Australia 1940 stamp book

For the world wide classical era philatelist and stamp collector, a country specific philatelic survey is offered by the blog author, jim jackson, with two albums. Bookmark it, and check every day, because as you can see new items are regularly added sometimes. Established and managed by the late james beal in the. We specialise and focus on antique australian jewellery dating from the 1850s to 1940 s. Four different series of war ration books were issued. Get the best deal for australian stamp booklets from the largest online selection at. We help people find out more about their antique australian jewellery and particularly the maker. Postage stamps of australia isuued in the reign of king george vi. Australian philatelic federation ltd au many people are aware of stamp catalogues. That stamp was used as postage and is consequently less valuable. This brilliant item features an etching of the king in his naval uniform.

Get the best deal for wwii australian predecimal stamps from the largest online selection at. In 1942, five months after the united states entered the second world war, book one series were issued. Big blue, aka scott international part 1 checklists available, and deep blue, aka william steiners stamp. Get the best deal for wwii australian predecimal stamps from the. The book decades of change includes detailed figures on wages, groceries and real estate as well as many other areas, organized by the decades of the twentieth century 19001988. Postal rates across australia were unified in 19, which brought an end to the former colonies practice of issuing their own unique stamps. Australia post stamp yearbooks each year australia post release a yearbook which contains the stamps issued for that year. It was almost as if the seller didnt have enough stamps to make 500 in a pack so they just added some of the same ones to make sure there were 500. Our web site is operating with a great deal of interest. In overall good used condition with some wear overall. Is it a collection of stamps on envelopes either first day covers, postal history, or otherwise. What happened in 1940 including pop culture, significant.

The opa accepted ration book applications and issued ration books, from which consumers tore out stamps in order to purchase food and other supplies at grocery stores. Buy 1st and 2nd class stamp books x 4, x 6 and x 12 from royal mail. These large a4 quarto sized books contain all the australian stamps issued in that year, and are placed on sale at year end. When choosing these methods for alaska, hawaii, puerto rico expect delivery time of a month or more. While media mail and parcel post are cost effective they are also the slowest methods of transport. The stamp on the right has the black cancellation mark on it. Clear mylar hawid mounts are already neatly affixed to each page, so the stamps can be quickly and safely inserted, leaving a beautiful and fascinating stamp product. They portray a nurse in service uniform surmounting the figures of an australian sailor, soldier and airman. I hope the wartime recipes i have recreated will help people to feed themselves and their families. I am offering for sale the collections of australian stamps 1981 through 2016. This free online catalogue is courtesy of dave elsmore.

The stamps are unused and in mint condition, as are the books containing the stamps. From 1899 to 1912, tasmanian postal official issued stamps showing off the natural wonders of the island in a series of pictorials based on the photographs of john watt beattie. Deluxe edition 2002 australian stamps annual yearbook with cardboard slipcase. Australia 1937 koala postage stamp postage stamps, stamp. How to tell if your stamp collection is worth anything. There is a double print on the top and sides of the stamp which is easy to spot, and they rarely come up at an auction. The six selfgoverning australian colonies that formed the commonwealth of australia on 1 january 1901 operated their own postal service and issued their own stamps see articles on the systems on new south wales first stamps issued 1850, victoria 1850, tasmania 1853, western australia 1854, south australia 1855 and queensland 1860. This glen stephens stamp rarity page features worldwide rare, unusual, and oneofakind items, all nett priced with superb scans, and detailed descriptions. Sadly, for many stamp collectors that means that their stamp nest egg is worth only a fraction of what was originally paid. Meet other stamp collectors interested in australia stamps. Australian sg198 1940 three pence 3d blue australian forces pair mnh cat. The receipt of the book is noted in the london philatelist, vol.

With mail use going down, stamp collecting values have also suffered. The pair was discovered in an old album consigned for auction, but the owner had no idea that this item was so exceptional. Australian stamps if youre looking for something extra to complement your collection, youre in luck. Sydney philatelics grahame fudge browse our comprehensive lists and almost complete quality stocks of australia post annual year books and special limited edition issues available online.

If it is primarily unused stamps that is an indicator that the collection may have some value. If you have a piece of jewellery that you would like to know more about, then let us help you may be surprised at the value. These stamps are held in high regard by the collectors and are estimated to be worth millions. Postage stamp listings for australia, australian antarctic territory and australian states. Print copies of the scott catalogues are available from amos media at the amos advantage store. Woodslane is a leading distributor of technical, business, travel and trade non fiction books in australia. During times of uncertainty and disruption, frugal, storable ingredients to make simple, nutritional recipes come into their own.

Online stamp catalogues of countries all over the world. Australia 1998 stamp year book includes all stamps m, nh. Stamp album is a collection of free downloadable stamp album pages. Many items that have been judged not genuine subsequently have been donated to the aps reference collection of fakes and forgeries. Vintage 1940 modern postage stamp album hc stamp book ebay. The best starting point for finding your stamp catalog most of the times for free online. Packet of 500 different collectable worldwide stamps. Australia post annual year books and special limited edition. Big blue, aka scott international part 1 checklists available, and deep blue, aka william steiners stamp album web pdf pages. A year later special printings of postage stamps in lilac were similarly overprinted, but this time they were also surcharged with a new value. Harris postage stamp collecting supplies, including. Australia post annual year books and special limited. We are also proud members of scdaa stamp and coin dealers association of australasia inc. Keep an eye out for these eastern australian misprints they are worth a fortune and are rarely seen.

