Australian Bicentenary Stamps

These Royal Mail stamps were affixed to specially designed envelopes and postmarked on the first day that the stamps were issued.

21.06.1988 | Big Ben & Opera House, Postmarked at House of Commons

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Stock Code:

9153

Issue:

21st June 1988 - Australian Bicentenary

Stamp Type:

Commemoratives

Stamp Details:

18p Early Settlers
18p Queen and Parliament
34p W G Grace and Tennis Racket
34p Shakespeare and John Lennon

Producer/Series: Mercury

Postmark:

House of Commons CDS Postmark

Notes: plus cachet: In 1786 Parliament decided on a settlement at Botany Bay

Stock remaining: Two Left!

Reference Images:
Commemorative Stamp
Presentation Pack (191)
PHQCards (111)
Postmark illustrations

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The above Royal Mail Australian Bicentenary stamps were issued on 21 June 1988 by Royal Mail and feature the following stamp designs: 18p Early Settlers; 18p Queen and Parliament; 34p W G Grace and Tennis Racket; 34p Shakespeare and John Lennon. The Big Ben & Opera House first day cover with the House of Commons CDS Postmark postmark has been produced by Mercury and features these stamps which can make a very collectible and lovely gift.