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.
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Photogravure
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