Australian FDC Guide
An illustrated guide to Australian First Day Covers.

50th Anniversary of First Air Flight England to Australia (1969-I07)

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Cover - FDC (generic) - Vertical strip of three


Cover Details

Date of Issue1969-11-12
Type of CoverFirst Day Cover (gummed)
DescriptionFeaturing the generic cachet and a vertical strip of the three stamps. This is a less common combination of stamps on FDC for this issue.
Stamps on Cover3 x 5c (vertical strip)
General Notes
  • This is a generic (aka "Shield") cover, the PMG produced the cacheted envelopes and post offices or collectors affixed stamps. There are a number of colour combinations of the shield patterns; solid or hollow, grey, dark grey, fawn or brown. These were blank envelopes and any combination of stamps may be found on them.

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