PHILATELIC LITERATURE - General Titles"British Empire Postal Stationery" (10/12/2009), Premier...

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Philately Books Auction Page: 1 Sep 11, 2011 Lot Type Grading Description Est $AUD LITERATURE - NON-PHILATELIC Lot 9 L AUSTRALIA: "A Nation United - 9 May 2001" issued to commemorate the Centenary of Federation and a commemorative sitting of the Federal Parliament in Melbourne, landscape format, 68pp, hardbound with d/j. 9 A 15 PHILATELIC LITERATURE - General Titles Lot 11 L Assorted titles including "The Stamps of the Commonwealth of Australia" by AA Rosenblum (4th Edn, 1936), 94pp, staplebound; Stanley Gibbons' Postage Stamp Catalogue Part I: British Empire (with Egypt and Iraq)" (1944), toning and spotting, 551pp, hardbound; "Victorian Philatelic Record" No. 107 Vol. IX, No. 126 Vol. XI, and No. 132 Vol. XI, plus "The Stamps of the Commonwealth of Australia" by AA Rosenblum (1926), badly stained, 101pp, softbound. 11 Offer L Box including auction catalogues with a few better items including Robson Lowe "The "Carwardine" British Empire Mint Classics & The "Orlean" Mauritius Primitive Classics" (17/10/1974), plus an original copy of "Soldiering On: The Australian Army at Home and Overseas" prepared by "some of the boys" (1942), published by the Australian War Memorial, includes 16 coloured plates painted by diggers, minor blemishes, cloth hardbound, plus London Philatelist Vol. 119. (61) 39 A 30 L Carton of assorted reference literature including "Australian Commonwealth Specialists' Catalogue" (1965, 1979, 1982), Stanley Gibbons Part VI: French Colonies (1949), and "The Coinage of Medieval Austria: 1156-1521", plus "The Australasian Stamp Catalogue" issues, Michel "Osteuropa" (East Europe) (2006/2007), Nutmeg auction catalogues (15), and Macray Stamp Sales for "The "Ray Sullivan" New Guinea plus selected Papua, Papua New Guinea properties" and others. (43) 46 A- 20 Ex Lot 47 L World titles comprising "The Australian Commonwealth Specialists' Catalogue" (1988); "The Buyer's Guide: An Analysis of Selected U.S. Postage Stamps" by S Datz (1992); "Glasewald "Privatpostmarken Katalog" ("Private Postmark Catalogue") (1953); "The Hodder Stamp Dictionary" by D & M Patrick (1973); "Paper Ambassadors: The Politics of Stamps" by D Altman (1991); "The Post Office Act, and the Regulations with the New Rates of Postage" (India); and "Stamp Investment Guidelines" by B Hornadge, plus Premier Philately hardbound catalogue for "International Rarities Auction" (25/1/2003) including a large number of Roos and KGV Heads. (8) 47 A 20

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  • Philately Books Auction Page: 1Sep 11, 2011Lot Type Grading Description Est $AUD

    LITERATURE - NON-PHILATELIC

    Lot 9

    L AUSTRALIA: "A Nation United - 9 May 2001" issued to commemorate the Centenary of Federation and a commemorative sitting of the Federal Parliament in Melbourne, landscape format, 68pp, hardbound with d/j.

    9 A

    15

    PHILATELIC LITERATURE - General Titles

    Lot 11

    L Assorted titles including "The Stamps of the Commonwealth of Australia" by AA Rosenblum (4th Edn, 1936), 94pp, staplebound; Stanley Gibbons' Postage Stamp Catalogue Part I: British Empire (with Egypt and Iraq)" (1944), toning and spotting, 551pp, hardbound; "Victorian Philatelic Record" No. 107 Vol. IX, No. 126 Vol. XI, and No. 132 Vol. XI, plus "The Stamps of the Commonwealth of Australia" by AA Rosenblum (1926), badly stained, 101pp, softbound.

    11

    Offer

    L Box including auction catalogues with a few better items including Robson Lowe "The "Carwardine" British Empire Mint Classics & The "Orlean" Mauritius Primitive Classics" (17/10/1974), plus an original copy of "Soldiering On: The Australian Army at Home and Overseas" prepared by "some of the boys" (1942), published by the Australian War Memorial, includes 16 coloured plates painted by diggers, minor blemishes, cloth hardbound, plus London Philatelist Vol. 119. (61)

    39 A

    30

    L Carton of assorted reference literature including "Australian Commonwealth Specialists' Catalogue" (1965, 1979, 1982), Stanley Gibbons Part VI: French Colonies (1949), and "The Coinage of Medieval Austria: 1156-1521", plus "The Australasian Stamp Catalogue" issues, Michel "Osteuropa" (East Europe) (2006/2007), Nutmeg auction catalogues (15), and Macray Stamp Sales for "The "Ray Sullivan" New Guinea plus selected Papua, Papua New Guinea properties" and others. (43)

    46 A-

    20

    Ex Lot 47

    L World titles comprising "The Australian Commonwealth Specialists' Catalogue" (1988); "The Buyer's Guide: An Analysis of Selected U.S. Postage Stamps" by S Datz (1992); "Glasewald "Privatpostmarken Katalog" ("Private Postmark Catalogue") (1953); "The Hodder Stamp Dictionary" by D & M Patrick (1973); "Paper Ambassadors: The Politics of Stamps" by D Altman (1991); "The Post Office Act, and the Regulations with the New Rates of Postage" (India); and "Stamp Investment Guidelines" by B Hornadge, plus Premier Philately hardbound catalogue for "International Rarities Auction" (25/1/2003) including a large number of Roos and KGV Heads. (8)

    47 A

    20

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    PHILATELIC LITERATURE - Subject Headings

    Ex Lot 49

    L AIRMAIL: "50 Years of Australian Airmails" (1964) & "The Australian Airmail Catalogue" by N Eustis (6th Edn, 1997) "Glider Mail" edited by D Barber (1987), plus "Schweizerisches Luftpost-Handbuch" ("Swiss Airmail Handbook") (1984). (4)

    49 A

    10

    Lot 50

    L AIRMAIL: "Airgraphs and Australia" by DJ Collyer (1988), history of the airgraph method of miniaturising letters during World War II, 332pp, spiralbound.

