1899 cancels on Pictorials
1899 cancels on Pictorials
How rare are 1899 cancels on pictorial stamps? I've got a Launceston Type 1c(i) that's dated December 30th 1899, but I haven't seen a lot of other pictorials dated in 1899.
Re: 1899 cancels on Pictorials
Harper123,
They are quite collectable and sought after. You can pick them up still from mixed lots if you are vigilant.
I would not say they are rare by any means but I'd hazard a guess and say about 1R.
Pete
They are quite collectable and sought after. You can pick them up still from mixed lots if you are vigilant.
I would not say they are rare by any means but I'd hazard a guess and say about 1R.
Pete
Re: 1899 cancels on Pictorials
Thank you. I've also noticed that a lot of dealers pay attention to the city, but not to the dates. That's how I picked up mine.
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Re: 1899 cancels on Pictorials
1899 dates after December 25th on Hobart and Launceston postmarks can be found with a little effort. Postmarks pre-dating December 25th are much scarcer in my experience.
All 1899 dated postmarks from post offices other than Hobart and Launceston are very scarce to extremely rare.
All 1899 dated postmarks from post offices other than Hobart and Launceston are very scarce to extremely rare.
Re: 1899 cancels on Pictorials
The one I have is from Launceston and is dated December 30, with an A code. I also have a Launceston postmark with no date at al, just blank in the middle.