Australia "Kangaroo and Map" Definitive Stamp

Name: Australia "Kangaroo and Map" Definitive Stamp
Brand: Australia

Australia · 1913 · Various (1/2d to £2)

This definitive stamp features a simple yet iconic design of a kangaroo standing on a map of Australia. The design, by Blamire Young, was the winner of a competition for the first Commonwealth of Australia stamp series. The series is famous among philatelists for its numerous variations in watermarks, dies, and shades, making it a complex and rewarding area of study.

Issued in 1913, this was the first definitive stamp series for the newly federated Commonwealth of Australia, replacing the individual stamps of the former colonies. Its release marked a significant step in establishing a national identity.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

animals maps kangaroos definitive

Catalog Numbers

sg1-15

scott1-15

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$150

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$100

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$60

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$25

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$10

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