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30th August. 1327 FALKLAND ISLANDS POSTAGE STAMPS.

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MINUTES./ Minute from H. E. the Governor of 30th August, 1927.

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series of postage stamps of denominations, £d,Id.2d.2^d, and 6d. embodying the devices on the attached sketches.Each stamp to have the inscription^Ealkland Islands and Dependencies11 The designs should be numbered so that if approved they may be ordered by telegraph.

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Hon.Col.Secretary,

With regard to the colours in which the new

stamps are to he printed, I am of opinion that Jhe

universal colour scheme should he adhered to as far

I as practicable, as suggested in the C.A. letter,

para 3. (Red 12)i

I suggest that the following quantities should

he ordered:-

: £1. 100 sheets, 6,000 stampsI

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It will he observed that I have included a stamp of

2/6d denomination in place of the 3/- one in use at

present, in accordance with a decision recorded in

I understand that the C.Afs undertake

to supply dealers direct with supplies of new issues.

If this is the case the C.A’s could no doubt he

another M.P.

authorized to order any additional quantities requiredrfor this purpose.

A further supply of stamps of the present issue

is expected by the "Bogota” about the 25th instant,%

and fthen these are received I estimate that there will

sufficient stamps in hand to last at least twelve

months provided that no unusual demands are received.

It should not therefore he necessary to order any

further supplies of the present issue*/?O

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64 - 6,we heg to report as follows:-

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I. Quality of paper.

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in consequence the stamps do not adhere properly to parcels. The gum used in the previous issue was thicker. The stamps are not affected by Clitoatic conditions in this Colony.

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His Excellency the Goveri

to the Honourable th tar:al fStx

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27th. January, 28.

gentlemen,,I am directed, to forward to you herewith,

five rough sketches being the suggested designs for ais proposed to

you will hegood enough to have prepared and sent out to me torfurther consideration finished designs embodyingthe devices shown on the sketches.

You will see that the proposed issue comprises2*h

five denominations viz: Id, ld,^2td, and 6d. rerticularly desired that the King’s Head should appear

__ -J/zAjusPictorial stamps which it

issue in this Colony ana t>o z'oquost that

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or eminently on each stamp in the right-hand top corner and that each stamp should bear on it in the appropriate

’Falkland Islands and Depend-place the inscriptionsin full and "Postage and P.e venue" as well as a c

clear indication of its denomination.I am to request that you will at the same time

furnish the Secretary of Stats for the Colonies to whom a copy of this letter is being addressed with a set of

finished designs.

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theI arn,

Gentlemen,Your obedient servant,

agents for the Colonies, /Colonial. . ilil C! ecre t-ary.

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(It is requested that, in any reference to this minute the above Number and ihe date may be quoted).

/v ,COLON!AL POSTMASTER

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ALP ISLANDS.41.--- -

I have the honour to transmit the accompany copy of a letter addressed by the Colonial to the Crown Agents for the Colonies on the suoj of the prooosed issue in this Colony of a set 01 pictorial stamps and to request that I may be informed by telegram in due course on the receijj by you of the suggested designs if you see any objection to their introduction.

I would explain that in the case of thei denominations in question it is intended that tl new stamps shall be in replacement and not duplication of the existing stamps.

1 would add that .1 consider

C‘ ecr(

2.

3.expedient for the sake of the prestige ■ Colony that it should have its distinctil

The inhabitants will be prcjoi stamps.and win feel that in this direction alD

being helped to rise out of the common gj While they appreciate to the full the hcj

of our Empire the\ desire naturally eno« within it their own individuality. M

I have i-n honourSir,

Your moat obea?

^ RIGHT HONOURABLE hurnhlo i

id. PS. AMSRY, P.C

3ECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE COLONIES.

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457/27Decode.

TELEGRAM.

From T.he....Se.cre.tary of tat0 fothe Colonies,

His Excellency the Governor,To

Despatched: Time : 13.30.192 8.11th April, 12th April, 11.45.192 3.Received : Time :

GOVERNOR,P011T3TAHLEY

Your despatch of 27th January, 41 will discuss proposal with you on your arrival in England.

SECBETARY CJ STATE.

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A*«S?to HALL COMMUNICATIONS TO DE ADDRESSED TO THE

CROWN AGENTS FOR THE COLONIES. THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE AND THE

DATE OF THIS LETTER BEING QUOTED.

£olon^

4, MILL-BANK*WESTMINSTER,G/Falkland Is. 2920. LONDON, S.W.1*

TELEGRAMS: CROWN. LONDON.TELEPHONE: 7730 VICTORIA. 10th October 1923.

Sir,

I have the honour to refer to your letter

No.lf57/27 of the 2/th of January relative to the

proposed new issue of Falkland Islands postage and

revenue stamps, and to inform you that with the

approval of the Secretary of State we have placed on order

with Messrs.Perk ins Bacon & Go.Ltd. for the dies and

printing plates for the following values of the new

series of stamps, for printing in sheets of 120,

i.e. £d, 1d, 2d, 2^d 6d, 1/-, 3/-, 5/- 10/- and £1.It is expected that these dies and plates will be

completed in about o weeks time.

You will no doubt inform us in due course as to2.

the Quantities of these stamps which will be required, and

if the supplies are urgently required perhaps you will

As regards thecommunicate with us by cablegram.

colours in which the new stamps are to be printed, we

have been instructed by the Secretary of State to adhere

as far as practicable to the universal colour scheme for

Colonial Stamps which has been adopted to a very largp ext nt

We therefore propose, subject to

anything/

by other Colonies.

IThe Colonial Secretary,

Falkland Islands. /

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anything you may have to say, to print the new

stamps in the following colours

£3 Green on white paper

1 d if ifRed

Grey " If2d

2|d HBlue

6d HPurple

l/-d Black on green paper

3/-d Blue purple on white paper

\?‘ 5/-d1 0/-d

Green on yellow paper

Red on green paper

£1 . Black on red paper.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your obedient servant,

FOR CROWN AGENTS.

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3 October 8

56823/26.

Gnntlorjen ,

I art directed by •• r. Secretary Amery to

acknowledge toe receipt, cif. your letter of the 3.9th

beptej'i»t;r ( u/'/aLilanu I r>. A92Q) end osi ng, for hie

consider* u.Qrj, ectir.^tcr - no designs f ,-r ?. nr-? issue

oi poh-ct,-/? anu revenue staripa for the ?u 310. and Islands.

r . /-jiiery r:»r- veu of your accepting thea.

l-nuyr euh’d It-o by .. -•'ire . '•• r ac t i c a hi o .

/ou will , no abt , -orre.n yo.; b

ue Jenavdedgrsont are returned herewith.

I am f

Seii'j tl e£!.*/u ,

Your raoet obedient servant ,

S.Q.CWffii*•'rl^ c,

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}(COPY FOR BOX FILE.)

G Indent No.ServiceFALKLAND IS* 2920.

Colonial Estimate £

SCHEDULE OF TENDERS t, the crown agents for the colonies mstamps*

Crown Agent.

