Collection Of Australian And New Zealand Postage Stamps Appraisal

Collection of Australian and New Zealand Postage Stamps

This item is a collection of nine individual postage stamps, presented on what appears to be a wooden surface, possibly a desk or table. The stamps vary in size, color, and design, originating from Australia and New Zealand. Most stamps are still attached to remnants of paper, indicating they were likely removed from envelopes or stationery, or are still affixed to portions of collectible album pages. The condition of the stamps is mixed, with some exhibiting clean, crisp perforations and clear printing, while others show signs of wear, creasing, and uneven tears on the surrounding paper. Many stamps display cancellations, suggesting they have been used for postage. Starting from the top left, there's a green stamp featuring Queen Elizabeth II with 'QUEENSLAND' and 'AUSTRALIA' text. Below it, a purple stamp shows a portrait of a man in a hat, likely a historical figure, and 'AUSTRALIA 7d'. To the right, a pair of pink stamps depict a male portrait and 'AUSTRALIA 6d'. Below them, a blue stamp with 'AUSTRALIA 3d' features a younger Queen Elizabeth II. Further right, a red and white commemorative stamp, possibly from 1853-1953, has 'AUSTRALIA' and '3B' text. Below this, another red stamp with 'AUSTRALIA 3d' shows a bearded man. Towards the bottom left, a larger fragment of paper holds a green stamp commemorating '1859-1959 Self-Government in Queensland' with an image of a building and 'AUSTRALIA 4d'. This fragment also shows a circular postmark with obscured text that includes 'M. M. FIRST DAY OF ISSUE' and 'JUNE 1959'. In the bottom center, a red 'ONE PENNY' stamp, possibly 'SOUTH AUSTRALIA', is attached to a heavily creased off-white paper remnant. And finally, another red 'ONE PENNY' stamp, likely from New Zealand (indicated by 'N.Z. TE PUKE DE 07' written on the paper), depicts a classical female figure. The varying designs, denominations, and origins suggest a philatelic collection encompassing different eras and issuing authorities within Australia and New Zealand. The presence of cancellation marks and paper remnants adds to their historical context as used postal artifacts.