Stamp Auctions - Jetzt Ansehen:Prestige Philately Pty Ltd General Public Auction #168 Sep 23, 2011
Lot #: 1
1908 postal cards for the visit of the american great white fleet / 1908 postkarten für den besuch des amerikanischen great white fleet
Proof derived from the NSW design but with the heading re-set with 'NEW SOUTH WALES' removed and the admonition amended to remove the perverse advice that the reverse could be used for the message, and 'STAMP'-within-box printed at upper-right. Superb! A highly significant item and stated to be the only recorded example. [The decision to issue cards for each of the "smaller" States was made at the eleventh hour. A single printing was made and the 1d stamp for the relevant State was printed over the 'STAMP' box. The NSW cards had obviously been printed before this or the erroneous admonition would surely have been corrected on those also. With copy of an official letter of 7/7/1908 that states "Herewith proof of Fleet Post Card, Sydney edition. The back of this proof is left blank..." The letter may relate to this item]
Preis:
A$ 3,800.00Verkauft Für: A$5000.00
Lot #: 2
1908 postal cards for the visit of the american great white fleet / 1908 postkarten für den besuch des amerikanischen great white fleet
COMMONWEALTH of AUSTRALIA: unstamped formular card with 'TO/SYDNEY' at lower-left on the viewside, unused. [These cards were officially issued for distribution to the visiting sailors. They were left unstamped so that the sailors could use them from any port of call. These cards are seriously underrated by most collectors &, despite being officially released formular postal stationery issues, are unlisted in the catalogues]
Preis:
A$ 75.00Verkauft Für: A$80.00
Lot #: 3
1908 postal cards for the visit of the american great white fleet / 1908 postkarten für den besuch des amerikanischen great white fleet
COMMONWEALTH of AUSTRALIA: ditto, to Philadelphia with NSW ½d & 1d affixed and tied by Sydney machine cancel of AU24 - 1908, Chicago transit cds. Rare usage: almost certainly from an American sailor, but without a message.
Preis:
A$ 190.00Verkauft Für: A$320.00
Lot #: 4
1908 postal cards for the visit of the american great white fleet / 1908 postkarten für den besuch des amerikanischen great white fleet
COMMONWEALTH of AUSTRALIA: unstamped formular card with 'TO/MELBOURNE' at lower-left on the viewside, a couple of minor blemishes, unused.
Preis:
A$ 75.00Verkauft Für: A$170.00
Lot #: 5
1908 postal cards for the visit of the american great white fleet / 1908 postkarten für den besuch des amerikanischen great white fleet
COMMONWEALTH of AUSTRALIA: ditto, to California with Western Australia ½d & 1d affixed & tied by 'ALBANY/SP16/1908/WESTERN AUSTRALIA - PO' duplex, from an American sailor whose message states "...We leave tomorrow for the Philippines...", minor soiling. A wonderful out-of-State usage. [From Albany, the Fleet went on to Manila and then Japan]
Preis:
A$ 300.00Verkauft Für: A$550.00
Lot #: 6
1908 postal cards for the visit of the american great white fleet / 1908 postkarten für den besuch des amerikanischen great white fleet
NEW SOUTH WALES: 1d carmine HG 34, unused. Superb! [Only 9560 were sold. The admonition on both values states that the reverse "may be used for communications"!] [Website]
Preis:
A$ 75.00Verkauft Für: A$75.00
Lot #: 7
1908 postal cards for the visit of the american great white fleet / 1908 postkarten für den besuch des amerikanischen great white fleet
NEW SOUTH WALES: 1d carmine HG 34 philatelically used to Chatswood with Sydney machine cancel of AU18 - 1908. Superb! The earliest recorded usage. [The Fleet arrived in Sydney on 20th August. This is unlikely to be a First Day usage because we sold a 1½d card dated 17th August in our auction of 27/7/2009]
Preis:
A$ 380.00Verkauft Für: A$380.00
Lot #: 8
1908 postal cards for the visit of the american great white fleet / 1908 postkarten für den besuch des amerikanischen great white fleet
NEW SOUTH WALES: 1d carmine HG 34 commercial usage to Petersham with 'ASHFIELD/AU20/1898/NSW' cds being the date the Fleet arrived. Superb! [The message from an eye-witness states "It was indeed a very pretty sight to see the fleet arrive everywhere was crowded with sightseers did you have a good view"]
Preis:
A$ 230.00Verkauft Für: A$400.00
Lot #: 9
1908 postal cards for the visit of the american great white fleet / 1908 postkarten für den besuch des amerikanischen great white fleet
NEW SOUTH WALES: 1d carmine HG 34 apparently commercial usage to Germany with ½d green affixed & tied by Sydney cds of 2JY09, slightly bumped corners.