: : cost of- ;SURFACE PRINTED PROCESS : GRAVURE \ printing* DELIVERY#REMARKS

Cost of printing PROCESS/ Per 1000 • *per 1000 stamps/ cost of * including *including cost : photo* 4: paper. : of paper.

COPPER PLATE OR INTAGLIO.FIRM 5 Cost of printingCost of dies 4

printing plates.: per 1000 stamps,• including edit : of paper.

Cost of dies 4 plates

: Etching•• Cylinders.j

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Messrs* Perkins Bacon 4 Co. Ltd* £135 l/6d.to l/2d. according to

quantity.30 days*« «

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\2:

«2Messrs. T. de la

Rue 4 Co.£220. 10/2d. to 2/ld.

according to quantity.

£180. 7/8d. to ll|d. according to quantity.

j 12 weeks$2♦

«:Messrs.

/aterlow & sons Ltd 2 :X£264.11/. 8/?d. to 2/2-J>d. according to quantity.

2 :X Theto: 9/10 weeks, cost i

;of the necessary cylinder are included i. these rates.

£90/2/- (Offset Litho pro

cess). 2 34/2^d. to 1/4^4.

: 46/2-id »• 1/7 .2according : :to quantity.according to

quantity.:2

» 22

221 ♦

«Messrs. Bradbury .fi lk in son 4 Co.Ltd.

2£290.0.0. 13/3d.to 2/2^d. according to quantity. 22In size

stamps £325. 0. 0.

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10 weeks 2 for prep-: aration of dies & 2 plate8. 2

13/6d.to 2/5^d. according to quantity (large size stamp).

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: it£39o. o# o* 8/6d. to 2/- according to quantity*

£285.0.0, «6/lod.to 9^a, i £290* 4/-t4 lid* 6/8 weeks 4according 5 for : •to[ quantity.

4Iaccording to quantity.: 4 preparation

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sB/Palkland Is. 2^20.

19th September, 1928.

Sir,

With reference to your letter No.56823/28 dated

25th August, relative to a new issue of postage and revenue

stamps for the Falkland Islands, I have the honour to

transmit herewith estimates and designs as detailed on the

attached list, which we have obtained from our Security

A schedule of the various offers received isPrinters.

also enclosed. We do not recommend the printing of the

stamps by the offset litho process offered by Messrs.

Waterlow & Sons.

The Governor of the Falkland Islands called at2.

this office and saw the designs and estimates, and selected

the design submitted by Messrs. Perkins, Bacon & Company,

and we therefore propose, with the approval of the Secretar;

of State, to accept Messrs. Perkins, Bacon & Company's

tender.

Quotations for single colour stamps were called

for similar to those of the current issue, but as your

3.

letter referred to above, stated that the stamps should be

similar in general type to the recent Gold Coast issue,

With regard to theprinting on white paper was specified.

/colours

The Under Secretary of State,

COLONIAL OFFICE.

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colours in which the stamps are to he printed, we shall

require to know whether the universal colour scheme is to

he adhered to so far as is practicable, or if the colours

of the present stamps are to he followed,

case the 10/- and £1 duties will he printed in red on green

In the latter

paper and hlack on red paper respectively,

it would appear that the international postage rates for

papers, postcards and letters should he printed in green (£)

red (1^) and blue (2?) respectively.

In either case

We await your further instructions in the matter.

I have the honour to he,

Sir,

Your obedient Servant.

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for Crown Agents.

2

Q/Palkland Islands 2920.

Messrs. PERKINS BACON & COMPANY,

Letter dated 12th September. 1 Estimate 1 Design.

Messrs. T. DE LA RUE & COMPANY, LTD.110 Bunhill Row, E.C.

Letter dated 13th September. 2 Estimates 2 Designs.

Messrs. WATERLOW & SONS LTD.

3 Estimates 1 Design.

Messrs. Bradbury Wilkinson & Sons.

Letter dated 13th September. 1 Estimate 3 Designs.

Messrs. HARRISONS & SONS LTD.

Letter dated 13th September. 3 Estimates.3 Designs.

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< October 8

56823/28.

Gentlemen.

‘ i r 2 c t e « * ‘ y v x*. f’ e c re t -e ry Ars e ry t o . •:•

b>;kw jutir,e T.;ie receipt of your 3 otter of the 19th

- ter (.. uo-u is.292c) cm cl ostng, for Ms

cor-y l f •: c i L or. . ert i ic: for -i new is?n»SUC C C S 1. i-7f ,;

.. i 6 r••:•'£,-..uo stn -po for the Falkland islands.0; ' ■ •

■. t-Xi*ry -v.rcror of your* accept!ay: the

1 tJ i. ■.♦ X' i■ l* ^ v lCv' u Park! if? and Company.

o o > ^ i. w; :n L i y h o ul t- be t oir cv: nt adopting the•. « V

, :::? far 3r. if practicableUi‘ 1 V c:V Sc- I c o'i ;-i:r os: • * r-4

•‘oubtYou ;riI3. , corr?jyoorid direct with ther o

Colonial Co vent 3 cat in reg-rc) v.o tiiv? numbers of each

cl on on! un t :L or t rc t] u 1 re a , s.r < l ho c; at e of d el i v e ry.

ir end os oc of a despot oh on t. Ur subject which is being

addressed to the officer a6..inif?taring the Government of

A copy

the Colony.

£ 4 . The original enclosures to y ur letter underacknowledgment

WviiiVD■aCOLOKIKS -

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acknowledgment are returned herewith.

I am ,

jt'.-i j tlerncn ,

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457/27.

29.24th January,

Gentlemen,With reference to your letter No. 180 G/2920

of the 10th of October, 1928, on the subject of a new issue of postage and revenue stamps for the Falkland Islands, I am directed by the Governor to request that you will be so good as to suoply this Government with the undermentioned postage and revenue stamps, the universal colour scheme being adopted as far as is practicable in the manner proposed :

£1. 6,000 stamps.6,000 6,000

12,000 18, 000 30,000

300.000120.000300.000120.000

In addition to the above I am to request that you will be so good as to order and retain such quantities of each denomination as are estimated to be required to meet the demands of philatelists.

I an to invite your attention to the substitution of a 2/6d denomination in the nev/ issue for the 37-

den mi nation/ |

100 sheets, 100 100 200

10/- ?!5/- t «2/6 »? ! ?1/- 300 ♦? 7?

66. 500 7?2fd 5000

200050002000

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3.

The Crown Agents for the Colonies, 4, Millbank, Westminster,

LONDON, S.W. 1.

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denomination in the present issue and to say that this change has duly received the sanction of the Secretary of State.

I am further to ask that as the actual release of the new issue locally may he delayed somewhat in view of the large stocks of the present issue on hand, you will he good enough to withhold release in England until notified by telegram from the Colony.

4.

I am,Gentlemen,

Your obedient servant,ft

Colonial Secretary.

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Office of the Crown Agents for the Coloniw^i■?r€

m'-'+hr . •M! coinmuRations

on this subject should bear the Ref. No. and should be addressed to the Crown the C

ADVICE OF ORDERS PLACED.■

4, Millrank, Westminster,

London, S.W. 1.

