Public Auction 304
Thursday, 13th March, 2014
to be held on Level 3, Status International House,
262 Castlereagh Street, Sydney
STAMPS & COVERS
Lots 1 – 3967, commencing at 12:00 noon
Viewing at Status International premises: 262 Castlereagh Street, Sydney
Monday - Wednesday 10th –12th March, 2014 9:00am – 4:30 pm
Thursday 13th March, 2014 9:00am – 12:00 noon
Please note: viewing may be limited on Thursday (auction day), preference will be given to clients from outside Sydney
Proprietor: Philatelic Describers: Catalogue Production:
Stewart Wright Frank Andersen Tseng Chiung-yao
Mervyn Baily
Business Manager: Peter Guerin Despatch/Shipping:
Robert Morello Stewart Wright Carl Veen
Graham Shepherd
Office Administration: Philatelic Consultant:
Sabine Wincote Chris Ceremuga
Auctioneer:
Mervyn Baily
Status International
*: PO Box A2176, Sydney South, NSW 1235. AUSTRALIA
(: +61 (0)2 9267 4525 FAX: +61 (0)2 9267 6124
Email : web: www.statusint.com
The I S Wright Group
I S Wright
/ I S Wright / I S Wright / I S WrightShop 23 Adelaide Arcade / 208 Sturt St / 241 Lonsdale St / 262 Castlereagh St
Rundle Mall / BALLARAT / MELBOURNE / SYDNEY
ADELAIDE, SA 5000 / VIC 3350 / VIC 3000 / NSW 2000
Ph: 08 8223 7603
Fax: 08 8223-2129 / Ph: 03 5332 3856
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Grant Morton / Ben Smith / David Carr / David Allen
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INFORMATION FOR BIDDERS
CONDITION OF SINGLE STAMPS OR SETS:
Superb = Exceptional condition & centring for the issue
VF = “Very Fine” well centred for issue with nice perfs, and imperfs with 4 margins
F = “Fine” still an attractive stamp that may be off centre, perfs may be slightly irregular or imperfs may have less than 4 margins
MUH = “Mint Unhinged” with never hinged original gum without any gum disturbance
MLH = “Mint Lightly Hinged” with original gum that shows slight marks from previous hinging or a small unobtrusive hinge remnant
M = “Mint” with original gum, that has significant marks from 1 or more hinges, or the actual hinge remains present
UN = “Unused” without gum
Superb U = Exceptional used condition for the issue
VFU = “Very Fine Used” with either a clear neat cancel or a neat corner cds, well centred for issue with nice perfs, and 4 margins on imperfs
FU = “Fine Used” still an attractive stamp with a fairly neat average cancel for issue, may be somewhat off centred, perfs may be slightly irregular or imperfs may have less than 4 margins
GU = “Good Used” an average used stamp that may have a heavy or smudged cancel or minor blemishes from postal use
CTO = “Cancelled To Order” note: VFU or FU stamps may in fact be CTO.
In all cases for single lots the presence of any faults/defects will be mentioned.
Our full terms & conditions of sale are printed on the back of the bid sheet or are available on our website.
CONDITION OF STAMPS
IN COLLECTIONS & ACCUMULATIONS:
- Any such lots may contain some material with faults, which is taken into account when setting the reserves & estimates on such lots.
- Description of condition of such lots is on the basis of what is the prevailing condition of the material ie: “Mostly F-VF” means some faulty items as well.
- As is the rule with all public auctions; collections, accumulations & mixed lots are not returnable.
- We encourage bidders to view such larger lots before auction, have somebody view for them, or ask us for extra information.
- We are always happy to answer any queries about specific stamps that are in a particular lot & their condition and/or provide photocopies or scans of key items.
- Also, we are happy for bidders to phone us during the viewing times (but not on auction day!) and ask for expanded description of any lots. One of our describers will then take out the lot and go through it with you on the phone answering any questions about contents, condition etc.
CONDITION OF COVERS / CARDS etc:
Postally used covers/cards can be expected to show some wear consistent with their age and travel through the mails such as light filing folds, backflap or edge faults from opening, slight reductions etc. Unless severe these will not be mentioned, and are not grounds for returns.
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PLEASE NOTE: The two figures after the lot description are the minimum bid & the estimate in AU$.
OTHER ABBREVIATIONS:
PLEASE NOTE: The two figures after the lot description are the minimum bid & the estimate in AU$.
