Lowe, Robson - The Encyclopaedia of British Empire Postage Stamps 1788-1952, Volume IV The Empire in AustralasiaPublisher: Robson Lowe, London, 1962.
First edition, hardback, dustwrapper, illustrated, xvi + 624 pages, dustwrapper a little chipped at edges, obvious spine-lean, two central gatherings of pages slightly loose, page-edges a little toned, a Good working copy only.
Fourth volume in the unparalleled series of great use to British Empire collectors. As with the rest of the series, the book not only covers the adhesive postage stamp issues in detail, but also the postal history of, in this case, Australasia, including postal rates, handstruck stamps, cancellations, proofs & essays, postal stationery, etc. Well illustrated throughout, including four colour plates. The rarest volume in the series. 
