Lot 082: Vintage 'Mint' Stamp Album with Australian Stamps

Description

A vintage stamp album, labelled 'mint', featuring a teal hardback cover with a decorative stamp design and gold 'STAMP ALBUM' lettering. The album is filled with a varied collection of Australian postage stamps, primarily from the mid-to-late 20th century. The stamps include a range of definitive and commemorative issues depicting Australian wildlife (such as birds, butterflies, and kangaroos), historical scenes, Christmas themes, and various cultural imagery. Many stamps are presented in blocks, strips, or sheets, suggesting a collector's holding, and appear to be in generally well-preserved condition within the album's mounted pages. Key Details: * Origin/Era: Mid-to-late 20th Century (likely 1970s-1990s based on stamp denominations and designs) * Material: Cardboard and paper album with hardback cover * Style: Philatelic album for stamp collection * Contents: Approximately 200+ Australian postage stamps Condition: Minor scuffs and light wear to the album cover edges and corners are present, consistent with age and handling. The internal album pages are generally clean, with some minor creasing visible on a few stamp mounts. Interesting fact: * Stamp collecting, or philately, became a widespread hobby in the mid-19th century following the introduction of the Penny Black, the world's first adhesive postage stamp. * Australian stamps often feature the country's unique flora, fauna, and indigenous culture, making them popular subjects for both domestic and international collectors. Use: Ideal for a burgeoning philatelist or as an addition to an existing collection of Australian postage history.

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