The Tenterfield Speech by Sir Henry Parkes in 1889 is the theme for the 1989 Australia Day stamp. Sir Henry Parkes’ pro-federation speech is considered by many to be one of the most important in Australia’s short history. The 39c stamp will be issued by Australia Post on 25 January 1989.
Details
- Date of Issue: 25 January 1989
- Withdrawn Date:
- 7 February 1989 (FDC)
- 31 May 1989 (stamp)
- Designer: Russell Bevers, Melbourne
- Printer: CPE Australia Limited, Melbourne
- Press:
- Process: Photolithography
- Colours:
- Paper: Harrison’s
- Watermark: None
- Perf: 13.25 x 13.75 (comb)
- Sheet: 100 stamps in two panes of 50 stamps (R10 x 5) separated by vertical gutter
- Quantity:
First Day CoverS (Official)
National First Day of Issue Postmarker (Tenterfield NSW 2372)
State First Day of Issue Postmarker (Tenterfield NSW 2372)
Australia Post Publications
1989 Australian Stamp Bulletin No.198 (January-March)
