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Only knocks a few days of the e.u.d. of 14 May 13. Nice s.o.n. strike dated 10 May 13.

Thanks to Malcolm G and the images he has provided I can now state that the "Don" mss comes both as "River Don" and "Don".

The later mss is shown in the following images.

This may qualify as a new find re PTPO postal card.

Here is a question to those more knowledgeable than myself on MSS cancellations prior to the issue of 2nd Allocation BNs. Does the "River Don" mss also just have a "Don" mss, or does the "Don" image shown below represent a partial mss? Don mss 1860.jpg I have shown two full "River Don" mss for refer...

I would just like to put out for comment an image of the above cds without the "R" in "P.R." at the base of the cds. Hobart Pillar Receiver No R.jpg The absence of "P.R." is noted as omitted in Hardinges Compendium for this but not a partial omission. Date of that know omission was 2.1.1900. As the ...

Hi Jerry, I had to have a think about this one but I think that the code is just inverted as it is not possible to reverse a code. Tried it on paper before replying. This code is not symmetrical and the lower stroke of the "K" extends from the upper stroke of "K" near the downstroke. Inverting the c...

This rubber cds with the "West" removed has a late use date of 28.12.1933 in Hardinge's Compendium. However in the image shown it has been used to cancel a 3d Centenary of the Settlement of Victoria which was issued 2.7.1934. Date of the cds is 31.10.1934 so this pushes it out a further ten months. ...

Hobart Duplex Type 1(ii)

Just found in a recent lot. New code 1T for this duplex.

Thanks Jerry and Pete,

I meant to say it was used on ship mail from Tasmania to Melbourne but I have obviously lost the plot. As they say never proof read your own work.

I need a bit of help please. Recently acquired a 2/6 George and Dragon, watermark 1, perf11.8, but appearing to be postally used and cancelled with the Killer Obliterator 1 that I believe was used on ship mail between Tasmania and Hobart (refer image). I have compared the Killer Obliterator to other...

I am interested in trying to answer Ross' "Query: Paid at Launceston 1912". Or at least get a definitive description of the Type 4R steel datestamp. Volume 1 of the Green Books describe the image shown by Ross as "Launceston Special Useage Markings Type 6. "circular date stamp 26mm in diameter PAID ...

After a discussion with PA last night I got enthused and had a look for some more unframed cds images to post. Firstly we have Launceston U2 rated 3R on a 5d and 4d Pictorial. Launceston Unframed U2 ebay $154 Nov 2022.jpg Launceston Unframed U2 JC.jpg Then we have as backstamps a Hobart Town U2(ii) ...

Havn't a lot to add bar another Westbury U1 that I just acquired. Appears to be from top right hand corner of a Letter bill.

Found this rather poor partial Burnie cds and had it sorted into my Type 1(solid stops)(i) but that cds has a late use date of 2.9.1901 against that of AP 17 06 on the image shown. It does not match any other of my Burnie Type 1 cds due mainly to the narrow lettering of "Burnie" and the small space ...

The "T" perforation on the engraved De la Rue 1d Pictorial is an interesting subject. I have attached an image of one used at Lagunta in March 1910. Can only see the "R" of the March i.e. "MR" but this was only month to use the "R" as the last letter for the month. Perforation is 7 x 6. Pictorial 1d...

Here are two more Kraus photo cards of the Ross Bridge. Both have blank backs, and is why I have called them photo cards and not postcards. What appears to be the more modern of the two has "Kraus Photo Service Scamander' on the front and the other has "Kraus Photo Longford" on the reverse. Both are...

Seen on ebay in a mixed lot. It did not go unnoticed but I was not in the race. Image removed from ebay so I apologise for the resolution but it needs to be recorded.

With all the fraudulent perforations being offered for sale on ebay it is heartening to see reputable sellers still offering quality genuine items. Just received after a two month, yes two month, transit from Canada I was pleased to receive this genuine 2 1/2d Pictorial perforated "T" on an official...

New early use date for the Hobart Type 2(i) cds. Was 2.1.1907 and can be adjusted to 28.9.1906 as per strike on 1d Pictorial below.

New late use date for the Hobart Type 3(x)(xii) which was the old Parcels cds with the "P" removed. Late use date was 6.1.1928 and shown on the 3d violet KGV this date can now be advanced to 21.6.1928. Hobart Type 3(x)(xii) Ex Parcels P removed.jpg I have shown two images so that you can see the pha...

The following image of the Tattersall Type V twelve pinhole perforation is missing the top three pins. I have compared the perforations to the Type II but they do not align. They align perfectly with the perforations on a Type V I have on a 6d Pictorial, with the exception of the top three pins whic...

Should have shown reverse image as well. Apologies.

Here is something that I am not convinced is the real thing. Advertised as a double perf the holes on the double perf are irregular sizes compared perimeter perfs. I have dealt with this dealer before and have been more than happy but I think it may be a case of not knowing what is genuine and what ...

I have seen, and have, the IHC monogram on 1d and 2d Pictorials and 1d Roo but I have not seen it on a 9d Sideface. The example shown was seen at a recent auction in a mixed lot. Unfortunately I was not successful but captured the image. David McNamee's "Focus on the Holes - Tasmania's Private Perfi...

Thanks for that information Bill. Seeing that the only double perforation you have seen on a Sideface I thought you may enjoy this double perf on 9d Sideface with official repair. Postally used FE 26 10. Double perf 9d Sideface Official repair front.jpg Double perf 9d Sideface Official repair back.j...