Australia Philately: 1989 Sports Series I – 39c Fishing

It is estimated that 15% of the Australian population go fishing regularly. Whether the preference is surf fishing from the beach, deepsea fishing, game fishing or idling time peacefully on the end of a pier or lazing on a quiet river bank, fishing offers enjoyable sport for a great many people. 

Details
  • Series: 1989 Sports Series I
  • Subject: Fishing
  • Illustrator: Geoff Cook, Melbourne
  • Typography: Sue Passmore, Australia Post Graphic Design Studio
  • Printer: Leigh-Mardon Pty Limited, Melbourne (Moorabbin)
  • Press:
  • Process: Photolithography
  • Colours: Yellow – Magenta – Cyan – Black – Brown-Orange
  • Paper: Harrison unwatermarked white paper incorporating helecon
  • Watermark: None
  • Perf: 14.4 x 14 (comb)
  • Sheet:
    • Printed in 6 sheets of 100 stamps (A B /C D/ E F)
    • Distributed in single sheets of R10 x 10 (100)
  • Quantity:
First Reprint
  • Reprint Date: May 1989
  • Printer: Leigh-Mardon Pty Limited, Melbourne (Scoresby)
  • Press:
  • Process: Photolithography
  • Colours: Yellow – Magenta – Cyan – Black – Brown-Orange
  • Paper: CPL unwatermarked white paper incorporating helecon
  • Watermark: None
  • Perf: 13.6 x 13.33 (comb)
  • Sheet:
    • Printed in 4 sheets of 100 stamps (A B /C D)
    • Distributed in single sheets of R10 x 10 (100)
  • Quantity: