Australia 1999 Greetings - Romance

• Issue Date: 4 February 1999
• Designed by: Nicole Bryant
• Printed by: SNP Ausprint
• Print Process: Lithography
• Withdrawal date: 28 February 2000

Description

The rose, especially the red rose, has long been the traditional face of romance. This release complements the Messages of Love & Friendship, including Birthday, Get Well cards & Wedding Invitations previously released. The theme extends to the gutter strip with gold cupids and a heart.

Stamps

Sheet Stamp

• Perforations: 14 x 14½

45c Red Roses

Gutter Strip

Gutter strip of 10 x 45c plus 5 labels

Self-adhesive Stamp

• Perforations: serpentine die cut 11½

Single Stamp

45c Red Roses

Booklet

$4.50 booklet front cover Booklet back cover

Booklet pane of 10 x 45c

First Day Cover

The first day of issue postmark was Darling Heights OLD 4350.

First day cover

Maximum Card

45c Red Roses maximum card