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Opening of the First Federal Parliament, Melbourne

Australia · 1951 · 3½d

This stamp commemorates the 50th anniversary of the opening of the first Federal Parliament of Australia. The design features a portrait of King George VI alongside a depiction of the opening ceremony which took place at the Royal Exhibition Building in Melbourne in 1901.

Issued for the Jubilee of the Commonwealth of Australia, this stamp marks a half-century since the Australian colonies federated into a single nation in 1901.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Catalog Numbers

sg252
scott244
michel240

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$3
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$2
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$1
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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