Scarce New South Wales Government Official Service Perforation

OVERVIEW

Offered is an attractive used example of Australia's iconic 3d Olive Kangaroo and Map definitive bearing the scarce perforated OS NSW official pattern.

Unlike the more familiar Commonwealth OS punctures, this state-government perforation was used by New South Wales Government departments on official correspondence, making it a sought-after specialty within Australian official stamps and perfin collecting.

The stamp is further enhanced by a bold Sydney, New South Wales circular datestamp, reinforcing its official governmental provenance and adding desirable postal history context.

FRANKING & POSTAL HISTORY

This is the 3 Pence Olive Kangaroo and Map definitive from the first Australian Commonwealth definitive series issued between 1913 and 1923.

Depending on the underlying watermark (such as First, Second, or Third Watermark), this stamp is generally cataloged as Scott 5 or Scott 41, among other potential specialized ACSC designations.

The exact catalog number has not been definitively assigned pending precise watermark verification.

The distinctive OS NSW perforated official pattern identifies the stamp as government service material rather than ordinary postal use.

A bold Sydney circular datestamp ties the stamp to New South Wales, complementing the official perforation and strengthening its historical context.

CONTEXT & COLLECTOR APPEAL

Official perforated stamps were produced to discourage misuse of government postage and to distinguish official correspondence from privately used stamps.

The OS NSW perforation represents official use by New South Wales state departments and forms a recognized specialty within Australian Commonwealth philately.

Because these state-government punctures were employed on substantially smaller volumes than ordinary definitive issues, they attract strong interest from collectors specializing in Australian officials, perfins, and governmental postal history.

ITEM SPECIFICS

Country: Australia

Year: 1913 1923

Type: Official Service Stamp Perfin

Topic: OS NSW State Official Kangaroo

Theme: Australian Commonwealth Postal History

Subject: Kangaroo and Map

Era: King George V Era

Region: New South Wales Sydney

Stamp Color: Olive Green

Denomination: 3 Pence

Currency: Australian Pound

Perforation: Gauge Unconfirmed (Requires Verification)

Printing Method: Typography

Paper Type: Wove Watermarked Paper

Gum: Without Gum (Used Stamp)

Cancellation Type/Date: Sydney NSW Circular Datestamp

Catalog Numbers: Unassigned (Possible Scott 5 or 41)

SKU: AUSTRALIA-1913-3D-KANGAROO-OSNSW-SYDNEY

CONDITION

This used example exhibits a bold Sydney circular datestamp and a clear OS NSW official perforation.

Centering is shifted toward the lower right, which is typical for this issue, with normal signs of postal use.

The olive green ink remains sharp and vibrant.

The reverse exhibits a hinge remnant and typical handling characteristics for early mounted perfins.

Please refer to all high-resolution photos carefully on the individual listing to visually assess the exact physical state, perfin clarity, and centering prior to purchase, as condition and watermark determine final specialist value.