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1 Sale No. 59 Sale No. 59 General Online Sale closing at 5 pm AEST on Friday 17 th June info@millenniumauctions.com Website: Viewing by Appointment M MILLENNIUM Philatelic Auctions Incorporating Rodney A Perry Auction Galleries P.O. Box 58, Broadway NSW 2007 AUSTRALIA Telephone + 61 (0)

2 17 June 2016 General Sale No. 59 Welcome to our 59 th sale, which is an online auction only, comprising over 900 lots offering a wide range of material. In the Australian Colonies there is an extensive range of Tasmanian postal history, with strength in the stampless period and including some rare markings and usages, a 1d Courier strip of 4 used on cover, a complete set of the Courier 1889 reprints in complete sheets, and a group of 1d town rate covers. Victoria has a small group of SPECIMEN overprints which includes new discoveries, and a collection of the Federal Period with many multiples and monograms in the finest available condition. Western Australia completes the Colonial section with some useful collection lots and some rarely offered watermark varieties. Australian Commonwealth has a wide range of Kangaroos to suit all tastes, and the King George V issues include a wide range of 1d Reds, and there are bulk lots of many of the George V commemoratives. The King George VI issues have some good plate numbers, there is a set of rarely-offered 1946 Sir Thomas Mitchell die proofs, and other interesting specialist material. There is a range of presentation die proofs for Queen Elizabeth II, the best of which is probably the pair of 1953 Produce Food in strips of 3, and there is also a set of the attractive Eileen Mayo watercolour sketches for her 1959 Fauna series. The few decimal lots includes a die proof of the c QEII definitive that has never been offered on the philatelic market before. Australia is completed by an extensive offering of postal stationery and a wide range of postal history, including aerophilately. From the Rest of the World there is a remarkable accumulation of Canadian instructional markings, followed by a specialised collection of Cook Islands issues including essays and proofs as well as extensive studies of the various issues. There is a fine range of German Colonies with Yacht high values in fine condition, and Great Britain, with QV surface-printed SPECIMEN overprints, including some very rare items. Finally, the Richard Peck collection of Tristan da Cunha includes examples of all the locally-produced cachet types, as well as fascinating correspondence from the loneliest island in the world. Best regards from, The Team at Millennium Philatelic Auctions. Symbols and Abbreviations * Mint P Proof p, perf perforated ** Unmounted mint PR Presentation Pack wmk(d) watermark(ed) (*) Unused (no gum) PPC Picture Postcard BW Brusden-White O Used PS Postal Stationery (The Australian ^ Used on Piece R Reprint Commonwealth A Albums/Accessories S Specimen Specialists Catalogue) B Booklet c. circa SG Stanley Gibbons C Cover or Card imperf imperforate BPA British Philatelic CTO Cancelled to order incl. including Association E Essay inv. inverted RPSL Royal Philatelic Society F Forgery mss. manuscript of London FDC First Day Cover o.g. original gum RPSV Royal Philatelic Society 2

3 Lots with a T after the estimate are subject to a GST Charge of 10% on the Hammer Price. Overseas purchasers are exempt from paying this charge. Miscellaneous and General 1 L 'The Philatelic Handbook' by Major E.B. Evans (1885), 396 pages, some foxing of pages and spine split in two places, bearing the handstamp of A.F. Basset Hull $50 2 C Europe: Group of four fascinating inwards covers to Melbourne from the early 1920s, with 1922 (9 Sep) and 1923 (15 Jan) from Berlin franked with 3m Vermilion pair and 50m Slate-black strip of 3 respectively, and 1923 (22 Jun) from Riga, Latvia with 20s, all three showing in addition a large triple-oval cachet 'RUSSIAN FAMINE/I.F.T.U./ RELIEF COMMISSION' in violet, also 1922 (29 Apr) cover from Moscow with 7500r on 250r and 22500r endorsed 'I.F.T.U.' at top left. The addressee, Miss E. Moore, was involved in the Peace Movement in WWI. Some small faults, but scarce inwards mail to Australia at this period and fascinating social history (4) $200 3 PPC Pacific Islands Picture Postcard group comprising 'Church Services in/new Guinea' unused, 'The Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels of the Owen Stanley Track' unused (plain back), Australian Board of Missions pamphlet 'The Fuzzy-Wuzzies in Action' (minor faults), Japanese soldier beheading an Australian airman, an American 'Remember Pearl Harbour' used from the Pacific (creased) and 'A Japanese Land Mine is harmlessly exploded on Guadalcanal' unused, also four Japanese illustrated PPCs 'captured' in the Pacific (10 items) $250 Australian Colonies New South Wales 4 S Range of Specimen overprints on hagner, with d wmk '10' (4, various types, one 'OS' opt), d, 3d, 6d, 1/- (3, one opt 'REPRINT'), /-, d, 6d, 8d (2), 9d on 10d (2), 1/-, 5/-, ½d (2), ½d on 6d (2), 12½d on 1/- (2), 1892 ½d Grey, d, 2½d, Postage Due 2d, also Van Dyck Laureate reprints 2d Plate II, 6d (2) and 8d. Condition variable (33) $150 5 P 1897 Diamond Jubilee issue 1d + 2d + 2½d triptych proof in Deep Prussian Blue on thin glazed card (144 x 94mm), very fine other than minor tone spot on reverse $400 6 P -: 1d + 2d + 2½d triptych proof in Deep Bottle Green on thin glazed card (143 x 95mm) fresh and superb $400 7 P -: 1d + 2d + 2½d triptych proof in Purple on thin glazed card (144 x 94mm), fresh and superb $400 8 **/* 1899 Watermark Crown over NSW (II) Chalk-Surfaced Paper 1d Scarlet block of 4 from left side of right pane, the left-hand pair with error 'Imperforate Three Sides', lower units MUH, some gum toning and rust at top and bottom right (barely visible on face). SG 300a, cat 1100 $600 9 C Watermark Crown over NSW (III) Chalk-surfaced Paper 10d Violet used on 1904 (8 Mar) 3d registration envelope to Munich, Germany, cancelled 'REGISTERED/SYDNEY' cds, arrival ds in blue on reverse. Good solo usage of the 10d stamp for the quadruple U.P.U. foreign letter rate $75 10 **/* Watermark Crown over A Perf 12 x 11½ 1d