Summary
An invitation addressed to Ms N. Lancaster to attend the Australia Post display at the 1985 Stamp & Coin Exhibition held at the Royal Exhibition Building, 1-2 June 1985. The display focussed on "Aviation of Australian Stamps" and showed not just commissioned stamps but original designs and designs that were not adopted. The exhibition was one of three stamps shows held in 1985.
Physical Description
Rectangular cardboard invitation. White background with black print.
More Information
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Collection Names
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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 & Date of Event
Royal Exhibition Building (REB), Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1 Jun 1985 - 2 Jun 1985
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Organiser of Event
The Australasian Stamp Dealers' Association, Australia Post, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1 Jun 1985 - 2 Jun 1985
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Inscriptions
On obverse: Australia Post/ If undeliverable, return to:/ Australian Stamp Bulletin/ Locked Bag 8/ South Melbourne 3205/ An invitations to see/ Australia Post's/ Display/ "Aviation on Australian Stamps."/ 5015154-7 330/ MS N S LANCASTER/ 16 STIRLING ST/ KEW/ 3101/ OFFICIAL MAIL On reverse: An invitation to see Australia Post's Display/ "Aviation on Australian Stamps."/ This is an invitation to see selections from Australia/ Post's archival collection of stamps at the Stamp and/ Coin Show, Royal Exhibition Building Convention/ Centre, during the weekend 1-2 June. The theme of/ the display is "Aviation on Australian Stamps" and/ featured in the display are preliminary and final stamp/ artwork, unadopted stamp designs, proofs and/ photographs relating to stamps honouring Australia's/ aviation heritage. This is a special opportunity for/ collectors to gain an insight into how stamp designs/ evolve, from the artist's preliminary work, progressing/ to the accepted design. FREE ADMISSION/ Stamp and COin SHow/ (sponsored by Australasian Stamp Dealers'/ Association- Victorian Chapter and Australia Post)/ Royal Exhibition Building Convention Centre/ (enter Nicholson Street)/ Saturday 1 June and Sunday 2 June/ 10,00 am to 6.00 pm daily./ Australia Post's display- "Aviation on/ Australian Stamps."/ Leading stamp dealers in attendance with a huge/ range of stamps, covers, postcards and coins for/ sale- something for all collectors/ Rathdowne St/ Nicholson St/ Entrance to Car Park/ Royal Exhibition Building/ Entrance to Stamp and Coin Show/ POST OFFICE/ PREFERRED
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Classification
Royal exhibition building, Exhibitions & trade shows, Exhibition opening invitations
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
218 mm (Width), 100 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Royal Exhibition Building, Stamps, Stamp & Coin Shows, Royal Exchange, London, Invitations