The society maintains two reference collections of philatelic material one for fakes and forgeries and one for genuine stamps and postal history. War rationing 19401949 fashion history movies music. Selfadhesive or gummed, including self adhesives sold in multiplesized rolls and books. Here is a list of 10 of the most valuable and rarest postage stamps in history. A vintage 1947 edition of the international postage stamp album.

You should bring the stamps in the albums, books or boxes in which they are housed, as this may assist. The primary, interestearning stamp issued was the war savings certificate stamp, which was worth 5 dollars at maturity on january 1, 1923. Make offer stamp lot of australia 19 1940 kangaroo. Is your collection primarily unused mint stamps or primarily used stamps.

We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Includes all stamps packaged in original wrapping etc. Australia 50th anniversary of the founding of the commonwealth of australia 1951 barton parkes pair 3p 5 12 p 1sh6p centenary of the first australian stamps 1950 discovery of gold responsible government in victoria 1951 2 12p values 3p values king george vi 1952 panpacific scout jamboree 195253 1952 aborigine watermarked 1952 food. Vtg modern postage stamp album red 1940 s collector album. Australian war savings stamps 6d, 1940s war savings book with 8. Picture of australia circa a stamp printed in australia shows emu, circa 1942 stock photo, images and stock photography. Memorial 1955 centenary of ymca 1955 3 12 p 3 12 p 3 12 p 3 12 p 2sh blue 3 12 p 3 12 p 1sh 12 p 3. The philosateleian is updated four times each year to ensure your album contains spaces for the newest u.

See more ideas about stamp, castle series and british guiana. It is australia s most visited stamp dealer web page indeed one of the worlds most visited. Homestamps australian australia post stamp year books. Australian online stamp catalogue english all stamps. The king edward viii stamp is very expensive because of the fact that it was never officially released. We are based in queensland, australia and reply to all emails and orders on a daily basis. The book gives you the stories behind the stamps and is beautifully illustrated with either colour pictures or artwork. What is the value of 1940s war bond stamps answers.

This was used and has many stamps applied throughout, most are empty, there are also lots of loose stamps throughout. Australian stamps can be divided into two general periods. Ive tried listing on ebay, each stamp and realized that its very difficult to price and valuate your stamp collection unless youve really spent a lot of time learning all the variables. Each year, starting from 1981, australia post issued a bound book of all australian stamps issued in that year. Lithuania lithuanian all stamps from 1918 until 1940, with michel catalogue. We represent over 200 local australian publishers as. Australia post annual stamp year books and annual stamp. The design was taken from a drawing by virgil reilly.

In valuing stamps from stamp catalogues, it needs to be. Buy a discounted paperback of renniks stamps of australia. Shop thousands of books, audiobooks, dvds, calendars, diaries and stationery. Western australia s first general duty revenue stamps were postage stamps showing a black swan overprinted i r in 1881. Vintage international postage stamp album book 1947 18401940. The stamp of australia is a vivid account of the adventurers, explorers, aviationers and pioneers that found ways to traverse this vast continent, and the history of australia told through the letters they carried with them. Details about vintage 1940 modern postage stamp album hc stamp book. Our products whitman publishing has been in the numismatic and philatelic publishing field for almost 90 years. Stamps australia australian stamp dealers sydney philatelics, australia grahame fudge visit our online shop australian stamp dealers over 75,000 stamps and more.

Australian stamp catalogue abebooks passion for books. This issue is known as the australian imperial forces stamp, four values were issued in may, 1940 1d green, 2d scarlet, 3d blue, 6d brown. When it comes to regional collecting, many australian stamp collectors as well as those from overseas choose to collect only australian stamps. We are dealers of stamps and coins and cover a wide area of stamp and coin collector needs. Royal mail 10,000 x 1st class self adhesive stamp roll. Renniks stamps of australia 16th edition woodslane. King edward viii twopenny scarlet is considered to be one of the most valuable australias stamps.

Stamp of australia kelly burke 9781741756142 allen. Stamp collecting values also depend on the type of collection. Royal mail 4 x 2nd class large stamp book change of font. Sale of twopenny scarlet featuring edward viii who abdicated soon after it was printed expected to spark a frenzy. Each chapter gives the weekly wage for that year according to chosen occupations, i. Downies range of australian stamps includes victorianera rarities, predecimal varieties and more. Top 100 most expensive stamps rare postage stamps most. The australian colonies stamp catalogue paperback and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Postage stamps and postal history of australia wikipedia.

These could include stamps that feature birds or flowers, monuments or events, or specially made stamps for occasions such as christmas. The scott online catalogue bookstore provides access only to digital copies of the scott catalogues. Get the best deal for wwii australian stamps from the largest. In 1865, printers ran one sheet each of the western australian 4d stamp in carmine. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back.

Another thing that got under my skin was the fact some of the stamps were the same ones, meaning between 36 of the stamps were the same amount, and the same picture. Australian war savings stamps 6d, 1940s war savings book with 8 stamps. This is a work in progress from a series of on line catalogues to help the collector and dealer alike. Find australia circa 1942 australian used postage stock images in hd and millions of other royaltyfree stock photos, illustrations and vectors in the shutterstock collection. Horizontal pair in very fine mint condition never hinged. Postage stamps of australia, australian stamps, king george vi stamps, for sale, commonwealth stamps. Good for a starter or to add to yours or have fun completing this one. These stamps needed to be affixed to an engraved folder called the war savings certificate, which carried the name of.