Australia Philately: 1989 Sports Series I

New definitive stamps will be issued by Australia Post on 13 February 1989. The seven new stamps feature sports played in Australia. They are the first series in a set that will be released over the next three years, progresively replacing the Living Together”

Details
  • Date of Issue: 13 February 1989
  • Withdrawn Date:
    • 24 February 1989 (FDC, Collector Cards)
    • 28 February 1989 (Stamp Pack)
  • Illustrator: Geoff Cook, Melbourne
  • Typography: Sue Passmore, Australia Post Graphic Design Studio
  • Printer: Leigh-Mardon Pty Limited, Melbourne
  • Press:
  • Process: Photolithography
  • Colours:
  • Paper: 
    • Harrisons (2c, 3c, 39c)
    • CPL (1c, 70c, $1.10, 39c booklet)
  • Watermark: None
  • Perf: 14.4 x 14 (comb)
  • Sheet: R10 x 5 in panes of two (100)
  • Quantity:
Subjects
First Day Covers (Official)

National First Day of Issue Postmarker

Streaky Bay SA 5680

State First Day of Issue Postmarker (NSW)

Sydney NSW 2000

Stamp Pack
Collector Cards (SI 1-7)
Stamp Booklet
Australia Post Publications

1989 Australian Stamp Bulletin No.198 (January-March)