    50 A30

    Lot 79

    L MACHINE LABELS: "Frama 20 - Celebrating 20 Years of the Frama Postage Stamp Vending Machine in Australia" by R Peck (2002), limited production of 50 copies, includes colour illustrations, spiralbound. [Prestige retail: $30]

    79 A

    Offer

    L POSTAL STATIONERY: Higgins & Gage "World Postal Stationery Catalog" (1970s) complete in the original numbered envelopes, a bit aged but generally fine. [Despite this seminal work being 30+ years old it is still the best & often the only English-language reference for numerous countries. A set housed in black binders sold in Literature Auction 125 for $360] (19 parts)

    85 A-

    100

    Lot 101

    L REVENUES: "Revenue Stamps of Australia" published by G&R Philately (2010), 127pp, spiralbound. [Prestige retail: $85]

    101 A50

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    PHILATELIC LITERATURE - Auction Catalogues

    Ex Lot 118

    L Stanley Gibbons "All-World" (25-26/9/1969) catalogue, some wear, 2117 lots, staplebound with p/r; Robson Lowe "Africa, The Americas, Asia, and Europe" (25/7/1962) catalogue, repaired tear and general wear, 360 lots, staplebound with p/r; Harmers of London "Fine and Rare Postage Stamps" (22-23/5/1950) catalogue, including Cape of Good Hope, Great Britain, and New Zealand, 595 lots, staplebound with p/r. (3)

    118 A-

    25T

    Ex Lot 120

    L Box of catalogues including Habsburg/Feldman "Australasia" (16-21/11/1987), Macray Watson No. 82, Premier Philatelic Auctions No. 83, 85, 87-90, Premier No. 92-94, 97, 103, 105, 107, 109-110, 122, and Prestige "The Bernie Manning Collection of Queensland Sidefaces & Large Chalons" (13/6/2009) & "The FIP Gold Medal Collection of New South Wales Pre-Stamp Postal History formed by Brian Peace" (27/7/2009), minor blemishes and creases. (20)

    120 A-

    40

    Ex Lot 123

    L Bundle including Harmers of Sydney "The Holding Collection of Fine and Rare Stamps" (2/6/1982), Robson Lowe "Australasia" including a further portion of the late Dr. John Heydon collection (19-20/12/1978), Rodney Perry "Fine and Rare Stamps" sales (26/10/1978), (6/12/1979) & (27/9/1984), minor blemishes. (5)

    123 A-

    10

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    Lot 144

    L HARMERS OF SYDNEY: “The Major Portion of the Mrs J. Nette Gold Medal Collection of Australian Commonwealth” (27 & 30/8/1971), The largest part of an excellent collection with strength in KGV heads plus missing colours and imprint blocks, minor blemishes and annotations, 687 lots, staplebound with p/r. [A copy in slightly better condition sold in Literature Auction 307 for $125]

    144 A-

    50T

    Ex Lot 146

    L HEINRICH-KOHLER: "The John R. Boker German States" English translation inserts comprising "Hannover" Parts I-VII, "Prussia Part II" (9/11/1991), and "German States" (19/3/1988), staplebound. (9)

    146 A

    10

    Lot 177

    L ROBSON LOWE: "Australasia" (14/3/1978), including the collection of New South Wales formed by AL Leon of Durban, 711 lots, staplebound.

    177 A10

    Lot 181

    L SHREVES: "Selection from a Connoisseur's Collection United States Postage Stamps" (15/7/2005), 112 lots, staplebound.

    181 AOffer

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    Lot 185

    L SOTHEBY'S: "The Philatelic Collection formed by Sir Gawaine Baillie Volume III: Australian States and Australian Commonwealth" (13-15/7/2005), 1259 lots, softbound.

    185 A30

    Lot 190

    L STANLEY GIBBONS (AUST): "The Lionheart Collection" (20/4/2005), including Michael Blake's Gold Medal Collection of Tasmania & other fine Australian Commonwealth and Colonies, 693 lots, softbound.

    190 A

    Offer

    PHILATELIC LITERATURE - Journals & PeriodicalsL "Australian Stamp Monthly" Vol. II No. 5-8 (1931) & Vol. III 2-3, 6-12 (1932), minor blemishes,

    softbound. (13)191 A-

    20T

    L "Australian Stamp Monthly" Extensive run between 1930-1938 comprising Vol. 1-3 (hardbound) & 5-9 (stored in albums), aged but better than some examples. [A similar lot but with volumes 5-14 sold in Literature Auction 307 for $95] (4 books + 2 albums)

    192 B

    30

    L "The Australian Stamp Journal" by JH Smyth 1915-16, monochrome illustrations of NWPI, G.R.I. and Fiji Times Express, heavy toning, cover damage, 228pp, hardbound.

    201 COffer

    PHILATELIC LITERATURE - Geographic Regions

    Lot 212

    L BRITISH EMPIRE: "The Encyclopedia of British Empire Postage Stamps Vol IV: The Empire in Australasia" by Robson Lowe (1962), 600pp, hardbound full of scholarly content on Australia, the Australian Colonies, New Zealand, New Guinea & Papua plus all the other British Pacific Islands, an unusually fine copy including supplement. A truly important work in well above average condition. A must-have book for every philatelist. [A similarly fine copy sold in Literature Auction 307 for $340]

    212 A

    180

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    COINS & BANKNOTES

    Ex Lot 215

    L "Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Stamps & Banknotes" (8-11/04/2008) Noble, slight cover crease, 5574 lots, softbound, and "Auction 300" (28-30/10/08) Downies, variety of Australian coins, small tear, 3502 lots, softbound. (2)

    215 A-

    Offer

    Lot 216

    L BANKNOTES: "Australian History 1901 to 2001 as Seen through Banknotes" by J Dauer, E Dauer & J Pettit (2007), 350pp, hardbound with gold-blocked cover & illustrated slipcase. Retail $250. [A sumptuous publication that marries together two fascinating subjects: Australian history since Federation (although the introduction includes almost 50pp of pre-Federation notes) and the production of our paper currency including trial notes, specimens, unissued notes and all sorts of interesting material. A wonderful gift for the collector who has everything!]

    216 A

    100

    COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - General & Miscellaneous Lots

    Ex Lot 217

    L JMA Gregson Private Treaty catalogues for "The Scrivener and Mallin Australia" Sales No 1-4 & "The Davidson Australia" Sales No. 1, 2 & 3 (2 of each, one No. 2 photocopied), 5 & 7, also Grosvenor "British Empire Postal Stationery" (10/12/2009), Premier catalogue for "The "Colonel Harrie Evans" Collection of Australian Colonies and Pacific Islands", Sotheby's catalogue for "The James B. Williamson Collection" (2), and Spink/Stanley Gibbons "R.C. Carpenter's Australian Commonwealth Stamps" (25/9/1984). (15)

    217 A/B

    30

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    Ex Lot 218

    L "The 1913 Penny Kangaroo of Australia" by D Legge (1980); "Australian Air Mails" by AA Rosenblum"; "Australian Commonwealth Postage Rates 1901-1966"; "Commonwealth of Australia Printed to Order Postal Stationery"; "Kangaroos" by GN Kellow (1985); "The Postal History and Postal Markings of Thursday Island" by JW Turnbull (cover stain); "The Railway Stamps of Mainland Australia" by Ingles (1980); "The Stamps of the Commonwealth of Australia" by AA Rosenblum (5th Edn, 1947) with supplement; "The Surface Printed KGV 1d Sideface Issue Variety Catalogue" by GR Monk (1992). (9)

    218 A-

    40

    Lot 219

    L "Australia's Centenary of Federation: Here's what we made of it" by RC Peck (2001), compiled articles that explore how Australia philatelically and to a lesser extent, numismatically, celebrated its Centenary of Federation, spiralbound.

