1911 1d KGV Fullface Setting 1 on Pale Green Card Perf 10 'EXHIBITION BLDGS./MELB. VIC.', 'LAUNCESTON TAS.', 'MOSMAN'S BAY, SYDNEY, N.S.W.', 'PINEAPPLES', and 'ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS PERTH W.A.' all with varying degrees of toning which is so common on this issue, nevertheless a scarce mint group. BW LC1(46,69,78A,102A,143A), cat AU$2000 (5)
1911 1d KGV Fullface Setting 1 on Pale Green Card Perf 10 'BOTANIC GARDENS./ADELAIDE, S.A.' framed oval in Sepia, mint with minor toning, otherwise fine. BW LC1(13), cat AU$400
1911-12 1d KGV Fullface Setting 1 on Pale Green Card Perf 10 'MOSMAN'S BAY,/SYDNEY, N.S.W.' framed oval in Brown mint, light patches on discolouration on face. BW LC1(78A), cat AU$400
1911-12 1d KGV Fullface Setting 1 on Pale Green Card Perf 10 'ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS/PERTH W.A.' framed oval in Brown, variety 'Misplaced perforations' to left resulting in perfs cutting right edge of stamp impression, used from Melbourne 12 AUG 11. Face of card unfortunately discoloured, but an unusual error we have not seen before. Also 'MOSMAN'S BAY./SYDNEY, N.S.W.' in Brown used 4May11 from The Grange to Goolwa WA showing less of a shift but similar BW LC1(78A,143A), cat AU$600+ (2)
1911 1d KGV Fullface Setting 1 on Pale Greenish-grey Card Perf 10 'BOTANIC GARDENS./ADELAIDE, S.A.' framed oval in Blue-green, used on 6 Jul 1911 and uprated with 1d WA stamp. Some stains, but very rare, with only 2 mint and 6 used copies recorded on this stock. BW LC2(13), cat AU$1000
1911 1d KGV Fullface Setting 1 on Off-white Chalky Card Perf 10 'EXHIBITION BLDGS./MELB. VIC.' framed oval in Pale Grey, mint and very fine. BW LC3(46), cat AU$300
1911 1d KGV Fullface Setting 1 on Off-white Chalky Card Perf 10 'QUEEN'S GARDENS/PERTH, WA' framed oval in Blue, mint with variety 'Extra Perfs at Base', small tone spots, otherwise veryfine. BW LC3(108A), cat AU$300
1911 1d KGV Fullface Setting 1 on Pale Green Card Rouletted Gauge 7 'BOTANIC GARDENS./ADELAIDE, S.A.' framed oval in Red-brown, mint with toning along edges and fold. BW LC5(13), cat AU$1000
1911-12 1d KGV Fullface Setting 1 on Pale Green Card Roulette Gauge 7 'MOSMAN'S BAY,/SYDNEY N.S.W.' framed oval in Blue, slight discolouration along left edge, otherwise very fine mint, an exceptional example of this very difficult issue. BW LC5(78A), cat AU$1000
1911 1d KGV Fullface Setting 1 on Pale Green Card Rouletted Gauge 7 'MOSMAN'S BAY./SYDNEY, N.S.W.' framed oval in Blue, faint toning along left edge, otherwise very fine mint and exceptional condition for this issue. BW LC5(78A), cat AU$1000
1911 1d KGV Fullface Setting 1 on Pale Green Card Rouletted Gauge 7 'MOSMAN'S BAY./SYDNEY, N.S.W.' framed oval in Red-brown, mint with some toning but very fine. BW LC5(78A), cat AU$1000
1911-12 1d KGV Fullface Setting 2A on Grey Unsurfaced Card Perf 10 'ALBERT BRIDGE./QUEENSLAND.' (3), 'BOTANIC GARDENS, ADELAIDE S.A.', 'EXHIBITION BLDGS. MELB. VIC.', PHANTOM FALLS VICTORIA' (3), 'PINEAPPLES' (4), 'SYDNEY HARBOUR N.S.W.' (2), also view side only of 'SHEEP STATION WIMMERA S.A.' with 'VIC’ overstamping. Few with toning or other small blemishes, however a fine mint lot. BW LC8(3A,13,46,100A,102A,122B,128A), cat AU$2800 (14)
1911-12 1d KGV Fullface Setting 2A on Grey Unsurfaced Card Perf 10 'MONTEZUMA FALLS, HOBART.' (error, not in Hobart) framed oval in Bright Red-purple, colour bleed through to inside, usual defective stamp electro, very fine mint. BW LC8(76), cat AU$300
1911-12 1d KGV Fullface Setting 2A on Grey Unsurfaced Card Perf 10 'PINEAPPLES Q.' framed oval in Brown, and 'SYDNEY HARBOUR./N.S.W.' in Black-brown, both very fine mint, along with 'BOTANIC GARDENS/BRISBANE. Q.' in Black-brown used 4AUG11 from Melbourne to Bendigo Vic. BW LC8(14,102A,128A), cat AU$500 (3)
1911-12 1d KGV Fullface on Surfaced Grey Card mint group including 'CAIRNS RAILWAY/QUEENSLAND' (3), 'CENTRAL R'L'Y. S'T'N./SYDNEY' (misinscribed), 'GIANT RED GUM, VIC.', 'THE GORGE./LAUNCESTON, TAS.' text setting A(2) and B, 'LAKE St. CLAIR/TASMANIA', 'LORNE,/VICTORIA.', 'MOSMAN'S BAY./SYDNEY, N.S.W.', 'Mt. LOFTY RANGES,/SOUTH AUSTRALIA.', 'NATIONAL PARK./N.S.WALES.', 'PHANTOM FALLS,/VICTORIA.', 'THE TWO BROTHERS,/QUEENSLAND', and "VICTOR HARBOUR./SOUTH AUSTRALIA.'. A nice variety of colours in good to excellent condition. BW cat LC10(28A,33,50,55A,55C,67A,72A,78A,84A,92A,100A,135A,137A), cat AU$2800 (16)
1911-12 1d KGV Fullface on Surfaced Grey Card used group including 'EXHIBITION BLDGS./MELB. VIC.', 'GIANT RED GUM, VIC.', 'LORNE,/VICTORIA.' (2), 'NATIONAL PARK,/N.S.WALES.', 'ON THE MURRAY,/S. AUSTRALIA, and 'THE TWO BROTHERS,/QUEENSLAND' with a variety of usages between 1912 and 1917 from several states, condition varies. BW10(46,50,72A,92A,94A,135A), cat AU$525 (7)
1911 1d KGV Fullface Setting 2A on Grey Surfaced Card Perf 10 framed oval views with 'ALBERT BRIDGE QUEENSLAND'(unlisted by BW), THE GORGE LAUNCESTON TAS.' (faults), 'GOVERNMENT HOUSE PERTH', 'LAUNCESTON TAS.', 'MOSMAN'S BAY SYDNEY N.S.W.', 'PINEAPPLES', and 'SHEEP STATION WIMMERA' (spotting but scarce), mostly fine mint. BW LC10(3A,55A,56A,69,78A,102A,122A), cat AU$1475+ (7)
1912 1d KGV Fullface Setting 2B on Grey Surfaced Card Perf 10 Framed oval New South Wales and Victoria views, with 'BOTANIC GARDENS, PORTLAND, VIC.', 'LORNE,/VICTORIA.' (2), and 'NATIONAL PARK, N.S.WALES' (2, one with Griffith Bros, printed address but faults), mostly fine mint. BW LC10(15A,72A,92A), cat AU$875 (5)
1912 1d KGV Fullface Setting 2B on Grey Surfaced Card Perf 10 framed oval South Australian views, with 'MT. LOFTY RANGES,/SOUTH AUSTRALIA.' (6), 'ON THE MURRAY, S. AUST. (4), and 'ZOO ADELAIDE S.A.' good range of colours, couple with toning but generally fine mint. BW LC10(84A,94A,142A), cat AU$1925 (11)
1912 1d KGV Fullface Setting 2B on Grey Surfaced Card Perf 10 framed oval Queensland views, with 'CAIRNS RAILWAY/QUEENSLAND.' (2), 'CENTRAL R'L'Y STN SYDNEY (error, 3, one used with some toning) and 'THE TWO BROTHERS QUEENSLAND' fine mint. BW LC10(28A,33,135A), cat AU$950 (6)
1912 1d KGV Fullface Setting 2B on Grey Surfaced Card Perf 10 framed oval Tasmanian views with 'THE GORGE,/LAUNCESTON, TAS.' (6, all Text Setting B), and 'LAKE ST. CLAIR TASMANIA' (7), wide range of colours, two are defective, otherwise fine mint. BW LC10(55C,67A), cat AU$2275 (13)
