1929 Issues
1929 saw the issue of two stamps, the First Airmail stamp (released in two types) & the Centenary of Western Australia Red Swan.
First Airmail Issue
Without Watermark
Designer: R.A. Harrison in conjunction with Harold Herbert - Engraver: A. Taylor - Printer: John Ash
The design is of a De Haviland biplane, flying over a flock of Merino sheep with stands of eucalypts on either side, issued for the Perth-Adelaide air service, inaugurated 2 June, 1929, the stamp was released in two types; Type A, the mesh of the stamp is vertical with a stamp size of 31 x 22 mm, while Type B, the mesh of the stamp is horizontal with a stamp size of 31.75 x 21.5 mm, a 36d Booklet was also released, also an Official stamp punctured OS was issued for Government use, this stamp could be in either type A or B.
Issued 20 May, with perforation 11
5-1-1 3d Green, Type A;
5-1-2 3d Green, Type B;
5-1-1 SOS 3d Green Official
Centenary of Western Australia
Without Watermark
Designer: G. Pitt-Morrison - Engraver: Frank D. Manley - Printer: John Ash
This stamp was released to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the founding of Western Australia, the design incorporates a Swan as the central figure, with Kangaroo Paws (the Wertern Australian State Flower) & Eucalyptus flowers & leaves, an Official stamp punctured OS was also issued for Government use.
Issued 28 September, with perforation 11
6-1-1 1½d Red Swan;
6-1-1 SOS 1½d Red Swan Official
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