    219 A

    Offer

    Lot 220

    L "Australian Air Mail Labels and Vignettes 1920-1960" (2003), published by A Page in Time (Leski), illustrated entirely in colour, this book is essentially Tom Frommer's National Gold Medal Exhibit enhanced with catalogue and pricing information below each exhibit page, 128pp+, softbound. [A copy sold in Literature Auction 304 for $65]

    220 A

    40

    Lot 221

    L "Australian First Day Covers" by M Moore, C Wooley and F Pauer (2009), a guide to identifying Australian illustrated FDCs and their publishers, 210pp, spiralbound. [Prestige retail: $95]

    221 A50

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    Ex Lot 222

    L "Collect Sydney 2000" Pages from the Social Philately collection of Richard Peck, Vol I & II, spiralbound. (2)

    222 AOffer

    Lot 223

    L "Commemorating One Hundred Years of the Federation of Australia 1901-2001" compiled and edited by K Murray & J Carter, historical account that focuses on the significance of our flora & fauna emblems, 111pp, hardbound.

    223 A

    Offer

    Lot 224

    L "Handbook of Australian Private Perfins" edited by J Mathews (2nd Edn, 2003), approximately 300 unnumbered pages, softbound. As new. An important reference. [Prestige retail: $80]

    224 A50

    Lot 225

    L "History of the Australian Military Postal Services 1914-1950" "History of the Australian Military Postal Services 1914-1950" by EB Proud (1991), published by Proud Bailey, 578pp, hardbound with d/j. [A copy sold in Literature Auction 306 for $135]

    225 A

    100

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    Lot 226

    L "Petrol Rationing in Australia" by G Shea, colour illustrations, 43pp, spiralbound. [Prestige retail: $38]

    226 A15

    Lot 227

    L "Petrol Rationing in Australia" by G Shea, colour illustrations, 43pp, spiralbound. [Prestige retail: $38]

    227 A15

    Lot 228

    L "Railway Stamps of Australia" published by G&R Philately (2010), 82pp, spiralbound. [Prestige retail: $60]

    228 A30

    Lot 229

    L "Revenue Stamps of Australia" published by G&R Philately (2010), 127pp, spiralbound. [Prestige retail: $85]

    229 A50

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    Lot 230

    L "Sel Pfeffer's Australia & Territories Booklet Catalogue" by S Pfeffer, covers all Australian Booklets from B1 issued in 1904 to B244 issued November 2001, 116pp, spiralbound.

    230 AOffer

    Lot 231

    L "Stamps of Australia: The Stamp Collector's Reference Guide" edited by AB Pitt, published by Rennicks, 11th Edn, 239pp, softbound.

    231 A10

    Lot 232

    L "Stamps of Australia: The Stamp Collector's Reference Guide" edited by AB Pitt, published by Rennicks, 11th Edn, 239pp, softbound.

    232 AOffer

    Lot 233

    L "The Australian Commonwealth Specialists' Catalogue" published by Brusden-White (1988), annotations, hardbound.

    233 A-Offer

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    Ex Lot 234

    L "The Australian Commonwealth Specialists' Catalogue" 1955 (16th Edn), 1957 (18th Edn) & 1959 (20th Edn), blemishes and annotations but useful references, softbound. (3)

    234 BOffer

    Ex Lot 235

    L "The Australian Commonwealth Specialists' Catalogue: Decimals I-III" by Brusden White (2002), current editions of the essential Australian reference series, softbound. [Prestige retail: $240] (3)

    235 A-100

    Lot 236

    L "The Chapman Collection of Australian Commonwealth Stamps" by R Chapman (1999), the leather-bound subscribers edition, numbered 66 of the 250 issued, includes supplement signed by the author but M/Ss absent. [A copy with the M/Ss sold in Literature Auction 307 for $140]

    236 A

    75

    Lot 237

    L "The Stamps of the Commonwealth of Australia" by AA Rosenblum (3rd Edn, 1928), page discolouration, 191pp, hardbound.

    237 A-10

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    Lot 238

    L "The Stamps of the Commonwealth of Australia" by AA Rosenblum (5th Edn, 1947-8), cover and some spine damage, 270pp, hardbound.

    238 BOffer

    Lot 239

    L "The Stamps of the Commonwealth of Australia" by AA Rosenblum (5th Edn, 1947-8), cover and page damage, discolouration, 270pp, hardbound.

    239 BOffer

    Lot 240

    L "The Stamps of the Commonwealth of Australia" by AA Rosenblum (5th Edn, 1947-8), cover damage and page spotting, 270pp, hardbound.

    240 BOffer

    Lot 241

    L "The Stamps of the Commonwealth of Australia" by AA Rosenblum (5th Edn, 1947-8), page spotting, slight toning, cover damage, 270pp, hardbound.

    241 BOffer

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    Lot 242

    L "The Stamps of the Commonwealth of Australia" by AA Rosenblum (6th Edn, 1966), page spotting, 591pp, hardbound.

    242 B20

    Lot 243

    L "The Stamps of the Commonwealth of Australia" by AA Rosenblum (6th Edn, 1966), unblemished, 591pp, hardbound with worn d/j.

    243 A30

    Lot 244

    L "The Stamps of the Commonwealth of Australia" by AA Rosenblum (6th Edn, 1966), toning and spotting, 591pp, hardbound.

    244 B20

    Lot 245

    L "The Stamps of the Commonwealth of Australia" by AA Rosenblum (6th Edn, 1968), the final edition, 636pp, hardbound with d/j (worn).

