First day cover, Australian Bicentenary stamp issue - W G Grace
Object Type
Philatelics and currency/Philatelic material/Stamp/First day cover
Date Used
21 Jun 1988
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Envelope featuring printed red and green caricature of a lion and kangaroo facing each other with raised bats. Printed text reads, "GREAT BRITAIN AUSTRALIA / Official Wesley First Day Cover No. 88/12". Australian/UK joint issue postage stamp, valued at $1, features W G Grace batting with a Union Jack background. Postmark stamped at 'THE GABBA'.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 110 W: 220 D: 1mm (H: 4 5/16 W: 8 11/16 D: 1/16")
Associated Event
Date Used
21 Jun 1988
Location
In storage
Registration No
M5586
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