COVERS

and POSTAL STATIONERY

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1889 - 4d rose/white registered letter envelope H&G C4a - unused

nsw111 (10/08)

R in RECEIPT slight higher than rest of letters. Gum on flap is discoloured o/wise condition is fine for this postal stationery item; c.v. in 1984 was US$40.

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1891 - 1½d blue/cream postal card H&G #13 optd SPECIMEN

nsw104 (5/08)

Some light "signs of age" mostly affecting the message side ... still looks great and is most presentable. It would not be easy to find an "improver" on this one!

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1897 - 1d Shield postal card with privately optd pro forma notice

nsw103 (5/08)

Overprinted for Younghusband & Co. P/L, woolbrokers of Albury. Some very light soiling in places but overall condition is excellent.

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1900 - used 1d Shield postal card with privately o/printed Pro Forma

nsw101 (5/08)

Nicely used to Launceston - fine condition.

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1942 - RTS cover with Lismore "Not known by Postmen" h/stamp and various other markings

nsw109 (7/08)

Some minor faults (due to much handling during transmission) but overall condition is excellent.

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1942 - RTS cover with various postal markings and endorsements

nsw110 (7/08)

Some faults from much handling during transmission but quite exhibitable .... a very "busy" cover!

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1942 - small OHMS cover with MIL PO SYDNEY SHOWGROUND meter impression

nsw100 (5/08)

Small window envelope in fine condiion - rare survivor!

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1953 - registered envelope used from WARRAGAMBA DAM

nsw108 (7/08)

Excellent condition. Unfortunately, the b/stamp is nowhere near as good as the strike tying the stamp.

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