    245 A50

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    Lot 246

    L "The T.E. Field Collection of the Australian Commonwealth" HR Harmer auction catalogue, includes Kangaroo and map essays by L&P Bacon and Die Proofs by B Young plus Roo high values in multiples, requires re-stapling, 491 lots. The sale didn't happen: Harmers were persuaded to sell the collection to Ken Baker acting on behalf of JA Kilfoyle. [A copy sold in Literature Auction 307 for $65]

    246 A

    30

    Ex Lot 247

    L "The Australian Commonwealth Specialists' Catalogue" "Kangaroos and The Early Federal Period, 1901-12" (2004); "King George V" (2007); "King George VI" (2006); "Queen Elizabeth II" (2006); "Postage Dues" (1999); and "Booklets" (2003) by Brusden White. Current editions of the essential Australian reference series, minor blemishes. Prestige retail: $450. (6)

    247 A-/B

    200

    Lot 248

    L "The Australian Commonwealth Specialists' Catalogue" "Booklets", published by Brusden-White (2004), current edition, softbound. [Prestige retail: $65]

    248 A40

    Lot 249

    L "The Australian Commonwealth Specialists' Catalogue" "Decimals I", published by Brusden-White (2004), current edition, softbound. [Prestige retail: $85]

    249 A50

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    Lot 250

    L "The Australian Commonwealth Specialists' Catalogue" "King George VI", published by Brusden-White (2004), current edition of the essential KGVI catalogue, softbound. [Prestige retail: $72]

    250 A40

    COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - Kangaroo Issues

    Lot 251

    L "1d Red Kangaroo and Map Series" by G Pope et Al (2004), indispensible full-colour guide to aid identifying, classifying and plating the 1d Roo, 363pp, spiralbound. [Prestige retail: $150]

    251 A-100

    Lot 252

    L "A Study of all Three Plates of the 2d Grey of the Kangaroo and Map Series" by G Pope (2002), includes detailed and focused analysis of the flaws and varieties with illustrations, 86pp, spiralbound. [Prestige retail: $45]

    252 A-

    20

    Lot 253

    L "Kangaroos" by GN Kellow (1985), cover slightly toning with adhered pricing sticker, 141pp, staplebound.

    253 A-Offer

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    Lot 254

    L "The 9d Kangaroo Stamps" by AD Banwell & RF Parsons (2004), published by The British Society of Australian Philately, 59pp, spiralbound. [Prestige retail: $30]

    254 A15

    COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - King George V Issues

    Lot 255

    L "George V 1½d Die II" by S Forbes (2nd Edn, 2006), published by The British Society of Australian Philately, 200pp, spiralbound. [Prestige retail: $50]

    255 A25

    Lot 256

    L "George V Five Penny" by AS Davidson, VW Dix & AW Rowntree (1980), published by The British Society of Australian Philately, includes illustrations and plating information, 93pp, spiralbound. [Prestige retail: $38]

    256 A

    20

    Lot 257

    L "George V Fivepence" by AS Davidson et al (1980), published by The British Society of Australian Philately, 93pp, spiralbound. [Prestige retail: $38]

    257 A-20

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    Lot 258

    L "George V: Fourpence" by AS Davidson and VW Dix (2nd Edn, 1973), 81pp, spiralbound. [Prestige retail: $38]

    258 A20

    Lot 259

    L "George V Halfpenny" by AS Davidson and VW Dix (3rd Edn, 1995), 112pp+plates, spiralbound. [Prestige retail: $44]

    259 A20

    Lot 260

    L "George V One Penny" 3rd Edn, published by The British Society of Australian Philately, cover crease and blemish, pp, spiralbound. [Prestige retail: $50]

    260 A-25

    Lot 261

    L "George V Threepence" by AS Davidson and VW Dix (2nd Edn, 1995), published by The British Society of Australian Philately, 108pp, spiralbound. [Prestige retail: $38]

    26120

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    Lot 262

    L "Plating the KGV 1d Die 2" by B Wajer & G Monk (2004), illustrated manual including angle guide insert, 79pp, spiralbound. [Prestige retail: $45]

    262 A20

    Lot 263

    L "The Australian Commonwealth King George V 1½d Die I Stamp Part 2" Electros 15 to 19 by R Guy et al (2009), published by Australian Commonwealth Collectors Club of NSW, useful flaw identification guide with numerous illustrations, spiralbound. [Prestige retail: $80.00]

    263 A

    50

    Lot 264

    L "The George Twopence Die I" by RF Parsons et al (2nd Edn, 2007), published by The British Society of Australian Philately, 397pp, spiralbound. [Prestige retail: $95]

    264 A60

    Lot 265

    L "The Redhead" by C Beech (1998), detailed guide for the 1d KGV collector wishing to form a shade collection, 138pp, spiralbound. [Prestige retail: $45]

    265 A20

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    Lot 266

    L "The Surface Printed KGV 1d Sideface Issue Variety Catalogue" by GR Monk (1992), 79pp, staplebound. [Prestige retail: $66]

    266 A-30

    COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - Decimal Issues

    Lot 267

    L "Australian Decimal Varieties" by DJ McCleary (1978), signed by the author, hardbound.267 A 20

    Lot 268

    L "The Australian Commonwealth Specialists' Catalogue: Decimals I-III" published by Brusden-White, current editions of the essential Australian reference series, softbound. [Prestige retail: $240]

    268 A

    100

    COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA

    Lot 269

    L "The Encyclopedia of British Empire Postage Stamps Vol IV: The Empire in Australasia" by Robson Lowe (1962), 600pp, hardbound full of scholarly content on Australia, the Australian Colonies, New Zealand, New Guinea & Papua plus all the other British Pacific Islands, an unusually fine copy including supplement. A truly important work in well above average condition. A must-have book for every philatelist. [A similarly fine copy sold in Literature Auction 307 for $340]

    269 A-

    150

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    COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - Postal History

    Ex Lot 270

    L "Australian Imperial Forces Postal History 1914-1918" by B Emery (1983), plus the "Supplement" (1988), the supplement is especially hard to obtain, particularly in such fine condition, hardbound. [A similar lot including the Supplement sold in Literature Auction 304 for $320] (2)

    270 A

    200

    Lot 271

    L "History of the Australian Military Postal Services 1914-1950" by EB Proud (1991), published by Proud Bailey, 578pp, hardbound with d/j. [A copy sold in Literature Auction 306 for $135]

    271 A100

    Lot 272

    L "Postal History of Australian Army During World War II" by P Collas (1986), published by The Royal Philatelic Society of Victoria, 255pp, hardbound with d/j. [Prestige retail: $62]

    272 A30

    Lot 273

    L "Postal History of the Australian Army During World War II" by P Collas (1986), published by The Royal Philatelic Society of Victoria, 255pp, hardbound with d/j. [Prestige retail: $62]

    273 A30

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    Lot 274

    L "The Postal History of Australian Forces in Japan and Korea 1945-1957" by P Collas (1994), minor blemishes, 108pp, softbound. [Prestige retail: $39]

    274 A-10

    Lot 275

    L "The Postal History of Internees and Prisoners of War in Australia During WWII" by Collas (1982), published by The Royal Philatelic Society of Victoria, 82pp, hardbound.

