to fine and a comprehensive collection (approx 440)
Lot 363
Estimate: $500T
Realised Price : $420
Circular Datestamps: Extensive study of Launceston datestamps 1902-12 on Pictorial issues, largely 1d and 2d values and mostly mounted on pages or hagners, with a detailed classification of the types, and their code letters, with much duplication to indicate the periods of use. Generally good to fine condition and a collection that would take a lot of patience to replicate (approx 1100)
Lot 364
Estimate: $1,200T
Circular Datestamps: Extensive mounted collection on Pictorial issues, mostly 1d and 2d, but with a smattering of other values to 6d, offices from Abbotsham to Zeehan East with much duplication, including different types from the same office. None of the rarities are present, but there are 295 post offices represented, including 86 rated R and 6 rated RR. In addition there are 21 covers or postcards. A fine collection to use as the basis for expansion (approx 2100 stamps plus 21 covers)
Lot 365
Estimate: $600T
Circular Datestamps: Smaller collection of CDS on Pictorials (mainly 1d and 2d) ranging from Daniels Bay to Zeehan, either one or two examples of each post office and mostly neatly mounted on pages, no major rarities but including R (118) and RR (5) ratings, approx 280 post offices represented. Generally fine strikes and a good starter collection for further expansion (approx 620)
Lot 366
Estimate: $250T
Circular Datestamps: LIENA (corrected spelling) MY 7 12 fair strike on 1d Pictorial on small piece, rated RRR+
Lot 367
Estimate: $120T
Duplex Cancellations: Small collection of Hobart and Launceston on Sideface issues, mostly 1d and 2d values on pieces. Wide range of types and code letters represented, generally fine and a good basis for further expansion (approx 260)
Lot 368
Estimate: $250T
Realised Price : $260
Pillar Receiver Datestamps: Large collection mounted on pages of Hobart and Launceston 'P-R' (Pillar Receiver) datestamps on 1d and 2d Pictorials (plus a few ½d), all the various types represented with a special study made of the code letters used, two picture postcards used from Launceston included. Condition generally very good to fine, and an exceptional study (approx 600)
Lot 369
Estimate: $200T
Realised Price : $150
Circular Datestamps: Mounted 'date' collection of Hobart and Launceston datestamps on 1d and 2d Pictorials (plus 4 x ½d) attempting to show every date of 1900 and 1901, the dates shown range from 10 January 1900 to 31 December 1901, all very fine strikes and about 70% complete (400+)
Lot 370
Estimate: $120T
Realised Price : $90
Other Cancellations: Manuscript 'Torquay' with date on 1853 4d Courier, 1855 4d Wmk Large Star (just touched at left but with horizontal crease) and 1857-67 4d Watermark Double-lined Numerals (3, each touched on one or two sides), plus '91'; Second allocation numeral of Torquay on 1857-67 Imperf, 1d and 2d sidefaces and ½d Tablet (8)
Lot 371
Estimate: $70
Realised Price : $110
Other Cancellations: Handstruck '4' of Macquarie Plains on 1855 Watermark Large Star 2d Green, cut into at base
Lot 372
Estimate: $100
Realised Price : $90
Other Cancellations: Handstruck '4' of Macquarie Plains on 1855 Watermark Large Star 4d Blue, just touched at lower right
Lot 373
Estimate: $200
Other Cancellations: Barred Numeral '1' of Melbourne used to cancel stamps on arrival, with 1855 4d Blue pair (four margins, close at top left), in red on 6d Chalon (touched at right), and in blue on 6d Chalon (four margins). A fine and scarce trio (4)
Lot 374
Estimate: $100
Realised Price : $75
Other Cancellations: 4d Courier (heavily repaired) cancelled Victorian Barred Oval obliterator 41 (post office unknown but thought to be Apsley, rated RR), legible strike and a very unusual cancellation on a Tasmanian stamp
Lot 375
Estimate: $250
Instructional Markings: Range on hagners of markings used as cancellations on Chalons, Sidefaces and Pictorials, with 'INSUFFICIENTLY/STAMPED' (8), 'TOO LATE', 'LATE/LETTER' (9), boxed '(P)OST(AGE)/FRE(E)', 'ADVERTISED/BUT UNCLAIMED', 'SHIP LETTER' (2), 'LOOSE LETTER' (two types, 3), 'LOOSE SHIP LETTER' (two types, 21), also a few registered markings. Mostly fine and a very fine group (53, a few on piece)