Rose-carmine left-hand pane of 60 with 'WAG' (W.A. Gullick), 'G.P.O./N.S.W.' and '1905' monograms, some perf separation at base of columns 2/3, mounted in selvedge only and very fine. SG 334, cat 165+ $ **/* 1907 Watermark Crown over Double-lined A (inverted) emergency printing block of 4 from the top right corner of the left pane showing '1905' monogram, mounted in selvedge only. Inverted watermarks comprised only one-third of the printing, so marginal monograms are scarce. BW N19z (2004), cat AU$150+ $ P Stamp Duty: Sheet of 50 impressions of NSW Watermark on blued paper, folded through centre which affects ten units, selvedge slightly trimmed at base and with odd blemish, but scarce $ PS Postcards: 1906 Semi-official postcard for Visit of U.S. Fleet inscribed 'TO SYDNEY', mint $50 14 C Postcards: uses of Official Post Card (Sydney Harbour Trust) with 1d Shield (2, one with constant gash upper right) punctured 'OS/NSW', to Compagnie des Messageries Maritimes, fine and scarce (2) $ C Postal History: Sydney Paid datestamps, earlier undenominated, later '1d' (printed matter), to Kogarah, and 1899 Governor Frank Stamp on Government House stationery (roughly opened) to Newtown (3) $100 3

4 17 June 2016 General Sale No. 59 New South Wales (contd.) 16 C Postal History: 1905 (21 Dec) picture postcard (Native Crafts) to Parramatta franked Fiji KEVII 1d cancelled on arrival with Sydney cds and additionally struck with double oval 'SHIP LETTER/1D/LATE FEE' and 1d postage due (uncancelled) affixed. A few tone spots but a scarce late fee marking. Unusual $80 Queensland 17 **/* Figures in Four Corners selection comprising ½d, 1d (2), 2d (2), 2½d Rose, 2½d Purple on Blue (2), 3d (4), 4d (2), 5d (3), 6d (2), 1/- (3) and 2/-, with a good range of shades. Generally fine mint with some MUH (23) $ P Figures in Four Corners 2½d Wmk. Crown over Q Perforated Colour Trials in Slate, Pale Violet-blue, Turquoise-green (2, shades), Yellow-orange, Claret, Deep Blue, Purple-brown and Pale Red on Blue; also Figures in Lower Corners 2½d Perforated Colour Trials in Pale Violet (wmkd) and Carmine on Blue (no wmk). Few small faults but generally fine, and a useful group (11) $ **/* Wmk V over Crown (inverted) 9d Brown and Ultramarine marginal pair (Plate 2, Nos. 6-7) from top of sheet mounted in selvedge only, and showing Types B and A duty plates se-tenant, gum slightly tone otherwise very fine. BW Q43c (2004) cat AU$100+, SG cat 86+ $50 20 * Watermark Crown over Double-lined A 9d Pale Buff and Ultramarine horizontal pair showing the two types of duty plate (large and small 'QUEENSLAND') se-tenant, not mentioned in the 2004 Brusden-White catalogue. Fine mounted mint with large part OG $75 21 O Watermark Crown over A Single-line Perf 12½,13 1d Vermilion used horizontal strip of 3 the last unit being 'Imperforate Horizontally', close at base but showing portion of the stamp above at top, cancelled Finch Hatton cds, 6 JAN 13. Perf defect at base between second and third units, otherwise fine and uncatalogued. SG 288 variety $ */(*) Watermark Crown over A Perf 12½,13 2/6d Vermilion, 5/- Rose, 10/- Blackish-brown, 1 Bluish-green, 5/- no gum and with some minor staining, others part OG. SG , cat 622 $ PS/C Postcards: range on leaves with 1d M (x 4) and U (x 4), 1½d and 2d M, mixed condition, also 1894 cover to England readdressed on arrival with ½d Carmine tied by '63' numeral (Clermont) (11) $50 24 PS Postcards: d Red with dividing line (2), one mint with three views of Townsville (creased), the other used from Hatton to Germany 13 JA 11 uprated with ½d with three views inscribed 'Interior of North Queensland', punch holes though rare used (2) $75 Postal History 25 C 1884 (14 Apr) registered cover (small faults) from Greenmount to Toowoomba franked 1d x 8 tied by '291' Numeral, fine strikes, 'REGISTERED/GREENMOUNT' and unframed cds, backstamped 'T.P.O. S&WR/1' $ C OHMS Inspector of Police covers rated 4d, 10d and 1/- bearing mostly 4d Yellow frankings tied Numeral '499', '458' and '592' respectively (3) $ C 1905 (20 Oct) Douglas Shire Council (Port Douglas and Mossman Tramway inscription) 'Tatts' cover (restored spike hole) to Tasmania franked 2d cancelled Port Douglas cds. Very scarce early Local Government/Tram Thematic/Topical item $ PPC 1908 (8 Sep) use of 'Albany Pass, Torres Straits, from Jardines' photo postcard from Thursday Island to USA, Queensland stamps tied by very fine strikes of unframed Thursday Island cds $ C 1907 (15 Oct) use of 'Port Douglas & Mossman Record' 'Tatts' registered cover (restored spike hole) to Tasmania, franked 1d pair and 3d cancelled 'R' in oval, with Port Douglas cds and 'REGISTERED/PORT DOUGLAS'. Rare advertising cover ex Ray Kelly $250 South Australia 30 P 'POSTAGE & REVENUE' Long Type Key Plate Imperforate Plate Proof in Mauve, horizontal pair from right of sheet, very fresh and mounted in selvedge only $ **/* Thin 'POSTAGE' Long Stamps 3d to 1 (8d with 19mm value), with 9d, 10d and 2/6d MUH, others mounted with 5/-, 10/- and 1 somewhat heavily hinged otherwise fine. SG , , cat (11) $ **/* Watermark Crown over A 1d Scarlet left-hand pane of 60 with JBC monogram, hinged on one unit only and in selvedge, fine. Monogram pieces are not common. SG 274a, cat 240 $250 4

5 South Australia (contd.) 