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“…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Details Date of Issue: 6 August 1987 Withdrawn Date: 19 August 1987 (First Day Cover) 30 December 1988 (Stamps & Stamp Pack)* Designer: Sue Passmore, Australia Post Graphic Design Studio Printer: CPE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

Crews ferry water barrels and supplies of fresh produce to the ships lying at anchor off Santa Cruz. Dominating the skyline is the famous icy peak of Teneriffe.  Details Series: The First Fleet: Teneriffe June 1787 Subject: Ferrying Supplies Designer: Sue Passmore, Australia Post Graphic Design Studio Printer: CPE Australia Ltd, Melbourne…

View More Australia Philately: 1987 The First Fleet: Teneriffe June 1787 – 36c Ferrying Supplies

On 3 June 1787, three weeks after leaving England, the First Fleet arrived at Teneriffe in the Canary Islands. Supplies of fresh water and vegetables were ferried to the ships while the Fleet’s senior officers enjoyed the hospitality of the Spanish Governor. One of the highlights of the stay was…

View More Australia Philately: 1987 The First Fleet: Teneriffe June 1787 (Maximum Cards)

A week after sailing, the escort vessel HMS Hyaena broke away from the fleet and turned for home. Heavy seas battered the fleet for the next ten days as the ships headed south, sailing wide of the Hispanic peninsula and the Straits of Gibraltar.  First port of call was to…

View More Australia Philately: 1987 The First Fleet: Teneriffe June 1787