1960s are common to very common in unused condition. This is due to the fact that the remaindered
stock (a hoard of huge proportions!) was sold at auction in Hobart a number of years ago when Ash
Bester's closed.
Postally used Ash Bester cards ...now that's a different matter!
I have posted images below of three cards that have been postally used. My intention in creating this
topic is to compile a census of used cards (including the date of use if known). If you have have any
used Ash Bester cards, please post images (preferably of both sides) here.
If you have not posted any images to a bulletin board before, instructions can be found if you go to
the Board Index. If all else fails, you can post your image as an attachment (see Upload Attachment button)
directly from your computer to your Topic Reply which is very straightforward.
A "cracker" to start with - "Franklin Square & G.P.O. Hobart" (No.165) used from BEACHSIDE to SWEDEN.
The Hobart CTMS/T underpaid handstamp is very scarce seen used during this period I believe.
The postmark date of 23 MAY 1960 is a new late date for the Type 5 cds.
"Tessellated Pavement & Clyde Island. Eaglehawk Neck" (No.584) used late 1950s (year in cds date not legible)
from Eagle-Hawk Neck to Launceston. Franked with a 4d QEII booklet stamp.
"Looking Along road from Tower, Port Arthur" (No.137) used in 1962 from Swansea to Brisbane.
