Australia 1931 6d Kookaburra Official Stamp

Name: Australia 1931 6d Kookaburra Official Stamp
Brand: Australia

Australia · 1931 · 6d

This stamp features the iconic Kookaburra design, originally issued for regular postage, but overprinted with the letters 'OS' in black. The overprint designated the stamp for use on official government mail. The design shows a laughing kookaburra perched on a branch.

Issued during the Great Depression, these 'OS' overprints were a cost-saving measure, allowing existing stocks of definitive stamps to be repurposed for official government business.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

birds kookaburra official-mail overprint

Catalog Numbers

sgO125

scottO13

michelDienstmarke 13

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$25

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$18

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$12

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

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