1930–1950s Australia Postage Stamps Collection | Vintage Australian Fauna Koala Kangaroo & Queen Elizabeth II Set of 12 MH Cancelled
1930–1950s Australia Postage Stamps Collection | Vintage Australian Fauna Koala Kangaroo & Queen Elizabeth II Set of 12 MH Cancelled
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Shipping & Returns
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A beautiful and highly collectible historical collection of vintage postage stamps from the Commonwealth of Australia, dating approximately from the 1930s to the 1950s.
The top row showcases a brilliant definitive run focused on Australia's unique and world-famous endemic wildlife, featuring highly detailed engravings of the Kookaburra, Koala, Lyrebird, Kangaroo, Tiger Cat, and Platypus. The bottom sections beautifully expand the collection with specialized cultural and historical themes, including traditional Aboriginal rock art, native Golden Wattle flora, the "Anzac Day" military/exploration overprint, and a premium large-format high-value 5-Shilling definitive featuring Queen Elizabeth II flanked by state heraldry. Select pieces bear authentic period postal cancellations, while the rest preserve Mint Hinged (MH) collection status on the reverse.
Features:
- Set of 12 vintage stamps
- Authentic Commonwealth of Australia definitive and commemorative issues
- Circa 1930s to 1950s mid-century era
- Features famous Australian fauna: Koala, Kangaroo, Kookaburra, Lyrebird, and Platypus
- Includes specialized cultural topics: Aboriginal Art, native flora, and historic anniversaries
- Contains the highly sought-after 5/- Five Shillings high-value stamp
- Mint Hinged (MH) condition with select pieces showing historical cancellation marks / postmarks / overprints
The set includes stamps with various classic pre-decimal denominations, such as:
- 1½d, 2½d, 3½d, 4d, 5d, 6d, 8d, 9d (pence), as well as 1/-, 2/-, and 5/- (shillings).
A fascinating collectible for:
- British Commonwealth and Australian philately specialists
- worldwide collectors focused on wildlife, zoology, and global fauna on stamps
- indigenous art, ethnography, and mid-20th century British monarchical history buffs
- premium vintage ephemera and international geographical archives
The stamps are photographed in detail so collectors can carefully examine the condition, engraving depth, perforation crispness, and authentic postmarks included in the set.
You will receive the exact collection shown in the photos.
Please note:
- This is an original vintage philatelic collection, not a modern reproduction.
- Authentic period postmarks, natural paper toning, or minor signs of album storage are present, adding to the historical character of the collection.
- Carefully packed and shipped worldwide from Ukraine.
- Import duties or taxes may apply depending on your country’s regulations.
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