5 33 * Thick 'POSTAGE' Long Stamps Watermark Crown over SA 6d to 1, plus Watermark Crown over A Thick 'POSTAGE' 3d and 4d, very fine mounted mint. SG , , cat 756 $ ** Thick 'POSTAGE' Watermark Crown over SA 10/- Green MUH interpane block of 4, superb and a very rare block. SG 291, cat 720+ $1000 Postcards 35 PS d 'ANGLICAN/CATHEDRAL' view in red, Melbourne printing, fine mint $ PS -: 1d 'CARTING - FAR NORTH' view in purple-black, slight central bend, mint $75 37 PS -: 1d 'CLARENDON' view in brown, Melbourne printing, fine mint $ PS -: 1d 'DAIRY FARM/NEAR ADELAIDE' view in red, Adelaide printing, fine mint $ PS -: 1d 'HINDLEY STREET' view in deep blue, Adelaide printing, fine mint $ PS -: 1d 'HINDLEY STREET' view in mauve, Melbourne printing, minor blemishes, mint $75 Postal History 41 C 1843 (30 May) entire from Adelaide to London endorsed 'pr "Emma" via Hobart Town', rated '6' in red for paid ship letter, and '8' on arrival. Fine, almost complete strike of crowned oval 'GENERAL POST OFFICE/ADELAIDE' ds across back fold, and with 'SHIP LETTER' and London arrival cds (14OC ) in red on reverse. Few minor faults, including internal tear in letter, however a fine example of this scarce Adelaide marking $400T 42 C 1893 (29 Aug) registered use of 'Australian Stamp Co.' advertising cover-front from Adelaide to USA, uncommon franking of Bantam ½d and 2½d on 4d surcharge (2), small blemishes, very early trader advert item (second earliest recorded for this firm) $150 Tasmania 43 O 1853 Locally Printed: 1d Pale Blue on Medium Soft Yellowish Paper, close to touching all sides, and thinned, and 1d Blue on Thin Hard White Paper (3), all with four adequate margins, one mss cancel with pin-hole, other two good condition. SG cat 5400 (4) $750T 44 C -: 1d Pale Blue on Medium Soft Yellowish Paper horizontal strip of 4 used on large part front with top flap addressed to Campbell Town with boxed arrival ds 11 Mar (55). The strip (lifted and hinged back in place) has small margins all round except touched at top right, the last unit with a pre-printing paper crease, and is cancelled by mss pen 'New Town 46/ ' and overstruck '55' Barred Numerals of Spring Hill (apparently a misdirection of the cover) - the only known examples of this obliterator. Some minor soiling, however a major rarity in fine condition, with 2004 Randall Askeland opinion of genuineness $5500T 45 (*)/O -: Group of 4d 'Couriers', with Plate I Orange (pos 9, small thins, and pos 18), Plate II Bright Red-orange (2, one pos 10 apparently unused but possibly cleaned, and pos 21), and Plate II Dull Orange (pos 22). Two just touched in places, and a couple with small faults (5) $500T 46 C -: 4d Orange Plate II (pos 19 cut-to-shape but showing portion of imprint at base) tied by '61' Barred Numeral on 1855 (17 Jul) cover to Melbourne 'p Lady Bird', torn back flap otherwise of good appearance $250T 47 R -: selection of reprints from the defaced plates, with d Brownish-orange Plate I (pos 9) on unwatermarked paper Perf 11½ (scarce), 1889 Imperf on Thin Card 1d Pale Blue (pos 24 from bottom right corner with imprint), 4d Yellow-brown Plate I block of 4 (pos 13-14/19-20 with imprint), and 4d Plate II Pale Yellow-brown (pos 9). Fine and attractive (7) $120T 48 R -: Reprints from Defaced Plates d Pale Blue on Thin Card, few minor surface marks and crease through Row 2 barely visible on face, scarce as a complete sheet $900T 49 R -: Reprints from Defaced Plates 4d Yellow-brown Plate I on Thin Card sheet of 24, very fine and scarce as a complete sheet $1000T 50 R -: 1889 Reprints from Defaced Plates 4d Plate I in Black on Thin card sheet of 24, some reinforcing of edges of plate sinkage on reverse to prevent splitting, otherwise very fine and scarce as a complete sheet $1000T 51 R -: Reprints from Defaced Plates d Plate II in Black on Thick White Paper, some minor surface marks, but very rare as a complete sheet, only 12 sheets are said to have been printed $1500T 52 R -: Reprints from Defaced Plates d Yellow-brown Plate II on Thin Card sheet of 24, very fine and scarce as a complete sheet $900T

6 17 June 2016 General Sale No. 59 Tasmania (contd.) 53 P 1855 Chalon Head Reprinted Die Proofs on Thin Card, comprising head only in Grey-blue, and undenominated in Orange-red (wavy lines at base), in Carmine, Red-purple and Bright Mauve (horizontal lines at base), in Black, Carmine, and Blue (blank base complete), and in Orange-red, Blue-green, Blue, and Chestnut (blank base incomplete), very fine and most attractive (12) $500T 54 C Watermark Double-lined Numerals Perf 12 4d Blue tied by Oval of Bars on 1869 (5 Nov) outer to Launceston, with Hobart 'PRE-PAID' despatch cds in red, and Launceston boxed 'PRE- PAID' arrival backstamp in red, some minor soiling otherwise fine. SG 73, cat 23 x 6 on cover $90T 55 * Watermark Single-lined Numeral Sidefaces:10d Black Imperforate horizontal pair from right of a pane, vertical crease in selvedge at right, heavily hinged part OG and with dealers' handstamps on reverse. SG 131a, cat 650 $350T 56 P De La Rue Sidefaces: Imperforate Plate Proofs or Colour Trials on Wmk Crown CC paper, comprising 1d Rose, 3d Pale Red-brown, 4d Blue, 4d Black, 9d Ochre, 10d Black, 10d Dull Purple, and 5/- Mauve. Also Wmk 'TAS' Imperforate Plate Proofs 8d Dull Purple-brown and 5/- Purple. Few small faults but generally fine (10) $300T 57 O -: 1d Carmine Imperforate cancelled portions of Hobart Town duplexes, good margins three sides and showing portion of adjoining unit at top. Offered 'as is', SG 144c var $100T 58 P De La Rue Sidefaces: 2d Green and 4d Black Watermark Crown CC Imperforate Plate Proof blocks of 4 part OG (4d marginal), and No Watermark 9d Imperforate Plate Proof blocks of 4 in Black and Deep Purple (from corner of pane), ungummed. Fine and very attractive (16) $400T 59 * -: 3d Pale Red-brown Imperforate horizontal pair, fine with large part OG. SG 146a, cat 600 $400T 60 * -: 3d Pale Red-brown Imperforate vertical pair, part OG heavily hinged, SG 146a, cat 600 $350T 61 * -: 9d Blue Imperforate horizontal pair, touched at left and with small thin, part OG. SG 148a, cat 550 $200T 62 * Watermark 'TAS' Sidefaces: 1d Pink Imperforate horizontal pair from right of a pane, close but not touching at left, part OG. SG 164a, cat 400 $250T 63 S/* 1891 Watermark 'TAS' Sidefaces: ½d Orange Imperforate horizontal pair, lightly hinged with large part OG (SG 172a, cat 275), plus another Imperforate pair (no gum) optd 'SPECIMEN' (18 x 2.5mm) (4) $200T 64 P Pictorials ½d to 6d Imperforate Plate Proofs in issued colours on 'TAS' watermarked paper, marginal singles from the sheets ex De La Rue archives, fine without gum (8) $900T 65 S/**/* -: ½d to 6d optd 'Specimen' (18 x 2mm) for U.P.U. distribution, ½d, 3d and 5d mounted, and 6d creased. SG s, cat 550 (8) $ S* -: optd 'Specimen' for U.P.U. distribution, fine mounted mint with dealer's handstamp on reverse. SG s, cat 550 (8) $400T 67 CTO -: cancelled-to-order with Hobart cds, DE 30 01, part OG with adhesions on reverse (5d badly thinned) from previous mounting for presentation, a scarce set (8) $200T 68 C -: ½d, 2½d, 