Australia Kangaroo and Map Postage Stamp
Australia · 1913 · 1d
This definitive stamp, known as the 'Kangaroo and Map', was Australia's first national postage stamp. The design features a kangaroo standing on a bed of wattle, superimposed over a map of Australia, symbolizing the newly federated nation.
Issued in 1913, this series marked a significant step in establishing a national identity for the Commonwealth of Australia, which had been formed in 1901. It replaced the individual stamps of the former colonies.
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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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