The 3c stamp is based on an altarpiece by Giovanni Battista Pittoni, depicting both the Nativity (the birth of Christ and his adoration) and the Trinity (God the Father, Christ and the Holy Spirit). It was painted around 1740 and it is unknown for which church it was commissioned. Details…
View More Bahamas Philately: 1970 Christmas – 3c The Nativity (Detail) By PittoniAuthor: thedigitalphilatelist
Bahamas Philately: 1970 Christmas
Details Date of Issue: 3 November 1970 Date Withdrawn: 2 February 1971 Date Invalidated: Designer: Gordon Drummond Printer: Thomas De La Rue & Co Ltd Process: Lithography Paper: Watermark: Multiple St Edwards Crown Block CA Perf: 13 (comb) Cylinders: 1A 1A 1A 1A (15c) 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A (3c, 12c) 1B 1B 1B…
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A special postmarker was used at a temporary post office in the Queen Victoria Building, York Street, Sydney, from 30th November to 3rd December, 1970, during the visit to Australia of His Holiness Pope Paul VI. Details Date: 30 November 1970 – 3 December 1970 Servicing Post Office: Temproary post office…
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4000 – G.P.O. BRISBANE
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3000 – DEGRAVES STREET 3046 – GLENROY
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2067 – CHATSWOOD 2640 – ALBURY
View More Australia Philately: 1970 QANTAS 50th Anniversary – First Day Cover No.16 (NSW)Australia Philately: 1970 QANTAS 50th Anniversary – First Day Cover No.16 (VIC)
3000 – DEGRAVES STREET 3046 – GLENROY
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2067 – CHATSWOOD 2150 – PARRAMATTA
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The stamps were designed by Mr. George Hamori of Sydney. His designs contrast a Qanata Boeing 707 with the first aircraft used by the company – a Sunbeam Dyak powered Avro 504. Details Series: 1970 QANTAS 50th Anniversary Subject: Boeing 707 and Avro 504 Designer: George Hamori Printer: Note Printing Branch, Reserve Bank of…
View More Australia Philately: 1970 QANTAS 50th Anniversary – 30c Boeing 707 and Avro 504Australia Philately: 1970 QANTAS 50th Anniversary – 6c Boeing 707 and Avro 504
The stamps were designed by Mr. George Hamori of Sydney. His designs contrast a Qanata Boeing 707 with the first aircraft used by the company – a Sunbeam Dyak powered Avro 504. Details Series: 1970 QANTAS 50th Anniversary Subject: Boeing 707 and Avro 504 Designer: George Hamori Printer: Note Printing Branch, Reserve…
View More Australia Philately: 1970 QANTAS 50th Anniversary – 6c Boeing 707 and Avro 504