Australia 1937 1s Lyrebird

Australia · 1937 · 1s (Shilling)

This definitive stamp features an elegant engraving of a Superb Lyrebird (Menura novaehollandiae), a native Australian bird known for its elaborate tail feathers and remarkable ability to mimic sounds. The design, by Frank Manley, is set within an ornate frame, with the denomination '1/-' at the bottom and 'AUSTRALIA' at the top. The stamp was printed in a distinctive dull green color.

Issued as part of the definitive series during the reign of King George VI, this stamp replaced the earlier Kookaburra design for the one-shilling value. It was widely used for postage during the late 1930s and through World War II.