1911-12 1d KGV Sideface on Thick Enamelled Card with Cream Interior mint group including 'ADELAIDE, SOUTH AUST.', 'MOSMAN BAY - SYDNEY.', 'MOSMAN'S BAY,/SYDNEY, N.S.W.'(2), 'NATIONAL PARK N.S.W.', 'QUEEN'S GARDENS/PERTH, WA', 'RUSSELL FALLS/TASMANIA.'(2), 'SETTLER'S HOME, VICTORIA.' text settings A (2) and B, and 'St. GEORGE'S TERRACE, PERTH.' in various colours all in good condition. BW LC11(1d,77,78A,90d,117d,119Ad,121,121d), cat AU$1800 (12)
1911-1912 1d KGV Fullface Setting 2A on Thick White Enamelled Card with Cream Interior Perf 10 framed oval South Australian views with 'ADELAIDE, SOUTH AUST.' (4), 'BLUE LAKE, MT. GAMBIER S.A.', 'SCHOOL OF MINES ADELAIDE' and 'VIADUCT NEAR ADELAIDE S.A.', good range of colours, couple with minor marks otherwise fine mint. BW LC11(1,12,120,136A), cat AU$1050 (7)
1911-1912 1d KGV Fullface Setting 2A on Thick White Enamelled Card with Cream Interior Perf 10 framed oval New South Wales views, with 'MOSMAN BAY - SYDNEY.' (2, error for MOSMAN'S), MOSMAN'S BAY SYDNEY N.S.W., and 'NATIONAL PARK N.S.W.' (5), good range of colours, couple with small marks but generally fine mint. BW LC11(77,78A,90), cat AU$1200 (8)
1911-1912 1d KGV Fullface Setting 2A on Thick White Enamelled Card with Cream Interior Perf 10 framed oval Tasmanian views with 'COUNTRY SCENE/TASMANIA' (3) and 'RUSSELL FALLS TASMANIA' (2), all different colours and fine mint. BW LC11(43,117), cat AU$750 (5)
1911-1912 1d KGV Fullface Setting 2B on Thick White Enamelled Card with Cream Interior Perf 10 framed oval Victorian views with 'COLLINS ST MELB.', 'PHANTOM FALLS VICTORIA' and 'SETTLER'S HOME VICTORIA' fine mint, and 'GIANT RED GUM VIC' used. BW LC11(40,50,100A,121), cat AU$525 (4)
1911-12 1d KGV Sideface on Thick Enamelled Card used group including 'ADELAIDE, SOUTH AUST.', 'BLUE LAKE, Mt. GAMBIER, S.A.', 'COUNTRY SCENE/TASMANIA' text setting 2 unlisted, 'GLENELG. SOUTH AUST.' (2), 'MONTEZUMA FALLS, HOBART.', 'MOSMAN'S BAY./SYDNEY, N.S.W.', and 'St. GEORGE'S TERRACE, PERTH.' all in good condition. BW LC11(1d,12,43d,54d,76,78A,119Ad), cat AU$600 (7)
1911-12 1d KGV Fullface Setting 2A on Thick White Enamelled Card with Cream Interior 'COUNTRY SCENE/TASMANIA' framed oval in Orange-brown very fine mint. BW LC11(43), Setting 2A not listed, cat AU$150+
1911-1912 1d KGV Fullface Setting 2A on Thick White Enamelled Card with Cream Interior Perf 10 framed oval Western Australian scenes with 'QUEEN'S GARDENS/PERTH, WA' (2, one orange-brown/grey-brown bicolour). other blue-green) and 'ST. GEORGE'S TERRACE PERTH in purple-black, fine mint. BW LC11(108A,119A), cat AU$450 (3)
1911 1d KGV Fullface Setting 2B on White Enamelled Card (Cream Inside) 'ST. GEORGE'S TERRACE, PERTH' framed oval in Olive-green, text setting B (no comma after 'AUSTRALIA'), fine used at Tanunda, MR 12 12. BW LC11(119a)d cat AU$75
1911-12 KGV Sideface on Thick White Enamelled Card with Buff Interior mint group including 'ADELAIDE, SOUTH AUST.' Horizontal bicolour, 'COLLINS ST, MELB.', 'HOBART, FROM THE BAY.', 'SCHOOL OF MINES,/ADELAIDE.', 'SETTLER'S HOME, VICTORIA.', and 'WOOL CARTING - QUEENSLAND' unlisted in Brusden-White, all with some toning and in good condition. BW LC12(1,40,63,120,121,141), cat AU$1050+ (6)
1911-1912 1d KGV Fullface Setting 2B on Thick White Enamelled Card with Buff Interior Perf 10 New South Wales scenes with 'NATIONAL PARK N.S.W.' (3, two types) and 'TOWN HALL SYDNEY' (3), range of colours, one perfs partly split, otherwise fine mint. BW LC12(90,91,133), cat AU$1050 (6)
1911-1912 1d KGV Fullface Setting 2B on Thick White Enamelled Card with Buff Interior Perf 10 framed oval South Australian scenes with 'ADELAIDE, SOUTH AUST.' (2, in dark mauve and bright red) and 'GLENELG SOUTH AUST.' (2, in brown-black, split along fold, and bright purple), fine mint. BW LC12(1,54), cat AU$700 (4)
1911-1912 1d KGV Fullface Setting 2B on Thick White Enamelled Card with Buff Interior Perf 10 framed oval Tasmanian scenes, with 'COUNTRY SCENE TASMANIA' (2), 'HOBART FROM THE BAY' (partially split) and 'RUSSELL FALLS TASMANIA' generally fine mint. BW LC12(43,63,117), cat AU$875 (5)
1911-1912 1d KGV Fullface Setting 2B on Thick White Enamelled Card with Buff Interior Perf 10 framed oval Victorian scenes with 'COLLINS ST, MELB.', 'GIANT RED GUM VIC.' (2) and 'SETTLER'S HOME, VICTORIA' (2), very minor peripheral toning on a couple, otherwise fine mint, BW LC12(40,50,121), cat AU$875 (5)
1911-12 1d KGV Sideface on White Enamelled Card with Buff Interior used group including 'COUNTRY SCENE/TASMANIA', 'COLLINS ST, MELB.', 'NATIONAL PARK N.S.W.' and 'SETTLERS HOME, VICTORIA.' in fair condition with one card split in half. BW LC12(40,43,90,121), cat AU$305 (4)
1911-1912 1d KGV Fullface Setting 2B on Thick White Enamelled Card with Buff Interior Perf 10 'GLENELG./SOUTH AUST.' Framed oval in Bright Red/Mauve Horizontal Bi-Colour, short split on right end, slight toning otherwise fine mint. BW LC12(54), cat AU$175+
1911-1912 1d KGV Fullface Setting 2B on Thick White Enamelled Card with Buff Interior Perf 10 'SETTLER'S HOME, VICTORIA.' framed oval in Brown-black with Variety 'L' of 'Commonwealth' in Heading Omitted, some stains, bend in centre of fold and some separated perfs, mint. A rare variety of which only a half dozen is recorded. BW LC12(121)d, cat AU$1000
1911 1d + 1d Full Face Reply Lettercard on Thin White Wove Paper Zig-zag Roulette 15 'PHANTOM FALLS./VICTORIA.' and 'ALBERT BRIDGE,/QUEENSLAND.' Essay in Red, separate outer and reply halves. Both with vertical creases and filing holes. Similar to adopted design with only three recorded, with two in the Australia Post archival collection. This one is the only one recorded in private hands. Ex Lederer, illustrated in the catalogue, and a major lettercard rarity. BW LC13E(1), cat AU$5000
1911 1d + 1d Full Face Reply Lettercard on Buff Card Zig-zag Roulette 15 'GIANT RED GUM VIC + QUEEN'S GARDEN PERTH W.A.' (3), 'HOBART FROM THE BAY + VIADUCT NEAR ADELAIDE S.A.' (4), 'TOWN HALL SYDNEY + PHANTOM FALLS VICTORIA', and 'ZOO ADELAIDE S.A. + ALBERT BRIDGE QUEENSLAND', range of colours, some light toning on some and typical splitting of halves in places, generally fine mint. Also two split reply halves. BW LC13(50)+(108A), (63)+(136A), (133)+(100A), (142B)+(3A), cat AU$1900+ (11)
