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DOCUMENTS & EPHEMERA
1601	�	A	Australia: 1930 The Argus, newspaper for Nov 5, page 9, reporting the run for The Melbourne Cup easily won the previous day by Phar Lap; Small tear in top margin, otherwise very good condition, nicely framed and includes a large photograph from elsewhere describing the famous winner as "Australia's Greatest Racehorse" (quite an accolade for a New Zealander!).	250.00	200.00 R
1602	�	A	Australia: 1931 The Argus, newspaper for Nov 4, page 7, reporting the run for The Melbourne Cup won the previous day by White Nose with sentimental favourite Phar Lap unplaced; very good condition, nicely framed.	250.00	200.00 R
1603	�	A-	Australia: mid-1960s? cheque mockup for the PMG's Money Order A/c. The design features the 5d Guillaux and a QANTAS Avro 540K.	500.00	380.00 sold
1604	�	B	Tasmania Cashier Cheque: 1839 Derwent Bank cheque for £10, odd fault, rare.	200.00	160.00 R
OTHER COLLECTABLES
1605	�	A/C	Australia: a splendid Social History collection of Memorabilia of all types including special events, cruise ship passenger lists and theatrical presentations, bank sight drafts and other banking forms and documents, correspondence including facsimile of 1920 Edward Prince of Wales' letter to the school children, newspaper clippings, Anzac commemoration service programs, insurance policies, Qantas menus, a remarkable piece of Kingsford Smith and Ulm's Southern Cloud aircraft recovered from the crash site with a letter of attribution from Dr WJ Mira (foxed), four Match Box label collections, lots more. Condition varies fair to very fine. (c.130)	300.00	320.00 sold
1606	�	�	Badges: [1] Independent Order of Oddfellows membership admission card for Sis. E. Sutcliffe to the 'Loyal Brighton Prince Alfred' Lodge in 1975 plus badge; [2] masonic badge.	50.00	40.00 R
LITERATURE
1607	�	A-	The Stamp Collector's Magazine 1864 (Vol II), very good example still with the Cost Rica 1863 2r stuck to the front cover, inserts are still attached. A fascinating view of philately in its infancy, with many fascinating articles, including details of thefts etc. Very rare.	600.00	460.00 sold
1608	�	B	Australasia: The Encyclopaedia of British Empire Postage Stamps Volume IV: The Empire in Australsia by Ronson Lowe in 1962, 624pp, hardbound without dustjacket, bindings split. A valuable reference work.	200.00	150.00 sold
1609	�	A	Australia: [1] The Postal History of Internees and Prisoners of War in Australia during WW II 1982; [2] The Postal History of the Australian Army during WWII 1986. Both by Phil Collas pub RPSV hardbound.	100.00	80.00 R
1611	�	B	British New Guinea and Papua: The Postmarks of British New Guinea and Papua to 1942 by H Croaker published by Hawthorn Press in 1956, 28pp, softcover.	75.00	65.00 sold
1612	�	A-	Canada: The Encyclopaedia of British Empire Postage Stamps Volume V: The Empire in North America by Robson Lowe in 1973, 760pp, hardbound with dustjacket, odd minor fault. A valuable reference work.	200.00	230.00 sold
1613	�	A	Papua & New Guinea: Franklin's Guide to the Stamps of Papua & New Guinea in 1970, 152pp hardbound.	40.00	30.00 sold
1614	�	A	Tasmania: Tasmania: The Postal History & Postal Markings by Campbell, Purves and Viney published by RPSoV in 1984 (reprint), 203pp, softcover in good condition.	40.00	55.00 sold
1615	�	�	United States: Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue (2009) Vol 1-6; brand new, bargain - weighs 15 kg.	370.00	280.00 sold
1616	�	A	United States: Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue (2009) Vol 1-6; brand new, bargain - weighs 15kg. (6)	370.00	296.00 R
1617	**	A	Victoria: The Post Offices and Hand-Held Datestamps of Victoria. Vol. 1 and 2. by Watson, Webster and Wood. published by Watson Webster & Wood Philatelic Publishers in 1989 & 1992, Brand New. A must have for Victoria enthusiasts. (2)	75.00	60.00 R
1618	**	A	Victoria: The Half-Lengths of Victoria: The Stamps and Postal History 1850-59 by J.H.Barwis and R.W.Moreton published by The Royal Philatelic Society of Victoria in 2009, 487pp, New in original packaging with CD Rom. Destined to be the reference work for these classic stamps.	150.00	120.00 sold
1619	**	A	Victoria: The Half-Lengths of Victoria: The Stamps and Postal History 1850-59 by J.H.Barwis and R.W.Moreton published by The Royal Philatelic Society of Victoria in 2009, 487pp, New in original packaging with CD Rom. Destined to be the reference work for these classic stamps.	150.00	115.00 sold
