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(BB11000A) TASMANIA · THE POST OFFICES AND THEIR DATESTAMPS by John Hardinge published by the Tasmanian Philatelic Society in 2018 and was sold out before official publication · No.37 of 250 printed · still in original wrapping!
This lot will close on Saturday, April 20th 2024 at 5:45 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time
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(CT1321) TASMANIA · a Baker's Dozen of selected cds postmarks from the pages of the Avery Collection · includes "better" with HOBART SHOWGROUNDS, KAYENA, GUNNS PLAINS Type 6a, KELSO, KELLEVIE, etc. (13)
This lot closes on Saturday, April 20th 2024 at 4:50 p.m Australian Eastern Standard Time
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(CT1322) TASMANIA · a Baker's Dozen of selected cds postmarks from the pages of the Avery Collection · includes "better" with FORESTER Types 4 and 5s, HENRIETTA Type 5(s), HOLLOW TREE Type 1, etc. (13)
This lot closes on Saturday, April 20th 2024 at 4:40 p.m Australian Eastern Standard Time
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(CT1313) TASMANIA · 1924: clear impressions of the TURNERS MARSH Type 1a cds and the LOW(ER) PIPERS RIVER Crown Seal on document clippings and affixed to one backing piece · the Crown Seal bears the original name of the PO · ex Avery Collection
This lot closes on Saturday, April 20th 2024 at 4:25 p.m Australian Eastern Standard Time
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(CT1517) TASMANIA · 1966: underpaid cover mailed at GRETNA · taxed "4c to Pay" · postage due paid using a 4c QEII defin which is tied to the cover with an INVERMAY manuscript cancel in ballpoint ink · fine condition · ex Avery Collection
This lot closes on Saturday, April 20th 2024 at 4:15 p.m Australian Eastern Standard Time
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(CT1505) TASMANIA · 1935: a light but obvious impression of the LAUNCESTON RY STN Type 4 cds on a 2d KGV S/Jubilee commem · postmark is rated 5R · this example is the latest recorded date and ex the Avery Collection
This lot closes on Saturday, April 20th 2024 at 4:10 p.m Australian Eastern Standard Time
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(CT1501) TASMANIA · a bold impression of the NORTH HOBART Crown Seal on a document clipping · no "improver" will be necessary following purchase!
This lot closes on Saturday, April 20th 2024 at 5:00 p.m Australian Eastern Standard Time
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(CT1312) TASMANIA · a nearly perfect impression of the TUNNACK Crown Seal on a document piece which has been "stiffened" with backing paper · ex Avery Collection
This lot closes on Saturday, April 20th 2024 at 6:00 p.m Australian Eastern Standard Time
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(JB15062) TASMANIA · a full clear example of BN326 used at MILLS REEF then DANIELS BAY on 2x 1d QV S/faces · stamps have been re-joined with a hinge but definitely "belong together" · postmark is rated RRR
This lot will close on Saturday, April 20th 2024 at 5:05 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time
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(JB1605) TASMANIA · c.1910: BEULAH (2nd Office) - an excellent example of the manuscript cancel on a 2d Pictorial · also partial BEULAH cds · postmark is rated 3R during this period
This lot will close on Saturday, April 20th 2024 at 4:25 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time
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(BB1872) TASMANIA · c.1910: unused real photo card by J.W. Beattie featuring a portrait of blind students and their teacher, the photo taken outside the BLIND, DEAF & DUMB INSTITUTION at NORTH HOBART · fine condition
This lot will close on Saturday, April 20th 2024 at 4:20 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time
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(BB1882) TASMANIA · 1914: studio portrait of Private Ernest Woolley with his mother Florence · sadly, despite the message on verso, Woolley was an early casualty at Gallipoli, and he died at a hospital in Greece · fine condition
This lot will close on Saturday, April 20th 2024 at 4:15 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time
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(BB1884) TASMANIA · 1906: 1d KEVII postal card G&S PC10 with a humorous pen drawing on verso · addressed to Mrs. (J) Wilson who was the postmistress at STEPPES at this time · some light soiling on front o/wise in excellent condition
This lot will close on Saturday, April 20th 2024 at 4:10p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time
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(SZ1522) TASMANIA · 1890s: unused ½d orange, 1d red and 2d green QV stamped-to-order wrappers G&S WS22/23/24 all in clean VG to excellent condition · all are rated RR (3)
This lot will close on Saturday, April 20th 2024 at 5:50 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time