AAMC – Australian Airmail Catalogue
Af – Afinsa catalogue
ACSC – Aust. Comm. Specialist Catalogue
ASC – Australian Stamp Catalogue
blk – block
Bft – Barefoot revenues catalogue
bklt – booklet
b/s – backstamp(ed)
BOB – Back of Book issues
ca – circa (about)
cds – circular date stamp
cnr – corner
comp – complete
Defs – definitives
dup(s) – duplicate(s)
d/s -- datestamp
Ed -- Edifil catalogue
Exp(ertised) – signed or h/s by expert
Fa – Facit catalogue
Fe -- Ferchenbauer catalogue
FDI – first day of issue
FDC – first day cover
FFC – first flight cover
FV – face value
F/C -- fiscally cancelled
h/s – handstamp(ed)
H & G - Higgins & Gage catalogue
imp – imprint
inc – includes
LL – lower left
LR – lower right
marg – margin(al)
Mi – Michel catalogue
M/S – Miniature or Souvenir Sheet
m/s -- manuscript
opt – overprint
o/w – otherwise
o/c – off centre
photo-cert – certificate of authenticity
Pics - Pictorials
pmk - postmark
PPC – picture postcard
pr(s) – pair, pairs
PSE – pre-stamped envelope
PTPO – Printed To Private Order
reg – registered/registration
roul - rouletted
s/b – stockbook
Sass – Sassone catalogue
Sc – Scott catalogue
SG – Stanley Gibbons catalogue
sl – slight
s/l - straight line
S/S – Souvenir Sheetlet
SOTN – “Socked on the Nose” cancel
STC – stated to catalogue / contain
(by vendor & unchecked)
sold “as is” – identification &/or authenticity not guaranteed
UL – upper left
UR – upper right
(var) – variety
Vl – Vlastos catalogue
w/c – well centred
w/o - without
wmk – watermark
val(s) – value(s)
VGC – Very good condition (books)
Yv - Yvert catalogue
(P) –photograph
(5) – no of items
PLEASE NOTE: The two figures after the lot description are the minimum bid & the estimate in AU$.
IMPORTANT NOTICES
ROOM BIDDERS: Please note the venue for this auction is
Level 3, Status International House, 262 Castlereagh St, Sydney
Most lots in this auction are sold on behalf of private vendors & as such are exempt from GST.
All lots are sold GST inclusive, where applicable (A GST Tax invoice will be supplied on request)
Bids are rounded up to valid bidding steps. For conditions of sale see reverse of bid-sheet or our website.
Buyer’s commission of 19.25% applies to all lots. Postage, packing & insurance are subject to GST
PLEASE NOTE: The two figures after the lot description are the minimum bid & the estimate in AU$.
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PLEASE NOTE: The two figures after the lot description are the minimum bid & the estimate in AU$.
ACCESSORIES
1 2 strip Lighthouse stock cards, packs of 100. New. (500) $75 $100
2 2 strip Lighthouse stock cards, packs of 100. New. (500) $75 $100
3 1840-1936 British Empire New Imperial Album by Stanley Gibbons with spaces for all British Empire stamps for plus Iraq & Egypt inc wmks, perfs & shades, Postage Dues, officials etc & GB line-engraved plate nos. Hard cover 2 volume set. New. Retail $550. $300 $400
4 1937-53 British Commonwealth KGVI Album by Stanley Gibbons with spaces for all standard issues, Postage Dues, express etc with interleaves. New, sl tones on end papers & last few pgs, o/w as new. Original 1956 edition. Retail of less attractive reprint is $475. $150 $200
5 Australia: Seven Seas Decimal Hingeless albums 1966-end 2000 (3 vols) in matching maroon binders inc optional pgs for booklet panes from 1966, Specimen opts, 1970s perf varieties & 1980s-90s Frama Postcode sets. VG to near new, new retail $500+. $150 $200
6 Australian States "Britannia" loose leaf album, with spaces for 1160 stamps (none present), loosely based on the SG listing with diff wmk types inc paper, wmk, perf/roulette variations & more inc NSW Sydney view & Laureate plates. South Australia the 3 diff OS opt types, Victoria 1850s Emblems imperf, perf, roul, wmk changes, Stamp statute to £5 & postal fiscals to £100, WA semi-specialised Swans. A challenging but not impossible album to fill. New. Rarely seen! $100 $130
7 Hagners, various sizes. Good condition in 6 binders. (300). $110 $150
8 Hagners 1, 2, 4. 50 ea. New in packs of 10. Retail $210 (150) $120 $160
9 Hagners 3, 5, 6. 50 ea. New in packs of 10. Retail $210 (150) $120 $160
