Booklet stamps were discontinued in 1973 but were reintroduced some years later. Aug 22, 2018 for an inanimate object weighing just a tiny fraction of an ounce, the postage stamp can sometimes stir up a whole lot of trouble. Australia postage stamps and postal history, australia philatelic books, new stamp issues, societies for collectors of australia postage stamps and postal. Rates routes and ships out and home by colin tabeart, selfpublished, 2004, 421pp, isbn 0954840704 comprehensive postal history of packet mail between these three countries. Stamp collectables stamp issues australia post shop. Australian stamps for sale shop with afterpay ebay. In 19 the stamps of new south wales were superseded by those of australia. The first covering the australian states and the latter, from 19. The stamps of the commonwealth of australia by alec a. The penny black engraved the profile of queen victorias head, who remained on all british stamps for the next 60 years. Homestamps australian australia post stamp year books. Philatelic societies for collectors of australian postage stamps and postal history australian philatelic society australia society of australasian specialistsoceania australia the society of australasian specialists was founded in july 1936 by a small group of collectors interested in australasian philately.
Photo rastertiefdruck on greyish paperperforations. The 2015 collection of australian stamps is now available for collectors to buy. A postage stamp is a small piece of paper issued by a post office, postal administration, or other authorized vendors to customers who pay postage the cost involved in moving, insuring, or registering mail, who then affix the stamp to the face or addressside of any item of mail an envelope or other postal cover e. The design was based on a full face portrait of the queen in her state robes at the time of her coronation in 1837, by alfred edward chalon. This is our history and heritage here, and the schools simply do not teach it anymore. Western australia postage stamps and postal history. Australia 20 postage due stamp, 1908 1908 australian 20 shilling postage due is an extreme australian philatelic rarity. John ross depiction of australian history since white settlement through reproductions of selected postage stamps and accompanying text.
Apr 30, 2020 the stamps of the commonwealth of australia by alec a. History of the australian commonwealth specialists catalogue. The design was based on a full face portrait of the queen in her state robes at the time of her. Jul 29, 2019 the first issued postage stamp began with great britains penny post.
Philatelic books on western australia postage stamps and western australia postal history encyclopaedia of british empire postage stamps vol iv by robson lowe, 1962 philately from western australia catalogue handbook 18291912 by mogens juhl, 1992, 112pp place and date stamps of western australia by john dzelme, 1976, pp. New south wales was the first part of australia to be settled by europeans, and the first to operate a postal service, which in 1803 was carrying letters between sydney and parramatta for a 2d charge. Australia stamps australian stamp collections sandafayre. This is when the newly formed commonwealth of australia stamps were inscribed australia. Australia post annual stamp year books and annual stamp. Stamps australia australian stamp dealers sydney philatelics, australia grahame fudge visit our online shop australian stamp dealers over 75,000 stamps and more. Postage stamps of sweden 19201942 stamp history book photos descriptions very good condition softcover booklet. Collection of 1984 australian post year book album with. Public auctions, australia, british commonwealth, asia. The best and most memorable are gems of graphic design and encapsulations of our history. Postage stamps and postal history of new south wales. Australia stamps australian stamp collections the stamps and postal history of australia. Heres how much stamps cost for sending within australia and overseas. Such a printing caused the difficulties in distinguishing shillings from pence.
Australias iconic postage stamps since the first postage stamp was used in australia in 1850 philately has grown to become one of australias favourite hobbies. The table below shows all domestic letter prices to apply from 2 january 2020. In the third instalment of this series, we take a look at australian stamps across time, following the history of stamps from the 1920s and the introduction of stamps to appeal to the collector. Austria 1948 costumes definitives stamps of the world. Philatelic societies for collecors of western australia postage stamps and postal history australian philatelic society australia society of australasian specialistsoceania australia the society of australasian specialists was founded in july 1936 by a small group of collectors interested in australasian philately. That brought my attention to the subject of bookthemed stamps. Welcome to sydney philatelics, grahame fudge mail orders stamp dealers and traders in fine stamps. Dec 21, 2015 in the third instalment of this series, we take a look at australian stamps across time, following the history of stamps from the 1920s and the introduction of stamps to appeal to the collector. Rates routes and ships out and home by colin tabeart, selfpublished, 2004, 421pp, isbn 0954840704.
This is a history and guide to swedish stamps it does not have any stamps in the book. In 1905 the stamps began to be printed on paper watermarked with a crown and the letter a, with reprintings of existing designs occurring into 1910. Please note it is not brand new from australia post, you will receive year book with muh stamps, stamps can be either placed into year book or stay in original stamp pack, as we have a few of these books on hand, you may get one different to picture. Aerogrammes of australia and its dependencies, 1944. Stamp issues, water plants, australian legends of comedy, sports stadiums part 2, citizen science, art of the desert, seed banking australia, navigating history. For that personal touch, send someone special to you a letter. Postage stamps and postal history of japan first issue stamp1871 the story of the postage stamps and postal history of japan begins with official government posts, which had existed for some time prior to 1630, when they were reformed.
