1896 UNRECORDED ISSUE

1 1/2p Blue on Cream card stock.

Three circles around value. “ONE HUNDRED YEARS” on stamp design.

No hyphen between “Nouvelle” and “Galles”. Circumflex over “O” of “COTE”.
Card size: 140 mm x 87 mm.

This unrecorded card is similar to the 1895 Numeral issue with respect to the following:

  • lower design retained.
  • No hyphen between “Nouvelle” and “Galles” and Circumflex over “O” of “COTE”.
  • “ONE HUNDRED YEARS” text on stamp design.

Differences

  • Like the 1891 Numeral, the unrecorded card has three circles around the value. The 1895 issue has two circles on it.
  • Like the 1891 Numeral, no ‘PENNY HALF PENNY” on the unrecorded issue.

Difference between the 1891 Numeral: 
Hyphen between “Nouvelle” and “Galles” and Circumflex over “C” of “COTE”.


1896, FEBRUARY 17: SYDNEY to ENGLAND
Unrecorded 1 1/2p Blue on Cream card.

1896, FEBRUARY 17: SYDNEY to NORWAY
Partial 23 MR 86 receiving postmark on front.