Full color Poster Stamps celebrating Victorian and Melbourne Centenary, October 1934-5.
1935. Two sheets of centenary stamps in full color. The 2 full color sheets include 10 stamps each in 2 rows of five, for a total of 20 color stamps. Each stamp reads 'Come Celebrate A Great Occasion' at the top. The color stamps feature a variety of settings and monuments, and each has its own subhead: Dedication of the Shrine, Beautiful Gardens, The Portland Landing 1834, Sunny Countryside, Royal Agricultural Show, Pageantry, Fields of Golden Grain, Victoria's Fine Vineyards, The Romance of Gold, Musical Festival, Typical Pastoral Scene, Henley on Yarra, Sunny Fruit Laden Orchards, and International Air Race. Dedication of the Shrine refers to the Shrine of Remembrance, Victoria’s principal war memorial which was built between July 1928 and November 1934 in remembrance of the men and women who served in the Great War. All very good, colors bright and fresh. Very good condition. Item #14159
Price: $125.00