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(MM15105L) TASMANIA · 1900: mainly MNH ½d Pictorials SG229 ex De La Rue Archives comprising three multiples of x6, x12 and x23 units · important: see full description for specific information · 41 stamps · ex Groom Collection (4 images)
This lot closes on Saturday, April 20th 2024 at 5:50 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time
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(MM15106L) TASMANIA · 1900: mainly MNH 1d Pictorials SG230 ex De La Rue Archives comprising a pair and two multiples of x15 and x13 · see full description for specific information · 30 stamps · ex Groom Collection (4 images)
This lot closes on Saturday, April 20th 2024 at 5:45 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time
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(MM15107L) TASMANIA · 1900: mainly MNH 2½d Pictorials SG232 ex De La Rue Archives comprising a blk of 4 and a multiple of x14 · see full description for specific information · 18 stamps · ex Groom Collection (2 images)
This lot closes on Saturday, April 20th 2024 at 5:40 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time
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(MM15114L) TASMANIA · 1900: mainly MNH 5d Pictorials SG235 ex De La Rue Archives comprising a block of 4 and multiple of x28 · see full description for specific information · 32 stamps · ex Groom Collection (2 images)
This lot closes on Saturday, April 20th 2024 at 5:35 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time
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(MM15115L) TASMANIA · 1900: mainly MNH 6d Pictorials ex De La Rue Archives from a 'single' to a multiple of x22 · see full description for specific information ·31 stamps · ex Groom Collection (4 images)
This lot closes on Saturday, April 20th 2024 at 5:30 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time
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(KB1018) TASMANIA · 1913: small OHMS envelope (Government Printing Office) mailed to Campbell Town bearing single Die I 1d Roo franking perf T (7x5 holes) · fine condition
This lot will close on Saturday, April 20th 2024 at 5:10 p.m Australian Eastern Standard Time
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(DA1073) TASMANIA · 1901: a complete bold strike of the LIENNA Type 1 cds on a 1d Pictorial · postmark is rated RR-(10)
This lot will close on Saturday, April 20th 2024 at 3:55 p.m Australian Eastern Standard Time
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(SZ1520) TASMANIA · 1911: mint 6d dull carmine-red Pictorial (Crown/A wmk) with compound perfs 12.4 horiz. and perf.11 sides SG 254b · lightly pencilled annotations on base with a clean hinge remnant · c.v. £450 (2 images)
This lot will close on Saturday, April 20th 2024 at 5:45 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time
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(BB15183) TASMANIA · FORGERY of a used 1d blue QV Courier · some faults but an interesting curiosity! (2 images)
This lot will close on Saturday, April 20th 2024 at 4:15 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time
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(ML1522) TASMANIA · c.1900: wrapper stamped-to-order by THE MERCURY with a 1d QV indicium printed in red · addressed to London · some imperfection however the overall condition is excellent · serif lettering version not listed by Groom & Shatten
This lot will close on Saturday, April 20th 2024 at 3:45 p.m Australian Eastern Standard Time
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(YY1204) TASMANIA · c.1915: real photo card w/view of the Claremont railway yard with MILITARY CAMP visible in background · message on back but not postally used
This lot will close on Saturday, April 20th 2024 at 4:10 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time
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(YY1201) TASMANIA · 1919: real photo card by W.J. Little with a view numbered '21' titled PEACE CELEBRATIONS HOBART · long message on verso but not postally used · excellent to fine condition
This lot will close on Saturday, April 20th 2024 at 4:05 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time
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(YY1202) TASMANIA · 1919: real photo card by W.J. Little with a view numbered '19' and titled PEACE CELEBRATIONS HOBART · message on verso but not postally used · fine condition
This lot will close on Saturday, April 20th 2024 at 4:00 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time
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(YY1207) TASMANIA · c.1920: real photo card by the Spurling Studio picturing an IN MEMORIUM board "recently unveiled at South Launceston State School" · fallen soldiers pictured identified on the back · excellent condition
This lot will close on Saturday, April 20th 2024 at 3:55 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time
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(YY1200) TASMANIA · 1915: unused real photo card by Sargent's Studio titled "AUSTRALIA DAY" JULY 30/15 WYNYARD · excellent condition and a card of considerable rarity
