Australian FDC Guide

An illustrated guide to Australian First Day Covers.

11th International Grasslands Congress (1970-I04)

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Cover - First Day Cover (generic)


Cover Details

Date of Issue1970-04-13
Type of CoverFirst Day Cover (gummed)
DescriptionA rarer cover featuring the generic (shield) cover
Stamps on Cover
General Notes
  • This is a generic (aka "Shield") cover, the PMG produced the cacheted envelopes and post offices or collectors affixed stamps. There are a number of colour combinations of the shield patterns; solid or hollow, grey, dark grey, fawn or brown. These were blank envelopes and any combination of stamps may be found on them.