Preis:
A$ 230.00Verkauft Für: A$230.00
Lot #: 10
1908 postal cards for the visit of the american great white fleet / 1908 postkarten für den besuch des amerikanischen great white fleet
NEW SOUTH WALES: 1½d blue HG 35, unused. Superb! [Only 2320 were sold. In our experience, this is the most elusive of all the Fleet cards]
Preis:
A$ 575.00
Lot #: 11
1908 postal cards for the visit of the american great white fleet / 1908 postkarten für den besuch des amerikanischen great white fleet
NEW SOUTH WALES: 1½d blue HG 35 local philatelic usage with Sydney machine cancel of AU25 - 1908. Rare.
Preis:
A$ 575.00
Lot #: 12
1908 postal cards for the visit of the american great white fleet / 1908 postkarten für den besuch des amerikanischen great white fleet
NEW SOUTH WALES: 1½d blue HG 35 commercial usage to Germany with 'PENRITH/OC12/1908/NSW' cds, a couple of slightly bumped corners. Extremely rare usage at the correct foreign postcard rate. [An overpaid example to South Australia sold for $1092 at our auction of 27/7/2009] [The illustration is above Lot 11]
Preis:
A$ 950.00Verkauft Für: A$1150.00
Lot #: 13
1908 postal cards for the visit of the american great white fleet / 1908 postkarten für den besuch des amerikanischen great white fleet
NEW SOUTH WALES: OFFICIAL: 1d carmine with 'OS/NSW' perfin, to Brisbane with very fine BN '1741' & 'PARLIAMENT HOUSE/ AU26/1908/NSW' cds alongside, minor bend at lower-left. Unlisted by Higgins & Gage and the only recorded example. Ex Dr Ed Druce: acquired for $5750 at a Melbourne auction in March 2006. [The addressee, JH Harnett, was manager of the British Lions rugby tour. The writer thanks him for a ribbon & states "...wish you & the Team a pleasant journey back to the dear old Country"]
Preis:
A$ 4,600.00Verkauft Für: A$6000.00
Lot #: 14
1908 postal cards for the visit of the american great white fleet / 1908 postkarten für den besuch des amerikanischen great white fleet
QUEENSLAND: 1d red HG 16, a trifle aged, unused. [Only 5760 were sold]
Preis:
A$ 230.00Verkauft Für: A$240.00
Lot #: 15
1908 postal cards for the visit of the american great white fleet / 1908 postkarten für den besuch des amerikanischen great white fleet
QUEENSLAND: another example with the stamp in a deep shade, unused. [Considering that there was only one printing, this may be in the nature of a colour trial]
Preis:
A$ 380.00Verkauft Für: A$380.00
Lot #: 16
1908 postal cards for the visit of the american great white fleet / 1908 postkarten für den besuch des amerikanischen great white fleet
QUEENSLAND: 1d red HG 16 commercial usage to "Salisbury/Southport Line" with light 'YERONGA' cds, the message dated "18.9.08", a couple of very minor blemishes. A similar item sold for $977 at a Sydney auction in July 2011.
Preis:
A$ 575.00
Lot #: 17
1908 postal cards for the visit of the american great white fleet / 1908 postkarten für den besuch des amerikanischen great white fleet
SOUTH AUSTRALIA: 1d red HG 9, unused. [Only 4500 were sold, of which more than half were sold on the day of issue] {Website}
Preis:
A$ 150.00
Lot #: 18
1908 postal cards for the visit of the american great white fleet / 1908 postkarten für den besuch des amerikanischen great white fleet
SOUTH AUSTRALIA: 1d red HG 9 to Canada with ½d Post Office affixed & tied by Adelaide cds of AU29/45, 'PARIS/ONT' arrival cds.
Preis:
A$ 380.00Verkauft Für: A$440.00
Lot #: 19
1908 postal cards for the visit of the american great white fleet / 1908 postkarten für den besuch des amerikanischen great white fleet
TASMANIA: 1d carmine-pink HG 13, a couple of very minor blemishes, unused. [Only 2000 were printed, all of which were sold]
Preis:
A$ 380.00Verkauft Für: A$1000.00
Lot #: 20
1908 postal cards for the visit of the american great white fleet / 1908 postkarten für den besuch des amerikanischen great white fleet
TASMANIA: 1d carmine-pink HG 13 local usage with Hobart cds of 2SE08, a couple of very minor blemishes.
Preis:
A$ 460.00Verkauft Für: A$900.00
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