1979 150th Anniversary of Western Australia
The state of Western Australia was founded in 1829 by Captain James Stirling. This stamp commemorating this event embodies the State’s official anniversary symbol adapted from the state’s national animal — the black swan.
Technical Details
Stamp design: Bruce Weatherhead
Denomination: 20c
Stamp size: 37.5mm x 25mm
Printer: RBA
Printing process: Photogravure
Paper: KP6T unwatermarked stamp paper incorporating helecon
Issue date: 06 June 1979
The state of Western Australia was founded in 1829 by Captain James Stirling. This stamp commemorating this event embodies the State’s official anniversary symbol adapted from the state’s national animal — the black swan.
Technical Details
Stamp design: Bruce Weatherhead
Denomination: 20c
Stamp size: 37.5mm x 25mm
Printer: RBA
Printing process: Photogravure
Paper: KP6T unwatermarked stamp paper incorporating helecon
Issue date: 06 June 1979
The state of Western Australia was founded in 1829 by Captain James Stirling. This stamp commemorating this event embodies the State’s official anniversary symbol adapted from the state’s national animal — the black swan.
Technical Details
Stamp design: Bruce Weatherhead
Denomination: 20c
Stamp size: 37.5mm x 25mm
Printer: RBA
Printing process: Photogravure
Paper: KP6T unwatermarked stamp paper incorporating helecon
Issue date: 06 June 1979