1913 1d red Type 1 ('O' of 14 Dots & 'S' of 13 Dots) BW #PO1A for the NSW Registrar-General, to Moss Vale with Sydney machine cancel of JE20-1916, Cat $1500. Superb!
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 #2242 - postal cards official issues kangaroo
1913 1d red Type 2 ('O' of 12 Dots & 'S' of 11 Dots) BW #PO1B with 'POST CARD/QUEENSLAND' Heading for the Queensland Lands Department, to Maryborough (Qld) with Brisbane machine cancel of 2JUL17, light creasing at left, Cat $1500. A most interesting hybrid issue: Commonwealth stamp on Queensland Postal Card stock as used for Higgins & Gage #17.
Lot #2243 - postal cards official issues kangaroo
1913 1d red Type 3 ('O' of 12 Dots & 'S' of 11 Dots placed Slightly Lower than Type 2) BW #PO1C for Victorian Education Department, to Moonee Ponds with Melbourne machine cancel of 17JUL16, Cat $750. [The ACSC illustrations of the three types of 'OS' are taken from this & the two previous lots]
Lot #2244 - postal cards official issues kgv sideface
c.1916 1d red Die 1 'OS'-of-Dots Type 1 (Dot Clear of the Left Foot of the First 'A' in 'AUSTRALIA') BW #PO2A, unused, Cat $1000.
Lot #2245 - postal cards official issues kgv sideface
c.1916 1d red Die 1 'OS'-of-Dots Type 1 (Dot Clear of the Left Foot of the First 'A' in 'AUSTRALIA') BW #PO2A, to Moonee Ponds with KGV œd green for the war tax tied by Melbourne part-machine cancel, message dated "13-12-1918", minor stain at the base, Cat $500.
Lot #2246 - postal cards official issues kgv sideface
1919 1œd brown with Unbroken 'OS' Type 1 (Nick in Top Frame above 'O') BW #PO3A, central fold & bumped corners, unused, Cat $1000. [Cooke's electros have the 'OS' of Dots: Harrison's have the Unbroken 'OS'. The ACSC distinguishes the three Unbroken 'OS' electros - or Types - by slight differences in the orientation of the 'O'. The constant flaws on the stamp image are far more reliable points of difference]
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Lot #2247 - postal cards official issues kgv sideface
1919 1œd red-brown with Unbroken 'OS' Type 2 (Roo with White Tail) BW #PO3B on flimsy stock, unused, Cat $1000.
Lot #2248 - postal cards official issues kgv sideface
1919 1œd red-brown with Unbroken 'OS' Type 3 (White Flaw below Right-Hand Value Tablet) BW #PO3C for the Customs & Excise Office Melbourne with printing in blue, minor blemishes, unused, Cat $1000.
Lot #2249 - postal cards official issues kgv sideface
1923 1d on 1œd red-brown with Unbroken 'OS' Type 2 (Roo with White Tail) BW #PO4A on flimsy stock, to Footscray with Melbourne slogan cancel of 21JUN/1926, Cat $800 unused but unpriced used. Superb!
Lot #2250 - postal cards official issues kgv sideface
1923 1d on 1œd red-brown with Unbroken 'OS' Type 3 (White Flaw below Right-Hand Value Tablet) BW #PO4B on flimsy stock, unused, Cat $800. Superb!
Lot #2251 - postal cards official issues kgv sideface
1924 1d green Die I with 'OS' of Dots Type 1 (Dot Clear of the Left Foot of the First 'A' in 'AUSTRALIA') BW #PO5A on surfaced cream card, unused, Cat $500. Superb!
Lot #2252 - postal cards official issues kgv sideface
1924 1d green Die I with 'OS' of Dots Type 2 (Dot Impinges on the Left Foot of the First 'A' in 'AUSTRALIA') BW #PO5B on unsurfaced grey card, unused, Cat $500. Superb!
Lot #2253 - postal cards official issues kgv sideface
1924 1d green Die I with Unbroken 'OS' BW #PO6 1925 printing on grey card & 1928 printing on cream card, unused, Cat $200. Superb!
Lot #2254 - postal cards official issues kgv sideface
1924 1d green Die I with Unbroken 'OS' BW #PO6 1925 printing on unsurfaced grey card, poor Korumburra cds, minor blemishes, Cat $400.
Lot #2255 - postal cards official issues kgv sideface
1932 stampless card with printer's imprint 'I.342/8.32-7853' on the reverse, a few faults, unused. [It is tempting to characterise this as a "Stamp Omitted" Error. However, it is more likely an interim measure. The last stamped issue is the 1œd on 1d Surcharges of 1930. The only later issue we have recorded is the 1942 KGVI Oval 2d green, which was NOT an 'OS' Die. So, we have a 12 years gap from which no cards, other than this one, are...
Lot #2256 - postal cards official issues kgv sideface
1930 1œd on 1d green Die 1 with 'OS' of Dots Type 1 (Dot Clear of the Left Foot of the First 'A' in 'AUSTRALIA') BW #PO8A, local usage in 1933 with superb 'KORUMBURRA/VIC' cds, a couple of tiny blemishes, Cat $800.
Lot #2257 - postal cards official issues kgv sideface
1930 1œd on 1d green Die 1 with 'OS' of Dots Type 2 (Dot Impinges on the Left Foot of the First 'A' in 'AUSTRALIA') BW #PO8B, unused, Cat $800.
Lot #2258 - postal cards official issues kgv sideface
1930 1œd on 1d green Die 1 with Unbroken 'OS' BW #PO9, unused, Cat $200.
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