Summary
This stamp was issued by Australia Post in 1978, as part of a series of four stamps celebrating the Australian Racing Industry, particularly horses that had won the Melbourne Cup. Phar Lap won the race in 1930.
Designed by Melbourne artist Brian Clinton.
Physical Description
Rectangular paper postage stamp with a coloured image of the race horse Phar Lap being ridden by a jockey. The stamp has a serrated edge around all sides. Printed text in black ink. Reverse of stamp is coated in an adhesive.
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
Leisure, Numismatics & Philately, Public Life & Institutions
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Acquisition Information
Purchase
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Issued By
Australia Post, Brisbane, Greater Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, 1978
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Designer
Mr Brian Clinton, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1978
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Inscriptions
Printed in black ink on front: PHAR LAP/ 50c/ Australia/ CLINTON RSA
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
2.1 cm (Length), 3.8 cm (Height)
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