Stamp of Australia

Name: Stamp of Australia
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781741756142
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The story of our post--from Second Fleet to twenty-first century

By Kelly Burke

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Stamp of Australia by Kelly Burke offers a captivating exploration into the rich history of Australia's unique postal stamps. The book delves into how these small pieces of paper reflect the nation's cultural, political, and social evolution, highlighting significant historical events and figures. It's an engaging journey through Australia's past as seen through its philatelic heritage.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by the intricate history and rich stories shared through Australia's philatelic journey. This read offers a fascinating look at how stamps have captured pivotal moments and cultural shifts in Australian history, making it a perfect choice for history buffs and those passionate about collecting stamps.

Stamp of Australia

A book to celebrate 200 years of one of Australia's greatest and most enduring institutions: Australia Post.

Description

The story of Australia's postal services—now 200 years old—is the story of Australia itself. Australia Post's history mirrors the story of evolving transportation. It is a story of evolving technology too—from the creation of the great Overland Telegraph to modern mail sorting, from posties on horseback to present-day motorcycled deliverers and Express Post whisked across the country by jet.

The Stamp of Australia is a vivid account of the adventurers, explorers, aviation pioneers and pioneers who found ways to traverse this vast continent, and the history of Australia told through the letters they carried with them.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781741756142

Publisher: Allen & Unwin

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 March 2009

Country: Australia

Imprint: Allen & Unwin

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 195.0mm

Weight: 304g

Pages: 256

Collections

Australian & Pacific History History & Military Kelly Burke Non-Fiction

About the Author

Kelly Burke is the Consumer Affairs reporter for the Sydney Morning Herald and she has written features for Good Weekend. This is her first book.