Parliament House Canberra 1927
Sept 29, 2017 16:03:01 GMT -5
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Post by rob1956 on Sept 29, 2017 16:03:01 GMT -5
The 1927 Opening of Parliament House, Canberra stamps were cancelled-to-order on the date of issue with three different Canberra date stamps and the initials F.C.T. (Federal Capital Territory).
The small date stamp (23.5mm diameter) was used on letters sent to participants in the Stamp Design Competition, and cancelled-to-order on the first day of issue. The larger 28.mm date stamp was used on letters posted on the first day of issue, this stamp was also cancelled-to-order.
The block of 10 with the full "PARLIAMENT HOUSE CANBERRA/F.C.T." on the cancelled-to-order date stamp was presented only to Federal Parliament members and distinguished visitors. There is also an unused commercial and O.S. stamp, these stamps are mint unhinged, the CTOs are all unhinged.
1. PARLIAMENT HOUSE CANBERRA/F.C.T.
2. CANBERRA/F.C.T. (23.5mm diameter)
3. CANBERRA/F.C.T. (28mm diameter)
There is also a large C.T.O. for the O.S. issue, but to date is unavailable.
1927. "Canberra" FCT - 9 May 1927". 1½d. Perforation 11. No watermark. Large Counter Date Stamp. Block of 4
1927. Opening of Parliament House, Canberra. Parliament House "Canberra FCT - 9 May 1927". 1½d. Perforation 11. No watermark. Small Counter Date Stamp (23.5mm). Block of 4
1927. "Canberra" FCT - 9 May 1927". 1½d. Perforation 11. No watermark. Large Counter Date Stamp (Official Service)
1927. "Parliament House, Canberra". Parliament House "Canberra FCT - 9 May 1927". 1½d. Perforation 11. No watermark. Large Counter Date Stamp (Official Service)
1927. Opening of Parliament House, Canberra. 1½d. Perforation 11. No watermark. Carmine-Red
1927. Opening of Parliament House, Canberra. 1½d. Perforation 11. No watermark. (Official Service)
The small date stamp (23.5mm diameter) was used on letters sent to participants in the Stamp Design Competition, and cancelled-to-order on the first day of issue. The larger 28.mm date stamp was used on letters posted on the first day of issue, this stamp was also cancelled-to-order.
The block of 10 with the full "PARLIAMENT HOUSE CANBERRA/F.C.T." on the cancelled-to-order date stamp was presented only to Federal Parliament members and distinguished visitors. There is also an unused commercial and O.S. stamp, these stamps are mint unhinged, the CTOs are all unhinged.
1. PARLIAMENT HOUSE CANBERRA/F.C.T.
2. CANBERRA/F.C.T. (23.5mm diameter)
3. CANBERRA/F.C.T. (28mm diameter)
There is also a large C.T.O. for the O.S. issue, but to date is unavailable.
1927. Opening of Parliament House, "Canberra. "Parliament House - FCT - 9 May 1927". 1½d. Perforation 11. No watermark
1927. "Canberra" FCT - 9 May 1927". 1½d. Perforation 11. No watermark. Large Counter Date Stamp. Block of 4
1927. Opening of Parliament House, Canberra. Parliament House "Canberra FCT - 9 May 1927". 1½d. Perforation 11. No watermark. Small Counter Date Stamp (23.5mm). Block of 4
1927. "Canberra" FCT - 9 May 1927". 1½d. Perforation 11. No watermark. Large Counter Date Stamp (Official Service)
1927. "Parliament House, Canberra". Parliament House "Canberra FCT - 9 May 1927". 1½d. Perforation 11. No watermark. Large Counter Date Stamp (Official Service)
1927. Opening of Parliament House, Canberra. 1½d. Perforation 11. No watermark. Carmine-Red
1927. Opening of Parliament House, Canberra. 1½d. Perforation 11. No watermark. (Official Service)