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Australia 1913 Kangaroo and Map Official Stamp

Name: Australia 1913 Kangaroo and Map Official Stamp
Brand: Australia

Australia · 1913 · 6d

This stamp features the iconic 'Kangaroo and Map' design, the first definitive series of the Commonwealth of Australia. It depicts a kangaroo standing over a map of the continent. This particular version is an official stamp, indicated by the 'OS' overprint, for use on government mail.

Issued shortly after the federation of Australia in 1901, the Kangaroo and Map series symbolized the new nation's identity, replacing the individual stamps of the former colonies.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

animals kangaroos maps official-mail

Catalog Numbers

scottO13

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$150

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$120

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$90

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$60

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$25

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