1911 1d + 1d KGV Fullface Reply Lettercards Zig-zag Roulette 15 'GIANT RED GUM VIC.' and 'QUEEN'S GARDENS/PERTH, WA' framed ovals in Red-purple, some perf separation, mint. Also a copy in Blue with cards separated and missing some selvedge. BW LC13(50+108A), cat AU$600 (2)
1911 1d + 1d Full Face Reply Lettercard on Buff Card Zig-zag Roulette 15, the set of four scenes ('GIANT RED GUM, VIC.' And 'QUEEN'S GARDENS/PERTH. WA.', 'HOBART FROM THE BAY and 'VIADUCT/NEAR ADELAIDE S.A.', 'TOWN HALL, SYDNEY' and 'PHANTOM FALLS./VICTORIA', and 'ZOO, ADELAIDE S.A.' and 'ALBERT BRIDGE,/QUEENSLAND') framed ovals in Purple and Violet shades, some minor bends and spots and perf separation, very fine mint for these. BW LC13(50)+(108A),(63)+(136a),(133)+(100A),(142B)+(3A), cat AU$900 (4)
1911 1d + 1d KGV Fullface Reply Lettercards Zig-zag Roulette 15 'HOBART FROM THE BAY.' and 'VIADUCT/NEAR ADELAIDE S.A.' framed ovals in Blue-purple, small stain on outward half otherwise fine mint. BW LC13(63+136A), cat AU$200
1911 Reply Lettercard 1d + 1d KGV Fullface 'HOBART, FROM THE BAY.' + 'VIADUCT/NEAR ADELAIDE S.A.' in Red-violet, some perf separation otherwise fine. Plus outer only 'HOBART FROM THE BAY.' in good condition. BW LC13(63)+(136A), cat AU$250 (2)
1911 1d + 1d Full Face Reply Lettercard on Buff Card Zig-zag Roulette 15 'NATIONAL PARK N.S.W.' and 'ALBERT BRIDGE./QUEENSLAND.' (substituted view of National Park for Zoo) framed ovals in Red-brown, very fine mint, and another in Black (both halves separated, and roulettes reinforced with hinges and minor spots and bends). Very scarce, BW LC13(91+3A), cat AU$1000 (2)
1911 1d + 1d Full Face Reply Lettercard on Buff Card Zig-zag Roulette 15 'TOWN HALL, SYDNEY.' and 'PHANTOM FALLS./VICTORIA.' in Violet-blue. CTO 10 NOV 1911 from Melbourne on both the outer and reply cards for UPU distribution. Minor roulette separation and reply card split halfway, otherwise very fine and scarce. BW LC13(133)+(100A)x, cat AU$100
1913-14 1d Kangaroo Original Die collection of views and their sub-types with 'BOTANIC GARDENS PORTLAND, VIC. (4), 'CAIRNS RAILWAY, QUEENSLAND' (3), 'CATARACT GORGE LAUNCESTON, VIC.', 'CENTRAL R'L'Y' STN. BRISBANE (3), COLLINS ST. MELBOURNE' (used), 'THE GORGE, LAUNCESTON, TAS.' (2), 'GOVERNMENT HOUSE PERTH', 'LAKE ST. CLAIR, TASMANIA', 'LORNE, VICTORIA' (4), 'MOSMAN BAY, SYDNEY', MT. LOFTY RANGES, SOUTH AUSTRALIA' (3), 'NATIONAL PARK, N.S. WALES' (5), 'ON THE MURRAY, S. AUSTRALIA' (2), 'QUEEN'S GARDENS PERTH, W.A. (3), 'ST. GEORGE'S TERRACE PERTH' (3), THE TWO BROTHERS, QUEENSLAND' (4), 'VICTOR HARBOUR, SOUTH AUSTRALIA', 'ZOO, ADELAIDE S.A.', and 'ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS, PERTH W.A.' (2). Wide range of colours and fine to very fine. BW LC14(15A,C,D,E,28A,B,C,30D,32B,C,D,40,55B,C,56D,67A,72A,B,D,E,77,84C,E,G,92A,B,D,E,F,94A,B,108D,E,F,119C,D,E,135C,D,E,Ed,137B,142A,143B,D), cat AU$7325 (45)
1913-14 Kangaroo Original Die on Surfaced Greenish-grey Card with Cream Interior mint group including 'CENTRAL R'L'Y. S'T'N. BRISBANE.', 'COUNTRY SCENE/TASMANIA', 'LAKE ST. CLAIR/TASMANIA', 'LORNE/VICTORIA.' with sky and without sky, 'MOSMAN BAY - SYDNEY', 'MT. LOFTY RANGES,/SOUTH AUSTRALIA.' oval and rectangle, 'NATIONAL PARK,/N.S.WALES', 'ON THE MURRAY,/S. AUSTRALIA.' (2), 'QUEEN'S GARDENS/PERTH, W.A' with sky, without sky and rectangle, 'ST. GEORGE'S TERRACE, PERTH.' with sky and without sky, 'THE TWO BROTHERS,/QUEENSLAND' without sky, 'ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS/PERTH W.A' with sky, without sky, and rectangle. A nice grouping with various colours, a couple with one glued shut, some toning and marks, but most in good to excellent condition. BW LC14(30C,32C,67A,72A,72D,77,84C,84G,92E,94B,108D,108E,119C,119D,135D,143B,143C,143D, cat AU$2900 (20)
1913-14 1d Kangaroo Original Die New South Wales views comprising 'MOSMAN BAY SYDNEY', and 'NATIONAL PARK,/N.S.WALES.' (3, different types), fine mint. BW 14(77,92A,D,F), cat AU$750 (4)
1913-14 1d Kangaroo Original Die with Text Setting A (comma after 'Australia') South Australian views, comprising 'MT. LOFTY RANGES, SOUTH AUSTRALIA' (3, two types), 'ON THE MURRAY S. AUSTRALIA' (4, one CTO), and 'ZOO, ADELAIDE, S.A.' (2), ranger of colours and fine to very fine mint. BW LC14(84D,G,94B,142A), cat AU$1215 (9)
1913-14 1d Kangaroo Original Die Text Setting B (no comma after 'Australia') Tasmanian views comprising 'CATARACT GORGE LAUNCESTON TAS.', 'THE GORGE,/LAUNCESTON, TAS.' (2, different types), and 'LAKE ST. CLAIR, TASMANIA', very fine mint. BW LC14(30D,55B,67A), cat AU$600 (4)
1913-14 1d Kangaroo Original Die Victorian views comprising 'BOTANIC GARDENS,/PORTLAND, VIC.' (2, different types), 'LORNE, VIC.' (6, three types), range of colours, couple with minor blemishes otherwise fine mint. BW LC14(15C,E,72A,B,D,E), cat AU$1050 (8)
1913-14 1d Kangaroo Original Die Western Australian views comprising 'QUEEN'S GARDENS PERTH, W.A.' (4, three types), 'ST. GEORGE'S TERRACE, PERTH' (4, two types), 'ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS/PERTH W.A' (6, two types), good range of colours, couple with minor toning or small defects, however generally fine to very fine. BW C14(108D,E,F,119C,D,143B,D), cat AU$2050 (14)
1913-14 1d Kangaroo Original Die on Surfaced Greenish-grey Card with Cream Interior group mint group all privately printed for Griffiths Bros., including 'CENTRAL R'L'Y. S'T'N./BRISBANE', 'THE GORGE,/LAUNCESTON, TAS.', 'THE TWO BROTHERS/QUEENSLAND', and 'ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS/PERTH W.A', with faults and scuffing. BW LC14(32D,55B,135Ed,143D), cat AU$550+
1913-14 1d Kangaroo Original Die on Greenish-grey Card with Cream Interior 'CAIRNS RAILWAY,/QUEENSLAND' Rectangle in Grey-brown with double perforations, officially repaired inside at fold and sides with gum and small matching paper pieces to allow sale. BW LC14(28C)ba cat AU$300
1913-14 1d Kangaroo Original Die with Text Setting A (comma after 'Australia') 'CATARACT GORGE LAUNCESTON TAS.' Framed Oval in Red-brown, very fine mint. BW LC14(30C), cat AU$150
1913-14 1d Kangaroo Original Die on Greenish-grey Card with Cream Interior 'CENTRAL R'L'Y. STN./BRISBANE' Rectangle with No Stop after 'apply' in Greenish-grey privately printed by Griffiths Bros., mint. BW LC14(32D) cat AU$250
1913-14 1d Kangaroo Original Die Perf 10 'COUNTRY SCENE/TASMANIA' framed oval in Bright Purple very fine mint, the rarest view on the Kangaroo card. BW LC14(43), cat AU$500
