Modern Australia collectors might be aware of Colleen's Oz Pictormark blog (http://www.ozpictormarks.blogspot.com.au), which has noted that the postmark listings on Australia Post's website have not been updated for sometime. It appears that today, the listings were finally updated; although frustratingly many postmarks don't have first day dates.
http://shop.auspost.com.au/stamp-coin-collectables/for-collectors/postmarks/first-day-of-issue
http://shop.auspost.com.au/stamp-coin-collectables/for-collectors/postmarks/permanent-postmarks
http://shop.auspost.com.au/stamp-coin-collectables/for-collectors/postmarks/temporary-postmarks
Some of these have been advertised in the January-February Stamp Bulletin, but again without issue dates. Two months on and I am still waiting on a letter from Hobart to clarify the issue date of their new first day of issue postmarker!
Monday, February 16, 2015
March-April 2015 New Issues
Yesterday, Australia Post updated its listing of new issues as follows:
No images have been seen of these issues, though the 14/4 issue is expected to be in the same square shape as last year's WWI Centenary issue. I also expect the Transport issue to be similar to the Capital Cities Transport issue a few years ago, but featuring some more unusual forms of transport.
The next Stamp Bulletin is expected to be uploaded any day soon.
Issue date | Title | Withdraw date |
14/4/2015
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WWI - Centenary of Gallipoli
| |
7/4/2015
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Queen's Birthday
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7/4/2015
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ANZAC (JI New Zealand & Australia)
| |
24/3/2015
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Cocos (Keeling) Islands - Birds of Cocos
| |
17/3/2015
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Australian Trees
| |
3/3/2015
|
Transport in Australia
| |
The next Stamp Bulletin is expected to be uploaded any day soon.
Monday, November 17, 2014
Frozen Stamp Pack
With all the news on the Impressions items, forgot to mention that the Frozen stamp pack went on sale on 10 November. The pack is printed by RA Printing, so the stamps inside should be no different to those in the previous Planes et al. packs.
Sunday, November 9, 2014
Paddington Bear Pack
Appearing in post offices from around 5 November, the Paddington Bear pack is the source of two new varieties for Australian collectors - the first time the 70c Love Heart Flowers stamp has been released with a tab; and the first time this stamp has been printed by RA Printing.
Friday, November 7, 2014
An Overlooked Impressions Item
There's one item that many collectors will have missed in this year's Impressions catalogue: The Kangaroo & Map and King George V stamp and coin set. I initially overlooked it thinking it was no different to the individual stamp and coin sets released with the original issues in 2013 and 2014. However, closer examination shows the set includes an exclusive miniature sheet.
This set is excellent value for money. Selling for $199, the original stamp and coin sets sold for $89.95 (Kangaroo & Map (limited to 4000, and now sold out)) and $99.95 (limited to 2500). The product went on sale with the vast majority of the other Impressions items on Tuesday.
Comments on the Impressions Catalogue
This year's Impressions catalogue should be in the hands of collectors by now.
Although some may complain about the products in the range, personally I feel Australia Post should be applauded for the quality of the catalogue and products. This year's images seem to be much more detailed, and appear to be images of the final products (or as close to the final products as possible); much more information is given on each item; and many products appear to much better value for money.
A prime example, is this year's commemorative album: WWI Commemorative Album 1914. This year's album sells for just $249.95, and contains 11 miniature sheets and a prepaid envelope (all are illustrated in the catalogue), with a total face value $24.70, plus NZ and UK stamps worth approximately $24.50.
Comparing this to previous year's, reveals how much better value this year's album is:
2010 Melbourne Cup (sold for $395) – 4 miniature sheets (total face value $17.79) plus silver stamp on cover
2011 Remembrance Day (sold for $395) – 2 miniature sheets (total face value $2, plus NZ and UK stamps)
2012 50th Bathurst Race (sold for $495) – 2 miniature sheets (total face value $2.40)
The stamp and coin products also represent value for money:
Each of the six miniature sheet and coin sets (Ulysses Butterfly, Leichhardt's Grasshopper, Corroboree Frog, Orangutan, Asian Elephant and Sumatran Tiger) contain a coin that the Royal Australian Mint sells for $15 (the Butterfly and Grasshopper coins were released this year, and are still available for sale from the Royal Australian Mint, with the others released in 2012 and are now off sale).
The Koala, Kangaroo and Kookaburra miniature sheet and gold coin sets each contain a Perth Mint gold coin sold for $59.50.
Although some may complain about the products in the range, personally I feel Australia Post should be applauded for the quality of the catalogue and products. This year's images seem to be much more detailed, and appear to be images of the final products (or as close to the final products as possible); much more information is given on each item; and many products appear to much better value for money.
A prime example, is this year's commemorative album: WWI Commemorative Album 1914. This year's album sells for just $249.95, and contains 11 miniature sheets and a prepaid envelope (all are illustrated in the catalogue), with a total face value $24.70, plus NZ and UK stamps worth approximately $24.50.
Comparing this to previous year's, reveals how much better value this year's album is:
2010 Melbourne Cup (sold for $395) – 4 miniature sheets (total face value $17.79) plus silver stamp on cover
2011 Remembrance Day (sold for $395) – 2 miniature sheets (total face value $2, plus NZ and UK stamps)
2012 50th Bathurst Race (sold for $495) – 2 miniature sheets (total face value $2.40)
The stamp and coin products also represent value for money:
Each of the six miniature sheet and coin sets (Ulysses Butterfly, Leichhardt's Grasshopper, Corroboree Frog, Orangutan, Asian Elephant and Sumatran Tiger) contain a coin that the Royal Australian Mint sells for $15 (the Butterfly and Grasshopper coins were released this year, and are still available for sale from the Royal Australian Mint, with the others released in 2012 and are now off sale).
The Koala, Kangaroo and Kookaburra miniature sheet and gold coin sets each contain a Perth Mint gold coin sold for $59.50.
More Impressions Items on Sale, and some off Sale!
It seems the list of Impressions items released earlier this week was not complete. Turning up for the first time today (7 November) are the 2014 Multisheets, consisting of four separate sheets - this year we have two portrait sheets, one landscape sheet, and a new one consisting of square shaped stamps. (The Concession Post stamps do not appear in the portrait sheets). The set of four sheets costs $89.95, and as in the past remains one of the best value Impressions items as it contains stamps to the value of $82.70.
The WWI Commemorative Album is now off sale (this item has been on and off sale during the entire week). The individual Kangaroo, Koala and Kookaburra mini sheets and gold coins packs are now all on sale, but the set of three is off sale! The image of the Pinwheel pack has been modified - the write up refers to four miniature sheets, but the image has only three - a copy of the pack front has conveniently been placed where the fourth sheet would be. Finally, the imperforate sheets are now 'off sale' (they have been listed as 'out of stock', but I suspect they were placed on sale by mistake).
The WWI Commemorative Album is now off sale (this item has been on and off sale during the entire week). The individual Kangaroo, Koala and Kookaburra mini sheets and gold coins packs are now all on sale, but the set of three is off sale! The image of the Pinwheel pack has been modified - the write up refers to four miniature sheets, but the image has only three - a copy of the pack front has conveniently been placed where the fourth sheet would be. Finally, the imperforate sheets are now 'off sale' (they have been listed as 'out of stock', but I suspect they were placed on sale by mistake).
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