3d, 4d, 5d, and 6d used with ½d and 2d Litho and 1d Typo Melbourne Printings on 1903 (18 Mar) registered cover cancelled Hobart cds to Berlin, Ontario, Canada. With 'R' in oval and 'REGISTERED/HOBART' chamfered boxed ds in blue. Some minor faults, including peripheral wear at base, but a spectacular philatelic franking $200T 69 C -: 4d Deep Orange-buff punctured 'T' used on 1906 (14 May) 'On Public Service Only' long envelope from the New Town Charitable Institution to Launceston, cancelled New Town cds, with Hobart and Launceston backstamps, fine $120T 70 C Pictorials Watermark Crown over Double-lined A Perf 11 1d Rose-red punctured 'T' used on 1910 (10 Dec) printed registered envelope for State Savings Bank at Hobart (280 x 125mm), cancelled Sheffield cds, and with 'REGISTERED/HOBART' backstamp. Small portion missing at lower left resulting from opening, otherwise fine $80T 71 R*/(*) Reprints: Reprints of Sideface Issues, comprising d, 2d, 3d, 4d Blue, 9d, 10d and 5/-, d Yellow and 8d, d Blue and 5/-, plus 1901 ½d on 1d and 2½d on 9d (corner pair), generally fine but most without gum (15) $100T 72 S* 1889 'SPECIMEN' opts, with 19 x 2.5mm opt on Sideface ½d (affixed to piece), 1d, 2d, 3d, 4d Ochre, 8d, 9d, 10d (2), ½d on 1d and 2½d on 9d Surcharge, plus 17 x 2mm opt on 9d Sideface, 1½d on 5d and 1/- Tablet Melbourne Printings, mostly fine and part OG (14) $120T 6

7 Tasmania - Postal Stationery 73 PS ½d Pictorial Envelope ('The South Esk River at Launceston') cancelled-to-order with Launceston duplex, NO 21/98. Some light toning and staining on flap from previous mounting, but unusual $120T 74 PS Registration Envelopes: 1883 Unframed 'R' 4d Blue Size F (Ingles 1a, H&G C1) and Size G (Ingles R1b, H&G C1b), two unused examples of each showing different sub-types, very fine and largely without the usual wrinkles that are so typical of this issue. Only 2000 Size F and 1000 Size G envelopes were printed (4) $300T 75 C Frank Stamps: 1883 (22 Sep) printed 'On Public Service only' cover bearing 'THE TREASURY' Frank Stamp used from Hobart to Forth, the lower left with 'Treasury.' handstamp. Central vertical fold, otherwise fine, and the earliest recorded example of a Tasmanian Frank, the system commencing just six weeks prior. Ex Karman, and an important item $300T 76 C -: 1887 (13 Jul) and 1888 (7 Aug) matching pair of registered 'On Public Service only' envelopes ('COLONY OF TASMANIA' crest on back flap) with 'THE TREASURER' Frank Stamp in Black, used from Hobart to Launceston. The first with straight-line 'REGISTERED' in its worn and damaged state, and the second with the same handstamp recut with finer letters. The first roughly opened with small portion of back missing, both of fine appearance (2 covers) $200T 77 C -: c1895 'On Public Service only' printed envelope with insignia at lower left and 'MARINE BOARD LAUNCESTON' Frank Stamp, addressed locally and without postal markings, apparently carried by hand. Small stains and creases but still attractive $100T 78 C Frank Stamps: 'TASMANIAN RAILWAYS' in Blue cancelled Hobart duplex on 1898 (22 Mar) long envelope to London, also with circular 'TASMANIA/OFFICIAL/PAID' in red. Vertical fold and some light soiling, but scarce overseas use of a frank stamp $100T 79 PS -: 'THE ATTORNEY GENERAL' in Bright Pink on 1898 (15 Sep) registered cover to Swansea, cancelled Hobart duplex and with chamfered boxed 'REGISTERED/HOBART' in blue, arrival backstamp. Damaged back flap, otherwise fine $100T 80 C -: c1901 'ON PUBLIC SERVICE ONLY' cover with 'HQ DEFENCE FORCES' Frank Stamp in Green with 'Commonwealth Defence,/Tasmania.' imprint at lower left, unused. Faint peripheral toning at left though an uncommon user $120T Postal History 81 C 1824 (24 Oct) entire from Launceston to Oyster Bay with reasonable strike of 29mm circular 'LAUNCESTON' and endorsed 'To the care of G.(?) Champion & Co. Hobart Town', very fine and a good example of this important marking $2000T 82 C 1827 (25 May) entire from Hobart to Tamar East with good strike of the oval 'HOBART TOWN/V.D.L. (worn state), no rate markings, very fine $300T 83 C 1829 (23 Oct) consignee's letter from Liverpool to Hobart Town, redirected to Elizabeth River (near Campbell Town), with worn example of the oval 'HOBART TOWN/V.D.L.' handstamp, and with mss endorsement on reverse 'forwarded from Gen. Post Office Hobart Town 7th May 1830'. Two light vertical filing folds, few minor marks but generally fine $250T 84 C 1840 (11 Jul) inwards entire from Tamworth, England to Hobart Town with London Paid and Ship Letter transit datestamps, rated '1/-' for ship letter rate, and backstamped boxed 'SHIP LETTER' datestamp (25 NO 25/1840) at Hobart. Rated '8'(d) in black for 4d inwards ship letter charge and 4d inland postage for 22 miles to Richmond. Subsequently redirected to Melbourne, receiving the Hobart 'PAID' semi-circle dated 29DE29/1840, and rated '8'(d) in red for return postage to Hobart and 4d ship letter rate to Melbourne (arrival backstamp JA 6/1841). The latest recorded date of the Hobart 'PAID' marking in black (after 1840 always struck in red). Very fine other than for minor peripheral wear $800T 85 C 1840 (10 Oct) and 1841 (2 Aug) entires from Launceston to England from the period when no despatch handstamp was in use, the former single weight rated '4' in red and '8' in black on arrival, the latter rated '5' in red and '1/4' in black on arrival, both with appropriate arrival markings, filing creases otherwise generally fine (2) $150T 86 C 1842 (4 Feb) entire (Leake correspondence) from Hobart to Campbell Town with fine strike of Crowned 'FREE' ds in red, and the signature of Hartwell Henslowe, Private Secretary, very fine $100T 87 C 1842 (10 Sep) outer from Sydney to Campbell Town, with 'PAID SHIP LETTER/SYDNEY' oval ds in red, rated '3' for paid ship letter rate, backstamped with Hobart boxed 'SHIP LETTER/29SP29/1842' in black, and rated '5' due, being 4d incoming ship letter charge + 1d inland delivery. Two vertical filing folds, otherwise fine $100T 7