This lot will close on Saturday, April 20th 2024 at 3:30 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time
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(YY1209) TASMANIA · 1911: real photo card by W.J. Little w/view of PROCESSION CORONATION DAY HOBART the parade lead by the Tasmanian Light Horse · see full description
This lot will close on Saturday, April 20th 2024 at 3:20 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time
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(WW15108) TASMANIA · 1915/19: three unused real photo cards (one by H. Dowie & Co.) comprising portraits of expeditioners ready to depart Hobart for Mt. Wellington on the same Webster Rometch motorised charabanc · see full description (3)
This lot closes on Saturday, April 20th 2024 at 5:50 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time
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(BB1851L) TASMANIA · c.1960: "Musical Picture Card" by VECO with 4x views of HOBART and a playable recording of WALTZING MATILDA · fine condition and a rare survivor (2 images)
This lot will close on Saturday, April 20th 2024 at 3:45 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time
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(WW15059) TASMANIA · unused real photo card with a WW I era view of servicemen marching around the corner of MACQUARIE & ARGYLE STREETS HOBART · TOWN HALL can be seen in background · fine condition
This lot closes on Saturday, April 20th 2024 at 5:15 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time
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(WW15093) TASMANIA · 1918 (November 12th): 2x real photo cards (probably by Ernest Winter - TASMA STUDIO in frame!) showing views of the ARMISTICE CELEBRATIONS PARADE held at Burnie · see full description · both items in fine condition (2)
This lot closes on Saturday, April 20th 2024 at 5:00 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time
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(WW15097) TASMANIA · c.1920: complete set of 12x WEST COAST VIEWS published by the MOUNT LYELL TOURIST ASSOCIATION · all but 2 are unused · mainly well above average condition for this series (4 images)
This lot closes on Saturday, April 20th 2024 at 4:20 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time
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(WW15069) TASMANIA · c.1910: unused card produced by Spurling & Son (No.283) for Dempsters "The Beehive" clothing store · there is at least one other version of this card · fine condition
This lot closes on Saturday, April 20th 2024 at 3:35 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time
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(WW15085) TASMANIA · c.1910: unused card published by local photographer A.W. Marshall w/view of STEWART STREET DEVONPORT with the post office in the foreground · excellent to fine condition · a rare card in my experience
This lot closes on Saturday, April 20th 2024 at 3:40 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time
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(WW15065) TASMANIA · 1920s: unused real photo card by J.W. Beattie with an excellent view of LIVERPOOL STREET HOBART · photo taken from corner with Criterion Street · see full description · fine condition
This lot closes on Saturday, April 20th 2024 at 3:15 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time
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(WW15560) TASMANIA · 1938: real photo card showing the HMAS "AUSTRALIA" docked at Burnie · details about the ship on verso · fine condition · photographer not identified
This lot closes on Saturday, April 20th 2024 at 4:45 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time
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(WW15057) TASMANIA · 1920s: unused real photo card by J.W. Beattie with a portrait of ZEBRAS at the BEAUMARIS ZOO, DOMAIN HOBART · VF condition and the first example I've seen
This lot closes on Saturday, April 20th 2024 at 4:35 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time
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(WW15050) TASMANIA · c.1910: unused card with a view of the Derwent River steamer "THISTLE" passing through the swing bridge at BRIDGEWATER · some minor peripheral wear o/wise in excellent condition
This lot closes on Saturday, April 20th 2024 at 4:05 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time
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(BB1840) TASMANIA · 1906: lightly used lithographed 2d slate-lilac Pictorial (Crown/A wmk · perf.12.4) SG 245e with PRE-PRINT PAPER CREASE (also retouched top frame variety) · short tear at base but a very nice item all the same (2 images)
This lot will close on Saturday, April 20th 2024 at 3:40 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time
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(WW1580) TASMANIA · c.1908: Birchall's colour card w/view TASMANIAN TIMBER INDUSTRIES FELLED TREE, READY FOR HAULING optd by firm with advertisement for a BIG BOOK SALE · excellent to fine condition (2 images)