1620	F	A	Victoria: Victoria: The Travelling Post Offices and Their Markings 1865-1912 by J.R.W.Purves published by Hawthorn Press in 1979 (reprint), 66pp, softcover in very good condition.	50.00	48.00 sold
MAPS
1621	�	B	Europe: two in colour in reasonably good condition considering their age - [1] vertically presented 220x280mm Published on Jan 1st 1810 by R. Wilkinson, No. 58. Cornhill. London, left margin fold, some light peripheral foxing and couple pinholes; [2] horizontally presented 200x170mm EUROPA 1831./gez v. Hauptm. Radefeld. a bit grubby, central fold.	100.00	80.00 R
1622	�	B	Poland: two colour enhanced with central folds and some aging - [1] in English POLAND 212x160mm inscribed at top Engraved for Adams's Atlas1803 and at the bottom Published by Will'm & Jos'h Harvey, London Jan'y 1st 1803, inscribed with British and Polish miles scales (ratio is roughly 20 British to 3 Polish!); [2] in French la POLOGNE (1804) 222x190mm shows borders with Prussia, Austria and Russia, inscribed at top Longitude du Meridien de l'Isle de Fer and at bottom Longitude de Meridien de Paris (that is, somehat before the adoption of the Greenwich standard and when the French rightly knew that Paris was the centre of the universe!). [2] Provinz POSEN 1859 by unknown publisher, includes layouts of the city of Posen also Bromberg, Lissa and Fraustadt.	100.00	80.00 R
1623	�	B	Poland: two undated town and vicinity maps in slightly aged condition by unknown cartographers depicting and describing military formations at a particular date - [1] Pulktusk approx 210x168mm am 26 December 1806 with coloured formation lines and movements for the Russian forces in green and the French in red, with a report of the events of the day published in Berlin by Brandes & Schulze - historic documents from the Napoleonic era; [2] Ostrolenka (or Ostrateka) 213x185mm Den 26 Mai 1831 with Russian formations again in green, the Polish in blue, various movements shown, tear in top margin - another historic document. (3)	125.00	95.00 sold
1624	�	B	Poland: two coloured maps in aged condition - [1] POLONIA et SILESIA 195x145mm on a page backed by geographic narrative in German, inscribed at top VON POLN and 137, otherwise no indication of date nor publisher, corner discolouration, tear at base, pencil notation; [2] colourful Reise Charte durch das KONIGREICH POLEN mit allen darzu gehorigen LAENDERN..., undated but apparently published in Leipzig by a JG Schreibern, pencil notations on back.	100.00	80.00 R
1625	�	B	Poland: two maps approx 250x183mm, central folds and some aging, not dated (likely mid 19th century) - [1] die Republik POLEN... 1772/und das/Konigreich POLEN... 1815 inscribed at top right Meyer's Conv. Lex. No. 202. the two different geographic structures (and some others) delineated with dotted lines highlighted in colour, at the bottom Stahlstich (Direction v Kleinknecht) aus der Schweinfurter Graviranstalt des Bibliograph Instituts zu Bilburghausen Amsterdam und New York; [2] Provinz POSEN 1859 by unknown publisher, includes layouts of the city of Posen also Bromberg, Lissa and Fraustadt.	100.00	80.00 R
1626	�	B	Poland: [1] partially framed undated but likely mid 19th century entitled die Republik POLEN... 1772/und das/Konigreich POLEN... 1815, the two different geographic structures (and some others) delineated with dotted lines highlighted in colour, at the bottom Stahlstich (Direction v Kleinknecht) aus der Schweinfurter Graviranstalt des Bibliograph. Instituts zu Bilburghausen Amsterdam und New York; [2] newspaper KURJER WRSAWSKI No. 126 dated (we believe) May 23, 1862 - seems to be more advertising than other content, bit like today really.	100.00	80.00 R
1627	�	B		80.00	64.00 R
1628	�	B	Poland: approx 345x430mm of the kingdom of Poland inscribed das Konigreich POLEN und Thiele von LITHAUEN apparently prepared by L. Ravenstein, dir 1870 and inscribed Bibliographisches Institut in Hildburghausen. Highly informative, horizontal central fold and peripheral damage.	80.00	64.00 R
PICTURE POSTCARDS
1629	***	A-	Antarctica: Shackleton's 1907-09 British Antarctica Expedition 'Winter Quarters, Mt Erebus in the Distance' showing The Hut at Cape Royds, Wharton GA-8, some spotting on address side, unused.	100.00	85.00 sold
1630	*V	A	Antarctica: Shackleton's 1907-09 British Antarctica Expedition black & white real photo of 'Lieutenant Shackleton', nice card.	120.00	90.00 sold
1631	***	A	Argentina: 1905(c.) Expedition PPC with illustration of Antarctic scene & photo of Officer, rare.	250.00	200.00 R
