Australia Philately: 1978 Pre-Stamped Envelope Collection – Crimson Rosella (Platycercus elegans)

They are found in coastal regions of eastern and south-eastern Australia. The brightly coloured plumage of Crimson Rosellas varies according to the region in which it lives. They are quite tame and are often observed at picnic spots.

Details
  • Series: 1978 Pre-Stamped Envelope Collection
  • Subject: Crimson Rosella (Platycercus elegans)
  • Designer: Marg Towt, Melbourne
  • Printer: Mercury-Walch Pty Ltd, Moonah, Tas.
  • Press: 
  • Process: Multi-colour offset lithography with luminescence impregnated varnish
  • Colours: 
  • Paper: 105 gsm Glacier Offset manufactured by Besley & Pike Pty Ltd, Brisbane
  • Quantity: 1,613,060
    • 1,063,200 (1 July 1978 to 30 June 1979)
    • 549,860 (1 July 1979 to 30 June 1980)

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