Description: This lot is in immaculate condition and comes all 25 unused stamps. lip descriptionAustralia Post’s joint issue koala and Eagle Australia–USA stamp is launched in Sydney.Curator’s notesby Adrienne ParrAustralia Post’s bicentennial koala and eagle was a 37 cent stamp, at the time the cost of postage for what is classified as a standard ‘small letter’ within Australia. In this clip, Bill Broadbridge, the state manager of Australia Post in New South Wales, launches the koala and eagle stamp and promotes a commemorative bicentennial history of the Sydney GPO.The book included the final strip of First Fleet stamps issued for the bicentennial. Ten strips of First Fleet stamps were released on ten dates leading up to 26 January 1988, each strip illustrating points along the First Fleet’s journey from Britain to Australia, and coinciding with relevant dates 200 years earlier.Broadbridge also alludes in his speech to the Bicentennial displays at the Sydney GPO – an exhibition of historic stills from Australia Post’s photographic collection, and the 1874 GPO building festooned with lights. Broadbridge is followed by Don Eltringham, the managing director of Australia Post, presenting a speech. The final shot in the clip is Sydney Harbour chock-a-block with boats – as it was for the entire bicentennial celebrations. Stock # EV/6.30XK Disclaimer: Note: Photos do show reflections Please look at all photos closely as they are part of the description and are of the actual item you will receive. SHIPPING COSTS ARE NOT NEGOTIABLE! Please understand that all new boxes may have some normal manufacturing imperfections such as light bends, light dents or bowing, small tears on the corners, or imperfections in the plastic. Please Note: All items over $500 USD will Ship Signature Required. Local Buyers: We do offer layaway at any of our retail locations (Lewiston, Auburn, Augusta, Brunswick, Portland) in Maine! International Buyers - Please Note:Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.
Price: 24.95 USD
Location: Lewiston, Maine
End Time: 2025-01-30T21:28:09.000Z
Shipping Cost: 7 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Certification: Uncertified
Place of Origin: Australia & Oceania
Country/Region of Manufacture: Australia
Quality: Mint Never Hinged/MNH
Type: Postage