1913-14 1d Kangaroo Original Die 'COUNTRY SCENE/TASMANIA' Framed Oval in Bright Violet with variety 'Double Perforations', fine mint and the rarest of all the views on Kangaroo lettercards, and more desirable with the perforation error. BW LC14(43)ba, cat AU$500++
1913-14 1d Kangaroo Original Die Setting A on Greenish-grey Card with Cream Interior 'LAKE ST CLAIR/TASMANIA.' Framed Oval in Brown, used on 17 Mar 1913 from Sydney NSW to Germany, uprated with 1/2d Green Kangaroo, with 'N.S.W. T 20' underpaid marking in black and 'CASSEL 1 PORTO' circular stamp in red. Very fine and scarce overseas usage BW LC14(67A) cat AU$50+
1913-14 1d Kangaroo Original Die on Greenish-grey Card with Cream Interior 'NATIONAL PARK,/N.S.WALES.' Rectangle in Olive-brown privately printed for Griffiths Bros., minor gum adhesions, fine mint. BW LC14(92F) cat AU$250+
1913-14 1d Kangaroo Original Die on Greenish-grey Card with Cream Interior 'QUEEN'S GARDENS,/PERTH, W.A' Rectangle in Grey-black, blue ink spot on front and fine mint. BW LC14(108F) cat AU$250
1913-14 1d Kangaroo Original Die 'THE TWO BROTHERS,/QUEENSLAND.' Unframed oval in Brown showing error 'Perforated Five times' mint, reinforced by hinge due to its fragile nature, nevertheless a spectacular and unique error. Illustrated in the BW catalogue on page 130. BW LC14(137C)bb, cat AU$750
1913-14 1d Kangaroo Original Die Queensland views comprising 'CENTRAL R'L'Y STN. BRISBANE', (6), 'CAIRNS RAILWAY, QUEENSLAND' (3), 'THE TWO BROTHERS,/QUEENSLAND' (6, including two variety 'Cracked Plate'), various types and range of colours, mostly fine and very fine. BW LC15(28C,32B,C,D,135C,D,E), cat AU$2400 (15)
1913-14 1d Kangaroo Original Die with Text Setting B (no comma after 'Australia') 'ZOO, ADELAIDE, S.A.' Framed Oval in Magenta, very fine mint. Should be BW LC14(142Ad), cat AU$150
1913-14 1d Kangaroo Die 1 collection of 11 of the 12 views found on this issue, comprising 'BRIDAL VEIL FALLS N.S.W.', 'CAIRNS RAILWAY QUEENSLAND', 'GEELONG HARBOUR', 'LAKE ST. CLAIR, TASMANIA', 'LORNE, VICTORIA' (two types), 'MT. LOFTY RANGES, SOUTH AUSTRALIA' (three types), 'ORCHARD WEST AUST', 'WATERFALL GULLY, ADELAIDE' (missing only 'NORTH TERRACE ADELAIDE'), fine to very fine mint. BW 15(17,28B,49,68,72C,D,84EF,85,95,140), cat AU$1650 (11)
1913-14 1d Kangaroo Die 1 partly duplicated collection of views, comprising 'BRIDAL VEIL FALLS, N.S.W.' (3), 'CAIRNS RAILWAY QUEENSLAND' (2), 'GEELONG HARBOUR' (2), 'LORNE, VICTORIA' (2, one damaged), 'MT. LOFTY RANGES, SOUTH AUSTRALIA', 'ORCHARD WEST AUST' (2), and 'WATERFALL GULLY, ADELAIDE', generally fine to very fine mint. BW LC15(17,28B,49,68,72C,84E,F,95,14), cat AU$1800 (13)
1913-14 1d Kangaroo Die 2 collection of all different views, comprising 'AVON RIVER, YORK, W.A.', 'BALLARAT', 'BOTANIC GARDENS, PORTLAND VIC.', 'CATARACT GORGE, LAUNCESTON TAS.', 'CEDAR LOGS QUEENSLAND', 'CENTRAL R'L'Y STN. BRISBANE', HARVESTING TAMWORTH N.S.W.', 'HUONVILLE, TASMANIA', 'MT. LOFTY RANGES, SOUTH AUSTRALIA', 'PINEAPPLES QUEENSLAND', 'TOWN HALL SYDNEY', 'THE TWO BROTHERS, QUEENSLAND', all fine to very fine mint. BW LC16((7,8,15D,30B,31,32A,60,66,84A,103,133,135B), cat AU$2100 (12)
1913-14 1d Kangaroo Die 2 collection of views with duplicates comprising 'AVON RIVER, YORK, W.A.' (2), 'BALLARAT' (2), 'BOTANIC GARDENS, PORTLAND VIC.' (2), 'CATARACT GORGE, LAUNCESTON TAS.', 'CEDAR LOGS QUEENSLAND' (2), 'CENTRAL R'L'Y STN. BRISBANE' (2), 'HARVESTING TAMWORTH, N.S.W.' (2), 'HUONVILLE, TASMANIA' (2), 'PINEAPPLES QUEENSLAND' (2), 'TOWN HALL, SYDNEY' (3), 'THE TWO BROTHERS, QUEENSLAND' (2), good range of colours, few with minor blemishes but generally fine to very fine. Framed Oval in Black, very fine mint. BW LC16(7,8,15D,30B,31,32A,60,66,103,133,135B), cat AU$3850 (22)
1913-14 1d Kangaroo Die II on Surfaced Greenish-Grey Card with Cream Interior grouping including 'AVON RIVER YORK W.A.' (1M, 1U), 'BALLARAT' (M), 'CEDAR LOGS/QUEENSLAND' (2M, 1U), 'HARVESTING, TAMWORTH N.S.W.' (2M, 1U), 'HUONVILLE, TASMANIA' (M), 'LAKE ST. CLAIR/TASMANIA' (M), 'PINEAPPLES QUEENSLAND' (U), 'TOWN HALL, SYDNEY' (2M, 1U), and 'THE TWO BROTHERS/QUEENSLAND' (U). A nice collection showing colours, large and small hole perforations, some defects but in good to excellent condition. BW LC16(7,8,31,60,66,68,103,133,135Bd), cat AU$2225 (10M, 6U)
1913-14 1d Kangaroo Die 2 'NATIONAL PARK,/N.S. WALES.' Framed Oval in Brown, with variety no stop after 'apply', and cancelled-to-order with Melbourne cds 24 AP 13 for U.P.U. distribution, fine and unrecorded by BW for this view. BW LC16(92B)x, cat AU$150
Lettercards: 1d King George V Sideface group comprising Die I Perf 10 'NORTH TERRACE ADELAIDE' unused, Die II Perf 10 'CEDAR LOGS QUEENSLAND' (2), 'GEELONG HARBOUR' and 'PINEAPPLES QUEENSLAND' unused, and Die I Perf 12½ 'DREDGE AT MYRTLEFORD VIC' unused and 'COOGEE BEACH SYDNEY' used. All with toning or other small faults (7)
1917 1d KGV Sideface on Grey Card Perf 12½, headed 'DOUBLE LETTER CARD' Proof in Red, endorsed 'Rough Proof/J.B.C./16/4/17'. Prepared by J.B. Cooke, this is one of two essays for a new innovative double lettercard, and was rejected as impractical. Some stains, staple holes, separated perfs reinforced with hinges, unique. Ex Lederer. BW LC17E(1), cat AU$7500
1914-1918 1d KGV Sideface Die 1 on Surfaced Grey Card with Off-White Interior Perf 10 'FRUIT EXHIBIT/ADELAIDE SHOW', 'LOADING WHEAT, FREMANTLE, W.A., 'MT. IDA, LAKE ST. CLAIR, TASMANIA' (2), 'MURRAY RIVER WEST AUST.' (2), ' NORTH TERRACE ADELAIDE' (4), 'POST OFFICE, SYDNEY, N.S.W.', 'RAILWAY SLEEPERS QUEENSLAND', and 'RIVERINA DISTRICT, N.S.W.', good range of colours, few with minor toning or blemishes, however generally fine to very fine. BW LC17(48,70,83,87A,93,105,109,113A), cat AU$1925 (13)
1914-1918 1d KGV Sideface on Surfaced Grey-green Card with Cream Interior mint group including 'COLLINS STREET./MELBOURNE', 'HARVESTING WEST AUST', 'MURRAY RIVER WST AUST.' (2), 'NORTH TERRACE/ADELAIDE' (5), 'POST OFFICE SYDNEY N.S.W' and 'RIVERINA DISTRICT, N.S.W.' in a variety of colours and nice condition. BW LC17(41a,61,87A,93,105,113A), cat AU$1650 (11)
1913-14 1d KGV Sideface on Surfaced Grey Card with Cream Interior used group including 'ASH LOG/QUEENSLAND', 'FRUIT EXHIBIT/ADELAIDE SHOW', 'MOUNT GOULD/TASMANIA', 'NORTH TERRACE/ADELAIDE' and 'STURT ST, BALLARAT', all in good condition. BW LC17(6,48,82,93,127A), cat AU$275 (5)
