Summary
A first day of issue postcard and international stamp (value $1.85) with photographic images of the Royal Exhibition Building (REB), Carlton Gardens, 2 May 2006. Built in 1879 for Melbourne's first International Exhibition, the REB & Carlton Gardens were World Heritage Listed in 2004. This was the first time the building and garden featured on an Australia Post stamp.
Description of Content
Exterior of Royal Exhibition Building with fountain
Physical Description
Cardboard postcard with photo of Royal Exhibition Building (REB), includes international stamp with another image of the REB in upper right corner.
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Collecting Areas
Public Life & Institutions, Numismatics & Philately, Royal Exhibition Building
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Acquisition Information
Cultural Gifts Donation from Susan Lancaster, 05 May 2015
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Place Depicted
Royal Exhibition Building (REB), Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, May 2006
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Designer
Belinda Witkowski - Australia Post, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, May 2006
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Inscriptions
Printed on Obverse: International POST/ $1.85/ ROYAL/ EXHIBITION BUILDING/ AUSTRALIA First day of issue/ 2 May 2006/ Carlton VIC 3053 Printed on reverse: Royal Exhibition Building/ Photograph: © Belinda Witkowski/ AIR MAIL/ PAR AVION/ INTERNATIONAL/ POSTAGE PRE-PAID AUSTRALIA/ FOR POSTING IN AUSTRALIA AND DELIVERY WORLDWIDE
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Overall Dimensions
102 mm (Width), 140 mm (Height)
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