œd die proof in pale orange-yellow BW #ED29(DP)1, Cat $7500. See page 184 under Post Office Envelopes. [The œd die was used for UPU specimens supplied CTO, and for a single uprating of Oval 1d green Stamped to Order Envelopes BW #ES65, of which four used examples are recorded. This therefore is the only uncancelled œd embossing in private hands]
Public Auction #186 - Postal Stationary
By: Prestige Philately Pty Ltd
Prestige Philately Pty Ltd Public Auction #186 - Postal Stationary
Prestige Philately is proud to present their first public auction devoted to the fascinating world of postal stationery. Offerings include the outstanding collections of Australian Postal Cards and Wrappers formed by Melbourne collectors John Sinfield and Mark Diserio respectively.
John Sinfield, probably the Number One collector of Australian postal stationery and one of Australia's most accomplished exhibitors, has put together a Postal Cards collection that was awarded Large Gold at the international exhibition in China in 2009. This exhibit also won Large Gold - with Felicitations of the Jury - and the National Grand Prix at Sydney Stamp Show in 2011.
Mark Diserio has enjoyed a lower profile as a collector but both his Registration Envelopes and Wrappers (Large Vermeil at Australia 2013) have been accorded high marks in competition.
Combining elements of traditional stamp collecting and postal history, postal stationery is a field of great scope and inherent interest.
Essays, proofs, varieties and freaks - all elements of serious stamp collecting - are all in evidence here. Especially with the Kangaroo and KGV Sideface designs, such items compete for inclusion in collections of stamps and postal stationery. In fact, many sophisticated collectors hold to the view that designs common to both stamps and postal stationery are an integral part of the story of those stamp issues.
Postal history enthusiasts can also look to used postal stationery for evidence of rates, routes, and postal markings. It should be noted that some postal rates are actually best represented by postal stationery.
In addition, thematic or topical collectors can also find much of interest in the field of postal stationery. Scenic and other illustrated issues are obvious candidates but many subtle connections can also be identified by the experienced thematicist. Collectors of underpaid or registered mail, of advertising and official emissions, will also find much of interest here, including some of the rarest items in the latter fields.
It is these intertwined interests that reveal much of the appeal of postal stationery. This is a multi-faceted discipline that can engage on multiple levels.
In particular, I would draw your attention to what is surely the most comprehensive group of 1917 reissued reply postal cards ever assembled in one sale: Lots 2088 to 2095. Also of great note are the exceptional ½d+½d Kangaroo Reply Postal Card (Lot 2173) and the KGVI+Queen Mother “doubleton” Wrapper (Lot 2354).
Unsold lots available at 80% of estimate.
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Lot #2002 - Postal stationery king george v embossed die proofs
1d die proof in green (close to the approved colour) BW #ED30(DP)1, Cat $7500. Superb! Illustrated at page 184. [The 1d die was used for Postal Cards and Envelopes, including Stamped to Order issues]
Lot #2003 - Postal stationery king george v embossed die proofs
1œd pale brown die proof BW #ES71(DP)1, Cat $7500. Superb! Illustrated at page 240. [The 1œd die was used for Postal Cards & Stamped to Order Envelopes]
Lot #2004 - Postal stationery king george v embossed die proofs
2d die proof in pale pink BW #EP31(DP)1, Cat $7500. See page 186 under Post Office Envelopes, where the entry erroneously states "1œd" instead of 2d. Superb! [The 2d die was used for Envelopes, including Stamped to Order issues]
Lot #2005 - Postal stationery king george v embossed die proofs
5d die proof in orange-brown BW #RE26(DP)1. Inadvertently omitted from the catalogue. [The 5d die was used for Registration Envelopes only]
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