1914-18 1d KGV Sideface Die 1 Perf 10 'TORRENS LAKE/SOUTH AUSTRALIA' framed oval in Purple-brown two creases on face caused during printing, few split perfs at left and light toning along fold, this view is not listed in this perforation. Should be LC17(132)
1914-18 1d KGV Sideface on Surfaced Grey Card with Cream Interior Perf 12½ mint collection with 21 different views, many different colours and most in superior condition. BW LC18(11,16,34A,35,37,41A,47,65d,74d,82,83,89,93,109,110,112,113B,116A,123,130,132), cat AU$3425 (21)
1914-18 1d KGV Sideface on Surfaced Grey Card with Cream Interior Perf 12½ mint group including 'A BLUE GUM LOG/TASMANIA', 'BOTANIC GARDENS,/SYDNEY.', 'CITY COURT, MELBOURNE.', 'FLINDERS ST. MELB.', 'Mt. IDA, LAKE ST. CLAIR/TASMANIA', 'NORTH TERRACE/ADELAIDE', 'RIVER DERWENT/TASMANIA', 'TASMAN PENINSULA,/TASMANIA' (2), and 'TORRENS LAKE/SOUTH AUSTRALIA', a few bends but mostly fine. BW LC18(11,16,35,47,83,93,110,130), cat AU$1500 (10)
1914-18 1d KGV Sideface on Surfaced Grey Card with Cream Interior Perf 12½ used collection of 37 cards with scene duplication. A nice study of usage and colours, one from Mitchum Military Camp, most in good condition. BW LC18(2,4,11,16,19,47,53A,70,79,81,82,89,93,96,107B,108B,110,111,115,119B,124B,130,132,139), cat AU$2785 (37)
1914-1918 1d KGV Sideface Die 1 on Surfaced Grey Card with Off-White Interior Perf 12½ New South Wales views comprising 'BILLABONG, RIVERINA DISTRICT N.S.W.' (2, scarce and both used), 'BOTANIC GARDENS, SYDNEY' (3), 'CIRCULAR QUAY, SYDNEY', 'COAL CLIFF COLLIERY, N.S.W.', and 'MOSMON BAY, SYDNEY (spelling error, toned and with faults), range of colours and generally fine. BW LC18(9,16,34A,37,79), cat AU$1550 (8)
1914-1918 1d KGV Sideface Die 1 2B on Surfaced Grey Card with Off-White Interior Perf 12½ Queensland views comprising 'ASH LOG/QUEENSLAND' (2), 'HAMILTON STATE SCHOOL, QUEENSLAND', and 'RAILWAY SLEEPERS QUEENSLAND' (2), range of colours, fine to very fine mint. BW LC18(6,59,109), cat AU$800 (5)
1914-1918 1d KGV Sideface Die 1 on Surfaced Grey Card with Off-White Interior Perf 12½ South Australian views comprising 'ANGASTON. STH AUSTRALIA' (3), 'MURRAY BRIDGE S.A. (used), 'NARRACOORTE CAVES S.A. (2), 'NORTH TERRACE ADELAIDE', and 'TORRENS LAKE, SOUTH AUSTRALIA', range of colours, light toning on a couple, otherwise fine mint. BW LC18(4,86,89,93,132), cat AU$1275 (8)
1914-1918 1d KGV Sideface Die 1 2B on Surfaced Grey Card with Off-White Interior Perf 12½ Tasmanian views comprising 'A BLUE GUM LOG/TASMANIA' (2), 'COLES BAY TASMANIA' (2), 'HUON RIVER, TASMANIA' (3, all with scratched plate), 'MT. IDA, LAKE ST. CLAIR, TASMANIA' (3), 'MOUNT GOULD TASMANIA', 'RIVER DERWENT TASMANIA', and TASMAN PENINSULA, TASMANIA', good range of colours, couple with toning, generally fine to very fine mint. BW LC18(11,39,65d,82,83,110,130), cat AU$2075 (14)
1914-1918 1d KGV Sideface Die 1 on Surfaced Grey Card with Off-White Interior Perf 12½ Victorian views comprising 'BUFFALO GORGE, VIC.' (3), 'CITY COURT, MELBOURNE' (2), 'COLLINS ST., MELBOURNE' (4), 'FLINDERS ST. MELB. (5), 'PARLIAMENT HOUSE, MELBOURNE' (3), and 'STURT ST., BALLARAT'. Few with minor blemishes or some toning, but generally fine to very fine. BW LC18(19,35,41A,47,97,127B), cat AU$3075 (18)
1914-18 1d KGV Sideface Die 1 Perf 12½ 'BILLABONG, RIVERINA DISTRICT N.S.W.' ornate rectangle in Purple-brown, used 1917 (7 Feb) from Melbourne to Toorak, and the same view in Purple-black, used 1918 (18 Sep) from Melbourne to Hastings, both fine. Two different colours of this very rare view. BW LC18(9), cat AU$500
1914-18 1d KGV Sideface Die I Perf 12½ 'MURRAY RIVER WEST AUST' framed oval without sky used from Launceston 8 JU 15, fine and a very scarce view. BW LC18(87B) cat AU$300 mint, unpriced used
1914-1918 1d KGV Sideface Die 2 on Surfaced Grey Card with Off-White Interior Perf 10 'AVON RIVER YORK W.A.', 'BALLARAT', 'BRIDAL VEIL FALLS, N.S.W.', 'CEDAR LOGS, QUEENSLAND', 'GEELONG HARBOUR', 'HARVESTING, TAMWORTH N.S.W.', 'HUONVILLE, TASMANIA', LAKE ST. CLAIR, TASMANIA', 'PINEAPPLES QUEENSLAND', and 'WATERFALL GULLY, ADELAIDE', the complete set of ten views found on this issue, good range of colours, fine to very fine mint. BW LC21(7,8,17,31,49,60,66,68,103,140), cat AU$1500 (10)
1914-1918 1d KGV Sideface Die 2 on Surfaced Grey Card with Off-White Interior Perf 10 'AVON RIVER YORK W.A.', 'BALLARAT', 'BRIDAL VEIL FALLS N.S.W.', 'CEDAR LOGS, QUEENSLAND', 'GEELONG HARBOUR', 'HARVESTING, TAMWORTH N.S.W.', 'HUONVILLE, TASMANIA', 'LAKE ST. CLAIR, TASMANIA', 'PINEAPPLES QUEENSLAND', and 'WATERFALL GULLY, ADELAIDE', the complete set of ten views found on this issue, range of colours, fine to very fine mint. BW LC21(7,8,17,31,49,60,66,68,103,140), cat AU$1500 (10)
1914-1918 1d KGV Sideface Die II on Surfaced Grey Card Perf 10 mint group including 'AVON RIVER YORK W.A.', 'BALLARAT' (3), 'BRIDAL VEI FALLS N.S.W.', 'CEDAR LOGS/QUEENSLAND', 'GEELONG HARBOUR' (3), 'HARVESTING TAMWORTH N.S.W.' (3), 'HUONVILLE, TASMANIA' (4), 'LAKE ST. CLAIR/TASMANIA -', 'PINEAPPLES QUEENSLAND' (3), and 'Waterfall GULLY/ADELAIDE' (2). Most in excellent condition, and includes one vertical bicolour. BW LC21(7,8,17,31,49,60,66,68,103,140), cat AU$3150 (21)
1914-1918 1d KGV Sideface Die 2 on Surfaced Grey Card with Off-White Interior Perf 10 'BALLARAT' (2), 'CEDAR LOGS QUEENSLAND' (2), 'GEELONG HARBOUR' (2), 'HARVESTING, TAMWORTH N.S.W.' (8), 'HUONVILLE, TASMANIA' (4), 'LAKE ST. CLAIR TASMANIA', PINEAPPLES QUEENSLAND' (2), and 'WATERFALL GULLY, ADELAIDE' (5, one used), wide range of colours, few with minor blemishes or toning, but generally fine to very fine. BW LC21(8,31,49,60,66,68,103,140), cat AU$3800 (26)
1914-1918 1d KGV Sideface Die 2 Setting 2B on Surfaced Grey Card with Off-White Interior Perf 10 'BALLARAT' framed oval in Deep Violet-blue/Purple-black Vertical Bi-colour, slight toning and minor bend, mint. BW LC(8), cat AU$150+
1914-18 1d KGV Sideface Die II Perf 10 'PINEAPPLES QUEENSLAND' framed oval in Light Brown, uprated with ½d Kangaroo and 1d Red KGV used 1915 (22 Jan) from Culcairn (NSW) to New York, fine and attractive. BW LC21(103), cat AU$50+
1914-1918 1d KGV Sideface Die 2 Setting 2B on Surfaced Grey Card with Off-White Interior Perf 12½ 'BROOKFIELD QUEENSLAND' in Purple-brown with no stop after 'CARD', used 10 APR 1917 from Hamilton Tasmania, interior toned and few pin holes, but a very rare view. BW LC22(18), cat AU$400
