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A new philatelic product, designed to be of interest to young collectors, will forge a link between two favourite collectible hobbies. On 7 September 1987, Australia Post will release the first three sets of a five-set series of Stamp Collector Cards. Devised in the form of swap cards, these attractive…

View More Australia Philately: 1987 Stamp Collector Cards – Set 2: Teneriffe

Fireworks were seen on several occasions – the most brilliant display being in honour of the birthday of the Prince of Brazil, Joseph Francisco Xavier. Details Series: The First Fleet: Rio de Janeiro August 1787 Subject: Fireworks Designer: Sue Passmore, Australia Post Graphic Design Studio Printer: CPE Australia Ltd, Melbourne Process: Photolithography Colours:  Paper: Harrison’s stamp…

View More Australia Philately: 1987 The First Fleet: Rio de Janeiro August 1787 – 37c Fireworks

“…from morning to night the ears of a stranger are greeted by the tinkling of the convent bells, and his eyes saluted by processions of devotees…” (quotation from one of several diaries kept by the “First Fleeters”). Details Series: The First Fleet: Rio de Janeiro August 1787 Subject: Procession Designer: Sue Passmore,…

View More Australia Philately: 1987 The First Fleet: Rio de Janeiro August 1787 – 37c Procession

The market place was an attraction for the English voyagers. This colourful scene has been adapted from a contemporary drawing by Jean Baptiste Debret, substituting British Marines for the original soldiers. Early Evening Refreshment in the Praca do Palacio, Rio de Janeiro, illustration from ”Voyage Pittor” by Jean Baptiste Debret…

View More Australia Philately: 1987 The First Fleet: Rio de Janeiro August 1787 – 37c Market Place

Citrus groves extended to within 100 yards of the beach. Capuchin monkeys played amongst the trees whilst enormous butterflies fluttered overhead. Details Series: The First Fleet: Rio de Janeiro August 1787 Subject: Citrus Groves Designer: Sue Passmore, Australia Post Graphic Design Studio Printer: CPE Australia Ltd, Melbourne Process: Photolithography Colours:  Paper: Harrison’s stamp paper Perf: 13.25…

View More Australia Philately: 1987 The First Fleet: Rio de Janeiro August 1787 – 37c Citrus Groves

Stormy seas and whales, encountered during the crossing of the Atlantic. Details Series: The First Fleet: Rio de Janeiro August 1787 Subject: Stormy Seas 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…

View More Australia Philately: 1987 The First Fleet: Rio de Janeiro August 1787 – 37c Stormy Seas

Details Date of Issue: 6 August 1987 Withdrawn Date: 19 August 1987 (First Day Cover) 30 December 1988 (Stamps & Stamp Pack)* 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…

View More Australia Philately: 1987 The First Fleet: Rio de Janeiro August 1787

 

View More Australia Philately: Australia Post Stamp Bulletin No.191 – July 1987

As the fleet sets course for Rio de Janeiro, life returns to normal on Teneriffe. Local fishermen in the foreground are catching bonito. Coastal fortifications can be seen on the shoreline. Details Series: The First Fleet: Teneriffe June 1787 Subject: Local Fishermen Designer: Sue Passmore, Australia Post Graphic Design Studio Printer: CPE…

View More Australia Philately: 1987 The First Fleet: Teneriffe June 1787 – 36c Local Fishermen