Australia 1913 1d Red Kangaroo and Map

Australia · 1913 · 1d

This stamp features a red kangaroo standing over a map of Australia. It was the first definitive stamp issued by the Commonwealth of Australia, symbolizing the newly federated nation. The design, often referred to as 'Kangaroo and Map', became an iconic representation of the country.

Issued in 1913, this stamp marked a significant moment in Australian postal history, replacing the individual stamps of the former colonies with a single, unified national design.