8 17 June 2016 General Sale No. 59 Tasmania - Postal History (contd.) 88 C Hobart Boxed Datestamp for Unpaid Letters: 1842 (29 Nov) from Waterloo Point with '2DE2/1842' receiving ds; 1843 (19 Jan) entire from Launceston in black with arrival ds with date error '02JAN20'; 1851 (7 Apr) with mss endorsement 'Longford/7/4/51', arrival ds for '8AP8/1851', all three fine and rated '4' in black as unpaid country letters (3) $120T 89 C 1844 (15 Mar) 'On Public Service only' entire from Symmons Plains to the Comptroller General of Convicts at Hobart, with manuscript 'free' and Crowned 'FREE' ds in red used as an inward receipt marking. The letter contains a request to the Government for a convict gang to build a local road $200T 90 C 1846 (3 Jul) 'On Public Service only' printed entire from 'Medical Department' to Brown's River with Hobart 'Crowned FREE' ds in red - late state with crown missing found from 1846 only, and signed by J. Roberts, Principal Medical Officer of VDL. Some toning, mostly on reverse, otherwise fine $150T 91 C 1846 (6 Nov) entire to Launceston with postmaster's endorsement 'Deloraine/6th Novr 46' at upper left and endorsed at bottom 'Money Letter 6', rated '4' in red for 4d prepaid internal rate. The letter confirms that the enclosure was a cheque for 6, very fine $250T 92 C 1847 (28 May) 'on public service only' outer from Campbell Town to Hobart endorsed 'Cambelton' and with 'Crown/FREE' arrival cds in red. Vertical filing crease and spike hole, otherwise fine $150T 93 C 1847 (26 Aug) 'On Public Service only' outer within the Hobart Local Post with Crown FREE cds in red, properly signed and being free of postage, apparently struck in error, also with a fine strike of the unpaid '4.O.CLOCK' local post ds. Very fine, and the latest of the three recorded examples of the Unpaid Local Post ds $400T 94 C Hobart 'Crown/FREE' Datestamp types: 1848 (3 May) cover from Hobart to Westbury, 28mm cds in red with three lines at base of crown; 1849 (31 Jul) entire from Hobart to Campbell Town, 29mm cds in red with two lines at base of crown; 1854 (20 Jan) outer from Richmond to Hobart, mss 'Richmond/20/1/51' endorsement and with 29mm cds used as receiving mark, with wide crown; 1854 (29 Sep) cover from Hobart to Campbell Town with 29mm cds with wide crown, boxed 'CAMP TOWN' arrival ds. Condition generally very fine (4) $200T 95 C 1850 entire to Launceston with postmaster's endorsement 'C Head ' at left, endorsed at upper left 'Money Letter', and rated '4' in red, Launceston backstamp. The text of the letter indicates that the enclosure was '... the sum of four pounds eighteen shillings' to purchase three casks of porter, and is signed 'Charles O'Connor/Circular Head/Rose Bank Farm' $250T 96 C 1850 (20 Aug) entire to Launceston with a good strike of the postmaster's private handstamp 'C TOWN/20,AU,50' (an unusual sub-type with commas in date), endorsed 'Money Letter' at left and rated '4' in black, superb arrival cds on reverse. The letter is headed 'Lincoln' and encloses three cheques for the purchase of alcohol. Lincoln was located in a remote area near Cradle Mountain, and having no post office, the letter was carried to Campbell Town for posting. Very fine, and one of only two recorded Money Letters with a postmaster's private handstamp (the other being from Longford) $800T 97 C 1851 (1 Aug) turned and re-used outer used within the Hobart Town Local Post, with boxed 'PAID/1 O.CLOCK' ds in red, and rated '2' in red. Filing creases and a few small tears, but the earliest recorded date of the Hobart Local Post Paid datestamp $200T 98 C 1851 (17 Oct) entire to Launceston with postmaster's endorsement 'Longford ' near bottom, and endorsed at left 'Money Letter', rated '8' as a double-weight letter. Some internal damage to letter which indicates that the enclosure was 'Five Pounds Ten Shillings & 6d', presumably in cash and hence the double weight. A very early item of mail sent by the new registration system which came into effect on 1 September 1851; this required the endorsement 'Registered' to be used, but 'Money Letter' continued in common usage for some time $300T 99 C 1853 (4 Jan) outer headed 'On Public Service Only' used locally at Brighton, with the signature of J.W. Forster, Brighton Police. Some light toning, but the only recorded example of official mail used as a drop letter in a country village $300T 100 C 1853 (18 Aug) inwards cover from Buntington (UK) to an officer of the 99th Regiment at Launceston franked 1/- Green Embossed (just touched at base) tied by '143' numeral, Buntington despatch and London transit backstamps in red, and Launceston arrival backstamp (21 NO 1853). Readdressed to Sydney (and then to Tamworth) and with Hobart boxed 'SHIP LETTER INWARDS FREE' ds in red for 22NO (the earliest recorded date), and with Sydney h/s '3' in black and 'SHIP LETTER/ SYDNEY' arrival backstamp (DE ). Few small faults, but very attractive, and including the enclosed letter $300T 101 C 1853 (2 Nov) entire 'per Lady Bird' from Geelong (oval ds) to Hobart, rated '3' for paid ship letter, with Launceston transit cds, and boxed 'SHIP LETTER' arrival backstamp. This letter arrived three days after the new rates became effective on 1 November 1853, which removed the inwards ship letter charge $60T 8

9 Tasmania - Postal History (contd.) C 1854 (10 Aug) entire endorsed 'per Pirate' from Launceston to Sydney without Tasmanian markings so apparently carried by hand and placed in the mails on arrival, with handstruck '3' inwards ship letter charge and 'SHIP LETTER/SYDNEY' arrival backstamp (AU ), very fine $120T 103 C 1854 (16 Aug) consignee's letter (Johnstone correspondence) London to Launceston delivered without charge (as per postal regulations), with good Launceston cds 8 DE , horizontal filing crease otherwise very fine $75T 104 C 1855 (14 Dec) envelope and 1856 (17 Jun) outer (repaired tear at base) from Hobart to Melbourne and Geelong respectively, both franked with d Deep Blue (both touched or just cut into in places), cancelled 68 and 64 Barred Numerals, and with Hobart 'GENERAL POST OFFICE' cds in red, reverse with appropriate 'SHIP LETTER FREE' cds for Melbourne and Geelong. Few minor faults, but good appearance (2) $150T 105 C 1856 (7 Apr) outer from Hobart to Geelong, d Deep Blue (SG 17) tied by '61' numeral, with fine 'GENERAL POST OFFICE/HOBART TOWN/VDL' cds