Explore the rich history of British Empire Postage Stamps with this comprehensive guide. Volume IV focuses on Australasia, covering the period from 1788 to 1952. Discover the unique designs and stories behind each stamp, from the earliest colonial issues to the iconic Kangaroo and Kookaburra designs. Immerse yourself in the world of philately and add this valuable resource to your collection.
This is a very comprehensive book covering varieties, forgeries, postmarks and back of the book material It is designed for an Australasia Stamp specialist covering the stamps of:
Australia (New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia, British Ne Guinea and Papua, Nauru, Norfolk Island, Heard Island, Lord Howe Iland Macquarie Island Thursday Island and the Commonwealth of Australia)
New Zealand (Auckland Islands, Chatham Island Great Barrier Islands Kermadec Islands, and New Zealand)
The Crown Colonies and Protectorates (British Solomon Islands, Fiji, Gilbert and Ellice Islands, New Herbrides, Pitcairn Islands.
It also covers the war Campaigns of (The Maori wars 1843-68, Sudan Campaign 1855, The South African War 1899-1902, World War: Australian Forces & New Zealand forces 1914-1918, World War II 1939-1945, Korean War 1950-1953.
SOME SCUFF MARKS ON EXTERIOR COVER, PAGES DISCOLORED WITH AGE, I DO NOT SEE ANY MARKS.