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Australian Comics Strip Characters

Australia · 1985 · 33c

This set of four stamps celebrates iconic Australian comic strip characters. The designs feature Ginger Meggs, the Potts family, Fatty Finn, and Bib and Bub, each capturing the unique humor and art style of their respective creators. These characters have been beloved figures in Australian newspapers and culture for decades.

Issued in 1985, this set recognized the significant contribution of comic strips to Australia's popular culture and artistic heritage, bringing characters from the printed page to postage stamps.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Catalog Numbers

sg961-964
scott926-929
michel928-931

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$8
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$6
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$4
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$2
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$1

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.