in red at lower right, and scarce 'SHIP LETTER/FREE/GEELONG VICTORIA' cds in red (AP ) on reverse, front and reverse with some staining. Also 1861 (24 Jul) envelope from Launceston to Hobart with d Blue (discoloured) tied by '52' numeral, with 'PREPAID' despatch and arrival ds in red (2) $120T 106 C 1856 (28 Apr) 'On Public Service only' printed outer from Longford to Hobart with manuscript 'Longford/28/4/56' postal endorsement, and Hobart circular crowned 'FREE' datestamp in red 29AP29/1856. Repaired tear at top and outer with horizontal and vertical folds, still clean and scarce $300T 107 C 1856 (17 May) large part entire from Hobart to Geelong with d Deep Blue (SG 17, just touched at top) tied by '64' Barred Numeral, 'GENERAL POST OFFICE' cds ('VDL' excised) cds in red, and 'SHIP LETTER/FREE/GEELONG VICTORIA' arrival backstamp in red, fine $150T 108 C 1857 (4 Sep) entire to Launceston with 'Emu Bay 4 Sepr' manuscript postmaster's endorsement and 'Registered 2/8' in red, and boxed 'PRE-PAID' arrival datestamp in red on reverse. The letter from one Richard Lennard orders supplies and notes 'I enclose 28'. From the issue of stamps in November 1853 postage and registration were required to be paid by adhesives, and this entire indicates that Emu Bay (Burnie from 1/1/1882) had run out of stamps; the 2/8d rate can be interpreted as 4d x 5 + 1/- registration for a 2-2½oz letter, but may also represent a double weight letter on which the postmaster has charged 2 x 4d and (erroneously) 2 x 1/- registration fee. Some minor soiling, but an interesting item $400T 109 C 1857 (22 Oct) outer with mss 'On public service only' from Launceston to Hobart, with Launceston diamond crowned 'FREE' and Hobart circular crowned 'FREE' datestamps in red. Very fine $120T 110 C 1858 (5 Jun) outer from Hobart to London endorsed 'Overland Mail Via Marseilles' and franked with d Dull Lilac (touched at left, portion of adjoining unit at right) tied by '62' numeral, and with manuscript '3' in red, a very unusual prepayment of the 9d via Marseilles rate partly in cash. Very fine and an exceptional usage $300T 111 C 1858 (13 Jul) outer from Launceston to Scotland, redirected to London, with d Imperf (SG 40) tied by '60' Barred Numeral, with fine diamond 'POST-OFFICE/LAUNCESTON' ds in red, London arrival backstamp, and with mss '1' for redirection. Very fine other than for some small tone spots $150T 112 C 'Votes and Proceedings of The Legislative Council' Nos 1-31 (7 Sep - 28 Oct 1858), the reverse of the final page being used as the outer wrapper for addressing from Hobart to Launceston. Franked with /- pair (somewhat oxidised) tied by '61' Barred Numeral, with 'PRE-PAID/9OC29/1858' cds in red, and boxed 'PRE-PAID' arrival ds in red for the following day. The 2/- franking represents 4 x 6d per 4 oz. printed matter rate. The lot includes the whole of the 'Votes' as posted. A 1/- Imperf pair is a very scarce franking, let alone for a heavy printed matter rate - a remarkable survivor $1500T 113 C Trio of 4d inland rate covers franked d, with 1858 (20 Mar) cover from Hobart to Jerusalem (four margins, cancelled Oval of Bars, with Brandon Cert), 1859 (28 Sep) from Hobart to Launceston cancelled '75' (cut into two sides), and 1866 (25 Jan) from Ross to Hobart cancelled '77' (touched or cut into two sides), some cover faults (3) $120T 114 C 1859 (8 Jan) cover from Launceston to Carrick with 4d Blue (SG 37, cut into two sides) tied by indecipherable numeral, faint 'PRE-PAID' diamond ds and straight-line 'TOO-LATE' in black. Missing flap, otherwise good and the earliest recorded date for the diamond ds $120T 115 C 1859 (13 Jun) cover from Launceston to Edinburgh with d Imperf (touched at right, portion of adjoining unit at left) cancelled First Allocation '60' numeral, arrival backstamp, and 1865 (7 Feb) cover from Launceston to Reepham UK with d Grey Imperf (four margins) cancelled Second Allocation '52' numeral, Norwich and Reepham backstamps. Covers with some marks and/or flap faults, an attractive pair (2) $150T

10 17 June 2016 General Sale No. 59 Tasmania - Postal History (contd.) 116 C 1859(?) (1 Sep) town letter with d Deep Red-brown (SG 25, touched at left, mark at base) tied by '75' Barred Numeral of Hobart and with boxed 'PRE-PAID/10.0.CLOCK' ds in orange-red $120T 117 C 1860 covers from Launceston at 4d inland rate, the first 1860 (3 Apr) to Table Cape with d Pale Blue (cut into at top) cancelled '59' Barred Numeral, flap tear otherwise fine; other 1860 (28 Jun) to Hobart with d Pale Blue (cut into at right) cancelled '60' Barred Numeral, each with fine diamond 'PRE-PAID' ds in red, latter also with Hobart tombstone 'PRE-PAID' ds in red (2) $100T 118 C 1857 (27 Oct) entire (printed notice from Union Bank) addressed locally within Launceston with d Deep Red-brown (large margins three sides, cut into at top) barely tied by '60' numeral, and with 'PRE-PAID/1-O-CLOCK' cds in red. Two filing creases (clear of adhesive) and otherwise very clean, a good example of the 1d town rate $180T 119 C 1862 (4 Oct) cover from Hobart to Melbourne with d Grey Imperf (SG 45, just touched at top) tied by Oval of Bars and by 'GENERAL POST OFFICE' ('VDL' excised) cds in red, Melbourne arrival backstamp in red. Torn flap, otherwise fine and attractive $150T 120 C 1862 (23 Oct) entire from Hobart to London endorsed 'via Marseilles' and carried on the 'Colombo' which was wrecked off the island of Minicoy on 19 November. The salvaged mail eventually reached London on 16 January 1863 (datestamp on front). This cover bears three damaged 6d adhesives, a pair in Dull Slate-grey and a single in Grey, cancelled Oval of Bars, representing the 1/- half oz. rate plus 6d late fee. On the reverse are two strikes of the boxed 'Saved from the wreck of/the Colombo'. Four 'Colombo' wreck covers from Tasmania are recorded, this cover being a new discovery in 2011 and the only one still bearing adhesives. Cover with inevitable damage from immersion in water and reinforced with hinges in several places, but a spectacular 'Colombo' wreck cover $1200T 121 C 1865 (20 Jul) stampless entire from Cologne, Germany to Launceston, boxed 'P.P.' overstruck 'PD' in red, with 