This lot closes on Saturday, April 20th 2024 at 5:45 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time
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(WW1579) TASMANIA · 1911: card by F.W. Niven for LESLIE N. MURDOCH'S CIDER FACTORY ORCHARD at MURRAYFIELD, GLENORCHY · postallu used to UPPER HUON with a clear arrival postmark on the back · excellent condition (2 images)
This lot closes on Saturday, April 20th 2024 at 5:40 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time
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(WW1565) TASMANIA · 1911: real photo card by Spurling's Studio (numbered "37") · dated message on back reads in part "...PHOTO OF THE LIGHT HORSE CAMP AT THE LAST ROSS ENCAMPMENT..." · postally used and in excellent condition
This lot closes on Saturday, April 20th 2024 at 4:55 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time
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(WW1561) TASMANIA · c.1910: unused card by T.R.G. Williams with a view of GEORGE STREET SCOTTSDALE numbered '5' · white "scratch" near centre a plate flaw and not surface damage · overall condition of card is fine
This lot closes on Saturday, April 20th 2024 at 4:40 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time
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(WW1559) TASMANIA · 1910: unused card by F.W. Niven w/view of the POST AND TELEGRAPH OFFICE, SCOTTSDALE in fine condition · a similar example of this card realised $75 in our April 2021 auction
This lot closes on Saturday, April 20th 2024 at 4:30 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time
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(WW1556) TASMANIA · c.1910: colour card by A.M, Rose w/view titled SCOTTSDALE FROM BRIDPORT ROAD · original card by Spurling & Son (No..661) · stamp has been removed without surface damage o/wise in fine condition · rare card
This lot closes on Saturday, April 20th 2024 at 4:15 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time
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(WW1554) TASMANIA · 1909: real photo card by W.J. Little w/view of the POST OFFICE SPRING BAY (Triabunna) · mailed from there with 2x ½d Pictorial franking · excellent to fine condition
This lot closes on Saturday, April 20th 2024 at 4:00 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time
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(WW1527) TASMANIA · 1940s: real photo card by J.C. Breaden titled HOBART TRAM CAR (at Sandy Bay) · some light photo-chemical staining on back but fine appearance from the business side
This lot closes on Saturday, April 20th 2024 at 3:20 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time
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(TY15135) TASMANIA · 1917: OHMS envelope mailed from the Camp Commandant at CLAREMONT bearing 1d red KGV defin franking perf OS · flap missing and some other peripheral wear but still very exhibitable · see largest image
This lot will close on Saturday, April 20th 2024 at 5:20 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time
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(BB1838) TASMANIA · 1911 (Sept 8th): pair of 1d QV of VIC bearing two very clear strikes of the STAMP OFFICE HOBART Type R1a cds which is rate 5R · this example is over 2 years earlier than the current ERD · see full description
This lot will close on Saturday, April 20th 2024 at 3:25 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time
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(BB1843) TASMANIA · 1903: M/MNH block of 4x 3d chestnut Platypus (TAS wmk) optd REVENUE with inverted 1d. surcharges 2 & 3 Craig 7.56c · lower units are MNH · very nice condition front & verso (2 images)
This lot will close on Saturday, April 20th 2024 at 3:15 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time
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(BB1842) TASMANIA · 1889/91: corner strip of 3x 10d black QV S/face (perf.12) with DOUBLE "SPECIMEN" overprint · Plate "4" on selvedge · only centre unit has been mounted · fresh condition front and back (2 images)
This lot will close on Saturday, April 20th 2024 at 5:15 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time
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(BB1841) TASMANIA · 1909: 3d yellow Numeral S/Duty surcharged 1s. in black (perf.11.5x11) Craig 7.102a · cancelled with STAMP ACT cds · Elsmore online c.v. AU$280 (2 images)
This lot will close on Saturday, April 20th 2024 at 5:10 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time
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(BB1836) TASMANIA · 1919: receipt clipping bearing 7x £1 green & yellow QV Key Plate optd REVENUE and surchd 1s. Craig 7.73 (including a block of 6) · all with STAMP ACT cds dating from 1920 · total Elsmore online c.v. AU$560 (2 images)
This lot will close on Saturday, April 20th 2024 at 5;00 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time
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(SN1002B) TASMANIA · 1860s: POST OFFICE CROWN SEAL used at BROADMARSH UPPER · shows wear but still makes an excellent impression · UNIQUE ITEM!
