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.

In particular, it examines in detail the evolution of the Stamp Shades (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 Catalogue Numbering Systems used throughout its history.

Catalogue List

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

Catalogue Introductions

This section contains the Introductions from each edition, to provide an insight into the development of the Catalogue, the state of the stamp market, and the philatelic outlook at the time of publication.

Catalogue Covers

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

Kangaroo Shades

This section contains a complete list (from the first edition on) of the Kangaroo & Map stamps, by catalogue edition, shade names and shade reference numbers.

KGV Head Shades

This section contains a complete list (from the first edition on) of the King George V 'Head' stamps, by catalogue edition, shade names and shade reference numbers.

KGV 1d. Red "G" Shades

This section contains a complete specialised summary (from the first edition on) 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.

Pre-Decimal Stamps

Three sections list Brusden-White's current numbering, colours and shades of stamps from the "Other King George V", "King George VI", and the "Queen Elizabeth II 1952-1966" Catalogues.

Decimal Stamps

These sections list Brusden-White's current numbering, colours and shades of stamps from the  Decimal 1, 2, & 3 Catalogues.

State Stamps

This is a simplified listing 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 amended and some clarifying annotations and additional stamp images added.

Miscellaneous
 
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. 

Website Status

This is a privately owned hobby website. It is access free and has no sales or advertising.  It is being updated as time permits and as information becomes available.

If you find any errors or omissions; or have any comments, suggestions or information suitable for inclusion, or even if you find this website useful....you can contact me at: acsc.history@gmail.com 


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