Four stamps depicting Australian trees were issued by Australia Post on 1 June 1978. Denominations and subjects of the stamps are: 18c “Illawarra” Flame Tree, 25c Ghost Gum, 40c Grass Tree and 45c Cootamundra Wattle. The new series of stamps is a special issue and will remain on sale at…
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Australia Philately: 1978 Australian Trees – 45c Cootamundra Wattle
Details Series: 1978 Australian Trees Subject: Cootamundra Wattle Designer: David Rose, Ourimbah, NSW Printer: Note Issue Department, Reserve Bank of Australia, Melbourne Press: Chambon Process: Multicolour photogravure Cylinders: Yellow – Blue – Sepia – Black (printing order) Paper: KP6T unwatermarked coated paper incorporating helecon Watermark: None Perf: 13.75 x 13.25 (comb) Sheet: Quantity: 4,650,000 Sheet Numbers
View More Australia Philately: 1978 Australian Trees – 45c Cootamundra WattleAustralia Philately: 1978 Australian Trees – 40c Grass Tree
Details Series: 1978 Australian Trees Subject: Grass Tree Designer: David Rose, Ourimbah, NSW Printer: Note Issue Department, Reserve Bank of Australia, Melbourne Press: Chambon Process: Multicolour photogravure Cylinders: Pale Stone – Brown – Black (screened) – Black (printing order) Paper: KP6T unwatermarked coated paper incorporating helecon Watermark: None Perf: 13.75 x 13.25 (comb) Sheet: Quantity: 3,429,000…
View More Australia Philately: 1978 Australian Trees – 40c Grass TreeAustralia Philately: 1978 Australian Trees – 25c Ghost Gum
Details Series: 1978 Australian Trees Subject: Ghost Gum Designer: David Rose, Ourimbah, NSW Printer: Note Issue Department, Reserve Bank of Australia, Melbourne Press: Chambon Process: Multicolour photogravure Cylinders: Blue – Pale Orange – Buff – Grey – Black (printing order) Paper: KP6T unwatermarked coated paper incorporating helecon Watermark: None Perf: 13.75 x 13.25 (comb) Sheet: …
View More Australia Philately: 1978 Australian Trees – 25c Ghost GumAustralia Philately: 1978 50th Anniversary of the Royal Flying Doctor Service
An 18c stamp commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia was issued by Australia Post on 15 May 1978 for approximately two weeks sale at post offices. The stamp is continuing on sale at Australia Post philatelic sales centres until 15 May 1979. The stamp…
View More Australia Philately: 1978 50th Anniversary of the Royal Flying Doctor ServiceAustralia Philately: 1978 50th Anniversary of the Royal Flying Doctor Service – First Day Cover No.110 & No.111 (VIC)
3192 – SOUTHLAND CENTRE 3585 – SWAN HILL
View More Australia Philately: 1978 50th Anniversary of the Royal Flying Doctor Service – First Day Cover No.110 & No.111 (VIC)Australia Philately: 1978 Famous Australian Aviators
Four Australians whoe made outstanding contributions to the establishment of the aviation industry, during its formative years, are the subjects of a series of four 18c commemorative stamps, and a 72c miniature sheet, being issued by Australia Post on 19 April 1978. The aviators depicted, together with the aircraft they…
View More Australia Philately: 1978 Famous Australian AviatorsAustralia Philately: 1978 Famous Australian Aviators – First Day Covers No.108 & No.109 (QLD)
Australia Philately: 1978 Famous Australian Aviators – First Day Covers No.108 & No.109 (SA)
5000 – G.P.O. ADELAIDE 5000 – RUNDLE STREET
View More Australia Philately: 1978 Famous Australian Aviators – First Day Covers No.108 & No.109 (SA)Australia Philately: 1978 Famous Australian Aviators – First Day Covers No.108 & No.109 (VIC)
3223 – PORTARLINGTON 3465 – MARYBOROUGH 3585 – SWAN HILL
View More Australia Philately: 1978 Famous Australian Aviators – First Day Covers No.108 & No.109 (VIC)