    275 A10

    Lot 276

    L "Western Australia: The Forces, Prisoner of War & Censor Mail" by B Haynes & B Pope, extensive work published by the Western Australia Study Group, 851pp, hardbound with d/j. Prestige retail: $120 [This massive work covers all aspects of Australian military postal history. It is thus an important book for all military enthusiasts]

    276 A

    60

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    AUSTRALIAN COLONIES/STATES - General & Miscellaneous LotsL "The CDS of QLD 1913-1985" by TR Sellars, superceded by Manning's "Queensland Colonial Postal

    History", spiralbound; "New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory Post Offices" by NC Hopson (1984), operating durations for NSW and ACT POs, revised edition with appendices, minor creasing, 129pp, spiralbound; "Kangaroos" by GN Kellow (1985), discolouration and foxing, 141pp, spiralbound. (3)

    277 A-

    15

    Lot 278

    L "Australasian Wreck Mail" by BR Peace (1997), published by The Royal Philatelic Society of Victoria, 289pp, hardbound with d/j. As new. Prestige retail: $100. [A copy sold in Literature Auction 306 for $80]

    278 A

    50

    L "Australia New Zealand UK Mails Volume 1 - to 1880: Rates Routes and Ships Out and Home" by Colin Tabeart (2011, 2nd Edn), brand new edition, 448pp hardbound. [Prestige retail $110]

    279 A60

    L "Australia New Zealand UK Mails Volume 2 - 1881-1900: Rates Routes and Ships Out and Home" by Colin Tabeart (2011, 2nd Edn), brand new edition, 410pp hardbound. Prestige retail $110. [The keenly awaited follow-up volume that takes the study into the UPU Period. Importantly, the study has been extended to include the French and German shipping lines]

    280 A

    60

    Lot 281

    L "Australian Numeral Cancellations: A Compendium" by HM Campbell (1983), published by The Royal Philatelic Society of Victoria, 189pp, hardbound. [Prestige retail: $42]

    281 A50

    Lot 282

    L "Australian States Specialist Catalogue" published by G&R Albums, includes colour illustrations and prices derived from auction realisations, 209pp, spiralbound. [Prestige retail: $85]

    282 A50

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    Lot 283

    L "Franked! The Official Mail of Victoria 1864-1902" by CL Stieg & MB Watson (2008), some colour illustrations, 181pp, hardbound with d/j. [Prestige retail: $120]

    283 A50

    Lot 284

    L "NSW Government Printers and Inspectors of Stamps" by RC Peck (2001), 63pp, spiralbound. [Prestige retail: $20]

    284 A10

    Lot 285

    L "Post, Receiving, Telegraph & Telephone Offices of New South Wales" by HC Hopson & R Tobin (1991), complete A-Z in four staplebound volumes. [Prestige retail: $145]

    285 A100

    Lot 286

    L "Postmasters & Postmistresses of Western Australia 1829-1992" compiled by G Southworth (1998), published by The Western Australian Study Group, 244pp, spiralbound. [Prestige retail: $30]

    286 A15

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    Lot 287

    L "Queensland Cancellations and Other Postal Markings 1860-1913" by HM Campbell (1977), 161pp, hardbound. [Prestige retail: $33]

    287 A15

    Lot 288

    L "Queensland Colonial Postal History" by B Manning, Volume 1 - The Numeral Cancellations", colour illustrations and large fold-out map, 257pp, spiralbound. [Prestige retail: $150]

    288 A100

    Lot 289

    L "Queensland Colonial Postal History" by B Manning (2011), Volume 2 - The Town Datestamps", colour illustrations, 289pp, spiralbound. [Prestige retail: $165]

    289 A100

    Lot 290

    L "Queensland Postal History" by HM Campbell (1990), published by The Royal Philatelic Society of Victoria, 326pp, hardbound with d/j. [Prestige retail: $82]

    290 A40

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    Lot 291

    L "Queensland Postal Rates and Charges, 1832-1913" by HM Campbell (1995), published by The Royal Philatelic Society of Victoria, 96pp, softbound. [Prestige retail: $33]

    291 A15

    Lot 292

    L "Queensland: The Machine Date Cases of the Country and Surburban Offices" by CG Salt (2004), alphabetical listing of Queensland machine date cancels, 65pp, staplebound. [Prestige retail: $40]

    292 A

    20

    Lot 293

    L "South Australia: The "Long" Stamps 1902-1912" by Purves (1978), 205pp, hardbound. [Prestige retail: $42]

    293 A20

    Lot 294

    L "South Australia: The Machine Date Cases of the Country and Suburban Offices (Including Northern Territory" by C Salt (2009), 49pp, staplebound.

    294 A10

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    Lot 295

    L "Subject Index and Bibliography for Tasmanian Philately" by D McNamee (2004), signed copy and No. 47 of a limited run of 100, includes CD, 162pp, hardbound. [Prestige retail: $100]

    295 A50

    Lot 296

    L "The "Beaded Oval" and "Laureated Issues of Victoria 1860-1864" by R Jones & G Kellow (1994), published by The Royal Philatelic Society of Victoria, monochrome illustrations, 64pp, softbound. [Prestige retail: $24]

    296 A

    10

    Lot 297

    L "The 1895 Havelock-Foster's Postcard" by RJ Kelly (2007), published by Brusden-White, colour illustrations, 34pp, softbound. [Prestige retail: $35]

    297 A15

    Lot 298

    L "The Departmental Stamps of South Australia" "The Departmental Stamps of South Australia" by R Butler (1978), 188pp, hardbound with d/j. A famous book, long out-of-print and always in high demand. As new. [A copy previously sold in Literature Auction 307 for $240]

    298 A

    150T

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    Lot 299

    L "The Encyclopedia of British Empire Postage Stamps Vol IV: The Empire in Australasia" by Robson Lowe (1962), aged with some toning and spotting, 615pp, hardbound with cardboard slipcase.

    299 B30

    Lot 300

    L "The Half-Lengths of Victoria: The Stamps and Postal History 1850-59" by JW Barwis & RW Moreton (2009), published by The Royal Philatelic Society of Victoria, grounded in the work of Purves, this updated, detailed, and user-friendly volume includes essential information, beautiful full-colour pictures and an accompanying CD, 487pp, hardbound with d/j. [Prestige retail: $180]

    300 A

    100

    Lot 301

    L "The John R. Boker Australian States" Harmers of London auction catalogue (14/5/1981) with New South Wales Sydney Views & Laureates multiples, Tasmania 1d Courier block of 4 mint, fine Victoria Half-Lengths including White Veils 1d pink-red block of 30 mint, minor blemishes. A fabulous collection.

    301 A-

    10

    Lot 302

    L "The Machine Date Cases of the Country and Suburban Offices" by CG Salt (2004), lists all the offices that used a stamp cancelling machine in the state of Victoria with the exception of Melbourne, includes update to 2006, 127pp, staplebound. [Prestige retail: $40]

    302 A

    20

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    Lot 303

    L "The Numeral Cancellations of Victoria" by H Freeman & G White (2001), the essential reference for Victorian postmarks including colour illustrations and post office maps, 420pp, hardbound with d/j. [Prestige retail: $150]

    303 A

    100

    Lot 304

    L "The Philatelic Collection formed by Sir Gawaine Baillie Volume III: Australian States and Australian Commonwealth" Sotheby's auction catalogue (13-15/7/2005), 1259 lots, softbound with p/r.

