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Postie Kate, Children's Book Characters

Australia · 2006 · 50c

This set of five stamps features the character Postie Kate from the popular Australian children's book series by Pat Edwards and illustrated by Bettina Guthridge. The colorful, cartoon-style illustrations depict Kate performing various postal duties, such as delivering mail on her motorcycle, sorting letters, and interacting with the community, celebrating the role of postal workers.

Issued as part of Australia Post's annual Stamp Collecting Month, this series aimed to engage young people in philately by featuring a beloved character from contemporary children's literature.

Catalog Numbers

sg2787-2791
scott2781-2785

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$8
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$7
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$6
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$4
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$2

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