10 Hagners 4, 5, 6. 50 ea. New in packs of 10. Retail $210 (150) $120 $160
11 Hagners 5, 6, 7. 50 ea. New in packs of 10. Retail $210 (150) $120 $160
12 Lighthouse 64 black page s/books, with acetate strips & luxury padded covers. Retail $65 ea = $325. New in original box. (5). $180 $220
13 Lighthouse 64 black page s/books, with acetate strips & luxury padded covers. Retail $65 ea = $325. New in original box. (5). $180 $220
14 Lighthouse 32-page black stock books, clear acetate strips & glassine interleaves. Box of 10. New. Retail $300+. $180 $240
15 Lighthouse 32-page black stock books, clear acetate strips & glassine interleaves. Box of 10. New. Retail $300+. $180 $240
16 Lighthouse BLACK mounts (similar to Hawids) mixed assortment of 27½-148mm tall, 210mm long strips, blocks, M/Sheets etc. Sold by weight, 500g. New in original packet. Would cost $100s if bought separately. (100s) $75 $100
17 Lighthouse BLACK mounts (similar to Hawids) mixed assortment of 27½-148mm tall, 210mm long strips, blocks, M/Sheets etc. Sold by weight, 500g. New in original packet. Would cost $100s if bought separately. (100s) $75 $100
18 Lighthouse Mint Sheet Files. Boga 1. Used, 3 average condition, others VG-near new. Normal retail $25 ea = A$500. (20). $150 $200
19 Hawid, Lighthouse or Showgard hingeless mounts in strips 210 mm long unopened in packs of 10 (blks) 20 or 25, various sizes, types & vintages. Approx 30 packets (some showing their age). Est current retail $450. $100 $150
20 Lighthouse Stamp Mount cutter for precise cutting up to 180mm inc Measuring bar & adjustable stop. Retail $50. New. $30 $40
21 Lighthouse Postcard sleeves Stiff, crystal clear Mylar. 45x95mm. Perfect for shop & market displays or ready for re-sale. Retail $12.50 per pack = $187. New. 15 packs of 50 (750). $70 $100
22 Lighthouse Mint Sheet Files: Boga size 1 Used. G-VF or better. Normal retail $25 ea = $550. (22). $100 $150
23 Magnifier Desk Lamp (illuminated) with 9.5cm 3x power magnification precision ground lens & cold-cathode wide-spectrum (glare free) bulb. Fully adjustable, height 26cm with 43cm fully extended reach on 18cm diameter base. New, retail $100. $60 $80
24 Magnifier Floor Lamp with 9.5cm 3x Power magnification precision ground lens, & Cold-Cathode wide spectrum (glare-free) bulb. Height 93+ cm, with 63cm fully extended reach on 22cm diameter base. Retail $120. New $60 $90
25 Safe Signoscope Watermark Detector: The best in the business. Find those elusive watermarks using this tried & tested light-based detector. Easy to use, battery or mains operated. (Battery & mains adaptor not included). New. Retail $450 $300 $350
26 Showgard, Lighthouse or Hawid hingeless mounts, new in opened & unopened packets loose in bottom of cardboard box. Mixed sizes from tiny single stamps to massive multiples. Huge original costs. $100 $150
27 Stockbooks: Lighthouse 32pg (2), KABE 32pg, block album, Schaubek 64pg. All good condition, Lighthouse Vario new 60pg. Seven Seas Australian albums 1913-65 & 1966-80. $110 $140
28 Stockbooks: Lighthouse 64 white pgs, clear acetate strips, padded covers. New un-opened box. Retail $250+. Great buying. (5) $150 $200
29 Stockbooks: Lighthouse 64 white pgs, clear acetate strips, padded covers. New un-opened box. Retail $250+. Great buying. (5) $150 $200
30 Stockbooks: German made, 32 white pgs with interleaving. Box of 12. New. Retail $360. $140 $200
31 Stockbooks: German made, 32 white pgs with interleaving. Box of 12. New. Retail $360. $140 $200
32 Stockbooks: 32 pgs Lighthouse (4) GC, Seven Seas Australian decimal hingeless slipcase album vols 1 & 2, large Senator springback loose leaf album, plus smaller plain album. $70 $120
33 Tarafold: Ex dealer's stand-up metal display stand with 30 heavy duty plastic pgs to hold 60 hagners. Ideal for show, fair or market tables. Now near impossible to find. Overall VG condition, replacement cost over $300. $80 $120
LITERATURE & REFERENCE BOOKS
34 2011 SG "Stamps of the World" catalogue inc M/Sheets. 6 volumes in colour, pricing 100,000s of stamps. New. Retail $450. $180 $250