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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

sg824
scott794
michel778

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

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