New definitive stamps will be issued by Australia Post on 13 February 1989. The seven new stamps feature sports played in Australia. They are the first series in a set that will be released over the next three years, progresively replacing the Living Together” Details Date of Issue: 13 February…
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Australia Philately: 1989 Sports Series I – 39c Fishing (Stamp Booklet)
Details (I) 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: CPL unwatermarked white paper incorporating helecon Watermark: None Perf: 14.4 x 14 (imperforate at top & bottom)…
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The Tenterfield Speech by Sir Henry Parkes in 1889 is the theme for the 1989 Australia Day stamp. Sir Henry Parkes’ pro-federation speech is considered by many to be one of the most important in Australia’s short history. The 39c stamp will be issued by Australia Post on 25 January…
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Australia Philately: 1988 The Early Years – 37c Sydney Hospital 1803
Details Series: The Early Years Subject: Sydney Hospital Designer: Printer: Process: Colours: Paper: Perf: Sheet: 50 stamps (R5 x 5) printed in two panes, separated by horizontal gutter. Quantity:
View More Australia Philately: 1988 The Early Years – 37c Sydney Hospital 1803Australia Philately: 1988 The Early Years – 37c The Rocks & Sydney Cove 1800
Details Series: The Early Years Subject: The Rocks & Sydney Cove 1800 Designer: Printer: Process: Colours: Paper: Perf: Sheet: 50 stamps (R5 x 5) printed in two panes, separated by horizontal gutter. Quantity:
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The central image depicts Brickfield Hill and village on the High Road to Parramatta (1797) by Edward Dayes. Details Series: The Early Years Subject: Parramatta Road Designer: Printer: Process: Colours: Paper: Perf: Sheet: 50 stamps (R5 x 5) printed in two panes, separated by horizontal gutter. Quantity:
View More Australia Philately: 1988 The Early Years – 37c Paramatta Road, Sydney 1796Australia Philately: 1988 The Early Years – 37c Government Farm, Parramatta 1791
Details Series: The Early Years Subject: Government Farm Designer: Printer: Process: Colours: Paper: Perf: Sheet: 50 stamps (R5 x 5) printed in two panes, separated by horizontal gutter. Quantity:
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Details Series: The Early Years Subject: Government House Designer: Printer: Process: Colours: Paper: Perf: Sheet: 50 stamps (R5 x 5) printed in two panes, separated by horizontal gutter. Quantity:
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The arrival of the First Fleet was but the beginning. The Fleet, with its convict cargo, was sent to establish a colony in New South Wales. A new set of stamps, which Australia Post is releasing on 13 April 1988, looks at the colony as it struggled to survive in…
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