28th Brch 1929.

n^Jgents for ■ Gmes.

The Crown Agents for the Colonies present their compliments, and beg to state that the following supplies have been ordered from Messrs.in accordance with the instructions contained in the indent noted in the margin hereof.

Packages addressed—Reqn.

2920O.H.M.S.!

Ref. No. G/ Falkland Isd.2920.

fmfent-No. Col.Secfs.lr.457/27 of24.1.29. c* A 0 • A • Gr •

Service Post Office.

Inspector.—Crown Agents Stanley.

Delivery is promised by the 18th May 1929*

Item. Quantity. Duty. Description Cost.Table. Rate.?faL§?°paper.

New issue Falkland Islands postage & Revenue stamps. _______ ____

-jjj-d Printed in Green on Vhite paper. Red Grey Blue PurpleBlack on Green Paper. Red on Blue Paper.Green on Yellow Paper Red on Green Paper. Black on Red Paper.

Cost of die and printing plate for2/6 value.

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141.000315.000132.000312.000 2-g-d 38,400 25,800 16,2009,600 9,000 7,800 I £1

8. 1. 7.17.14. 4.7.11. 3.

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The quantities specified include additional supplies which will be| retained by Crown Agents for sale1 to Stamp dealers in due course.

/Brought forward from continuation sheet(if any)

71.11. 6.£TOTAL1u

To The Colonial Secretary,

Falkland Islands.

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»£QloALL COMMUNICATIONS

TO BE ADDRESSED TO THECROWN AGENTS FOR THE COLONIES.

THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE AND THE4, MILLBANK,

WESTMINSTER,DATE OF THIS LETTER BEING QUOTED.

G/Falkland Islands 2^20. LONDON, S.W.1.TELEGRAMS; CROWN LONDON.

TELEPHONE; 7730 VICTORIA.3rd April 1^29*

Sir,

With reference to your letter NoA-57/27 the

24th January, I have the honour to transmit for your

information an advice of an order which we have

placed with Messrs, Perkins Bacon & Co for the supply* *of the new issue of Falkland Islands Postage and

Revenue stamps.

2. As desired we have arranged to retain the

additional supplies of these stamps for sale to

dealers in this country, as well as the necessary

specimens for distribution to members of the

International Postal Union, as follows i.e:~

id21,000 18,000 1 2,000 12,000 8,400 7,800 4,200 3,6co3,000 1 ,800

1 d2d2^d6d1/-2/65/-1 o/-£1

These will not be released until3.

instructions to this effect are received from you,

as stated in the fourth paragraph of your letter under

reply.

V/e have arranged for the substitution of4.

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The Colonial Secretary,

FALKLAND ISLANDS.

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a 2/6d denomination in place of the 3/- value

as desired, and assume that a 3/- stamp is not

to be included in the series. If this should be

the case we propose, with your approval, to

destroy the die and plate of the 3/- duty originally

On hearing from you that you agree toordered.

this proposal we will arrange accordingly and

render a certificate of destruction in due course.


Sir,


/n7for Crown Agents.

11

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i

457/2?.

29.8th June.

Gentlemen,ith reference to your letter. Ho. 72 C-/Falk

land Islands 2920 of the 3rd of April. 1929, relative to the new issue of postage stamps for this Colony, I an directed by the Governor to inform you that in consequence of the substitution of the 2/6d denomination for the 3/- value, the die and plate of the latter should be destroyed.

I am to add that you will be informed in due course as to the date on which the new issue should be released.

T> ’

2.

I am,Gentlemen,


Acting colonial Secretary.

The Crown Agents for the colonies, 4, Millbank, Ye stains ter,

LOUDON, S.W. 1.

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:

Decode.

TELEGRAM.

From G010HI Ai • • SECRETARY. STARIEY.

To CRO.VU AG33HT3 FOR THE COLOHiES

Time :192Despatched:27th June. 9. 1105.

192 Time :Received:

With reference to your letter Ord April new postage stamps

will be issued Sept.2nd. Please inform persons interested

and arrange accordingly.

SECRETARY.

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f

. STATEMENT of Charges due to the Stamp Branch of the Crown Agents for the Colonies.

Dept, or )Account )

/

Colony and Beq”- No.Falkland ielands 2920

Indent No.

Goods shipped per S.S. “

J?ost Office

on

Date..» $0 29*_____Date of Invoice 3^* ^#CONTKACTORS.

Perkins Bacon & Co .Ltd#Messrs.

Inspection of Currency Notes @ per 1,000

9 ... Sheets of Stamps @3/6& per 100 j? 30• 12. 4# /

Examined and passed_

G. 18. 1,000 SetsU 28. W. 4 S. Lf*.

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POSTAGE AND REVENUE STAMPS, Ac.

INVOICE.THE CROWN AGENTS FOR THE COLONIES.

Reference, i.e., Colony or

Protectorate and Reqn. No.

Dr. to THOMAS HE LA RUE & CO. Ltd. \ Island■

Of 110, BUNHILL ROW,

LONDON, E.C. 1.'•f.'.L,

Dept..19" .Date_l. To be filled in by the Contractor.

•Account.______^Indent No______ 2 .4 _of__ 19_.• i-* Letter No. ~ _o£. .19.8* Shipped by S.S. “ F.O.B___________

” on___ 19.* Not to be filled in by the Contractor.

Table Nos. Quantity DESCRIPTION Price £ d.s.

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Crown A gents for /A* Courmes.

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sGOVERNMENT of Regn. No. 2920Falkland l slands

Number of Stamps on each Sheet.

No. of Case.

Description of Contents. Duty. Number of Sheets.

SIxtvQ) t/j-60

60^ 2f040Postage & Revenue Stamps12 nt ■ 30 v

60 ^

id.■ 192-do-

ld. ^ 4,991426

n -ao-S' 105 1 30Id.-C1O-

60w 1,904

232

^ 5,104

2d.-do-loio .

302d.-do-

60 -2 id*-do-

4062id. 30-do-

6d. 604^4it -clo-i'ii 6cl. v'' 74 30-dO-

60 yv- 270-do-/V- 1/ 44 30-do-

196 602/6d.

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60 ^9010/-

10/-

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95 60 V'.Cl-do- no30dl 30 ^tt -do-

% A/At lo ,- ...%* *'

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this Case.I Certify that the Stamps, as detailed above, were packed in —____these CasesCrown Agents for the Colonies, *—

Colonial Stamp Department. x. _ « P nf> /W-V

Chief Inspector.lBtfcay\ l929..

G.70. 2,000/9/28.

TELEPHONE N9I472 HOP. TELEGRAMS/PERKALINE,LONDON"

30th r'l.'Li/Es-m o icv* \*i k i MtfiBrsr.

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TELEPHONE N? 14-72 HOP.

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R^&rence :*/

Falkland Is 2920 The Chief Inspector,Colonial Stamp Department,

Bunhill Rov/.E.C.1.

