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Anchors up and sails set, the fleet slowly makes its way down the English Channel. ‘HMS Supply’ is in the foreground and ‘HMS’ Sirius can be seen at centre left in the stamp design.  Details Series: The First Fleet: Departure May 1787 (Maximum Cards) Designer: Sue Passmore, Australia Post Graphic Design…

View More Australia Philately: 1987 The First Fleet: Departure May 1787 – Maximum Card No.5

Time-off from the strenuous work of loading stores to enjoy a quiet pipe. Meanwhile, the sailor’s companions keep on toiling in the background. Details Series: The First Fleet: Departure May 1787 (Maximum Cards) Designer: Sue Passmore, Australia Post Graphic Design Studio Printer:  Process: Colours:  Paper: Set: 3 of 5 Quantity: Postmark:…

View More Australia Philately: 1987 The First Fleet: Departure May 1787 – Maximum Card No.3

Naval and marine officers being ferried out out to the ships riding at anchor. Details Series: The First Fleet: Departure May 1787 (Maximum Cards) Designer: Sue Passmore, Australia Post Graphic Design Studio Printer:  Process: Colours:  Paper: Set: 4 of 5 Quantity: Postmark: The First Fleet Departure – Sydney NSW 2000

View More Australia Philately: 1987 The First Fleet: Departure May 1787 – Maximum Card No.4

An officer of the Marines promenades with his wife along the docks. Sailors in the background are preparing to launch a boat. Details Series: The First Fleet: Departure May 1787 (Maximum Cards) Designer: Sue Passmore, Australia Post Graphic Design Studio Printer:  Process: Colours:  Paper: Set: 2 of 5 Quantity: Postmark: The…

View More Australia Philately: 1987 The First Fleet: Departure May 1787 – Maximum Card No.2

Convicts being assembled for loading aboard the ships. In the background is “HMS Sirius,” the flagship to the fleet. A naval officer can be seen talking to a marine officer on the quay-side. Details Series: The First Fleet: Departure May 1787 (Maximum Cards) Designer: Sue Passmore, Australia Post Graphic Design Studio…

View More Australia Philately: 1987 The First Fleet: Departure May 1787 – Maximum Card No.1

Anchors up and sails set, the fleet slowly makes its way down the English Channel. HMS Supply is in the foreground. HMS Sirius can be seen centre-left in the stamp design.  Details Series: The First Fleet: Departure May 1787 Subject: The First Fleet Designer: Sue Passmore, Australia Post Graphic Design Studio…

View More Australia Philately: 1987 The First Fleet: Departure May 1787 – 36c The First Fleet

Naval and marine personnel being ferried out to the ships riding at anchor.  Details Series: The First Fleet: Departure May 1787 Subject: Naval and Marine Personnel 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…

View More Australia Philately: 1987 The First Fleet: Departure May 1787 – 36c Naval and Marine Personnel

Time-off from the strenuous work of loading stores to enjoy a quiet pipe. Meanwhile, the sailor’s companions keep on toiling in the background. Details Series: The First Fleet: Departure May 1787 Subject: Sailor 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: Departure May 1787 – 36c Sailor

An officer of the Marines, with his wife, promenades along the docks. Sailors in the background are preparing to launch a boat. Details Series: The First Fleet: Departure May 1787 Subject: Officer of the Marines 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: Departure May 1787 – 36c Officer of the Marines

Convicts being assembled for loading aboard the ships. In the background is HMS Sirius, flagship of the fleet. A naval officer can be seen talking to a marine officer on the quay-side.  Details Series: The First Fleet: Departure May 1787 Subject: Convicts Designer: Sue Passmore, Australia Post Graphic Design Studio Printer: CPE…

View More Australia Philately: 1987 The First Fleet: Departure May 1787 – 36c Convicts