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

25th Anniversary of the United Nations (1970-I13)

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Cover - First Day Cover (stamps) - Generic


Cover Details

Date of Issue1970-10-19
Type of CoverFirst Day Cover (gummed)
DescriptionIt was rare to get FDCs with generic covers after AP started issuing cover for each release in early 1970. This cover would have been made by a collector and postmarked on FDI.
Stamps on Cover
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.