TASMANIAN PHILATELISTS & STAMP DEALERS of YESTERYEAR
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The ability to time travel must qualify TPS member David Newell as a "Stamp Dealer of Yesteryear"
when he's not visible at The Coin & Stamp Place, Hobart.
I am uncertain as whether he can supply orders of freshly minted 1930 pennies or just-off-the-press
1913 £2 Roos at this stage as apparently no manual was supplied with the TARDIS.
For further information visit the C&SP website: http://tazitiger.com/
when he's not visible at The Coin & Stamp Place, Hobart.
I am uncertain as whether he can supply orders of freshly minted 1930 pennies or just-off-the-press
1913 £2 Roos at this stage as apparently no manual was supplied with the TARDIS.
For further information visit the C&SP website: http://tazitiger.com/
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A little bit more philatelic dealer history from 1954.
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Thanks to Martin Walker for providing this image of Arthur Bergen's membership card to the Van Diemen Cover & Stamp ClubRoss Ewington wrote:The Van Diemen Cover & Stamp Club was operated by Reginald K. Dalwoodwho also published a catalog in 1947 entitled: "The Australian and New Zealand specialised catalogue of first day covers". Does anyone have any information regarding Dalwood, his club, etc.?
In case you are wondering, "Spectemur Agendo" is a fairly frequently-used Latin motto meaning "Let us be judged by our acts".
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what Keith Lancaster did when he wasn't collecting stamps, minerals or out bushwalking!
I recently found this as 'stiffening' in a last day cover for the Sassafras post office which Keith
produced in 1975 ...I suspect that it may be from a little earlier than that date.
I recently found this as 'stiffening' in a last day cover for the Sassafras post office which Keith
produced in 1975 ...I suspect that it may be from a little earlier than that date.
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...a flyer from Harrison Philatelics, Launceston re new G.B. issues
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I have just come across these photos of the late Kevin Ryan (on right in top photo) who was a leading collector
of Siam and a former Patron of the Tasmanian Philatelic Society during the 1990s and early 2000s. I think the photos
date from 1983 - if anyone has any information about the event and who the other two gentlemen in the top photo are/were,
please post in this topic.
of Siam and a former Patron of the Tasmanian Philatelic Society during the 1990s and early 2000s. I think the photos
date from 1983 - if anyone has any information about the event and who the other two gentlemen in the top photo are/were,
please post in this topic.
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The gentleman in the centre is Dr Russell Jones, a noted collector of Victoria and former President of The royal Philatelic Society of Victoria. I know the other person but cannot put a name to hime just yet! May be Phil Collas.
Malcolm
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Trevor and Jennifer Ross manning their Tasmanian Stamp Auctions stand during Ausipex 84 in Melbourne
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Two doyens of Tasmanian philately, Jim Harrison and Lew Viney during a break in judging at a Launceston exhibition at Max Fry Hall
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Examples of handwriting by eminent collectors of the past can be useful in my experience when checking provenance, etc.
Here is a specimen of Allan Leitch's printing and handwriting....
Allan Leitch was one of the first really 'serious' collectors of Tasmanian postmarks and today's collectors
owe quite a lot to his original research which was gladly 'passed on'. He was also an enthusiastic collector
of Australian postal stationery. Does anyone have a photo of Allan?
Here is a specimen of Allan Leitch's printing and handwriting....
Allan Leitch was one of the first really 'serious' collectors of Tasmanian postmarks and today's collectors
owe quite a lot to his original research which was gladly 'passed on'. He was also an enthusiastic collector
of Australian postal stationery. Does anyone have a photo of Allan?
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Does anyone know who "R.D.Rex. Stamp Collector. Hobart" was? Rex has hand stamped a nice 1d Andrew Mather advertising postal card with his oval stamp. See scan.
The postal card is postmarked June 13th 1888 and addressed to Mrs Geo Rex, Patrick St. (Hobart).
http://tps.org.au/bb/download/file.php? ... 7fca906cb4
The postal card is postmarked June 13th 1888 and addressed to Mrs Geo Rex, Patrick St. (Hobart).
http://tps.org.au/bb/download/file.php? ... 7fca906cb4
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Just found this approvals sheet in a box of stuff which hasn't seen the light of day since the 1930s
Has anyone heard of George D. Brown ??
Has anyone heard of George D. Brown ??
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Some more ephemera from Petterd's Stamp Depot - 1954
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Another item from HARRISON PHILATELICS c.1984
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Letterhead used by THE STAMP PLACE in 1983
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Philatelic luminaries at Max Fry Hall,
Owen Ingles, Keith Lancaster, Trevor and Jennifer Ross and a vaguely familiar person at the end of the table (Tony Orchard or someone closer to home?)
Owen Ingles, Keith Lancaster, Trevor and Jennifer Ross and a vaguely familiar person at the end of the table (Tony Orchard or someone closer to home?)
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George D Brown was George Deas Brown a prominent Hobart lawyer and bibliophile who died a couple of years ago
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A different stationery item (see previous posts in this thread) as used by Petterd's Stamp Depot in 1977
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An ABACUS STAMPS & COINS rubber stamp on a small paper bag ..... John Howell was the proprietor and his shop was in Mathers Lane off Liverpool Street
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Here's another example of the "R.D. Rex · Stamp Collector · Hobart" handstamp from a couple of years before the example reported above by Mike
Could he be an ancestor of former Melbourne Stamp Dealer Robert Rex (Rex & Fair)??
Could he be an ancestor of former Melbourne Stamp Dealer Robert Rex (Rex & Fair)??
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Time to post an image of Owen Graeme Ingles (1923-2017) TPS member from 2000-2017. Best known as the designer of the Launceston Flood Prevention Scheme he was the editor of part2 of the Green Books and with William Craig co wrote "The Revenue and Railway Stamps of Tasmania" in 1978. He also published some articles in the Courier. He always remained a proud "Northener". He is seen here in his later days looking at an album of photos of the Launceston Flood Prevention Scheme.
Normally known as Graeme he passed away on 17th June 2017. Much of his collection has made, and is in the process of making its way onto the market.
Normally known as Graeme he passed away on 17th June 2017. Much of his collection has made, and is in the process of making its way onto the market.
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From the Groom archives comes this image of of a young Malcom at the Tasmanian Stamp Auctions stall of Trevor and Jennifer Ross at Ausipex 1984.
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A great study of two TPS legends Jim Harrison on the left and Lew Viney. Courtesy of the Groom archives. Jim and Lew are attending an exhibition at the Max Fry Memorial Hall Launceston circa 1990.
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And while we are adding images from the Groom archives here is one of Kevin Ryan TPS member 1972-2005. Society stalwart and patron at Ausipex 1984.
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Who is Jay of Jays Stamps and Coins of 86 Elizabeth Street Launceston?
Found these couple of old wrapped packets of stamps in an old album. I have no idea who Jay was. Can anyone enlighten me. Nothing of interest in the packets other than it relates to a dealer of yester year.
Found these couple of old wrapped packets of stamps in an old album. I have no idea who Jay was. Can anyone enlighten me. Nothing of interest in the packets other than it relates to a dealer of yester year.