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McCormick001.jpg McCormick back001.jpg Further examples posted of this envelope embossed with 2d die and used 17 September 1909 would be appreciated. The images of the various types of McCormick farm machinery sold by AG Webster illustrated on this envelope are similar to the individual envelopes w...

Planet Jr.back.jpg Planet Jr.jpg I thought it would be useful to illustrate the attractive embossed envelopes prepared for AG Webster (amongst others) bearing embossed imprint of 1d and 2d dies. This example is used 14 December 1909. Images and dates of use of further examples would be appreciated.

There are two possible explanations for the rate applied to this wrapper. My understanding is that any embossed item had to comply with some legitimate rate. 1. Bulk parcels of not less than 6 newspapers printed in or out of the Colony - 1d per lb. or fraction thereof so a possible 5 to 6lb parcel o...

The cover illustrated is a very attractive use of the Corporation of Launceston frank stamp during the 1891-92 Launceston International Exhibition.

Illustrated envelope produced for the Australian Natives Exhibition in Launceston.
Further information would be most welcome.

A recent acquisition appears to hold the record for the number of frankings on an item. Previously 5 x Halfpenny embossings on an envelope (three recorded mint and two used)

I would be interested in members who can offer other examples of six embossings.

10 CTMS 1919001.jpg The 10 CTMS marking on mail from Tasmania is common (over 70 examples recorded according to Patrick R) but I have not seen the marking shown in conjunction with that hand stamp on an underpaid letter from Hobart to Indiana posted 6 Nov. 1919. I have had the view expressed that i...

Recorded as RRRR at p. 120 of the Green Books Vol.II I found this nice example dated XX April 1911. The recorded example is dated 22.4.11.

Ian,

I agree it is '206' allocated to Lisle and rated RRRR. Difficult on Pictorials.

Malcolm

Delegates to the Fourth Australian & New Zealand Philatelic Congress in 1928 include Mr R Petterd from Tasmania in 2nd row from back sixth from the left and in back row 2nd from right Mr Whitworth from Tasmania.

Four ladies and all the men with ties.

Vic Philatelic Record002.jpg Vic Philatelic Record001.jpg While sorting though some old journals I came across a small run of Victorian Philatelic Record No. 115 Vol. X through to No. 144 Vol. XII. the name seems to change between June and August 1929 to Australian Philatelic Record. They are full ...

Recently offered on eBay amongst a mixed lot which also included 2nd allocation 343 and 308 on 1d Pictorials.

A recent item on eBay gives a clue to the source of these cards. Walch & Sons were obviously using similar designed cards (without the scenes) for compnay use in advising orders, deliveries etc. Both sides of the card are shown. Unfortunately the Walch & Sons crest has been erased but from compariso...

In response to the posts so far I can add: 1. The main published sources for PTPO stationery are the old and sparse Higgins & Gage listing and more fullsome chapter in Tinsley Stamps & Postal history of Tasmania authored by Owen Ingles. The Tasmanian Postal Guides contain clauses permitting any Firm...

The cancel illustrated is most commonly found on newspapers are most frequently on the Halfpenny value which was a common newspaper rate. The obliterator is know with LAUNCESTON, HOBART names in the stamp but the uncommon obliterator reads LAUNCESTON over TASMANIA


Malcolm

Through the generosity of the new owner of this cover I am able to post a much better image of the boxed AR marking. Rate is triple intercolonial rate of 2d with registration in envelope price and AR fee of 2 1/2d applied on back of envelope. Hobbit is correct, the strike is in blue not purple. This...

The recent catalogue from John & Jan Fitzpatrick featured as lot 1 a registered cover to Wilcox Smith in NZ franked with 8 1/2d in Tablets and with boxed A.R. marking in purple which I have never seen before. I would be interested to hear from other members. New to them also? I apologise for the awf...

Jeff, I have finally managed to get to scanning my copies of the shades you are seeking. Both items are from the JRW Purves collection where they were described as such. Given the vagaries of scanners and colour variation I hope they are of some assistance. The aniline nature of the first block does...

Finally I have located some Tasmanian philatelic nostalgia (especially the prices) in the form of three auction/retail catalogues from the 1970's and 1980's. Port Arthur stamps001.jpg For a period of years in 1970's to early 1980's Foscan produced excellent material in private treaty catalogues whic...

Bill, The RPSV library should have the Habsburg, Feldman Australasia sale of November 16-21 1987. In the 'Maxwell Hayes' sale lots 20896 (2d Chalon bisect on cover used at Sorell) and lot 20907 (2d Chalon bisect with 4d Chalon used to Launceston) are illustrated in colour. Both have mss, cancels. It...

Reference is made in the Green Books to these mss endorsements in illustrations next to P.51 Vol. 2.

Here are illustrations of two identifiable mss. endorsements from the Forrest collection. Mail Cart and Mail Can

Bill,

I have some hidden away in my files. Give me some time and I will try and resurrect the.

Malcolm

A further example of Orrville on Sideface for the record. Once again a nice sharp strike.

I believe it is attributed to Macquarie Plains but will need some time to locate the reference. Thought it was in the Green Books but cannot locate it.

Maybe in the Viney sale?

Faint remains of gum and difficult to determine whether cut out or not. If a "cut out" from what?