9th May 1929

2920Authy. Col.Sec1s Ir 457/2? of Indent No. 27 « 1.28Special A/c.Dept.Consigned to

0 • A • G •

Marked k STANLEY

Tiie O.A.G.

SteamerFrom

BogotaCANADA Dock, LIVERPOOl

MEASUREMENTS. Length. 1 Breadth | Depth.

WEIGHT.VALUE. DESCRIPTION OF STORES.Packages.Nos. Tons, i Cwt. Qr». Lb.£

Postage and hevenuo Stamps •

£85 1 1 case1 2 16 2.1 1 2.1 1.2

I

I.

!/ams

When this schedule is not complete, detoils will he found in the enclosures. fENCLOSURES

Bill of Lading

Swj/p Hers ’ Invoice

Packing 'particularsOffice of the Crown Agents for the Colonies,

4, Millbank, London, S.W.l.S. 1 E. 200U/10/27. Yt. & !i. LTD,

60

457/27.

1st July, 29.

Sir,I am directed by the Governor to infom you that

His Excellency has been pleased to appoint the following Board to verify the stock of the new issue of postage stamps which arrived by the s.s. to handing over the stamps to the custodians of the Treasury Vault:

Bogota” prior*?

Hon. M. C. Craigie-Halkett. (Chairman) Hon. G. Roberts.A. R. Hoare, Eso., J.P. - Members.

I arn,Sir,


Acting Colonial Secretary.

The HonourableM. C. Craigie-Halkett,

STANLEY.

i

457/27.

1st July, 29.

Sir,I am directed toy the Governor to inform you that

His Excellency has been pleased to appoint the following 3oard to verify the stock of the new issue of postage stamps which arrived by the s.s. •’Bogota” prior to handing over the stamps to the custodians of theTreasury Vault :

C. Craigie-Kalkett. (Chairman)Hon. M •Hon. G. Roberts.A. R. Hoare, Eso., J.P.

PI embers.

I am,Sir,


kmh’f

Acting Colonial Secretary.

The Honourable G. Roberts,

STANLEY.

r o457/27.

1st July, 29.

Sir,I an directed by the Governor to inform you that

His Excellency has been pleased to appoint the following Board to verify the stock of the new issue of

Bogota" priorpostage stamps which arrived by the s.s. to handing over the stamps to the custodians of the

?!

Treasury Vault :Hon. M. C. Craigie-Halkett. (Chairman) Hon. G. Roberts.A. R. Hoare, Eso., J.P.

\ _ Members./

I am,Sir,


*7 ■.

* Colonial Treasurer's Office, Stanley,Falkland Islands,

1st July 1929.

Sir,With reference to your letter iMo.457/27 of

this days date, Me have the honour to report that we have this day examined the contents of one case containing the new issue of postage stamps of this Colony which arrived by the S.S."Bogota" on the 26th June last.

2. The contents of the case was found to agree with the denominations and numbers as shown in black (25) C.S. 457/27.

The denominations and numbers handed over to the Custodians of the Treasury Vault were as follows:-

3.

Denomination. Sheets of 60 st sums

21. 11010s/-

5 s/- 2s/6d Is/-

10294

2182925316d

2id 5307202052052136

2cLIdid

of a total value of £20,272--12s--6d.

We have the honour to be, Sir,

Your obedient servants

/{/l ' '— ---- - //THE HONOURABLE,

THE COLONIAL SECRETARY.~eJC. T* Board.

►

&c. &cc^C*

STANLEY.T

ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE


DATE OF THIS LETTER BEING QUOTED 4. MILLBANK,WESTMINSTER,)4t). G/Palkland Is. 2520.

LONDON, S.W.l.TELEGRAMS: CROWN.LONDON.

1 st July 1529 *TELEPHONE: 7730 VICTORIA.

Sir,

I have the honour to acknowledge receipt of your

telegram of the 27th June which has heen decoded as follows

"Referring to your letter of 3rd April new postage

Please inform"stamps will he issued 2nd September.

"persons interested and arrange accordingly."

We have accordingly arranged to release on the 2nd September

the supplies of the new postage stamps retained by us for sale

■ to dealers in this country, and also the specimens reserved for

distribution to members of the International Postal Union.


Sir,


for Crown Agents.The Colonial Secretary, Falkland Islands.

o

HWfra *

rpj.C.S. No..^.7.FALKLAND ISLANDS.

Memo.

Departmental Number. From

:KP.k^.df.....Date To.

/x

ReferenceNumbers.

4^7- iU. ^-/v-©«slYu_- -*JrALt? _ fA_j»

7 Ac ^I£L^a_

L /CjL Y'

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/o

lA k£~v— r^-

r t u i a r ^ i.i.1 COLOBIAL 5 SC . IRY.j?rom.l^ISTRAYD. SOU D"-: GEORGIA.ffo.

Despatched. 26th August.1929. 1700.

Sale of old issue stamps must definitely cease on 31st

August. On this date ^ay in all cash received in respect of

sales and place remaining stock of stamps in sealed packet for

despatch to Stanley by first opportunity. 2500 worth of new

stamps being forwarded by Fleurus leaving here 28th August.

SDCRDlh'-RY.

/■

ir I

*

Colonial Treasurer's Office,Stanley,2nd September 1929.

Sir,With reference to the Instructions contained

in enclosure (22) of C.S.No.457/27, We have the honour to report that the old issue of postage stamps was withdrawn from sale on the 31st August last. The stocks of the old issue withdrawn fromthe Treasury Vault amounted in value to £5582-10--0, and the stocks handed over to us by the Colonial Postmaster to £476-10-10. The necessary adjustments were made in the Treasury Stamp Stock book and inthe Post Office Stamp Sales account.

The old stocks withdrawn were this day destroyed by fire in the furnace at the Town Hall.

2.

3. The old stocks held at South Georgia will be similarly dealt with when received.

o'e have the honour to be, Sir,

Your obedient servants.•uA Myu*

Boardihe Honble,

The Colonial Secretary.&c.,

9 _^T

&c., &c.

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7

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FALKLAND ISLANDS. C.S. No

Minute Paper.

Departmental Number. F rom

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GOVERN !5NT HOUSE, STANLEY.

2nd September, 1929.FALKLAND ISLANDS.Mo. 189.

Ly Lord,I have the honour to inform Your Lordship

that the new postage stamps, duly approved by Mr. Amery, came into force to-day for the first time and that the old issue has been destroyed.

Knowing that His Majesty is an ardent philatelist I have thought it proper to reserve two blocks of four each - as I am given to understand this is the form most appreciated by collectors - one being used and the other cancelled ox the new issue and also of the old one, which I shall be glad if Your Lordship will submit to His Majesty if Your Lordship holds such a course permissable.

Feeling that a similar collection might be of interest and acceptable to Your Lordship. I have the honour to enclose it herewith.

2.

3. i

I have the honour to be,My Lord,

Your Lordship’s mostobedient humble servant,!

