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On 13 May 1787 the eleven ships of the First Fleet sailed from England, bound for Botany Bay. The Voyage of the First Fleet is being rediscovered om a series of five sets of stamps commemorating the events of two hundred years ago. On 13 October 1987 Australia Post will…

View More Australia Philately: 1987 The First Fleet (Stamp Heritage Book)

A set of four pre-stamped envelopes will be issued by Australia Post on 13 October 1987 in conjunction with the Australian Bicentennial Collection. The envelopes portray the people who sailed with the First Fleet.  Estimates of the total number of people who sailed aboard the eleven ships of the fleet…

View More Australia Philately: 1987 People of the First Fleet

Australia Posts’ timely series of First Fleet stamps takes another step forward on 13 October 1987. Three stamps will be issued on that date, commemorating the arrival of the fleet at Cape of Good Hope two hundred years ago. The eleven ships of the fleet sailed from Rio de Janeiro…

View More Australia Philately: 1987 The First Fleet: Cape of Good Hope October 1787

 

View More Australia Philately: Australia Post Stamp Bulletin No.192 – October 1987

A new philatelic product, designed to be of interest to young collectors, will forge a link between two favourite collectible hobbies. On 7 September 1987, Australia Post will release the first three sets of a five-set series of Stamp Collector Cards. Devised in the form of swap cards, these attractive…

View More Australia Philately: 1987 Stamp Collector Cards – Set 2: Teneriffe

Fireworks were seen on several occasions – the most brilliant display being in honour of the birthday of the Prince of Brazil, Joseph Francisco Xavier. Details Series: The First Fleet: Rio de Janeiro August 1787 Subject: Fireworks Designer: Sue Passmore, Australia Post Graphic Design Studio Printer: CPE Australia Ltd, Melbourne Process: Photolithography Colours:  Paper: Harrison’s stamp…

View More Australia Philately: 1987 The First Fleet: Rio de Janeiro August 1787 – 37c Fireworks

“…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