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2008 (Oct.1) Megafauna (4v strip + 2v srip + SS) - (.4.+ .2.+ .)
Set of stamps (Strips 95c x 4, $1.10 x 2):
(Sc.)(Mi.)(Yv.)(SG ) 55c Genyornis newtoni
01366
(Sc.)(Mi.)(Yv.)(SG ) 55c Diprotodon optatum
01368
& Lophochroa leadbeateri - Major Mitchell's Cockatoo (En)
(Sc.)(Mi.)(Yv.)(SG ) 55c Thylacoleo carnifex
01367
(Sc.)(Mi.)(Yv.)(SG ) 55c Thylacinus cynocephalus
00566
(Sc.)(Mi.)(Yv.)(SG ) $1.10 Megalania prisca
01239
(Sc.)(Mi.)(Yv.)(SG ) $1.10 Procoptodon goliah
01240
& Corvus coronoides - Australian Raven (En)
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Souvenir Sheet (Miniature sheet) of 6:
(Sc.)(Mi.)(Yv.)(SG ) 55c Genyornis newtoni
01366
(Sc.)(Mi.)(Yv.)(SG ) 55c Diprotodon optatum
01368
(Sc.)(Mi.)(Yv.)(SG ) 55c Thylacoleo carnifex
01367
(Sc.)(Mi.)(Yv.)(SG ) 55c Thylacinus cynocephalus
00566
(Sc.)(Mi.)(Yv.)(SG ) $1.10 Megalania prisca
01239
(Sc.)(Mi.)(Yv.)(SG ) $1.10 Procoptodon goliah
01240
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Stamp pack:
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Prestige booklet:
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Self-adhesive stamps booklet (10 x 55c):
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Chequebook (contains 20 booklets of 10 x 55c stamps):
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Gutter strip with design (Sheet):
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Medallion cover and stamps (Commemorative medallion):
10,000 Limited Edition and Each PNC individually numbered. Medallion Diameter: 6 cm.
! Error (This item have the medallion placed in the wrong way around all
the others have the skeleton to the back)
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Blank cover:
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FDC - gummed:
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FDC - self adhesive:
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FDC - minisheet (Miniature Sheet FDC):
[front]
[back]
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Maxicards:
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Strip of four self adhesive:
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Collector pack:
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Roll of 200 x 55c self-adhesive stamps:
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Sheetlets:
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Technical Details:
Issue date: 1 October 2008
FDI withdrawal date: 29 October 2008
Denominations: 4 x 55c, 2 x $1.10
Designer: Peter Trusler (australian illustrator)
Product design Adam Crapp, Australia Post Design Studio
Printer (gummed): Energi Print
Printer (self-adhesive): Energi Print
Paper (gummed): Tullis Russell
Paper (self-adhesive): B100-booklets, B90-roll
Printing process: Lithography
Stamp size: 26mm x 37.5mm & 52mm x 37.5mm
Miniature sheet size: 160mm x 90mm
Perforations: 14.6 x 13.86
Sheet layout: 50 (55c), 24 ($1.10)
National postmark: Monash University, VIC 3800
- Links
Australian stamps
http://www.stamps.com.au/shop/stamps/megafauna
http://www.steveirwinstamps.co.uk/birds-on-australian-stamps-256-c.asp
: 30.11.2008 : 21.03.2009, 04.2009, 05.2009, 07.2009