1914-1918 1d KGV Sideface Die 2 Setting 2B on Surfaced Grey Card with Off-White Interior Perf 12½ 'BROOKFIELD QUEENSLAND' framed oval in Deep Brown with no stop after 'CARD', used 13 SEP 1917 from Ross Tasmania, interior badly toned and with pin holes, but a rare view. BW LC22(18), cat AU$400
1914-1918 1d KGV Sideface Die 2 Setting 2B on Surfaced Grey Card with Off-White Interior Perf 12½ 'EMPRESS FALLS BLUE MTS N.S.W.' framed rectangle in Blue-violet, very fine mint. BW LC22(45), cat AU$200
1914-18 1d KGV Sideface Die II Perf 12½ 'EMPRESS FALLS BLUE MTS, N.S.W.' ornate rectangle in Blue-green used 1916 (27 Dec) from Melbourne to Alberton (fine), and in Rose Pink used 1917 (6 Aug) from Penrose to Moss Vale (with faults). BW LC22(45), cat AU$240 (2)
1917 1d Full Face Reply Lettercard on Buff Card Zig-zag Roulette 15 outer half of separated Reply Lettercard with Obliterating Bars in red through 'REPLY', 'GIANT RED GUM VIC', 'HOBART FROM THE BAY' and 'TOWN HALL SYDNEY' (2), various colours, one with split perfs and other minor faults, good to fine mint. BW LC29(5,63,133), cat AU$1600 (4)
1917 1d Full Face Reply Lettercard on Buff Card Zig-zag Roulette 15 'NATIONAL PARK N.S.W.' outer half of separated Reply Lettercard in Red-brown with Error 'Obliterating Bars Printed Double' (one set 12.5mm too low, and the second slightly low as well), some perf separation. Four different double strikes known, and only one recorded like this, rare and very fine mint. Illustrated in catalogue. BW LC29(91)c, cat AU$1000
1917 1d Full Face Reply Lettercard on Buff Card Zig-zag Roulette 15 'GIANT RED GUM, VIC.' outer half of separated Reply Lettercard in Red-brown with error 'Obliterating Bars Printed Double' (one set diagonal), slight perf separation, minor bend on view side. The diagonal line on the view side proves the overprint was made before the outer and reply cards were separated. Four different double strikes known, with two views recorded like this, rare and very fine mint. Illustrated in catalogue. BW LC29ca(50), cat AU$1000
1917 1d Full Face Reply Lettercard on Buff Card Zig-zag Roulette 15 framed oval reply half of separated Reply Lettercard with obliterating bars in red through 'REPLY', 'ALBERT BRIDGE QUEENSLAND', 'PHANTOM FALLS VICTORIA', 'QUEEN'S GARDEN PERTH W.A.' and 'VIADUCT NEAR ADELAIDE S.A.', the set of four views and very fine mint for these. BW LC30(3A,100A,108A,136A), cat AU$1200 (4)
1917 1d Full Face Reply Lettercard on Buff Card Zig-zag Roulette 15 'VIADUCT/NEAR ADELAIDE S.A.' framed oval reply half of separated Reply Lettercard in Deep Blue with Obliterating Bars in red through 'REPLY'. Cancelled Adelaide machine 12 MAY 1917, a few ink spots, fine used. Fold score at bottom front characteristic of pre-cut lettercard. BW LC30(136A), cat AU$600
1917 1d Full Face Reply Lettercard on Buff Card Zig-zag Roulette 15 'ALBERT BRIDGE N.S.W.' reply half of separated Reply Lettercard in Red-brown with error 'Obliterating Bars Printed Double' (one set 12mm too low), a couple spots. Very rare, only two different double overprints are recorded, very fine mint. Illustrated in catalogue. BW LC30(3A)c, cat AU$1000
1917 1d Full Face Reply Lettercard on Buff Card Perf 12.5 framed oval outer half of separated Reply Lettercard with obliterating bars in red through 'REPLY', 'GIANT RED GUM VIC' (3), 'HOBART FROM THE BAY' (5), 'NATIONAL PARK N.S.W.', range of colours, few small marks of some but generally fine mint. BW LC31(50,63,91), cat AU$1800 (9)
1917 1d KGV Fullface Divided Reply Lettercards Perf 12½ outward half 'HOBART FROM THE BAY' framed oval in Red-brown with printed interior for W.D. & H.O. Wills, fine used from Melbourne to Ballarat, 10 August 1917, very scarce with printed message. BW LC31(63), cat AU$200
1917 1d Full Face Reply Lettercard on Buff Card Perf 12.5 framed oval reply half of separated Reply Lettercard with Obliterating Bars in red through 'REPLY', 'ALBERT BRIDGE QUEENSLAND' (2), PHANTOM FALLS VICTORIA (2), 'QUEEN'S GARDEN PERTH W.A.' (2), 'VIADUCT NEAR ADELAIDE S.A.' (3), range of colours, few small marks on some but generally fine mint. BW LC32(3A,100A,108A,136A), cat AU$1800 (9)
1917 Divided Reply Lettercards 1d KGV Fullface Perf 12½ Reply Half 'VIADUCT/NEAR ADELAIDE S.A.' in Emerald-green and one in Brown, some small marks and some perf separation, plus Outer Half 'GIANT RED GUM, VIC.' in Grey-Brown (2) in excellent condition. BW LC32(136A), cat AU$800 (4)
1918-24 Cancelled-to-order lettercards for U.P.U. distribution, comprising 1918 1½d ('MOSMAN'S BAY/SYDNEY, N.S.W.'), 1918 'THREE/HALFPENCE' on 1d ('SYDNEY HARBOUR/N.S.W.'), 1920 2d Orange ('CARTING - FAR NORTH'), 1922 2d Red ('PINEAPPLES/QUEENSLAND'), 1923 1½d Green ('G.P.O. HOBART'), and 1924 1d Red ('MURRUMBIDGEE IRRIGATION SCHEME/IRRIGATING A YOUNG CITRUS ORCHARD'), last two with some split perfs, fine appearance. BW LC35(128B)x,42(78B)x,45(29)x,49(102b)x,51(58B)x,55(88)x, cat AU$1050 (6)
1918 'THREE/HALFPENCE' in blue on 1d KGV Sideface Die 1 Setting 2B on Grey Mottled Card with Off-White Interior Perf 10 'VIADUCT NEAR ADELAIDE.' framed oval in Purple-brown, CTO lightly cancelled 28 NO 18 in Melbourne for UPU distribution, superb. BW LC35(136B)x, cat AU$250
1918 'THREE/HALFPENCE' in blue on 1d KGV Sideface Die 1 Setting 2B on Grey Mottled Card with Off-White Interior Perf 10 'VIADUCT NEAR ADELAIDE.' framed oval in Purple-brown, lightly CTO 28 NO 18 Melbourne for UPU distribution, superb. BW LC35(136B)x, cat AU$250
1918 'THREE/HALFPENCE' in blue on 1d KGV Sideface Die 1 Setting 2B on Grey Mottled Card with Off-White Interior Perf 10 'ZOO. ADELAIDE S.A.' framed oval in Purple-brown, lightly CTO cancelled 28 NO 18 in Melbourne for UPU distribution, superb. BW LC35(142C)x, cat AU$250
1918 'THREE/HALFPENCE' in blue on 1d KGV Sideface Die 1 Setting 2B on Grey Mottled Card with Off-White Interior Perf 12½ 'CARTING - FAR NORTH' framed oval in Purple-brown, mint and not known without overprint, superb. BW LC36(29), cat AU$400
1918 'THREE/HALFPENCE' on 1d KGV Sideface Die 1 Perf 12½ on Grey Mottled Card (Off-white Inside) 'HAWKESBURY RIVER/N.S.W.' framed oval in Deep Purple, minor discolouration down left side margin, otherwise fine mint. This view has not been previously recorded with the surcharge, listed by Brusden-White as LC36(62) but unpriced
