Auction No. 36 Saturday, 4 October 2025 / 12:30 pm start

1915 H.M.A.S. "Australia" covers x 2 each with GB ...

Estimate $220

Category: Australia  >  States and Territories  >  Western Australia  >  Stamps & Postal History

Lot Details

1915 H.M.A.S. "Australia" covers x 2 each with GB 1d red tied by a different "dumb" cancel with boxed "PASSED BY NAVAL CENSOR" or double ringed "PASSED SHIP'S CENSOR" h/s's, the latter redirected from Subiaco to Cottesloe with 7 AP 15 & 8 AP 15 cds's respectively. Minor staining & latter with repaired flap-tear but a scarce duo with the markings known to have been used aboard "Australia" which spent most of the war in British waters where it was twice rammed by "friendly forces"! (2)

1915 H.M.A.S. "Australia" covers x 2 each with GB ... Image 1++
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