World acclaimed Australian baritone, Peter Dawson (1882-1961), will be the subject of a new pre-stamped envelope to be issued by Australia Post on 27 January 1982.
The envelope commemorates the centenary of Dawson’s birth.
Peter Dawson has been described as Australia’s most famous baritone. He was born and educated in Adelaide and his first success as a singer came at the age of nineteen when he won the bass solo secrion of the South Street competitions at Ballarat.
Dawson journeyed to London to further his singing studies. There he entered into a concert and recording career that was to span more than fifty years.
When Peter Dawson died in Sydney in 1961, his passing was mourned through the English speaking world.
Details
- Date of Issue: 27 January 1982
- Withdrawn Date: 31 August 1982
- Invalidated:
- Designer: Australia Post Graphic Design Section
- Printer: Mercury-Walch, Division of Davies Brothers Limited, Hobart, Tasmania
- Press: Six colour Roland Ultra
- Process: Offset Multi-colour photolithography with luminescense impregnated varnish
- Colours:
- Paper: 105 gsm Glacier White
- Quantity: 905,500
Pre-Stamped Envelope No.046
The envelope, measuring 190 mm x 101 mm and numbered 046, was designed by Australia Post’s Graphic Design Section and carries a 24c denomintation. It will be available from all Australia Post philatelic sales centres, at a cost of $A0.31, until 31 August 1982, provided stocks last.
First day of issue postmarked will be available at these centres until 9 February 1982, provided stocks last.
FIRST DAY OF ISSUE POSTMARKER OFFICES
Australian Stamp Bulletin
Australian Stamp Bulletin No.158 – January-February 1982
