Title:
Shackleton Expedition at South Magnetic Pole - surcharged
Description:
5d on 4d (the 4d original is not listed).
The stamp is printed using recess and the surcharge is added using typography.
The issue date is the date the stamp was released in Australia. The local issue dates are:
Macquarie Island - 1959-12-26
Davis - 1960-01-30
Mawson - 1960-02-10
Wilkes - 1960-02-13
The stamp is printed using recess and the surcharge is added using typography.
The issue date is the date the stamp was released in Australia. The local issue dates are:
Macquarie Island - 1959-12-26
Davis - 1960-01-30
Mawson - 1960-02-10
Wilkes - 1960-02-13
Country:
Australian Antarctic Territory (AAT)
Denomination:
5 d - Australian penny
Issue Date:
1959-12-16
Color:
Black|Sepia
Print Method:
Recess and Typography
Perforation:
comb 14½ x 14¾
Watermark:
No Watermark
Dimensions:
24 x 29 mm
Emission:
Definitive
Series:
Antarctic Exploration
Catalog Numbers:
Mi:AQ 2,Sn:AQ L1,Yt:AQ 2,Sg:AQ 2,Bru:AQ 2,Sev:AQ 2,Un:AU-TAA 2,Col:AQ 1959.12.16-01
Date Added:
2025-10-29 14:36:04
Themes:
Expeditions | Explorers | Flags | Ice
Date Added:
2025-10-29 14:36:04