    304 A

    20

    Lot 305

    L "The Pictorial Stamps of Tasmania 1899-1912" by KE Lancaster (1986), published by The Royal Philatelic Society of Victoria, 149pp, hardbound with d/j. [Prestige retail: $62]

    305 A30

    Lot 306

    L "The Postage and Revenue Long Stamps of South Australia" by E Williams (2003), 68pp, softbound. [Prestige retail: $52]

    306 A30

    L "The Postal History and Postal Markings of Thursday Island" by JW Turnbull (1990), published by The Royal Philatelic Society of Victoria, 36pp, softbound. [Prestige retail: $27]

    307 AOffer

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    Lot 308

    L "The Postal History of New South Wales 1788-1901" edited by JS White (1988), published by The Philatelic Association of New South Wales, illustrations, 481pp, hardbound with d/j. As new. [Prestige retail: $70]

    308 A

    50

    Lot 309

    L "The Pre-UPU Destination Mail of Victoria" by B Palmer (2009), some colour illustrations, No. 15 of 150, 313pp, hardbound with d/j. [Prestige retail: $150]

    309 A100

    Lot 310

    L "The Royal Philatelic Society of Victoria Library: A History and Catalogue" by G Kellow & R Turner (1996), immense reference listing of the publications of the The Royal Philatelic Society of Victoria, 514pp, hardbound. [Prestige retail: $225]

    310 A

    100

    Lot 311

    L "The Travelling Post Offices of South Australia" by AD Presgrave (1997), 131pp, softbound. [Prestige retail: $55]

    311 A20

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    Ex Lot 312

    L PREMIER POSTMARK AUCTIONS: Catalogues #1-18 1991-1998 (except #15), excellent resources, softbound. (17)

    312 A10

    NEW SOUTH WALES

    Lot 313

    L "History of the Post Office and of the Issue of Postage Stamps in New South Wales 1890" by A Houison (1983), the View Productions facsimile edition, 110pp, hardbound with slipcase. [A similar copy in Literature Auction 307 sold for $75]

    313 A

    40

    Lot 314

    L "NSW Government Printers and Inspectors of Stamps" by RC Peck (2001), 63pp, spiralbound. [Prestige retail: $20]

    314 B10

    Ex Lot 315

    L "Post, Receiving, Telegraph & Telephone Offices" by HC Hopson & R Tobin (1991), complete A-Z in four staplebound volumes. [Prestige retail: $145] (4)

    315 A100

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    Lot 316

    L "Romance of the Railways in NSW" by R Peck, spiralbound.316 A Offer

    Lot 317

    L "The FIP Gold Medal Collection of NSW Pre-Stamp Postal History formed by Brian Peace" Prestige Philately auction catalogue (27/7/2009), 246 lots, the very limited hardbound edition. In our opinion, the most important auction ever held in Australia. [We don't remember exactly but we think we did 6 copies only!]

    317 A

    50

    L "The Julius Beresford Collection of the Postage Stamps and Cancellations of New South Wales" Robson Lowe auction catalogue (24/3/1954), including 343 Sydney Views, reconstructed sheets of laureateds and the unique pair of Diadem threepence watermark '2', unusually fine condition, 261 lots, softbound with p/r.

    318 A

    30T

    Lot 319

    L "The Machine Date Cases of the Country and Surburban Offices" by CG Salt (2006), alphabetical listing of New South Wales machine date cancels including Canberra and ACT, 65pp, staplebound. [Prestige retail: $40]

    319 A

    20

    Lot 320

    L "The Postal History of New South Wales 1788-1901" edited by JS White (1988), published by Philatelic Association of New South Wales, 481pp, hardbound with d/j. [Prestige retail: $70]

    320 A50

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    QUEENSLAND

    Lot 323

    L "Queensland Cancellations and Other Postal Markings 1860-1913" by HM Campbell (1977), 161pp, hardbound. [Prestige retail: $33]

    323 A15

    Lot 324

    L "Queensland Cancellations and Other Postal Markings 1860-1913" by HM Campbell (1977), 161pp, hardbound. [Prestige retail: $33]

    324 A15

    Lot 325

    L "Queensland Colonial Postal History" by B Manning, Volume 1 - The Numeral Cancellations, colour illustrations and large fold-out map, 257pp, spiralbound. [Prestige retail: $150]

    325 A100

    Lot 326

    L "Queensland Colonial Postal History" by B Manning (2011), Volume 2 - The Town Datestamps, colour illustrations, 289pp, spiralbound. [Prestige retail: $165]

    326 A100

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    Lot 327

    L "Queensland Postal History" by HM Campbell (1990), published by The Royal Philatelic Society of Victoria, 326pp, hardbound with d/j. [Prestige retail: $82]

    327 A40

    Lot 328

    L "Queensland Postal Rates and Charges, 1832-1913" by HM Campbell (1995), published by The Royal Philatelic Society of Victoria, 96pp, softbound. [Prestige retail: $33]

    328 A15

    Lot 329

    L "Queensland Revenues: Adhesive & Impressed Duties 1866-1930" by D Elsmore (2005), colour reproduction of David Elsmore's "Queensland Revenues Adhesive and Impressed Duties 1866-1930" Large Gold medal exhibit, spiralbound. [Prestige retail: $60]

    329 A

    40

    Lot 330

    L "The Machine Date Cases of the Country and Surburban Offices" by CG Salt (2004), alphabetical listing of Queensland machine date cancels, 65pp, staplebound. [Prestige retail: $40]

    330 A20

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    Lot 331

    L "The Postal History and Postal Markings of Thursday Island" by JW Turnbull (1990), published by The Royal Philatelic Society of Victoria, 36pp, softbound. [Prestige retail: $27]

    331 A10

    SOUTH AUSTRALIA

    Lot 332

    L "South Australia: The John O. Griffiths Collection" Christie's Robson Lowe auction catalogue (3/6/1992) for a famous collection that won ten Large Golds between 1976 & 1983 and the Grand Prix D'Honneur at Bangkok '83 and includes important items acquired from the Napier & Tomasini collections. [A copy sold in Literature Auction 304 for $44]

    332 A-

    20T

    Lot 333

    L "South Australia: The Long Stamps 1902-1912" by Purves (1978), 205pp, hardbound. [Prestige retail: $42]

    333 A20

    Lot 334

    L "The Departmental Stamps of South Australia" by AR Butler (1978), No. 97, 176pp, hardcover with d/j. Long out of print and always in demand. [Copy previously sold for $240 in Literature Auction 307]

    334 A150

  • Philately Books Auction Page: 35Sep 11, 2011SOUTH AUSTRALIA (continued)Lot Type Grading Description Est $AUD

    Lot 335

    L "The Machine Date Cases of the Country and Suburban Offices Including Northern Territory" by C Salt (2009), 49pp, staplebound.

