Queensland 1d. stamp duty specimen handstamps

For general information on the specimen handstamps for the first sideface stamps see here.

Kenneth Scudder in his book "Queensland Postage Stamps 1879 to 1912", lists a number of specimen handstamps found in Queensland. Two types have been seen on the 1d. duty stamp, one being seen by Scudder and one not. All three examples seen by me come from the collection of Dave Elsmore. One is an imperforate proof and the others are perforated. The specimen handstamps are: 

• Scudder Type 3b. Capitals sans-serif, 15 mm x 2 mm in black ink
• Capitals sans-serif, 17 mm x 3 mm in black ink

Scudder type 3b, capitals sans serif 15 x 2 mm in black horizontally. Violet. Proof. Thin unwatermarked card. No gum. From the collection of Dave Elsmore

Scudder type 3b, capitals sans serif 15 x 2 mm in black horizontally. Violet. Type 1 wmk. From the collection of Dave Elsmore

Capitals sans serif 17 x 3 mm in black horizontally. Violet. The gum is weeping thorough the perfs making them look rusty but it is in fact discoloured gum From the collection of Dave Elsmore