A short history of tibet postage stamps briti deb introduction historically, tibet refers to a plateau region in central asia known to be located at the roof of the world and at the foot of the snow mountains, bordering china in the east, india through west to south, nepal, bhutan and myanmar in south and turkestan in northwest. Norfolk blue, christmas 2019, treedwellers of the tropics, centenary of first england to australia flight, wildflowers, joyful occasions, norfolk island. Each australia post book from 1981 book also has a matching coloured, hard slipcase to prevent dust and moisture entering the book. This beautifully bound fullcolour collection of the gummed stamps released through 2019 including an exclusive minisheet. Browse stamps and philatelic products featured in these usps issued catalogs. A few months ago ive bought some romanian stamps to use them to illustrate one of the videos ive been making at the moment. It depicted mount fuji, as did the first of a longrunning series of national parks issues, appearing in 1936 a new definitive series in 1942 reflected japans entry into world war ii, with designs including war workers and saluting aviators. Collection of bookthemed postage stamps ibookbinding. Stamp booklets were available from advance bank atms from 1984 until the. Over the past months my collection was growing steadily and i want to share my progress with you today.
Welcome to sydney philatelics, grahame fudge mail orders stamp dealers and. This book covers the postal history of the american army, naval and marine forces that used the. Todays video is how to make and use my blank postage stamps. Australia stamps the stamps and postal history of australia has two identifiable periods. On may 6, 1840, the british penny black stamp was released. Australia post year booksannual stamp albums complete list. Assorted used decimal australian stamps bulk lot of 500 used stamps. Australia post it would be the first rise in stamp prices in four years, when they went up from 70. In 1809 a collecting office in sydney was established to receive mail from passing ships, and in 1825 the postal service was expanded. Most of the book themed stamps may be divided into several categories. Stamps on book history, history of paper and other materials and history of printing.
Year book discounts buy 5 or more books from any mix of years from australia except last 5 years of books and take 10% off the individual prices on this page. The introduction of postage stamps in the uk in may 1840 was received with great interest in the united states and around the world. Until the mid1920s, the australian post office continued its practice of issuing stamps just for postal requirements, and it avoided producing stamps. Postage stamps have been issued in new zealand since around 18 to 20 july 1855 with the chalon head stamps figuring queen victoria. Rosenblum the introduction to orlosmiths first edition of the commonwealth specialists catalogue included the following statement. These stamps are vintage style faux stamps that come in sheets that you. The first issued postage stamp began with great britains penny post. Order stamps, shipping supplies, and unique items only available from the united states postal service. Free of hinges and gook and gunk, and a rare stamp either mint or used. Senate to recommend that the recent english postal reformsstandardized rates and the use of postage stampsbe adopted in america.
Aug 24, 2017 that brought my attention to the subject of book themed stamps. Oct 30, 2015 the 2015 collection of australian stamps is now available for collectors to buy. Hailed by the times of london as a splendid reminder of the philatelic glories of the past, a history of britain in 36 postage stamps tells the rich, layered, and breathtaking history of england through thirtysix of its fascinating, often beautiful, and. Postage stamps of sweden 19201942 stamp history book. Australian stamps can be divided into two general periods. Australia post travel platinum mastercard prepaid travel money card. Postage stamps of sweden 19201942 stamp history book photos. From birds to the early roo designs to secret dates, collecting in australia can be exciting and interesting. Rosenblum, for his valuable assistance in the compiling the lists and for information taken from his book. A short history of tibet postage stamps malaria, stamps. Australia 1902 10 dull green with stroke postage due fu. The six selfgoverning australian colonies that formed the commonwealth of australia on 1 january 1901 operated their own postal service and issued their own stamps see articles on the systems on new south wales first stamps issued 1850, victoria 1850, tasmania 1853, western australia 1854, south australia 1855 and queensland 1860. See more ideas about australia, postage stamps and stamp.
For an inanimate object weighing just a tiny fraction of an ounce, the postage stamp can sometimes stir up a whole lot of trouble. The beautifully presented publication features each australian gummed stamp issue released in 2015, together with the stories behind each issue, and is presented in a qualitybound colour book. Postage stamps and postal history of japan project. International postage meter stamp catalogaustralia. Postage stamps and postal history of australia wikipedia. Hailed by the times of london as a splendid reminder of the philatelic glories of the past, a history of britain in 36 postage stamps tells the rich, layered, and breathtaking history of england through thirtysix of its fascinating, often beautiful, and sometimes eccentric. Australia postage stamps and australia postal history. Postage stamps and postal history of the united states.
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