Sunday, 16 September 2018

Single Line Framed Registered handstamps

Three Single Line Framed Registered handstamps are known (Campbell, p. 78-9):
  • Calliope Single Line Framed Registered handstamp (42 x 8 mm) -  rated 5R - $100
  • St George Single Line Framed Registered handstamp on a Sideface (43 x 7.5 mm) -  rated 2R
  • Yaamba Single Line Framed Registered handstamp (44 x 8 mm) -  rated 3R
These three post offices opened in 1864. Campbell speculates that Allora and Sandgate post offices (both opened in 1863 and which do not have the usual small type two-lined registered handstamp issued before 1873) may also have used these Single Line Framed Registered handstamps, probably on Chalons.

I have seen tied examples for CalliopeSt George and Yaamba. If you have any examples on cover, please email me so I can show them

Calliope - 3rd Sideface
Calliope single line registered Handstamp on a Sideface rated 5R 

St George - 2nd Sideface
St George 7.5 mm examples from my collection

St George - 3rd Sideface
1904
St George single line registered Handstamp on a Sideface cover rated 2R

Yaamba - 3rd Sideface
Yaamba single line registered Handstamp on a Sideface rated 3R. Illustration from Campbell, p. 79

Unknown
8mm high examples from my collection. Either Calliope or Yaamba

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