4 GPO QL Obliterator - Brunswick Star

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Type 4 'QL' (no stops) 5 mm high within a star shape commonly known as the "Brunswick Star" being superficially similar to the one used at Edinburgh. There are 50 rays in all arranged around six points; the centre is clear with the 'QL' wording in white rectangle.

Two types are known, 4a with the tail of the Q being straight and 4b with the tail of the Q being curved. Known used on covers from May 1867 to April 1878. Common in partial or indistinct condition, rare in clear or complete condition and 3R on cover. Also known used in red and rated 5R (not seen by me)

Modified from Campbell, Brisbane QL obliterator type 4

4a showing the tail of the Q straight

4b showing the tail of the Q curved

Brisbane QL Obliterator Brunswick Star type 4, poor or partial strikes rated Common

Brisbane QL Obliterator Brunswick Star type 4, good and largely complete strikes rated Rare

1867

Brisbane QL Obliterator Brunswick Star type 4b, dated 20 May 1867 and rated 3R. Seen in Spink auction no 21045 lot no 295

1870

Brisbane QL Obliterator Brunswick Star type 4 and rated 3R. Dated 10 July 1870. Seen at Abacus auction no 234 lot no 73

1874

Brisbane QL Obliterator Brunswick Star type 4b, dated 12 November 1874 and rated 3R

1876

Brisbane QL Obliterator Brunswick Star type 4 and rated 3R. Dated 24 August 1876. Seen at Abacus auction no 234 lot no 24

1877

Brisbane QL Obliterator Brunswick Star type 4 and rated 3R. Dated 7 November 1877. Seen at Rijnmond Postzegelveiling auction no 91 lot no 383 

1878

Brisbane  QL Obliterator Brunswick Star type 4, dated 19 April 1878 and rated 3R

Unknown year

Brisbane QL Obliterator Brunswick Star type 4 and rated 3R. Seen at Prestige Philately auction no 139

Brisbane QL Obliterator Brunswick Star type 4 and rated 3R. Dated 1 February 187-. Seen at Phoenix auction no 62 lot no 1011