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According to Tinsley (Page 21) the Fourpence Chalon were issued to the Post Office by the Treasurer on the 17 August 1855. The earliest cover is 12 September 1855 (Page 23) At the Sato sale a cover cancelled 14 SP 14 1855 was sold with the comment: "Earliest cover recorded Sep 12 by Tinsley although...

Bill, it is now corrected. Thanks.

It must to be correct. Thanks for the answer.

Can anyone help me with this. Is it fiscal or postal cancellation. My best guess is James Jaikins August 1862?

I have in my exhibit the De la Rue copy of the original correspondence to the Crown Agent regarding a new dandy roll for the Tablet Issues and the new TAS watermark including a Watermark essay. I also have the answer from the Tasmanian Government accepting this dandy roll. The letter says: With refe...

Bill, I agree with you that the first three references in Tinsley's book are for Twopence Halfpenny. 2.5d Die Proof 2.jpg Colour approval of the Twopence Halfpenny was made on the 1 December 1891 and the stamps were delivered on the 21 December 1891 and issued on the 12 February 1892. Key issue 2½d ...

Thanks for the reply. Your informations limit the time period significantly. Lars Peter

I have in my exhibit a nice little Packet Label with a pair of one penny side face, De la Rue issue. I have done my best to describe the the item with the possible rate and time period. I would be pleased if anyone could help me to verify my statement or give me another good explanation about rate a...

I have got this cover at Australia 2013. It shows a 1d and 2d on ship post cover to Carlton, Melbourne. Cancelled at arrival with killer 1. It is a quite early usage of Sideface issue stamped at arrival in Melbourne and Carlton - Victoria on DC 20 / 70. Do anyone know earlier usage og the Sideface i...

Some time ago I acquired this item as a 1906 KEdVII Proof. Can anyone give me some input on that?

I have been TPS member for less than a year and have collected the Victoria stamps of Tasmania for around 4 years. I also have a good presentation of Postal Stationeries, but my main focus is on the Victoria stamps. Ever since my childhood I have collected traditional philately, first specialised on...