This $5 stamp portrays the face of Queen Victoria, painted by Alfred Chalon, hence the "Chalon Head" (CH) and is popularly used in the history of philately. This also probably the most expensive maxicard I've ever realised. Haha!
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Great Australian Railway Journeys 07.05.2010
This issue features Australia's scenic railway trains. They travel across most state borders, from Perth to Sydney or Adelaide to Melbourne. Perhaps I should consider travelling on it someday, lol.
The Ghan
West Coast Wilderness Railway
Kuranda Scenic Railway
The Indian Pacific
West Coast Wilderness Railway
Kuranda Scenic Railway
The Indian Pacific
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Great Australian Railway Journeys
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Kokoda - Joint Issue 20.04.2010
Happy Mother's Day!!!
:)
These 5 stamps that commemorates that Australian soldiers fighting against enemies in Papua New Guinea during WWII. The two nations remain in good relations even after all these years.
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These 5 stamps that commemorates that Australian soldiers fighting against enemies in Papua New Guinea during WWII. The two nations remain in good relations even after all these years.
Not sure why the last two has rainbow colours on them -- must be the scanner lol
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Kokoda - Joint Issue