The Digital Philatelist

3074 – THOMASTOWN

View More Australia Philately: 1983 150th Anniversary of the Birth of Adam Lindsay Gordon – First Day of Issue (VIC)

On 19 October 1983 Australia Post will issue a pre-stamped envelope commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the Birth of Adam Lindsay Gordon. Details Date of Issue: 19 October 1983 Withdrawn Date: 30 April 1984 Invalidated: Designer: Australia Post Graphic Design Section Printer: Cambrec Press, Melbourne Press: Heidelberg Speedmaster Process: Photolithography with luminescense impregnated varnish Colours: …

View More Australia Philately: 1983 150th Anniversary of the Birth of Adam Lindsay Gordon

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View More Australia Philately: 1983 XVII World Road Congress Sydney – First Day of Issue (VIC)

A pre-stamped envelope commemorating the XVII World Road Congress will be issued by Australia Post on 4 October 1983. The XVII World Road Congress is conducted by the Permanent International Association of Road Congresses (PIRAC), the internationally recognised authority on road matters. PIRAC fosters improvements in construction, maintenance, and the…

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View More Australia Philately: 1983 Centenary of the Boys’ Brigade – First Day of Issue (VIC)

A pre-stamped envelope, to be issued by Australia Post on 4 October 1983, will commemorate the Centenary of the Boys’ Brigade. The Boys’ Brigade claims to be the oldest uniformed organisation for boys in the world. It was founded on 4 October 1883 in Glasgow, and gradually spread throughout Britain…

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View More Australia Philately: 1983 Explorers of Australia – First Day Cover (VIC)

A set of cour 30c stamps will be issued by Australia Post on 26 September 1983. The stamps honor the achievements of some of Australia’s most daring inland explorers.  The men who ventured into Australia’s unknown hinterland were driven by a variety of motives. Some sought to advance the cause…

View More Australia Philately: 1983 Explorers of Australia

Details Series: 1983 Explorers of Australia Subject: Sir Paul Edmond de Strzelecki 1797-1873 Designer: Dianne Quinn, Allendale, Victoria Typography: Jon Quinn, Allendale, Victoria Printer: Leigh-Mardon Pty. Limited, Melbourne Press:  Process: Photo-lithography Colours:  Paper: APWH stamp paper Watermark: None Perf: 14.5 (comb) Sheet: Issued in two sheets of 100 stamps in two panes (R10 x 5) separated by vertical gutter. Quantity:  Gutter…

View More Australia Philately: 1983 Explorers of Australia – 30c Sir Paul Edmond de Strzelecki 1797-1873

Details Series: 1983 Explorers of Australia Subject: Alexander Forrest 1849-1901 Designer: Dianne Quinn, Allendale, Victoria Typography: Jon Quinn, Allendale, Victoria Printer: Leigh-Mardon Pty. Limited, Melbourne Press:  Process: Photo-lithography Colours:  Paper: APWH stamp paper Watermark: None Perf: 14.5 (comb) Sheet: Issued in two sheets of 100 stamps in two panes (R10 x 5) separated by vertical gutter. Quantity:  Gutter Strip

View More Australia Philately: 1983 Explorers of Australia – 30c Alexander Forrest 1849-1901