1918 'THREE/HALFPENCE' in blue on 1d KGV Sideface Die 1 Setting 2B on Grey Mottled Card with Off-White Interior Perf 12½ 'LOG TRAIN/JARRAH FOREST, W.A.' framed oval in Purple-brown, very superb. BW LC36(71B), cat AU$400
1918 'THREE/HALFPENCE' on 1d KGV Sideface on Grey Surfaced Card Perf 12½ 'CIRCULAR QUAY./SYDNEY.' framed oval with sky in Black, variety 'No Stop After CARD', peripheral toning otherwise fine and rare, very few examples recorded. BW LC39(34A), cat AU$500
1918 'THREE/HALFPENCE' 1½d on 1d Purple-brown Perf 12½ 'ANGASTON, STH. AUSTRALIA', uprated with ½d KGV and used from Queanbeyan to Willoughby 12OC21, interior with printed letter for David Cohen & Co. Ltd. Vertical crease, and with punch holes and pinholes at left, nevertheless very rare with possibly only two examples known. BW LC39(4), cat AU$500
1918 'THREE/HALFPENCE' in blue on 1d KGV Sideface Die 1 Setting 2B on Surfaced Grey Card with Off-White Interior Perf 12½ 'CIRCULAR QUAY,/SYDNEY.' framed oval in Grey-black with sky and 'No Stop after CARD', superb. BW LC39(34A), cat AU$500
1918-1920 1½d KGV Sideface on Grey Mottled Card Perf 10 with Off-white Interior group including 'PINEAPPLES/QUEENSLAND' (1M, 1U), 'SYDNEY HARBOUR/N.S.W', and 'ZOO. ADELAIDE S.A.' in good condition. BW LC41(102B,128B,142C), cat AU$700 (4)
1918-1920 1½d KGV Sideface Setting 2B on Grey Mottled Card with Off-White Interior Perf 12½ 'GIBBERABONG CREEK. N.S.W.' (2), 'HAWKESBURY RIVER N.S.W.', 'MOSMAN'S BAY SYDNEY N.S.W.', ON THE MURRAY S. AUSTRALIA', and 'ZOO ADELAIDE S.A.', two cards discoloured, others fine mint. BW LC42(51,62,78B,94C,142C), cat AU$1200 (6)
1918-1920 1½d KGV Sideface on Mottled Card Perf 12½ with Off-white Interior group including 'HAWKESBURY RIVER/N.S.W.' (1M, 1U), 'ON THE MURRAY,/S. AUSTRALIA.' (U), and 'ZOO. ADELAIDE S.A.' all with faults. BW LC42(62,94C,142C), cat AU$500 (4)
1918-1920 1½d KGV Sideface on Surfaced Grey Card with Off-white Interior used group including 'CARTING - FAR NORTH' (2), and 'MOSMAN'S BAY/SYDNEY, N.S.W.' (2), all with faults. BW LC43(29,78B), cat AU$600 (4)
1918-1920 1½d KGV Sideface Setting 2B on Surfaced Grey Card with Off-White Interior Perf 10 'VIADUCT NEAR ADELAIDE' framed oval in Green-grey, mint with toning, fading, and marks. BW LC43(136B), cat AU$300 unlisted colour
1918-20 1½d KGV Sideface on Surfaced Grey Card Perf 12½ 'VIADUCT NEAR ADELAIDE.' framed oval in Grey-brown, uprated with ½d KGV and used 1920 (31 Dec) from Southern Cross to Marvel Loch (WA), fine. BW LC44(136B), cat AU$100
1920-1922 2d Orange KGV Sideface on Surfaced Off-white Card with Grey Interior Perf 10 'GIBBERABONG CREEK, N.S.W.' (mint, small marks), 'G.P.O. HOBART' (4, all CTO, one with toning), 'HAWKESBURY RIVER N.S.W. (CTO), 'SYDNEY HARBOUR N.S.W. (2, both CTO), mostly fine. BW LC45(51,58A,62,128B), cat AU$1550 (8)
1920-1922 2d Brown KGV Sideface on Surfaced Grey Card with Off-white Interior Perf 10 'GOVERNMENT HOUSE/SYDNEY, N.S.W.' framed oval, Gummed Proof never issued, very fine with light toning on fold, only three recorded. BW LC45(1)A, cat AU$7500
1920-1922 2d Orange KGV Sideface on Surfaced Grey Card with Off-white Interior 'GOVERNMENT HOUSE/SYDNEY, N.S.W.' framed oval, Gummed Imperforate Proof, minor stains on view side and fine, only three recorded. BW LC45(2)B, cat AU$7500
1920-1922 2d Orange KGV Sideface on Surfaced Grey Card Perf 12½ 'CARTING - FAR NORTH' (mint and used), HAWKESBURY RIVER N.S.W.', 'ZOO ADELAIDE S.A.', the used card has a punch hole and a few marks, the mint are very fine. BW LC48(29,62,142C), cat AU$1100 (4)
1920-22 2d Orange KGV Sideface on Surfaced Grey Card Perf 12½ group including 'G.P.O. HOBART' (M), and 'ZOO. ADELAIDE S.A.' (2U). Some perf separations on mint, and marks on used. BW LC48(58A,142C), cat AU$700 (1M, 2U)
1920-22 2d Orange KGV Sideface Perf 12½ on Surfaced Grey Card 'CARTING - FAR NORTH' framed oval, uprated with 1d Red KGV and used 1921 (27 May) from Sydney to Holland with framed 'D247' postman's delivery handstamp, fine and attractive. BW LC48(29), cat AU$200+
1922-1923 2d Red KGV Sideface on Unsurfaced Grey Card Perf 12½ 'CARTING - FAR NORTH' (2, one used), 'GIBBERABONG CREEK N.S.W.' ((2, one CTO), 'GOVERNMENT HOUSE PERTH', 'GOVERNMENT HOUSE SYDNEY N.S.W.', 'G.P.O. HOBART' (2), 'HAWKESBURY RIVER N.S.W.', 'MOSMAN'S BAY SYDNEY N.S.W.', 'NATIONAL PARK N.S.W.', 'ON THE MURRAY S. AUSTRALIA' (2), 'PINEAPPLES QUEENSLAND' (2), 'SYDNEY HARBOUR N.S.W.', and 'ZOO ADELAIDE S.A.' (used). Minor faults with some but generally fine to very fine and exceptional range of this issue. BW LC49(29,51,56E,57B,58A,62,78B,90,94C,102B,128B,142C), cat AU$3900 (17)
1922-23 2d Red KGV Sideface on Unsurfaced Grey Card Perf 12½ 'GOVERNMENT HOUSE/PERTH' framed oval (no stops) very fine mint, scarce in this condition. BW LC49(56E), cat AU$250
1923-1924 1½d Green KGV Sideface on Unsurfaced Grey Card Perf 10 'MT. LOFTY RANGES,/SOUTH AUSTRALIA.' framed oval, mint with water spots and significant toning. BW LC50(84B), cat AU$400
1923-1924 1½d Green KGV Sideface on Unsurfaced Grey Card Perf 12½ 'BOTANIC GARDENS./PORTLAND, VIC' (CTO), 'THE GILDEROY RANGES VICTORIA' (2), 'GPO HOBART' (3), 'MURRUMBIDGEE IRRIGATION SCHEME' (2), 'PHANTOM FALLS VICTORIA', and RIVER YARRA VICTORIA'. Two with toning, and several with minor marks, but a good lot of this scarce issue. BW LC51(15Cx,52,58B,88,100B,114,134), cat AU$1900 (10)
1923-1924 1½d Green KGV Sideface on Unsurfaced Grey Card Perf 12½ 'MARGARET FALLS/TASMANIA' in framed oval, superb mint for this rare scene. BW LC51(73), cat AU$1500
1923-24 1½d KGV Sideface Green on Unsurfaced Grey Card Perf 12½ 'PHANTOM FALLS/VICTORIA.' framed oval, fine mint and scarce in this condition. BW LC51(100B), cat AU$175
1923-1924 1½d Green KGV Sideface on Unsurfaced Grey Card Perf 12½ 'TRENTHAM FALLS' in framed oval, superb mint for this rare view. BW LC51(134), cat AU$1000
1923-1924 1½d Green KGV Sideface on Unsurfaced Grey Card Perf 12½ 'TRENTHAM FALLS' in framed oval, mint with some marks and tone spots on this rare view. BW LC51(134), cat AU$1000
1924 'THREE/HALFPENCE' in black on 2d Red KGV Sideface on Unsurfaced Grey Card Perf 12½ 'CARTING - FAR NORTH' (3, one with cracked plate), 'HAWKESBURY RIVER N.S.W.' (3), 'MOSMAN'S BAY SYDNEY N.S.W.' (2), 'ON THE MURRAY S. AUSTRALIA', 'RUSSELL FALLS TASMANIA' (2), 'SYDNEY HARBOUR N.S.W. (4). Few with split perfs, toning or other minor blemishes, however a fine mint group of these scarce cards. BW LC54(29,62,78B,94A,118,128B), cat AU$7100
