Australia 1931 1d Green Kangaroo & Map Official Stamp 'OS' Overprint
Australia · 1931 · 1d (Penny)
This stamp features the iconic 'Kangaroo and Map' design, a definitive issue first introduced in 1913. This specific version is an official stamp, indicated by the black 'OS' overprint, which designated it for use on government mail. The central design shows a kangaroo standing over a map of Australia.
The 'OS' overprint was used to control and account for official government postage during a period of fiscal management. These stamps were used by various government departments across Australia.
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