First day cover, Australia v West Indies - Perth, 2 Dec 1988
Object Type
Philatelics and currency/Philatelic material/Stamp/First day cover
Date Used
02 Dec 1988-06 Dec 1988
See full details
Object Detail
Brief Description
Envelope, unused, featuring black and white caricature of a batsman beside an ACB and West Indies emblem with aqua printed text. Three affixed postage stamps bear a continuous cartoon-like cricket scene commemorating the Australian Test Cricket Centenary 1877-1977, valued at 18c. One circular postmark stamp features, reading, "PHILATELIC SALES CENTRE / 2 DEC 1988 / GPO PERTH WA 6000". A stamp at the bottom right reads, "West Indies / 266th Test Match / 100th Test Victory".
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 92 W: 168 D: 1mm (H: 3 5/8 W: 6 5/8 D: 1/16")
Associated Event
Associated Person
Date Used
02 Dec 1988-06 Dec 1988
Location
In storage
Registration No
M5580.2
Share
Comments
Be the first to comment.