This lot will close on Saturday, April 20th 2024 at 4:15 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time
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(SN1001B) TASMANIA · pre-1850: brass seal used by the DEPUTY REGISTRAR of BIRTHS, DEATHS & MARRIAGES GREEN PONDS V.D.L. - some wear to face and handle is loose but a unique item all the same (2 images)
This lot will close on Saturday, April 20th 2024 at 4:10 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time
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(SS1145) TASMANIA · 1906: double strike of the BROADMARSH Type 1a(x) cds tie 2x ½d Pictorials to a Zieher stamp PPC in excellent condition
This lot will close on Saturday, April 20th 2024 at 3:15 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time
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(DA1149) TASMANIA 1956: a full clear strike of the PAID AT DERBY Type 5R cds on a clean envelope clipping · postmark is rated 5R
This lot will close on Saturday, April 20th 2024 at 4:05 p.m Australian Eastern Standard Time
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(SS1137) TASMANIA · c.1910: real photo card with a view of downtown MAGNET · note Post & Telegraph Office on RH side · excellent condition
This lot will close on Saturday, April 20th 2024 at 3:10 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time
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(SS15037) TASMANIA · 1906: card by Spurling & Son w/view of the PIEMAN BRIDGE, EMU BAY RLY postally used from Ringarooma to Lefroy · excellent condition
This lot will close on Saturday, April 20th 2024 at 3:10 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time
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(JB1595) TASMANIA · 1912: full clear manuscript cancel applied at LEGANA on a 1d Pictorial dated "28/9/10" · postmark is rated 4R by Hardinge
This lot will close on Saturday, April 20th 2024 at 3:35 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time
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(SF1000) TASMANIA · 1912: a well-inked but clear, full strike of the MT HICKS UPPER Type 1(x) cds on a 1d Pictorial · postmark is rated RRRR(17*)
This lot will close on Saturday, April 20th 2024 at 5:55 p.m Australian Eastern Standard Time
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(LD1001) TASMANIA · 1902 (Jan 27th): a full clear strike of the TEEPOOKANA Type 1 cds on a 1d Pictorial which is rated RRRRR-(19) · pre-dates opening of PO (please see full description) · I cannot recall seeing this cds on the 1d Pictorial issue before
This lot will close on Saturday, April 20th 2024 at 6:00 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time
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(DM1046) TASMANIA · 1914: stamped to order envelope used by ROBERTS & Co. Ltd. with a Die II 1d carmine Roo indicium BW ES4 · fine condition for an example of this envelope
This lot closes on Saturday, April 20th 2024 at 4:20 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time
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(JB1594) TASMANIA · 1920: a well-inked but clear impression of the SPRINGS Type 2a cds on a writing paper clipping · postmark is rated 5R
This lot will close on Saturday, April 20th 2024 at 5:50 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time
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(CT1281) TASMANIA · 1961: a clear and nearly complete example of the LAKE LEAKE Type 4(s) on piece · postmark is rated 4R
This lot closes on Saturday, April 20th 2024 at 4:05 p.m Australian Eastern Standard Time
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(SZ1512) TASMANIA · 1906: V.S.M. Series embossed "Stamp Card" with contemporary stamps · inserted view of BRISBANE STREET LAUNCESTON · mailed to G.B. · endorsed "IMITATION STAMP CIRCULATION IN U. KINGDOM ILLEGAL"
This lot will close on Saturday, April 19th 2024 at 5:45 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time
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(JB1091) TASMANIA · 1913: a very collectable example of the LANENA Type 2b cds on a ONE PENNY surchd 2d Pictorial · postmark is rated RRR+(15) in this period
This lot will close on Saturday, April 20th 2024 at 3:30 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time
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(BL15031) TASMANIA · 1949: an A1 quality strike of the LILYDALE NORTH Type 4a cds on a notebook clipping · light strike of LOYETEA Type 2b cds on verso · postmarks a rated 3R and 2R respectively
This lot will close on Saturday, April 20th 2024 at 4:20 p.m Australian Eastern Standard Time
