Australia Philately: 1987 The First Fleet: Departure May 1787 – 36c The First Fleet

Anchors up and sails set, the fleet slowly makes its way down the English Channel. HMS Supply is in the foreground. HMS Sirius can be seen centre-left in the stamp design. 

Details
  • Series: The First Fleet: Departure May 1787
  • Subject: The First Fleet
  • Designer: Sue Passmore, Australia Post Graphic Design Studio
  • Printer: CPE Australia Ltd, Melbourne
  • Process: Photolithography
  • Colours: 
  • Paper: Harrison’s stamp paper
  • Perf: 13.25
  • Sheet: 50 stamps (R5 x 5) printed in two panes, separated by horizontal gutter.
  • Quantity: