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Australian Stamp Variations

 

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Index:
Perforation Summary (January to Mid-November 2008)
Stamps not valid for postage: Australia Post policy change
Reprints 2005 - 2007
Imperf stamps - Questions answered
Imperf stamps not valid for postage
Single imperf stamps - not valid for postage
$1 Koala Personal Greetings Stamp Variations
Maximum Cards and Postcards
The Two “V” Words Defined

 

Australian Stamp Issue Dates and Perforations
January to Mid-November 2008
Issue Date Issue Stamp Variation Orientation Gummed Stamps Self-adhesive Stamps Stamp Bulletin Australia Post Website 4
Perforation 1 Simulated Perforation 2 Imperforate Printed Perforation 3
7th January Signs of the Zodiac Self-adhesive full perf Portrait   11.5 x 11.2     Not shown Not shown
15th January Love Blooms Sheet Portrait 13.9 x 13.9       14.6 x 13.86 14.6 x 13.86
Self-adhesive full perf   11.5 x 11.2
Self-adhesive full perf (perfumed)
Self-adhesive semi-imperforate with integrated tab Right side No
23rd January Philanthropists Sheet Portrait 14.6 x 13.9       14.6 x 13.86 14.6 x 13.86
Self-adhesive full perf   11.5 x 11.2
5th February Organ Donor Sheet Portrait 14.6 x 13.9       14.6 x 13.86 14.6 x 13.86
Self-adhesive full perf   11.5 x 11.2
19th February Scouting Sheet Landscape 13.9 x 13.9       13.86 x 14.6 14.6 x 13.86
Sheet + tab
Self-adhesive full perf   11.2 x 11.5
14th March Minisheet 13.9 x 14.6  
3rd March Gorges Sheet Portrait & Landscape 13.9 x 13.9       14.6 x 13.86 14.6 x 13.86
Self-adhesive full perf Portrait   11.5 x 11.2
Self-adhesive semi-imperforate with integrated tab Right side Yes
19th June Minisheets in prestige booklet     Not shown Not shown
May Sheet - $1.35 one koala reprint 14.6 x 13.9      
4th March World Youth Day
(50c, $1.35 & $2)
Sheet Portrait 13.9 x 13.9       14.6 x 13.86 Not shown
Metal 12.9 x 12.7  
Self-adhesive full perf   11.5 x 11.2
3rd March 5 Self-adhesive semi-imperforate with integrated tab Right side No
24th July (5 x 50c) Sheetlet Landscape 14.4 x 14       Not shown Not shown
25th March Rugby Sheet Portrait 13.9 x 13.9       14.6 x 13.86 14.6 x 13.86
Minisheets in prestige booklet 14.6 x 13.9  
Self-adhesive full perf   11.5 x 11.2
1st April Heavy Haulers Sheet Portrait 13.9 x 13.9       14.6 x 13.86 14.6 x 13.86
Self-adhesive full perf   11.5 x 11.2
16th April ANZAC Day Sheet Portrait 13.9 x 13.9       14.6 x 13.86 14.6 x 13.86
Minisheet 14.6 x 13.9  
Minisheets in prestige booklet
Self-adhesive full perf   11.5 x 11.2
14th May Minisheet - WSC / ALH 14.6 x 13.9   Not shown Not shown
3rd November Minisheet - WW1 13.9 x 13.9
Minisheet - HMAS Sydney
18th April Queen's Birthday Sheet Portrait 13.9 x 13.9       14.6 x 13.86 14.6 x 13.86
Sheetlet
Minisheet 14.6 x 13.9  
6th May Up, Up and Away Sheet Landscape 13.9 x 14.6       13.86 x 14.6 13.86 x 14.6
Minisheets in prestige booklet
Self-adhesive full perf   11.2 x 11.5
22nd August Minisheet (joint issue) 13.9 x 14.6  
10th June Working Dogs Sheet Portrait 14.6 x 13.9       14.6 x 13.86 14.6 x 13.86
Minisheets in prestige booklet
Self-adhesive full perf   11.5 x 11.2
24th June Beijing Olympic Games (Part 1) Sheetlet Portrait 14.6 x 13.9       14.6 x 13.86 14.6 x 13.86
Self-adhesive full perf   11.5 x 11.2
8th July Living Green Sheet Landscape 13.9 x 14.6       13.86 x 14.6 13.86 x 14.6
Self-adhesive full perf   11.2 x 11.5
Minisheets in prestige booklet
15th July 100 Years of Quarantine