A new commemorative pre-stamped envelope will be issued on 12 November 1980 to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of Charles Sturt’s Explorations.
The envelope is numbered 031, it carries a 22c denomination and will cost $A0.28. It was designed by Australia Post’s Graphic Design Section. The envelope will be available over the counter at all Australia Post philatelic sales centres until 29 May 1981, provided stocks last.
Details
- Date of Issue: 12 November 1980
- Withdrawn Date: 29 May 1981
- Invalidated:
- Designer: Australia Post Graphic Design Section
- Printer: Mercury-Walch, Division of Davies Brothers Limited, Hobart, Tasmania
- Press: Six colour Roland Ultra
- Process: Multi-colour photolithography with luminescense impregnated varnish
- Colours:
- Paper: 105 gsm Glacier White Offset
- Quantity:
Pre-Stamped Envelope No.031
First day of issue postmarked envelopes will be available at these centres until 25 November 1980, provided stocks last.
Australian Stamp Bulletin
Australian Stamp Bulletin No.151 – November-December 1980
