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.
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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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