ARNOLD HODSON.

the right honourable

r(J ^

f... S/12.71,

ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO' BE ADDRESSED TO THE

CROWN ACENTS FOR THE COLONIES,. THE ABOVE REFERENCE AND THE

DATE OF THIS LETTER BEINQ QUOTED.4, MILLBANK,

WESTMINSTER,LONDON, S.W.TELEQRAMS “OROWN, LONDON.”

TELEPHONE- f7750 VICTORIA.

FALKLAND ISLANDS•

CERTIFIED that the Die, Transfer Roller and Plate of the

undermentioned design have been this day destroyed in our

presence.

Colonial Secretary's letter No.457/27 the 8thAuthority:-

June, 1929*

POSTAGE & REVENUE.

3/-1 original Die

3/-1 Transfer Roller

3/-1 Plate 120 set

Chief Inspector of Stamps.

/

*

ALL COMMUNICATIONSTO BE ADDRESSED TO THE

CROWN AGENTS FOR THE COLONIES. THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE AND THE DATE OF THIS LETTER BEING QUOTED 4, MILLBANK,

WESTMINSTER,\Z[U- C/1271LONDON, S.W.1.

TELEGRAMS: CROWN. LONDON.TELEPHONE: 7730 VICTORIA

.' 1 Se‘ v 1929 •

Sir,

V/ith re Terence to your letter LOo'i- (/ 2 (

or the 8th Ju .c, I have the honour to enclose a

certificate or the destruction of the die,

/_transfer roller ana print! p plate of the ; /

denomination of the new is;: te of t . ;e s ps.

to uhv. dies anc pi-; res of> yi ( Irt- - e

■■lie old is cue of post ape and revenue stamps which

have now heen superseded by the new aeries. we

shall e plan to receive your approval for their

ties traction. a he dut ie s co ipf is i: ip t hi a is sue

fol OWS - g-dc 1 do fd. 2 V.. ode 1/“

10/- and

a/_

5/-

1 have fee honour to he,

Sir,

Your ohedient serve;it,

for Crow a f pent s»

. he Colo:ai ,1 Seeret,,r: , P alk 1 nd I s 1 ands .i 1 USD

\

457/27

15th November * 29.

Gentles&n,

Y/ith reference to paragraph 2 of your letter

No.194.0/1271. dated 24th September, 1929, I am directed

by the Governor to inform you that the Dias and Plates for

the old issue of Postage stamps should nov/ bo destroyed.

I am,

Gentlemen,


jstrh \ \^- 9*.Acting Colo .ial Secretary*

v»

THE CRO'.MJ aGBHTS FOR THE COLONIES,4 , I! ILLBAN K , WEST I TINS? R ,

LOUDON • S*v;*l.

I J

457/27. T E L E G R A M.

I PRO7!. COLONIAL SECRETARY. STANLEY. TO. CROV/N AGENTS FOR TEE COLONIES.

11th December,1929. 2015.DESPATCHED.

Have you sold all stocks of new issue of Postage stamps

as Dealers are applying direct here. If so can send you

further supplies. Please telegraph number of each

denomination required.

SECRETARY.

I )HOODE.

TELEGRAM.

From... GR.Q1U...^Gi:::,I,a..EOR...TES...C.OLOi;.IES.,...

To COLOR I uL- SECRETARY......SI.AMJL&X.

14th ^ec 3.045.mb er , 9 o rr.1 me :Despatched : 192

Received : 16th December* 192 9 a Time : 1056 »

Your telegram 11th J Ja :• • iba: our sales new if sue of postage

stamps have been completed and unsold balance forwarded by first

opportunity 14th November

(S

Extract from letter addressed to His Excellency the Governor by Mr. H, M, J. Warde. 5/11/29.

o a

■'I wonder what you think of the new stamps; personally I am a little disappointed with the way in which they have been printed and when a reprint is required I am going to have a talk with the contractor and make him produce something better."

• •

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GOVEPjT.'HHT HOUSE,STANLEY.

FALKLA?H) ISLANDS. 31st December, 1929.

Dear Mr. V/arde,I note what you say In your letter of

the 5th of November regarding our new stamps.It Is indeed unfortunate they ore so disappointing as the design is excellent, to a really first-class issue and instead are receiving nothing but complaints regarding the quality of the paper and the gumming, latter is so bad that the stamps stick together in such a way that it is difficult to separate them without tearing them, and in addition they do not adhere to envelopes well.

It will be a long time before we can replace the present issue as we have a large number of stamps in stock, contractor should be asked to supply further

Quantities/

He looked forward

The

I think the

- 2

quantities without additional charge and we could then consider the advisability of cancelling sane at least of the stsnips on hand.

I shall he extremely grateful if you will take the matter up with the contractor and see what can he done, and give me your advice in due course.

With kindest regards, Yours sincerely,

^CEXs$sr o & ®o PA- mv ?ALL COMMUNICATIONS

TO BE ADDRESSED TO THECROWN AGENTS FOR THE COLONIES.THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE AND THE

4. MILLBANK,WESTMINSTER.

LONDON. S.W.1*

DATE OF THIS LETTER BEING QUOTED.

2J3.-U-* G/FalK.Is. 2^20.TELEGRAMS: CROWN. LONDON.

TELEPHONE: 7730 VICTORIA. 12th November 1929*a

dir,

With reference to our letter No. 1^0 aatea the

1st July I nave the nonour to append for your information

a statement detailing the disposal of tne new issue of

postage ana revenue stamps reserved for sale to dealers.

Tne oalances remaining unsold are being2.

despatched to you under separate cover by registered

letter post.

I nave the nonour to be,

Sir,

Your obedient Servant,

FOR CROWN AGENTS.

\

Tne Colonial Secretary,

FALKLAND ISLANDS.

rk'3

fALL COMMUNICATIONS

TO BE ADDRESSED TO THECROWN AGENTS FOR THE COLONIES

THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE AND THE4. M1LLBANK,

WESTMINSTER.DATE OF THIS LETTER BEING QUOTED

^G/Falk.Is. 2920.V* LONDON. S.W.1.TELEGRAMS: CROWN. LONDON

TELEPHONE: 7730 VICTORIA 2ifth December 1929.

Sir,

I have the honour to confirm the following telegraphiccorrespondence

Your telegram of 11th December "Have you sold all the stock of new issue of postage stamps as dealers are applying direct here, further supply, denomination required."

If so can send you Please telegraph number of each

Our telegram of 1 Lth December "Referring to your telegram of 11th December our sales of new issue of postage stamps have been completed and unsold balances forwarded by mail 1 ifth November further supplies should be sold locally under the existing arrangements."

It is the usual practice to maintain sales of new2.issues of stamps at this Office for about two months from the date

on which they are issued locally, after which it is the rule that

supplies can only be obtained by direct application to the

It will be observed from the statementColonial Post-Office.

which accompanied our letter No. 22if of the 12th November, that

unsold balances of each denomination were forwarded to the Colony,

and in this connection, we would explain that in consequence of a

slight defect by the creasing of the gum on the back of some of

the higher denominations of the new stamps we were not able to

completely satisfy the requirements of all the Stamp Dealers on

This may possibly be the reason for your receiving

applications for supplies of this issue direct.

I have the honour to be,Sir,


our list.

FOR CROWN AGENTS.The Colonial Secretary,

FALKLAND ISLANDS.

HW

/

/^ ..G./12.71

ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE

CROWN ACENT8 FOR THE COLONIES, THE ABOVE REFERENCE AND THE

DATE OF THIS LETTER BEINC QUOTED. 4, MILLBANK,WESTMINSTER,

LONDON,S.W.TELE0 R AM S,‘‘0ROW N, LONDON.” TELEPHONE- 7730 VlOTORIA.

FALKLAND IS.

CERTIFIED that the Dies, Transfer Rollers and Working

plates of the undermentioned obsolete design have been this

day destroyed in our presence.

Coloniaa Secretary’s letter ho.4-57/27 the

ljth November.

authority:-

(King’s Head)POSTAGE & REVENUE.

Dies.

Duty blank.1 original flat die, large size.

1 transfer roller from above. 2 set.

1 original flat die, postage size. buty blank.

1 transfer roller from above. 2 set.

3/- and 5/-.2 original flat dies.(2 of each)1 transfer roller from above. 4 set.

1C/- and £1.2 original flat dies.

(2 of each)1 transfer roiler from above. 4 set.

Plates.

Duty bls.nk. 60 set.

3/-, 5/-, io/-, £i.30 set.id. (2), Id, 2d, 2id, 6d, and !/-• 60 set.

1 steel plate, postage size.

4 single ■working plates.

7 single working plates.

/

..«L.SrsVki6f Inspector of Stamps.

..................Asst. hiGi dor of Stamps.

■ i b FOR THE COLONIES.30. 12. 29.

(i?*


CROWN AGENTS FOR THE COLONIESTHE FOLLOWING REFERENCE AND THE

4. MILLBANK,WESTMINSTER.

DATE OF THIS LETTER BEING QUOTED

M G/1271 LONDON. S.W.1.TELEGRAMS: CROWN. LONDON.

TELEPHONE: 7730 VICTORIA.

6th January, 19-30.

Sir,

With reference to your letter No. 457/27 of

the 15th November I nave the honour to enclose a certificate

of destruction of the dies and plates etc. of the old

issue of postage stamps.


Sir,


for Crown Agents.

The Colonial Secretary, Falkland Islands.

f

$7-.

BUCKINGHAM PALACE

12th. December, 1929.

Dear Edgcumbe,The King is very glad to receive

the sets of stamps forwarded by the Governor of the Falkland Islands, and asks that you will be good enough to convey His Majesty's sincere thanks for this addition to his collection.

Yours very truly,

A. Edgcumbe Esci.,C.M.'G. ,Dominions Office.

loth December, IS 29

Dear Ho cl son,

As a supplement, so to speak, to the Secretary

of State*s letter to you which is going by thismail, I

enclose in original Lord Stamfordham1s letter of thanks on

behalf of the King for the set of the late and new issues

of Falkland Islands stamps.

Yours sincerely,

r ^-" ' - L

Arnold Hodson,&sq•

12th December,1929

Dear Mr.Hodson,

I should like to send you a personal line of

thanks for your kind thought in sending me, with your despatch

No.189 of the 2nd September, used and unused sets of the late

and new issues of the postage stamps for the Falkland Islands.

I have duly sent the sets which you forwarded

for acceptance by the King to Buckingham Palace.

Yours very truly,

4 List of postage stamps received from the Crown -“gents and aided to tlv main stock in the Treasury Tau.lt' on the 32nd if'chruary -‘-930,,

£d stamps. 33 she ts of 60 end 57/SOths value £4—4-IO|-2/SOths I/60th 5i/60th 34/60th 35/60th 41/6-t.h I5/60th 4/60

50/3 Oth

tl ItId S 2—5—2ilId. 33 II-10--2

aj-d "6dIs/- "

3s/6d

il27 IT-- - --irl-ItII II- 3-17—0

I3 10-15--O

5—2 — 6O O o O c O 1:s/- o 34_jl5__o

10s/- 9 272.--^--0£ I 50--0__04 0 0 O O o o

Total 2411--19--6

x.4ti. 7: oruary i. oO 22nd

3

457/27.

jc ' ■"> .36tL February,

Gentlemen,I am directed by the Governor to

acknowledge the receipt of your letter ho. 2 PA 0/2920 of. the 13th bovomber, 1939, enclosing a statement detailing the disposal of the nei isstti postage and revenue stamps reserved by you for sale tod© al©js •

I am also to acknowledge the safe delivery of the balance of the stamps remaining unsold, received under separate cover.

3.

I am to request that In future instead of returning such surplus to the Colony you ‘./ill destroy

Tii8 labour involved in checking broken

3.

the stamps.quantities of stumps is considerable and out of proportion to the comparatively small cost of the

There is besides the risk ofpaper and printing, a valuable package of this description being lost intransit.

I am,

iGentlemen,


Colonial Secretary. /

/Croftn Agents for the Colonies,

4, iiillbank, Westminster, London, S.V/.l.

t~cUX/.[HjLAu ■cU.

8|v^lc , pisd*4*,

XL^T*' ^vAl Ut-usy^■

c^L

/l+-. 3- ^-o ./ 4 5o

CyX i'£c. .p o- x^col^^i^ ouXcjcx^.

^ /f£L $r$.l B^jjnje*- t/v 'Xo./- -XL^7O*

tP'fiefl^J ,Qa^J CK^i

1lM ! C7/4, MILLBANK,

WESTM INSTERLONDON, S. W. 1.

(VICTORIA 7730)£

£?■ /.. 10th March, 1930.

Dear Mr. Hodson,

Many thanks for your letter of the 31st December

last. It seems a curious time of year to us over here to hold

Christinas treat party1 s in July. It must he great fun, and

evidently the islanders enjoy them very much. I have "been very

interested in reading "The Penguin",

islanders very much appreciate all the trouble you take to give

It would seem that the

them such a lively time.

I will now turn to your other letter about your

stamps, and am very sorry to hear that the issue is giving cause

I do net understand the complaint as regards thefor complaint.

quality of the paper, for the paper on which they are printed is

the same as we use for all other Colonial Governments for whom

we print stamps, and we have not received any other complaints

regarding the paper. We have, however, had one or tv/o complaints

as to the gumming, and we went very carefully into the question

employing a chemist to investigate the matter thoroughly. The

result of our investigations was that there was nothing wrong

with the gum, but that sufficient care had not been taken to keep

2.

4, MILLBANK,WESTM INSTER,

LONDON, S.W. 1.

(VICTORIA 7730)

Thethe stamps properly protected from climatic influences.

complaints came from countries possessing a very hot and damp

climate; I believe you have a certain amount of rain in the

Falkland Islands, but if I remember rightly your climate cannot

However, we will go thoroughly into the matterbe considered hot.

so would you cause an official letter to be written to us stating

what is wrong with the stamps and sending us one or two sheets of

stamps which illustrate the faults complained of. We will then take

the matter up with the contractors.

I have been looking at the printing of the stamps

which I think I mentioned in my last letter I considered to be bad.

I am now convinced that the trouble is caused by the shading of the

space in which the denominations of the stamps are printed,

original die proof which I passed a denomination was not printed,

and consequently the space was blank giving a very good effect,

make an alteration in this respect would constitute a new issue, and

I doubt very much whether the Secretary of State would sanction it

at present, but if in the near future you could persuade the

Colonial Office to allow you to make a slight alteration, I think we

could improve upon the present design very considerably,

assuming, of course, that the design itself gives satisfaction.

In the

To

I am

3.

4, MILLBANK,WESTM INSTER.

LONDON, S.W. 1.

(VICTORIA 7730)

As regards the design, I hear there has “been a certain amount of

correspondence about the whale, it being argued that the whale is

too far out of the water, and if a whale v/ere seen as far out of

the water as the picture represents it to be, then it would be

found that the whale was dead. I think, however, that the people

who argue this way are wrong because the whale pictured in the

stamps is a fin whale and not a sperm whale, and a fin whale I am

told comes much higher out of the water than a sperm whale. You

probably know more about whales then I do, so perhaps you will be

able to tell me whether I am right.

With kind regards.

.. . -

Gt0rmu.i%&2 H0U3®,

WMOS'I.

29 th April, 1930.PilLAlAIID 13LAUjDS .

II0 • 86.

Ay lord,

I have the honour to address Your Lordship on the

present issue of fostag© stamps, owing to the criticisms in the Public Press and elsewhere, I have been giving the matter considerable attention, and

I have now come to the definite conclusion ;-

For soiae time past,

2he quality of the paper and the perforations are inferior to those of the previous issue.

A.

fhe gum is too thin, and in consequence the stamps do not adhere properly to letters or parcels.

3.

This can be rectified by deleting the shading in the space in which the denominations of the stamps are printed.

The printing is not good.0.

The whale is a little too high out of the water, and the spout not conspicuous enough.

J).

I have been in comraunication with the Grown2.

Agents and they entirely agree that the printing is

unsatisfactory, as the following extract from a demi-official letter dated the 10th March, 1930, will show :-

"I have been looking at the printing of the "stamps which i think I mentioned in ray last letter ”1 considered to be bad."the trouble is caused by the shading of the space "in which the denominations of the stamps are printed. "In the original die proof which I passed a denomination "was not printed, and consequently the space was blank "giving a very good effect."

I am sura Your Lordship will agree that the

I am now convinced that

3.

stamps of this Colony should not be open to criticism in

I ti>e ref ore 3©ek Your Lordship's sanction to^ way.

make/XIG.jpj) C'jjOURAi;:;;

nxiaj )l ARY Of1 .as? *‘A:i3 tf'I AL-Q QORiUaK, IJ. 0 . , Ui'I i*QR i'H3 ooi-om.33.\

\;

r Zmake the necessary alterations*

In the event of Your lordship's concurrence 1 shall4.

be grateful if the Grown Agents can be informed direct so as to save the long delay which correspondence with this Colony

entails.

I have the honour to bof

My lord,

Your lordship's mostobedient humble servant,

ARNOLD IIODSOR.

t

29 th April, 1930*

Dear Mr. Varda,Many thanks for your letter of 10 th

I have written a despatch to the

Secretary of State requesting permission for a new issue, and I have asked the Colonial Office, in the event of approval, to communicate with you direct in order to save time.

There is no doubt the paper and gum are inferior to that of the previous issue, and I forward you specimens so that you can see for yourself.

March, 1930.

If there i3 a new issue the whale should be susnc lower in the water and the spout mads a little more conspicuous, the shading

deleted in the space where the denomination is printed, and, in my opinion, the scroll around

the/

- a -

I am sure the King’s head wouldKing’s head* look much better in a plain eirele.

Also, if there is no insuperable objection, could not the stamps be &ad6 larger like those some of the other colonies

Specimen of have ? This would make it so much easier tosize suggested.

improve the whole effect.I shall be grateful if you will icindly

return the sheet of the old issue enclosed as itbelongs to Mr* Cr&igie-Halkett.

With kind regards and many thanks foryour trouble.

4ALL COMMUNICATIONS

TO BE ADDRESSED TO THECROWN AGENTS FOR THE COLONIES. THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE AND DATE OF THIS LETTER

THE

DEING QUOTED. 4, MBLLBANK,WESTMBNSTER,

LONDON, S.W.I.G/Falkland Is. 2920.6

TELEGRAMS: CROWN. LONDON. TELEPHONE: 7730 VICTORIA.

26th April, 1930.

Sir,

With reference to your letter No. A57/^7 the

26th. February relative to the unsold balances of the new

issue of Falkland Islands postage stamps, I have the honour

to state that the residue of the supplies of stamps reserveu

by us for sale to the stamp trade arc normally retained in

In the case, however, of the new issue referredsheet form.

to, pwing to a slight defect in the creasing of the gum on

the back of certain sheets or the stamps, it was necessary

for us to break these sheets ana make a special selection

of the best stamps in oracr to,satisfy the requirements of

the stamp dealers, ana thereby increase sales as far as

possible. These circumstances alone are responsible for one

broken sheets returnee, ana we regret the trouble our action

has given the Colonial Government.

7/e have notea yo ir aesire that in future, under

such ouuments shoula be destroyedsimilar circumstances

in preference to being forwaruea to the Colony.


Sir

Your obeaient Servant,

for Crown Agents.

The Colonial Secretary,FALKL AH D I SLaH D S. 1p.. / ,


i,*CROWN AGENTS FOR THE COLONIES.THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE AND THE

MILLBANKDATE OF THIS LETTER BEING QUOTEDWESTMINSTER,

LONDON, S.W.1.G/PALKLANB IS.292C iTELEGRAMS; CROWN. LONDON.TELEPHONE; 7730 VICTORIA

1 I t } -. \ A ugu s t 1930.

Bear Hr. Hods or.,

I have been waiting to reply to your letter

of the 29th. April last until we. heard from the

Colonial Office as t o whether they would allow you to

We have now received a copy

of the Colonial. Office despatch of the 2nd. August from

which I see that the idea of having a new issue is turned

I am sorry to hear of this for I hoped we should

have a new issue of stamps.

d own.

have an opportunity of improving your stamps,

t he Palkland I siand s is not the c nly Colo ny t hat has had

Howeye r

to give up the idea of a, new issue of stamps.

s regards the paper on which the stamps are

printed, this U the. same as is used for all Colonial

stamps. It is possible that since the previous issue the

paper makers may have produced a somewhat inferior article

(rather a common practice amongst paper makers). Per your

private information I may mention that I tola Be la Hue

& Co. the other day that I did not consider the paper as

good as it used to be a.nd I am going to have the next

supply properly tested and examined before we take it.

As to the gum, we have taken the matter up with the- printers

of the stamps and I hope for an improvement in this respect

I return the sheet of the old issuefor future supplies.

which was enclosed in your letter under reply.