'PRUSSE/ERQUELINES' and Marseilles transit ds, plus diamond 'SHIP-LETTER INWARDS FREE' arrival backstamp in red. Soiled filing crease, otherwise fine, and a scarce inwards item $200T 122 C 1866 (4 Apr) folded printed notice delivered locally in Launceston, and franked with d Brick-red Perf 10 (SG 57, slightly damaged at base) tied '52' Barred Numeral, and with 'PRE-PAID/ 10.0.CLOCK' cds in red. An offset impression of another stamp caused by long storage appears below the 1d, otherwise a lovely example of the 1d town rate $200T 123 C 1866 (18 Jul) small cover (94 x 54mm) from Hobart to Richmond with d Pale Blue Perf 10 (SG 62, fine) cancelled Oval of Bars, and with 'PRE-PAID' cds in red, back flap damaged, but very fine appearance $120T 124 C 1869 (15 Mar) 'On Public Service only' printed envelope from the Colonial Secretary's Office to Sydney with 'Crown/FREE cds and Hobart 'GENERAL POST OFFICE' cds in red, Sydney arrival backstamp. Small portion of back missing, small tear at top and vertical filing crease $75T 125 C 1871 (16 Feb) mourning cover to Ballarat with De La Rue 2d Sideface (x 4) tied by Hobart Town duplexes, and with a fine strike of the straight-line 'REGISTERED' in red, Melbourne transit cds on face and Ballarat arrival cds (FE 20/71) on reverse. The cover was undeliverable and the boxed 'UNCLAIMED AT/BALLAARAT' was applied, and a second Ballarat cds (MY 23/71) and 'DLB/ VICTORIA' cds in green (MY 25/71). Addressee's name has been erased and a few minor Blemishes $250T 126 C 1871 (25 Mar) cover to Masserley Park, Derbyshire with 1/- Chalon Perf 10 (SG 68, few small faults) tied by fine Hobart Town duplex, with very fine strike of the straight-line 'REGISTERED' in red (the latest recorded date in this colour), oval 'REGISTERED/LONDON transit datestamp on face, and oval 'REGISTERED/DERBY' datestamp in red on reverse. An attractive cover $800T 127 C 1872 (24 Sep) entire used locally within Launceston with 1d Sideface cancelled '52' Barred Numeral and with superb 'PRE-PAID/10.0.CLOCK' cds in red. Horizontal filing fold clear of adhesive, otherwise a fine example of the 1d town rate $150T 128 C 1874 (31 Jan) Bankruptcy Court Notice (3d Sideface pen-cancelled affixed) posted locally within Launceston, with 1d Sideface cancelled '52' Barred Numeral, and with 'PRE-PAID/1.O.CLOCK' cds in red, a very fine example of the 1d town rate $150T 129 C 1875 (18 Aug) 'On Public Service only' (crossed through, and flap roughly opened) envelope with signature of MHR and with superb strike of 'Crown/FREE' cds in red (recut state), and 1891 (2 Nov) 'On Public Service only' envelope to Sydney with Hobart duplex, and 'Crown/FREE' cds in black, fine (2) $120T 130 C 1876 (10 Jun) 'On Public Service only' printed envelope with embossed crest on flap in red, from G.P.O. to the British P.O. at Constantinople, with Hobart 'Crown/FREE' cds in red, and Hobart Town unframed despatch cds, signed by A.C. Douglas (Postmaster and Secretary to the Post Office), Alexandria transit cds and 'BRITISH POST OFFICE/CONSTANTINOPLE' arrival backstamp in red, AU Light overall toning, but a remarkable Destination $250T 10

11 Tasmania - Postal History (contd.) C 1879(?) (13 Oct) wrapper franked d Carmine Perf 12 strip of 3 tied by '77' Barred Numerals (Ross), addressed to Longford and endorsed 'by Book Post' and 'Book only'. Some tone spots, but a very scarce usage for the 3d packet rate $200T 132 C 1880 (10 Sep) 'On Public Service only' envelope to Forth with Launceston diamond 'Crown/FREE' ds in black, and italic 'TOO LATE', back flap partly missing; and 1885 (31 Aug) stampless cover to Melbourne with Launceston duplex, and diamond 'Crown/FREE ds in black (the latest recorded date), reverse damaged by staining (2) $100T 133 C 1882 (16 Oct) cover from Launceston to Longford with 2d Sideface cancelled Duplex Code S, posted after 4.00pm, and too late for the Longford mail, and so struck with italic 'TOO.LATE' in black. Some soiling, but scarce $120T 134 C 1887 (8 Aug) stampless OPSO cover with 'Municipality of Green Ponds' imprint at lower left and signed 'NJMaggs/Police Constable' at upper right, endorsed 'Money Letter' by the sender and corrected to 'Registered' by a different hand. Fine Constitution Hill cds and Green Ponds backstamp of same date. Back flap repaired, otherwise of fine appearance and believed to be the latest recorded use of the term 'Money Letter' $350T 135 C 1888 (21 Aug) folded Police Rate Receipt with Longford cds, and 'LAUNCESTON/FREE/ TASMANIA' cds (the earliest known date); and 'ON PUBLIC SERVICE ONLY' postcard with printed notice of the Launceston Rifle Regiment with 'LAUNCESTON/FREE/TASMANIA cds SP 7 88, fine (2) $150T 136 PS c1890 2d registration envelope (134 x 83mm) with 1d Sideface cancelled Hobart duplex, date unclear, and used locally within Hobart. The embossed stamp is uncancelled, fine and clean, and an unusual use of the stationery for the 1d town rate $100T 137 C 1891 (20 Feb) registered 1d STO wrapper for 'The Federal Australian Philatelist' with printed 'BOOK POST' at upper left used to Brazil, cancelled Hobart Duplex and with chamfered boxed 'REGISTERED/No/2524' in red, with double circle 'MONTCENIS A MACON/A' ds (26 AVRIL 91) and 'CORREIOS/ALAGOIS double circle backstamp, 28 MAIO 91. Reduced at both ends (probably removing additional adhesive(s)), and some soiling, but a remarkable destination $300T 138 C 1898 (10 Jun) registered 'ON PUBLIC SERVICE ONLY' printed envelope endorsed 'John Crockett/Assistant Bailiff' at top left, sent from Ouse to Hamilton, Ouse '65' numeral struck at left and with 'R' in circle, Hamilton arrival cds on reverse. Two light vertical folds otherwise fine $50T 139 C 1899 (21 Nov) registered 'ON ROAD TRUST BUSINESS ONLY' printed envelope sent from Hamilton to Pelham, manuscript 'Registered', 'R' in circle and chamfered boxed 'REGISTERED/ HOBART' in blue at left, Hobart transit cds on reverse. Some repaired tears at top left and pinholes at lower right, otherwise good $50T 140 C 1900 (19 Jul) 1d Pink Postcard from Launceston to the German Consul at Brisbane, with boxed 'POSTED OUT/OF COURSE (worn state with side frames weak or missing), few minor marks otherwise very fine $80T 41 C 1901 (11 Feb) registered Tattersalls cover to Hobart with 2d Pictorial cancelled Mangana cds, and with 'R' in circle, underpaid and with mss applied at G.P.O. 