1924 'THREE/HALFPENCE' in black on 2d Red KGV Sideface on Unsurfaced Grey Card Perf 12½ 'GIBBERABONG CREEK, N.S.W.' framed oval with surcharged misplaced to right, superb mint. BW LC54(51)c, cat AU$400
1924 'THREE/HALFPENCE' in black on 2d Red KGV Sideface on Unsurfaced Grey Card Perf 12½ 'GOVERNMENT HOUSE/SYDNEY, N.S.W.' framed oval with overprint misplaced to left, slight toning around edges, fine mint. BW LC54(57B)c, cat AU$400+
1924 'THREE/HALFPENCE' in black on 2d Red KGV Sideface on Unsurfaced Grey Card Perf 12½ 'GOVERNMENT HOUSE/SYDNEY, N.S.W.' framed oval with overprint misplaced to left, very fine mint. BW LC54(57B)c, cat AU$400+
1924 'THREE/HALFPENCE' on 2d Red KGV Sideface on Unsurfaced Grey Card Perf 12½ 'MOSMAN'S BAY/SYDNEY, N.S.W.' Framed Oval, uncancelled with border removed, and with printed address for 'NOTIFICATION OF BIRTHS ACT' at Hobart, printed form inside completed and dated 26/8/1925. A rare card with printing, BW LC54(78B), cat AU$150 as used
1924 'THREE/HALFPENCE' on 2d Red KGV Sideface on Unsurfaced Grey Card Perf 12½ 'NATIONAL PARK N.S.W.' framed oval, small paper inclusion on face otherwise very fine mint and scarce. BW LC54(90), cat AU$500
1924 'THREE/PENCE' in black on 2d Red KGV Sideface on Unsurfaced Grey Card Perf 12½ 'NATIONAL PARK N.S.W.' framed oval showing plate wear and two affixing screw marks above oval, superb mint. BW LC54(90), cat AU$500
1924 'THREE/HALFPENCE' in black on 2d Red KGV Sideface on Unsurfaced Grey Card Perf 12½ 'NATIONAL PARK N.S.W.' framed oval showing plate wear and two affixing screw marks above oval, with overprint misplaced to left, mint with small white mark otherwise fine. BW LC54(90)c, cat AU$500+
1924 'THREE/HALFPENCE' in black on 2d Red KGV Sideface on Unsurfaced Grey Card Perf 12½ 'ON THE MURRAY/S. AUSTRALIA.' framed oval showing extreme wear, superb mint. BW LC54(94A), cat AU$500
1924 'THREE/HALFPENCE' on 2d Red KGV Sideface Perf 12½ on Unsurfaced Grey Card 'THE SPIT, MIDDLE HARBOUR,/SYDNEY' framed oval, with surcharge misplaced to right, used at Katoomba 7FE24. This view is a great rarity, two unused examples being recorded on this issue and a used example on the unsurcharged issue, this used card being a new discovery. Apart from an ink spot in the address very fine and a major lettercard rarity. BW LC54(125), cat AU$3000 mint
1924-1925 1½d Red KGV Sideface on Unsurfaced Grey Card Perf 12½ 'BOTANIC GARDENS,/PORTLAND, VIC.' 'THE GILDEROY RANGES VICTORIA', 'GPO HOBART' (CTO - 3, and used with cracked plate), 'HAWKESBURY RIVER N.S.W.', 'MURRUMBIDGEE IRRIGATION SCHEME' (2, one CTO, both damaged), 'PHANTOM FALLS VICTORIA', 'RIVER YARRA VICTORIA', 'SPRING ST. MELB.' (2), 'TRENTHAM FALLS (2, one used). Toning on some, few with perf faults or other minor blemishes, some very fine cards included. BW LC55(15C,52,58B,62,88,100B,114,126,134), cat AU$6100 (15)
1924-25 1½d Red KGV Sideface on Unsurfaced Grey Card Perf 12½ 'THE GILDEROY RANGES/VICTORIA' framed oval, used 1925 (9 Feb) in Melbourne, staining to left of stamp. BW LC55(52), cat AU$200
1924-1925 1½d Red KGV Sideface on Unsurfaced Grey Card Perf 12½ 'G.P.O. HOBART' framed oval showing State II of plate crack, mint with toning along fold. BW LC55(58B)da, cat AU$500
1924-1925 1½d Red KGV Sideface on Unsurfaced Grey Card Perf 12½ 'G.P.O. HOBART' framed oval showing State II of plate crack, mint with toning and spots. BW LC(58B)da, cat AU$500
1924-25 1½d Red KGV Sideface on Unsurfaced Grey Card Perf 12½ 'MT. LOFTY RANGES,/SOUTH AUSTRALIA.' framed oval, with variety 'Cracked Plate' through left side of view, very fine mint and rare in this condition. BW LC55(84B)d, cat AU$500
1924-1925 1½d Red KGV Sideface on Unsurfaced Grey Card Perf 12½ 'NATIONAL PARK N.S.W.' framed oval, cancelled 24 DEC 1924 in Perth WA, fine and a very scarce view. BW LC55(91), cat AU$600
1924-1925 1½d Red KGV Sideface on Surfaced Mottled Grey Card with Off-white Interior Perf 12½ 'RIVER YARRA/VICTORIA.' In framed oval, very fine mint and a rare view with four mint and two used recorded. BW LC56(114), cat AU$1000
1924-1925 1½d Red KGV Sideface on Surfaced Off-white Card Perf 12½ 'BOTANIC GARDENS,/PORTLAND, VIC' in framed oval, mint with some spots and reinforced perforations. Should be BW LC57(15C), view unlisted in BW
1924-1925 1½d Red KGV Sideface on Surfaced Off-white Card Perf 12½ 'CATARACT GORGE/LAUNCESTON TAS.' in framed oval, mint with crease on stamp side and minor spots but scarce. BW LC57(30A), cat AU$750
1924-1925 1½d Red KGV Sideface on Surfaced Off-white Card Perf 12½ 'GOVERNMENT HOUSE/SYDNEY, N.S.W.' in framed oval, superb mint and a scarce view. BW LC57(57b), cat AU$750
1924-1925 1½d Red KGV Sideface on Surfaced Off-white Card Perf 12½ 'PINEAPPLES/QUEENSLAND' in framed oval, mint with some tone spots. BW LC57(102B), cat AU$500
1924-1925 1½d Red KGV Sideface on Surfaced Off-white Card Perf 12½ 'RUSSELL FALLS/TASMANIA' framed oval, very fine mint and a scarce view. This example is less surfaced than that found on other cards of this issue. BW LC57(118), cat AU$750
1925-36 range of George V issues, comprising 1½d Red BW LC58 unused (2) and used, LC59 unused (2) and used, LC61 unused (2), LC62 unused (3), 'TWO/PENCE' on 1½d Red LC63 unused (2) and used, 2d Red LC 64 unused (2). Two badly toned, and a couple of others with small blemishes, BW cat AU$1085 (16)
Lettercards: 1925-27 1½d Red George V Perf 12½ with rounded corners cancelled-to-order with 'G.P.O. MELBOURNE/1' cds 1 MY 25 used for U.P.U. distribution, 413 lettercards were so treated, very fine. BW LC58w, cat AU$250
Lettercards: 1960 5d Dark Blue on Grey QEII with 'AUSTRALIA'S FIRST AUTOMATIC POST OFFICE' printed cachet, fine used (halves sealed) and cancelled 'POSTAL STATION No. 1' cds. Also 5d Light Blue QEII envelope with similar cachet and cancellation. BW LC84c, EP60c, cat AU$300 (2)
Military Lettercards: 1916 1d KGV Sideface Carmine on Greyish mint, couple of tiny blemishes on face otherwise very fine, and on Buff very fine mint. BW LCM1,2, cat AU$1250 (2)
Military Lettercards: 1916 1d KGV Sideface Carmine on Greyish mint, fine appearance but with short cut piercing paper in first address line. BW LCM1. cat AU$500