Lot 077: Collection of Australian First Day Covers in a 'First Day Covers' Album

Estimate: $70 - $95 AUD. Current bid: $9 AUD.

A dark brown, leatherette-bound album containing a collection of Australian First Day Covers, primarily from the mid to late 20th century. A dark brown, leatherette-bound album containing a collection of Australian First Day Covers, primarily from the mid to late 20th century. - View 2 A dark brown, leatherette-bound album containing a collection of Australian First Day Covers, primarily from the mid to late 20th century. - View 3 A dark brown, leatherette-bound album containing a collection of Australian First Day Covers, primarily from the mid to late 20th century. - View 4 A dark brown, leatherette-bound album containing a collection of Australian First Day Covers, primarily from the mid to late 20th century. - View 5 A dark brown, leatherette-bound album containing a collection of Australian First Day Covers, primarily from the mid to late 20th century. - View 6 A dark brown, leatherette-bound album containing a collection of Australian First Day Covers, primarily from the mid to late 20th century. - View 7 A dark brown, leatherette-bound album containing a collection of Australian First Day Covers, primarily from the mid to late 20th century. - View 8

Description

A dark brown, leatherette-bound album containing a collection of Australian First Day Covers, primarily from the mid to late 20th century. Not all pages are photographed. Key Details: * Origin/Era: Mid to late 20th Century Australian * Material: Leatherette (album cover), paper, plastic (sleeves), stamps (paper) * Contents: Australian First Day Covers featuring various themes including birds, Commonwealth Games, Antarctic exploration, aviators, and Christmas. Condition: The album shows some minor surface wear and scuffs consistent with age and handling. The internal pages and plastic sleeves appear intact and hold the stamps securely. Interesting fact: * First Day Covers are envelopes bearing a postage stamp and a postmark, indicating the stamp's first day of issue. * Collecting First Day Covers became popular in the early 20th century, offering a unique snapshot of a stamp's official debut. Use: Suitable for a philatelist or collector interested in Australian postal history and stamp collecting, or as an introductory collection.

Condition Report

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Specifications

CategoryStamps
Lot ReferenceLOT-077
Estimate (AUD)$70 - $95
Buyer's Premium20%

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