Crimes punishable by transportation included the stealing of domestic animals, highway robbery, theft, forgery, vandalism and receiving stolen goods. The envelope shows a group of shackled convicts. In the background is a painting by Lieutenant William Bradley of the Fleet’s departure. Superimposed over the painting is an excerpt from a letter by Captain Arthur Phillip to Sir Evan Nepean, Under Secretary of State. A portrait of Phillip appears in the stamp area.
Details
- Series: 1987 People of the First Fleet
- Subject: Convicts
- Designer: Sandra Baker, Australia Post Graphic Design Studio
- Printer: CPE Australia Ltd, Melbourne
- Process: Photolithography
- Colours:
- Paper: Postspeed
- Size: 190 x 103mm
- Set: 1 of 4
- Quantity:
