Australian Wildflowers Definitive Series
Australia · 1981 · 24c
This definitive stamp features the Sturt's Desert Pea (Swainsona formosa), a distinctive and iconic Australian wildflower. The design showcases the flower's vibrant red, leaf-like petals with a black, bulbous centre, set against a simple background to highlight its natural beauty. It was part of a long-running series celebrating the diverse flora of Australia.
Issued in the early 1980s, this stamp was part of a definitive series used for everyday postage, reflecting a national pride in Australia's unique and remarkable native plant life.
Printing Method
Photogravure
Catalog Numbers
Estimated Values by Condition
Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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