Australian Stamp Variations

Australian Stamp Variations

Find out what Australia Post actually issues

Stamp Variation

is a different version or format in which a stamp was issued

(usually compared with the original single gummed sheet stamp).

The 12 main variations are: Blocks, Strips & Pairs - Gutters - Image - Imperforate - Minisheets -
Overprints - Paper - Perforation - Self-adhesive - Sheetlets - Size - Tabs.

Variations are produced on purpose.

	All decimal stamp variations issued by Australia Post are listed in my Catalogue. The 1966 - 2009 6th Edition is now available.
	Lists of stamps and variations that Australia Post actually issues.
	Interesting info about P-stamps, Collectable Stamps and Printed Postmarks. Checkout my P-stamp on-line album.
	Archive of my Stamp News articles.
	Links to other interesting stamps websites.
	If you have a gap in your collection you may be able to fill it with the variations listed here.

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Variations Statistics : 22^nd January – 31^st July 2010
Statistic	No.	Cost
New issues	19	–
New designs	76	–
New stamps	216	$164.55 FV
Variations	363	$1602.75
New 55c/60c stamps	183	–
Average issue rate of 55c/60c stamps	1 every 25 hours
FV = Face Value. Many new stamps cost above face value.

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David Mallen

Author of The Australian Stamp Variations Catalogue.
Author of the monthly ASV article in Stamp News Australasia.
Member of the Waverley Philatelic Society in Melbourne, Australia.
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