The biblical Magi (also referred to as the Three Wise Men, were distinguished foreigners in the Gospel of Matthew and Christian tradition. They are said to have visited Jesus after his birth, bearing gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. They are regular figures in traditional accounts of the nativity celebrations…
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Bahamas Philately: Caribbean Natural Colour Ltd (125700 Series)
Details Publisher: Caribbean Natural Colour Ltd Distributor: Printer: Koppel Color, Hawthorne, New Jersey, USA Process: Photographer: Year: 1973 Series: 125700
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Another special postmarker, showing a ballerina, was also assoicated with the Opera House. This was used from 17th October, 1973, to 13th November, 1973, at the temporary post office established at the Opera House, to cancel 103,530 articles, including 248 registered. Details Date: 17 October 1973 – 13 November 1973 Quantity: 103,530…
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Four buildings of historical and architectural significance are depicted on a new series of stamps being issued on 17th October, 1973. The subjects and values are: 7c Sydney Opera House 10 Buchanan’s Hotel, Townsville 40c Como House, Melbourne 50c St. James’ Church, Sydney All four stamps were printed in mulit-colour…
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Details Series: 1973 Architecture Subject: St James – Sydney Designer: Arthur Leydin Printer: Note Printing Branch, Reserve Bank of Australia, Melbourne Press: Chambon Process: Multicolour photogravure Cylinders: Grey – Light Green – Red – Dark Green (printing order) Paper: KP5D unwatermarked coated paper incorporating helecon Watermark: None Perf: 13.5 x 13.25 (comb) Sheet:…
View More Australia Philately: 1973 Architecture – 50c St James – SydneyAustralia Philately: 1973 Architecture – 10c Buchanans – Townsville
Details Series: 1973 Architecture Subject: Buchanans – Townsville Designer: Arthur Leydin Printer: Note Printing Branch, Reserve Bank of Australia, Melbourne Press: Rembrandt Process: Multicolour photogravure Cylinders: Buff – Brown (printing order) Paper: KP5D unwatermarked coated paper incorporating helecon Watermark: None Perf: 14.5 x 14 (comb) Sheet: Printed in two panes of 50 stamps (R10…
View More Australia Philately: 1973 Architecture – 10c Buchanans – TownsvilleAustralia Philately: 1973 Architecture – First Day Covers No.55 & No.56 (VIC)
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View More Australia Philately: 1973 Architecture – First Day Covers No.55 & No.56 (VIC)Australia Philately: 1973 Architecture – 40c Como – Melbourne
Details Series: 1973 Architecture Subject: Como – Melbourne Designer: Arthur Leydin Printer: Note Printing Branch, Reserve Bank of Australia, Melbourne Press: Chambon Process: Multicolour photogravure Cylinders: Pink – Grey – Black (printing order) Paper: KP5D unwatermarked coated paper incorporating helecon Watermark: None Perf: 13.25 x 13.5 (comb) Sheet: Printed in two panes of 50…
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View More Australia Philately: 1973 Architecture – First Day Covers No.55 & No.56 (NSW)Australia Philately: 1973 Architecture – 7c Opera House – Sydney
Details Series: 1973 Architecture Subject: Opera House Designer: Arthur Leydin Printer: Note Printing Branch, Reserve Bank of Australia, Melbourne Press: Rembrandt Process: Multicolour photogravure Cylinders: Light Blue – Mid Blue – Dark Blue I [30% of printing] Light Blue – Mid Blue – Dark Blue II [70% of printing] Paper: KP5D unwatermarked coated…
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