1632	***	A/B	Australia: CB & Co set of advertising PPCs for Talma & Co's 'The Cingalee', some minor soiling, unused. Rare & desirable group. (10)	95.00	76.00 R
1633	*V	A	Australia - Victoria: 'Victoria Welcomes The American Fleet' Postcards. Black and white all different group 10 depicting sights in and surrounding Melbourne. Very interesting selection.	300.00	360.00 sold
1634	***	A	France - Artist: Art deco set of 7 'Trottins De Paris' by S Meunier with original envelope.	180.00	150.00 sold
1635	*	A/C	Great Britain: majority unused pre WWII with strong thematic content and considerable strength in Yorkshire localities, eg Richmond, York, Scarborough - latter including "cute" theatrical group photographs (eg Geo Royal's "Fol-de-Rols", Murray Ashford's Bouquets, the "Will o' the Wisps" - all connected to Scarborough's Floral Hall and Spa Theatre); also London including photo of the famous LNER "Silver Link" railway engine leaving King's Cross pulling the "Silver Jubilee" train. Wide range of publishers, odd Australia (noting Sydney Harbour Bridge) and elsewhere, mostly fine. (c.125)	150.00	120.00 R
1636	*	A/C	World: assembly with strong USA, British and other European content, mostly unused, some advertising and airline give-away types, real photographs, some religious (eg Lourdes, cathedrals, churches), few with adhesives removed (shame!). Stated to be 400+ here, mixed fair to good condition. (c.400)	100.00	80.00 R
BRITISH COMMONWEALTH - Collections and Accumulations
1637	*/U	A/B	1860s-1920s mostly used mainly fine old-time collections on aged Ka-Be pages with more useful seen [1] Mauritius from 1860s used QV including surcharges (many 'B53' cancels), mainly more common types but noting 'EXPRESS DELIVERY' opts SG #E3 mint and E6 used, cat over £200 (64 stamps); [2] St Helena from 1880s opts, few QV/KEVII small key types, reasonable representation KEVII/KGV large pictorials mint/used noting 1912 KGV 2/- SG #80 , total cat c.£160 (23); [3] Ascension* KGVI ½d to 1/- very fresh * SG #28-44 cat c.£186 (as **). (94)	150.00	135.00 sold
1638	*/U	A/B	1860s-1930s Ceylon, India, Seychelles mostly used collections on old aged KaBe pages, all fairly sparse and mainly more common values but Seychelles better by far from QV 1890s Die I/II types including surcharges, odd * and cat c.£115; Ceylon and India very much the usual, total cat c.£77. Also few oddments from Federated Malay States with some KGVI BMA opts, Sarawak, Br Solomons and some Hawaii and China. (c.180)	100.00	80.00 sold
1639	*/U	A/B	1870s-1920s British Africa mostly used mainly fine old-time collections on aged Ka-Be pages with [1] Nigeria from mixed provincials Lagos from 1880s (16 stamps), two Oil Rivers opts on GB, four 1890s Niger Coast QV larger types to 1/-, oddments KEVII Northern Nigeria including 5d SG #24a, thirteen from Southern Nigeria QV to KGV common lower values, Nigeria oddments - total cat over £180 (43 stamps); [2] South Africa from 1910 2½d recess SG #1, other KGV to 2/6d, pictorial oddments to 5/- and some earlier KGVI period, PLUS South West Africa sparse optd KGV low values - total cat c.£70 (83); [3] British Bechuanaland including Protectorate opts on either GB or COGH nothing special cat c.£43 (17). (143)	110.00	90.00 sold
1640	*/U	A/B	1880s-1930s West Africa mostly used mainly fine old-time collections on aged Ka-Be pages with a number of more useful seen in [1] Gambia from various late 19th cent embossed types to 6d to KEVII mint/used low values total cat c.£135 (15 stamps); [2] Gold Coast more stamps but all common values except fiscal used QV 1894 20/- SG #25, cat c.£105 (40); [3] Sierra Leone from 1874 6d reddish lilac SG #4 * to better KGVI 1938 1½d scarlet and 2d mauve SG #190-1 both * counted at 40% in cat c.£207 (37). Nice starters with total cat over £445. (92)	160.00	120.00 sold
1641	*/U	A/B	1897-1920s British Africa mostly used mainly fine old-time collections on aged Ka-Be pages with more useful seen in [1] Sudan with used 1897 opts on Egypt incl PDues, mint 1908 2p and 5p SG #25, 27 and range optd Official types (eg OSGS, Army Service), total cat c.£205 (54 stamps); [2] British Somaliland from QV and KEVII opts on India common types, cat c.£38 (12); [3] Morocco Agencies from QV and KEVII opts on Gibraltar, various Spanish and French currency opts. oddments IFNI and TANGER opts on Spain not in cat c.£112 (54). Nice starter with total cat c.£355. (120)	130.00	100.00 sold