The Australian Commonwealth Specialists' Catalogue

Generally

This website collates information on the history and development of the Australian Commonwealth Specialists' Catalogue, from its inception in 1926 to the present.

It examines, in detail, the evolution of Stamp Shade Names and Numbers for the Kangaroo and King George V "Head" Stamps.

Catalogue History
 
This section covers the changes and improvements introduced over the years, as well as background information on the forerunner to the ACSC Catalogue.  It includes an examination of the Editions, Editors, Publishers, and Owners; as well as the various Numbering Systems used.

Catalogue List

A concise list of the various Editions, Publishers, Editors, and Catalogue Formats on a yearly basis.

Catalogue Covers

This section comprises a pictorial display of the Catalogue Covers throughout the years.

Catalogue Introductions

This section consists of the Introductions from each edition.  These provide an insight into the development of the Catalogue, the state of the Stamp Market, and the Philatelic Outlook at the time.

Kangaroo Shades

This section contains a complete list of the Kangaroo & Map Stamp shade names and reference numbers from every catalogue issued since the 1926 first edition.

KGV Head Shades

This section contains a complete list of the King George V 'Head' stamp shade names and reference numbers from every catalogue issued since the 1926 first edition.

KGV 1d. Red "G" Shades

This section contains a complete specialised summary of the 1d. Red KGV shades based on their "G" number.  The shade names, corresponding catalogue reference numbers, and all the Chief Extra Shades are listed, from every catalogue issued since the 1926 first edition.

State Stamps

This is a simplified list of the Australian Colonies (State) stamps based on Section A of the 1990 update to 1988 Loose-Leaf Catalogue.  A small number of errors and omissions in the original publication have been corrected, together with some clarifying annotations added.

Stamps Listed by Date of Issue

A stand-alone simplified Illustrated listing of all stamps from 1913 to the present. It goes beyond the Brusden-White catalogue cut-off date of 2001. It is being developed as time permits.

Other Stamp Products

This section includes listings of Australian Miniature Sheets, Decorative Gutter Strips, Stamp Replica Cards, Abandoned Stamp Cards, etc.  It is slowly being developed as time permits.

Australia Post's Stamp Bulletins and other Associated Publications

A list of Australia Post's current "Stamp Bulletin" and the earlier "Philatelic Bulletin" publications; as well as the earlier associated "Stamp News Copy" and "Stamp Preview" publications.  It is being developed as time permits.

Miscellaneous Information
 
This developing section contains stamp related information covering Watermarks, Dies, Paper Types, Perforations, Printers, Naming Colours & Shades, Stanley Gibbon's Shades, Brusden White's Shades, One Penny Red KGV Shades, Reference Books, Reference Websites, etc.  It is slowly being developed as time permits.

Website Status

This is a privately owned hobby website. It is access free and has no sales or advertising.  If you find any errors or omissions; or have any comments or suggestions, you can contact me at: acsc.history@gmail.com 


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