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NPC1 Counter Printed Stamp, was the 1st official CPS issue, with NPC1 indicating that the National Philatelic Centre issued it. The CPS used the 'Tritech I' printing technology & issued in 1993.
NPC1 Counter Printed Stamp, was the 1st official CPS issue, with NPC1 indicating that the National Philatelic Centre issued it. The CPS used the 'Tritech I' printing technology & issued in 1993.
The Red Upright Candle CPS design, was used exclusively to test the capabilities of the Tritech I printers & the printed text on the face of the CPS, which in effect meant that the stamp was VOID after test printing by the Australia Post technician
The Red Upright Candle CPS design, was used exclusively to test the capabilities of the Tritech I printers & the printed text on the face of the CPS, which in effect meant that the stamp was VOID after test printing by the Australia Post technician
The RX1 Counter Printed Stamp issue, was issued in 1993 & the abbreviation means Royal Exchange (Sydney). It used the 'Tritech I' printing technology & the 49c denomination was a non-standard value. This is listed in the CPS catalogue
The RX1 Counter Printed Stamp issue, was issued in 1993 & the abbreviation means Royal Exchange (Sydney). It used the 'Tritech I' printing technology & the 49c denomination was a non-standard value. This is listed in the CPS catalogue

Whenever I’ve reached out for help & advice, I’ve been extremely fortunate to have received so much outstanding support from a large pool of experts in the stamp & professional community!

Without their expert guidance, generous help & encouragement, this catalogue & handbook would not have achieved the very highest standards that we have achieved together!

A number of people stand-out for their outstanding support along this challenging journey – spanning such areas as receiving:

  • Copies of the Australian Stamp Bulletin.

  • Scanned stamp images beyond my own collection.

  • Hard-to-get CPS/Monetel issues.

  • Proof reading.

  • Historical insights.

  • Personal essays on Counter Printed & Monetel technologies.

  • CPS/Monetel Newsletters.

  • Expert graphic design help with the front & back covers of the book.

  • Printing & publishing support.

  • Guidance on literature submissions into stamp exhibitions.

Many thanks for your combined assistance along the way – it is greatly valued & appreciated!

Michael Nash - Author

Michael Nash's personal signature, & the author of The Australian Counter Printed Stamp Catalogue & Handbook 1992-2016.
Michael Nash's personal signature, & the author of The Australian Counter Printed Stamp Catalogue & Handbook 1992-2016.
Australia Post technicians would test all new CPS printers for quality performance with test print runs of Counter Printed Stamps. This test example of a $100.00 NPC was then 'VOID stamped to ensure that these test examples were not used for postage.
Australia Post technicians would test all new CPS printers for quality performance with test print runs of Counter Printed Stamps. This test example of a $100.00 NPC was then 'VOID stamped to ensure that these test examples were not used for postage.
March 31, 2014, the base Australian postage rate increased to 70c, the Adelaide GPO issued the 70c Adelaide 2014 CPS issue. This stamp is listed together with CPS first day covers & CTO (cancelled to order) examples in the CPS Catalogue & Handbook.
March 31, 2014, the base Australian postage rate increased to 70c, the Adelaide GPO issued the 70c Adelaide 2014 CPS issue. This stamp is listed together with CPS first day covers & CTO (cancelled to order) examples in the CPS Catalogue & Handbook.

  • Lauren is a highly innovative graphic designer, and produced a truly beautiful & highly professional front/back cover for the catalogue & handbook.

    She also played a lead role in designing the key elements of this web-site!

  • I have known Philip for about 3 years now, and he was one of the first stamp dealers I approached to discuss the potential of this book.

    He’s been a passionate & vocal supporter, and has helped me to source a number of early rare VOID issues, which are critical to the historical beginnings of Counter Printed Stamps.

  • Ex-Australia Post - Philatelic Research, who provided key extracts on Counter Printed Stamps in the Australia Stamp Bulletin.

  • Author/Researcher on Australian Frama & CPS Stamps & member/contributor to the SA Frama & Machine Issued Study Group (1990-2017). Richard, contributed an outstanding essay on the history of early technologies tested for Counter Printed Stamps.

    Richard also proof read the catalogue & handbook, and provided a host of insightful recommendations that have been reflected in this book.

  • Member of the SA Frama & Machine Issued Study Group (1990-2017) & stamp exhibition show judge.

    Martin was the largest contributor to the catalogue & handbook. He very kindly provided a host of scanned images, including show covers, & authored a critical analysis & determination of 6 discrete paper types that were used over the life of Counter Printed Stamps.

    This outstanding & ground-breaking analysis is included with great personal thanks to Martin, in this catalogue/handbook.

  • A leading member & contributor to the SA Frama & Machine Issued Study Group (1990-2017), and an active stamp exhibitor.

  • Collector of Australian Monetel printed stamps, and member/contributor to the SA Frama & Machine Issued Study Group (1990-2017).

  • A very well known & highly respected Australian stamp dealer, Brian also shared with me his extensive experience in printing & publishing, and was a constant source of encouragement & support!

  • David brought to the table many decades of experience that includes tenure as the Chief Philas House Research Officer & a highly experienced & respected stamp show judge.

    David was also kind enough to personally proof read the catalogue/handbook & subsequently encouraged me to submit my work into the Australian National Stamp Show exhibition in Queensland.

Federation 2001 was a Counter Printed Stamp 'Essay' for consideration too be released to celebrate 100 years of Australian Federation. This is an extremely rare CPS stamp & was never issued by Australia Post.
Federation 2001 was a Counter Printed Stamp 'Essay' for consideration too be released to celebrate 100 years of Australian Federation. This is an extremely rare CPS stamp & was never issued by Australia Post.
Tandanya 20yrs was a Counter Printer Stamp (CPS) issued in 2009. Tandanya means Place of the Red Kangaroo & was issued to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the National Aboriginal Cultural Institute & Museum in Adelaide
Tandanya 20yrs was a Counter Printer Stamp (CPS) issued in 2009. Tandanya means Place of the Red Kangaroo & was issued to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the National Aboriginal Cultural Institute & Museum in Adelaide