Researching Common Flaws On New South Wales And First Series (Space At Foot) Australian Postage Dues

Help wanted with research of flaws common to New South Wales postage dues and first series (space at foot) Australian postage dues.

The best reference for Australian postage due stamps (including Victoria and New South Wales) is the Australian Commonwealth Specialists' catalogue. Australian postage dues, including printing flaws, are best detailled in 'Commonwealth of Australia: The Postage Due Stamps 1902 - 1963' by R P Hyeronimus, printed in 1980.

The first series Australian postage dues were printed from the actual plates used in the production of the New South Wales dues, but with the letters 'NSW' chiseled off the printing plate, hence the white space at the foot of the design.

I have noticed from time-to-time that flaws seen on the first series Australian issue also appear on the New South Wales issue. I cannot find any reference to flaws seen on the New South Wales postage due stamps.

Here is an example on the 5s stamp:







See the scratch from the bottom loop of the '5' to the last 'S' in 'SHILLINGS'? Also note the space at the foot of the design in the Australian issue?

I have a full left pane of 60 of the ½d stamp for each of the New South Wales and Australia issues and have identified ten flaws common to both. I want to expand this to other values.

What I am seeking is scans of blocks and multiples of these issues for comparison purposes. The relevant values are ½d, 1d, 2d, 3d 4d, 6d, 8d and 5s. I realise multiples of the higher values, 8d and 5s will be hard to locate. Margnal singles will also be useful. I can only ask.

I will publish my research here.

Thanks,


John

***Fixed typo in title, was driving me crazy! - Don***

I do not know if this will help but have you tried Phoenix Auctions archives of past auctions. I use their auction of the Hardy collection of Roos extensively in my plating work and have identified or helped in the identification of unknown flaws in a number of Roos.

I did have difficulty because the size of the images but when I discussed with the owners of the auction house in Canberra recently they showed me a trick I did not know. When you have identified the image you wish to study you can click on it to reveal a larger image. Only seems to work with archived auctions.

Hope this helps.

Regards
Frank

Hi John,

I'll have a look through my auction catalogues tomorrow and see if I can find anything that can help your research.

I have Millennium covered. Thanks for your help.

There is an irregular block of 12 of the NSW 2d here:

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/233589580515

Philasearch will also be useful.

https://www.prestigephilately.com/search.php

Under 'Match Key Words' be sure to select ALL WORDS.

I searched Due Block, and clicked the box to search all auctions.

These from the Baillie auction: