First edition, January 2014
Postal authorities usually are restrictive when it comes to privately manufactured stationery forms, which are offered in addition to (and competing with) the official postal stationeries. The forms have to go through a licensing process, which should guarantee that the forms meet postal regulations and requirements.
The privately manufactured aerogramme forms of Australia have the permit reference usually printed in the lower left corner of the front panel, e.g. “Approved by Postmaster-General for acceptance as aerogramme no. …”.
The permit number refers to the manufacturer, not to the individual aerogramme form. Hence, a manufacturer’s aerogramme forms, which can be quite different in layout and printing, all have the same permit number.
Neil W. Cornish has now published the very first in-depth study of Australia’s pre-decimal privately manufactured aerogramme forms. Based on extensive research in the archives of Australia Post, the author gives details for permit numbers 1 to 61, including date of approval and major layout variants, for which images are provided.
This really is ground-breaking work, as stationery catalogues do not cover the privately manufactured aerogramme forms. Collectors were never sure, for example, if their collection is somewhat “complete”.
Neil W. Cornish has made a big hit with his approach to provide a collector-friendly, clearly laid out catalogue structure. The information provided in the appendix, e.g. examples of official communication pertaining to the approval process, is a very welcome add-on.
The study is obtainable from the author at AUD 33 (within Australia) and AUD 45 (overseas), respectively, including postage in each case.
If you are interested, please contact me via the email adress given at the top of this blog. I will provide the author's contact details, then.
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