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Australia £2 Kangaroo and Map Imprint Block
very rare1900-1945

Australia £2 Kangaroo and Map Imprint Block

Australia · 1913 · £2

A block of four £2 Australian definitive stamps featuring a kangaroo on a map of Australia, with the printer's imprint 'John Ash' at the bottom.

This stamp is part of Australia's iconic 'Kangaroo and Map' series, its first national definitive issue after federation, symbolizing the new nation's identity. Imprint blocks are highly sought after by collectors for their printing provenance.

Printing Method

Typography

Image: Government of Australia. · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$10,680
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$6,408
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$3,560
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$1,780
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$712

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