REVIEW OF RARITY RATINGS - POSTMARKS ON PICTORIALS

[Ross Ewington]

Following publication of "A Guide to Circular Datestamps on the Tasmanian Pictorial Issues 1899-1913" by John Hardinge in The Courier #58 (December 2014)
there has been no significant discussion regarding the 'accuracy' of the rarity ratings. I am certain that this is more to do with the quality of the research than
lack of ongoing interest.

I have commenced this topic so that collectors who have any concerns about the rating of a specific postmark can post them here.

To start the ball rolling here's my first contribution:

RISDON - Type 1 - rated RR-(10)

I have just described this example for auction today

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I believe this example to be above average clarity (based upon many years of experience) but it is no way approaching "A1" status

I recommend that the rating be changed to RR-(10*)

Your thoughts will be most welcome.