'Mem 12/2/01' and 'Additional/postage paid/e.m.h. 15/2/01' (the initials of Chief Clerk Edgar Morrah Hannaford), Hobart backstamp FE Underpaid registered mail is very unusual, since it had to be handed over the counter, and the responsible postal officer was liable to make up any deficiency. Very scarce $250T 142 C 1901 (24 Apr) Tattersalls registered cover to Hobart with 2d Pictorial cancelled Derby cds and 'R' in circle, underpaid and with mss 'P.M./ Charged/ ', 'REGISTERED/HOBART' cds on reverse, AP Underpaid registered mail is very unusual, since it had to be handed over the counter, and the responsible postal officer was liable to make up any deficiency. Very scarce $250T 143 C 1904 (23 May) registered cover to Oatlands with Pictorial 1d and 2d (2, one damaged) cancelled Bagdad cds, and with boxed 'REGISTERED/3525/HOBART' in blue, being the rare recut of the previous chamfered boxed marking (used only ). Also with 'R' in circle, and with Hobart (MY ) and Oatlands (MY 24 04) backstamps. Cover tear at top, otherwise fine and very scarce $300T 144 PPC 1904 (23 Nov) PPC to Launceston with Hobart cds and fine strike of triple circle 'POSTAGE PAID/1D/HOBART, TAS.' in black, one of two recorded examples. Postcard with top left corner crease, otherwise fine and an important and very rare Paid marking $400T 145 C 1906 (8 Jun) postcard from Launceston to Zeehan with boxed 'POSTED OUT/OF COURSE' handstamp (worn state with sides worn or missing), a scarce marking, creased at lower left corner otherwise fine $ C 1905 (3 Apr) picture postcard to London franked 1d Pictorial cancelled Hobart cds, underpaid and with '5/CTMS/T' handstamp, and '1D/I.S./D' handstamp applied on arrival. Re-addressed to Ipswich and faint 'CHARGE NOT PAID/F.B. No. 2' in violet added $60T

12 17 June 2016 General Sale No. 59 Tasmania - Postal History (contd.) 147 C 1907 (3 Oct) long 'Tatts' envelope to Hobart from Ballyrosan (Vic) with 1d pair, oval 'T4D' applied and 1902 Blank Base 4d Postage Due affixed and cancelled Hobart cds. A number of peripheral tears are explained by the addition of the handstruck boxed 'RECEIVED TORN AT G.P.O.' $200T 148 C 1909 inwards PPC from Bombay to Ellendale franked with KEVII 3p and 2a6p cancelled by manuscript violet 'Stamped', arrival 'TML RY No 3 (MR 3 09) and Ellendale (4 Mar) datestamps. Colourful and attractive $250 Postal Markings 149 O First Allocation Barred Numerals: '24' (Cullenswood, rated RRR), fine strike tying 4d Courier (cut-to-shape) on 1854 (25 Sep) entire headed 'Parsonage Cullenswood' to Launceston, with two-line 'C'WOOD/ ' postmaster's private handstamp at lower left, and Launceston arrival cds on reverse. Entire with horizontal filing crease, otherwise very fine. The two line handstamp is the only recorded example, ex Malcolm Groom and John Bell $1200T 150 C -: '30' (Forcett) legible strike on d Blue (margins clear to good). A rare number rated RRRR, with no cover recorded $250T 151 O -: '31' (Antill Ponds) 4d Courier cut-to-shape and cancelled by manuscript 'JA' in pen. This is believed to represent the initials of John Aston, the Postmaster of Antill Ponds at this time. Only two examples recorded $100T 152 O -: '31' (Green Ponds) fine strike on 1d Blue 'Courier' (SG 2, cat 1500), small to good margins but thinned on left side $250T 153 O -: '48' legible strike in red on 1855 Wmk Large Star 1d Carmine (touched at base and just cut into at top, SG 14 cat 850). Presumed to have been struck during the period of use of this number at Hobart, although use at one of the other three offices which used this number (Ouse, Cascades, Impression Bay) cannot be ruled out. Rated RRRR, and the only example recorded in this colour $500T 154 O -: '55' (Spring Hill) - manuscript 'JL' on d Deep Red-brown (just cut into at upper left), and believed to represent the initials of the Spring Hill Postmaster, Joseph Last $200T 155 C First Allocation Barred Numerals: '59' (Launceston) superb strike on 1861 (11 Jan) consignee's letter from Melbourne, diamond 'SHIP-LETTER INWARDS FREE backstamp in red, 14JA Horizontal filing crease and a few minor stains. Ex Ross Jones, and believed to be the only example of the '59' numeral not used as a canceller $400T 156 O -: '60' (Launceston) superb large part strike in red on d Pale Blue (four large margins and portions of adjoining units at left and base). Very striking and rated RRRR $300T 157 O -: '62' (Hobart) large part strike in red on 6d Dull Slate-grey (SG 44, just touched at right). Rated RRRR and the only recorded example in this colour $300T 158 O Second Allocation Barred Numerals: 1861 (6 Mar) printed notice from Bank of Australasia locally used within Hobart, franked d Pale Red-brown Imperf tied by very fine '52' Numeral, paying the town letter rate, and with 'PRE-PAID/1-O-CLOCK cds in red. Mild horizontal filing crease, otherwise superb, and believed to be the earliest recorded date of use for any Second Allocation Numeral $200T 159 ^ -: '198' (Boat Harbour), three faint strikes tying Sideface 1d strip of three and 2d to piece, with partial datestamp below, rated RRRR $ O -: '229' (Norfolk Bay) on 1d Sideface, rated RRR $ O -: '274' (Liffey) on 2d Sideface, rated RRRR $ O d 'Courier' on small piece cancelled large part 'MACQUARIE/PLAINS' and with mss date '8/10/55', cut into at right and with vertical crease and a few marks $100T 163 O Manuscript Cancellations: Small group, cut-to-shape 4d 'Courier' cancelled grid, and pair cancelled squiggles, and Imperf Chalons cancelled grid (2d), cross (6d), star (1d), wavy lines (4d), squiggles (4d), parallel lines (2d pair), and 'Hamilton/4 Jan 61' (4d), '41' (4d), most stamps with faults but a useful lot (12) $100T 164 C Manuscript 'Registered Torquay/16/8/56' cancelling d Blue strip of 4 (touched or cut into at top and touched at bottom left, otherwise clear), a scarce multiple (SG 18, cat 480) $200T 165 O Manuscript Markings: d Brick-red Imperf cancelled mss 'Reg letter/8/4/67' and d Carmine Perf 12½ cancelled mss 'Reg letter/6/6/67', very scarce (2) $100T 12