3d Australia Postage

Hello members,

I found a 3d Australia stamp surcharge 3 1/2 in gold. Also the first stamp it looks like there's something below his nose. Please advice. Thank you Mara

Hi Mara,

The second stamp is Scott #189

The marks on the first stamp look like oxidised ink to me.

Hope this helps

Hi,

I'm looking at at wish bone hanging from his nose. Please advice. Thank you. Mara

I can't see a wishbone but there is shading between the nose and mouth that may appear more prominent due to the ink or stain.

Hi Mara

I've been a specialised collector of KGVI and QEII stamps for 43 years; the used surcharge in gold with a black background is common in both used and unused, it is part of a set of 3 shown below.

Although there are many minor varieties with the KGVI issues, the stamp with the mark under the nose is either toning or rust, I have seen many stamps with that type on marking on them. And as the scan is very small I am not able to see if any major variety is on it.

The 1941 surcharge is listed in the Australian Commonwealth Specialists' Catalogue as ACSC 223.

Rob

Hello members,

I will like to thank you for your feedback on my topic. Thank you Mara