    335 A10

    Lot 336

    L "The Parcel Stamps of South Australia" by M Walker (2008), colour illustrations, 52pp, softbound. [Prestige retail: $25]

    336 A10

    Lot 337

    L "The Postage Stamps of South Australia" compiled by a committee comprising Messrs FC Krichauff, AE Fryar, WL Peck & FRC Frost with assistance from Rev James Mursell, and edited by NR James assited by AGH Briskham (undated c.1950), 128pp, hardbound. A very scare book in fine condition. [The last copy sold in Literature Auction 307 for $270]

    337 A

    150

    Lot 338

    L "The Postage and Revenue Long Stamps of South Australia" by E Williams (2003), 68pp, softbound.

    338 A30

  • Philately Books Auction Page: 36Sep 11, 2011SOUTH AUSTRALIA (continued)Lot Type Grading Description Est $AUD

    Lot 339

    L "The Revenue Stamps of South Australia" by M Walker (2006), 51pp, softbound. [Prestige retail: $25]

    339 A10

    TASMANIAL "Shipping Arrivals and Departures: Tasmania 1834-1842" Volume II by IH Nicholson (1985),

    non-philatelic material but an important postal history reference, minor blemishes, 212pp, softbound. Out of print.

    340 A-

    50T

    Lot 341

    L "Beating the Odds: The Story of Tattersall's Private Mail Network 1902-1930" by D McNamee (2002), published by The Royal Philatelic Society of Victoria, 141pp, hardbound with d/j. [Prestige retail: $72]

    341 A

    40

    Ex Lot 342

    L "Becoming Tasmania: Renaming Van Diemen's Land" by T Newman (2005), a fascinating historical account written by former Parliamentary Librarian Terry Newman and published by the Parliament of Tasmania, 160pp, softbound. As new. [Brand new copies sell online for $29.95] Also includes "William Sorell in Van Diemen's Land: Lieutenant-Governor 1817-24" by L Mickleborough (2004), 167pp, softbound. Non-philatelic. (2)

    342 A

    20

    L "Pictorial Guide to the West Coast of Tasmania" published under the Auspices of the Western Tasmanian Tourist Association (1908) being the 1971 facsimile edition, minor bruising, 136pp, softbound in landscape format. Lovingly reprinted & most attractive. Non-philatelic. [An example sold for $55 in our literature sale of 21/12/2009].

    343 A-

    20

    Lot 344

    L "Subject Index and Bibliography for Tasmanian Philately" by D McNamee (2004), signed copy and No. 47 of a limited run of 100, includes CD, 162pp, hardbound. [Prestige retail: $100]

    344 A50

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    Lot 345

    L "The Pictorial Stamps of Tasmania 1899-1912" by KE Lancaster (1986), published by The Royal Philatelic Society of Victoria, 149pp, hardbound with d/j. [Prestige retail: $62]

    345 A30

    Lot 346

    L "The Robert P. Odenweller Collection of Tasmania" (12/4/1981) Harmers of London auction catalogue, colour illustrations, 406 lots, softbound.

    346 AOffer

    Lot 347

    L "The Stamps of Tasmania: A History of the Postage Stamps, Envelopes, Post Cards, Adhesive and Impressed Revenue & Excise Stamps of Tasmania" by AB Hull (1890), requires rebinding but the pages are generally very fine & the large foldout map is (unusually) undamaged, 136pp + 9 plates of "Autotype Illustrations" tipped-in, hardbound in quarter-leather. A rare and important work from this early period. [Published by the Philatelic Society, London prior to it obtaining the "Royal" prefix. A very fine copy sold for $1450 in our literature auction of Dec 2008]

    347 B

    750

    Lot 348

    L "The Wild Ride: Revolutions that Shaped Tasmanian Black & White Photography" by N Haygarth (2008), documents the photographic work of Beattie, Spurling & others with some of the photographs subsequently used as postcard images, 148pp, hardbound with d/j. Non-philatelic. As new.

    348 A

    50

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    VICTORIA

    Lot 349

    L "The Unique Collection of Victoria 'Half-lengths'" Robson Lowe auction catalogue (28/5/1952), offered by Dr RN Wawn, cover damage, creased pages, 372 lots, softbound with p/r.

    349 B15

    L "Victoria: The Henry Harvey Collection" Robson Lowe auction catalogue Section 1 (16/9/1976) and Section 2 (25/11/1976), with fine Half-Lengths and other classic issues, with p/r. An important collection.

    350 A

    20

    Lot 351

    L "The Royal Philatelic Society of Victoria Library: A History and Catalogue" by G Kellow & R Turner (1996), immense reference listing of the publications of the The Royal Philatelic Society of Victoria, 514pp, hardbound. [Prestige retail: $225]

    351 A

    150

    Lot 352

    L "A Subject Index of Victorian Philately" by GN Kellow (1988), published by The Royal Philatelic Society of Victoria, 438pp, hardbound.

    352 A10

    Lot 353

    L "Stamping Around Melbourne: A Philatelic Tour" by H Cockburn (1997), 68pp, staplebound.353 A Offer

  • Philately Books Auction Page: 39Sep 11, 2011VICTORIA (continued)Lot Type Grading Description Est $AUD

    Lot 354

    L "The Half-Lengths of Victoria: The Stamps and Postal History 1850-59" by JW Barwis & RW Moreton (2009), published by The Royal Philatelic Society of Victoria, grounded in the work of Purves, this updated, detailed, and user-friendly volume includes essential information, beautiful full-colour pictures and an accompanying CD, 487pp, hardbound with d/j. [Prestige retail: $180]

    354 A

    100

    Lot 355

    L "The "Beaded Oval" and "Laureated Issues of Victoria 1860-1864" by R Jones & G Kellow (1994), published by The Royal Philatelic Society of Victoria, monochrome illustrations, 64pp, softbound. [Prestige retail: $24]

    355 A

    10

    Lot 356

    L "The Pre-UPU Destination Mail of Victoria" by B Palmer (2009), some colour illustrations, No. 93 of 150, 313pp, hardbound with d/j. [Prestige retail: $150]

    356 A100

    Lot 357

    L "Franked! The Official Mail of Victoria 1864-1902" by CL Stieg & MB Watson (2008), some colour illustrations, 181pp, hardbound with d/j. [Prestige retail: $120]

    357 A50

  • Philately Books Auction Page: 40Sep 11, 2011VICTORIA (continued)Lot Type Grading Description Est $AUD