With kina regards,

Yours sincerely,

Arn ol6 Hod son, H s qr.

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LONDON, S.W.1.

DATE OF THIS LETTER BEING QUOTED

G/Falkland Is. 2920telegrams: crown lcndon.

TELEPHONE; 7730 VICTORIA.11th August 1930.

Sir,

I have the honour to refer to His Excellency the

Governor's despatch to the Secretary of State No. 86 of the

29th April and his reply of the 2nd August, relative to the

current issue of Falkland Islands postage and revenue stamps,

and to state that the complaint as to the perforations, gum

referred to will he investigated on receipt of instructor

for further supplies of the stamps.

to us if specimen sheets of the stamps shewing the defects

etc.

It would be of assistance

complained of were forwarded to us with the indent demand fo*

further supplies.


Sir,

Your obedient Servant

I “..for Crown Agents.

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11th August, 33.19

The Colonial Postmaster,ToFrom

Sts nley.THE COLONIAL SECRETARY.

Shmlcy. Falkland Islands.

I have the honour to inform you that I have in my custody a framed set of the permanent issue of Falkland Islands Postage stamps similar to nhe one of the Centenary issue in yo r office.hoard the :,Reina del Pacifico” in February, last.

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You may perhaps care to have th^s set for your office as a co .panion to the Qentenarv? £,yfiuc "

Postmaster.

No. MINUTE.(It is requested

that, iu any reference to this minute, the above Number and the date may be quoted).

14th April 3619

From The Colonial.Postmaster,To The Honourable,

Stanley, Falkland Islands,The Colonial Secretary.

Stanley, Falkland Islands.

l have the honour to inform you that the undermentioned

denominations of postage stamps in the vault are not sufficient

to meet our requirements this year.

i suggest that a telegram should be sent for a further

supply of:- 60,000 ® gd *-60.000

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iPlease forward as soon as possible undermentioneddenominations postage stamps 1929 whale and penguin issue60,000 halfpenny, 60,000 penny, 10,000 fourpenny 10,000sixpenny, 10,000 shilling.

Colonial Secretary.

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ADVICE OF ORDER PLACED

Office of the Crown Agents for the Colonies,

4, Millbank,

LONDON, S.W.l.

The Crown Agents for the Colonies furnish overleaf particulars

of a contract placed in pursuance of the indent shewn. A period of 14 to

28 days may elapse between the contract date for delivery and the date on

which the goods leave this country, while inspection (if any), packing and

arrangements for shipment are being carried out.

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separate cover direct to the addressee two advice copies of the invoice,

shewing the indent number and the date of despatch of the parcel.

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Falkland islands.

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CROWN AGENTS FOR THE COLONIES.THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE AND THEDATE OF THIS LETTER BEING QUOTED.

4, MILLBANK,G/Falkland Islands 4178.LONDON, S.W.1.

TELEGRAMS: •'CROWN. LONDON".TELEPHONE: VICTORIA 7730. 7th May 1936.

Sir,

I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your

telegram dated 15th April which has “been decoded as follows

"Please forward as soon as possible undermentioned denominations postage stamps 1929 Whale and Penguin issues 60,000 halfpenny 60,000 penny 10,000 4d. 10,000 6d. 10,000 shilling".

and to inform you that the stamps have been ordered from

Messrs.Perkins Bacon & Company who have promised to deliver

by the 15th May. They v/ill be despatched by parcel post

by the first available opportunity after receipt.

The id. 1d. 6d. and 1/- duties are printed in sheets

of 120, and in view of the request contained in your letter

No.65/32 dated 16th May 1932 that each sheet of stamps shall

have a border of stamp paper on all four sides, we have

arranged for the stamps of these four duties to be

despatched as printed, i.e. in sheets of 120 stamps,

duty will be supplied in sheets of 60, as this duty is

printed 60 set.

The 4d.


Sir,


for Crown Agents.The Colonial Secretary,

Falkland Islands,

AH1a

r-No. MINUTE.

(It is requested that, in any reference to this minute, the above Number and the date may be quoted.)

14th July, 19 36

Zb rI'he Hon, Gol. Seereta ry ,From

Stanley,file Co^onia:. 1ostm^ster.

I have the honour to inform you that the sales from

January to June 193o are ff,188---- 8-----3 less the value of those

pos „a£e stamps retainer: by the frown Agents, London.

July sales when executed will he about x700.

Colonial postmaster.

f4

ALU COMMUNICATIONSTO BE ADDRESSED TO THE


4, MILLBANK,G/1 271

LONDON, S.W.1.TELEGRAMS: “CROWN. LONDON".TELEPHONE: VICTORIA 7730.

29th December; 1937.

Sir,

I have the honour to state that we have in our

custody the undermentioned obsolete printing material for

stamped postal stationery? etc.? which we propose? with

your approval? to destroy and render a certificate of its

destruction on receipt of your authority to do sol

id.Postage Envelopes, King George V.Head.

A further communication will be addressed to you

in due course regarding obsolete printing material of the

current postage stamps which will be superseded by the new

issue of the King George VI series.I have the honour to be>

Sir?Your obedient servant,

for Crown Agents.

The Colonial Secretary, FALKLAND ISLANDS. HS

2. -J*.

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457/27*

38.9th February,

Gentlemen,With reference to your letter, No. G/1271

of the 29th of December, 1937, I am directed to inform you that the obsolete printing material for Id.Postage Envelopes, King George V. Head, may now be destroyed.

I am,Gentlemen,


Colonial Secretary.

The Crown Agents for the Colonies, 4, Liillbank, Westminster,

LONDON, S.W* 1.

1

*

✓ ALL COMMUNICATIONSTO BE ADDRESSED TO THE


4, MILLBANK,a/ ip7i-

LONDON, S.W.1.TELEGRAMS: "CROWN. LONDON".

TELEPHONE: ABBEY 7730.9th June, 1938.

Sir,

With reference to your letter No. U57/27, of the

9th February, I have the honour to enclose a certificate

of the destruction of the obsolete material referred to.//

I have the honour to be

Sir,


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for Crown Agents.

The Colonial Secretary, FALKLAND ISLANDS.

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CROWN AGENTS FOR THE COLONIES.THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE AND THEDATE OF THIS LETTER BEING QUOTED

4, MILLBANK,G.12/28

LONDON, S.W.1.TELEGRAMS: ‘'CROWN. LONDON”.

FALKLAND ISLANDSTELEPHONE: VlCTORT/f 7730.Abbey

undermentioned, obsolete die has thisCERTIFIED that theday been destroyed in our presence*

Colonial Secretary*s letter No.457/27 of 9th February.

Authority:-

Postage Envelopes

Id1 Working Pie

Chief Inspector

4ii I'H&m.bi.25. 5. 38 I

for CROWN AGENTS FOR THE COLONIES

Examiner

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Documents

POSTAL ADD C.S. (Stamps) 1927. H.E. · 2020. 7. 20. · 7-C.S.O. No. 457/27. Inside Minute Paper. aheel, iVn. 5 Hon.Col.Secretary, With regard to the colours in which the new stamps