    Lot 358

    L "The Machine Date Cases of the Country and Suburban Offices" by CG Salt (2004), lists all the offices that used a stamp cancelling machine in the state of Victoria with the exception of Melbourne, includes update to 2006, 127pp, staplebound. [Prestige retail: $40]

    358 A

    20

    Ex Lot 359

    L "The Post Offices & Hand-Held Datestamps of Victoria Volume One: Introductory Sections plus A-B" (1989) & "...Volume Two: C-G" (1991) by Watson, Webster & Wood, both hardbound with d/j. As new. [Prestige retail: $160] (2)

    359 A

    100

    Lot 360

    L "The Post Offices & Hand-Held Datestamps of Victoria Volume Two: C-G" by G Watson, J Webster & D Wood (1992), excellent reference with numerous monochrome illustrations, hardbound with d/j. [Prestige retail: $80]

    360 A

    40

    Lot 361

    L "The Numeral Cancellations of Victoria" by H Freeman & G White (2001), the essential reference for Victorian postmarks including colour illustrations and post office maps, 420pp, hardbound with d/j. [Prestige retail: $150]

    361 A

    100

  • Philately Books Auction Page: 41Sep 11, 2011VICTORIA (continued)Lot Type Grading Description Est $AUD

    Lot 362

    L "Victoria: The Travelling Post Offices and their Markings" by JRW Purves (2nd Edn, 1979), Hawthorn Press Monograph, a few markings and annotations, 66pp, softbound. [Better condition than the copy that sold in Literature Auction 302 for $48]

    362 A-

    30T

    Lot 363

    L "The 1895 Havelock-Foster's Postcard" by RJ Kelly (2007), published by Brusden-White, colour illustrations, 34pp, softbound. [Prestige retail: $35]

    363 A15

    WESTERN AUSTRALIA

    Lot 364

    L "Postmasters & Postmistresses of Western Australia 1829-1992" compiled by G Southworth (1998), published by The Western Australian Study Group, 244pp, spiralbound. [Prestige retail: $30]

    364 A15

    Lot 365

    L "Prestige Stamp Auction" Stanley Gibbons catalogue (9/5/1985) featuring 150 lots of "The Austin (du Pont) Collection of Western Australia" including 4d blue Inverted Frame (sold for £60,000).

    365 A-0T

  • Philately Books Auction Page: 42Sep 11, 2011WESTERN AUSTRALIA (continued)Lot Type Grading Description Est $AUD

    Lot 366

    L "The Forces, Prisoner of War and Censor Mail" by B Haynes (1997), published by The Western Australia Study Group, 851pp, hardbound with d/j. [A copy previously sold in Literature Auction 307 for $95, which is an absolute bargain for such an extensive and essential title.]

    366 A

    75

    Lot 367

    L "The Postal Stationery to 1914" by B Pope & P Thomas (1982), published by The Western Australia Study Group, 141pp, hardbound with d/j. [Prestige retail: $25]

    367 A10

    Lot 368

    L "Western Australia: The 4d Lithograph" by B Pope (1984), published by The Royal Philatelic Society of Victoria, 52pp, softbound. [Prestige retail: $20]

    368 A10

    Lot 369

    L "Western Australia: The Stamps and Postal History" by WASG (1979), slightly bent lower right corner, covers Swan Perkins Bacon, and De La Rue printings plus officials, postal stationery, airmail, registered mail, travelling post offices and more, hardbound with d/j (worn).

    369 A-

    40

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    NORFOLK ISLAND

    Lot 584

    L "A Postal and Philatelic History" by P Collas & R Breckon (1997), published by B&K Publishing, minor blemishes, 84pp, staplebound. [Prestige retail: $20]

    584 A-Offer

    PAPUA

    Ex Lot 589

    L "Lakatoi I: British New Guinea and De La Rue" & "Lakatoi II & III: Territory of Papua" by H Croaker (1983), fine condition, staplebound. [A similar set sold in Literature Auction 307 for $170] (2)

    589 A70

    Lot 590

    L "Stamps of Papua" by AA Rosenblum (undated, c. 1966), packed with essential information, minor creasing, 55pp, softbound. Long out of print and always in demand. [A copy sold in Literature Auction 301 for $100]

    590 B

    50

    Lot 591

    L "The FIP Large Gold Medal Collection of British New Guinea and Papua formed by the late Peter Troy" (28/7/2009) Prestige hardbound auction catalogue, minor spine damage, with p/r. [Prestige retail: $50]

    591 A-

    10T

  • Philately Books Auction Page: 44Sep 11, 2011PAPUA (continued)Lot Type Grading Description Est $AUD

    Lot 592

    L "The Fly River Flights" by N Haynes (1986), minor blemishes, 185pp+large fold-out map of the region, softbound. [A copy sold in Literature Auction 135 for $95]

    592 A-50

    Lot 593

    L "The Lakatoi Rarities 1901-1932" by Jerry Blair and Peter Troy, colour photocopies of this unpublished work prepared by two of the great collectors of British New Guinea and Papua, covers essays, proofs, forgeries, officials, and overprints, 64pp, unbound.

    593 A

    30

    Lot 594

    L "The Postal History of British New Guinea and Papua 1885-1942" by R Lee (1983), hardbound with d/j. The jacket is a little rubbed, but the book itself is fine and long out of print. [Two copies sold in Literature Auction 307 for $210 & $200 respectively.]

    594 A

    100

    Lot 595

    L "The Postmarks of British New Guinea and Papua to 1942" by H Croaker (1956), Hawthorn Press Monograph No. 8, slight discolouration and small cover tear, 28pp, staplebound.

    595 BOffer

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    PAPUA NEW GUINEA

    Lot 596

    L "Uniting a Nation: The Postal and Telecommuncation Services of Papua New Guinea" by J Sinclair (1984), published by Oxford University Press, 287pp, softbound. Non-philatelic historical account.

    596 A-

    10

    L "The Postal History of Papua New Guinea 1945-1998 Volume 1: The Post Offices Part 1 - Abau- Lumi" by MJ Garwood & RAD Heward (2001), published by The Papuan Philatelic Society, spiralbound. As new. [Prestige retail: $50]

    597 A

    30

    Lot 598

    L "The Postal History of Papua New Guinea 1945-1998 Volume 1: The Post Offices Part 2 - Madang - Yomba" by MJ Garwood & RAD Heward (2001), published by The Papuan Philatelic Society, spiralbound. As new. [Prestige retail: $50]

    598

    30

    L "The Postal History of Papua New Guinea 1945-1998 Volume 1: The Post Offices Part 1 - Abau- Lumi" & "Volume 1: The Post Offices Part 2 - Madang - Yomba" by MJ Garwood & RAD Heward (2001), published by The Papuan Philatelic Society, spiralbound. As new. [Prestige retail: $50] (2)

    599 A

    60