Australia International Space Year 1992 Miniature Sheet
This Australian miniature sheet from 1992 celebrates International Space Year with three se-tenant stamps depicting deep-space objects: the Helix Nebula (45c), the Pleiades star cluster ($1.05), and Spiral Galaxy NGC 2997 ($1.20). The sheet's decorative header features a dramatic image of Earth from space with a satellite, emphasizing humanity's exploration of the cosmos. This appears to be a mint souvenir sheet without postmark or cancellation.
- Format
- Other
Tags
This is an Australian miniature sheet (souvenir sheet) issued for International Space Year 1992, featuring three se-tenant stamps. The sheet's upper portion displays a dramatic image of Earth from space with Australia prominently visible, alongside a satellite with gold solar panels against a dark blue background. The three stamps depict: the Helix Nebula (45c), The Pleiades star cluster ($1.05), and Spiral Galaxy NGC 2997 ($1.20), each labeled 'INTERNATIONAL SPACE YEAR 1992' and 'AUSTRALIA'. No postmark or cancellation is visible, suggesting this may be a mint sheet rather than a used FDC.
This First Day Cover features a vibrant cachet with an illustration of Earth from space and a satellite, celebrating International Space Year 1992. The attached Australian miniature sheet includes three se-tenant stamps depicting the Helix Nebula (45c), the Pleiades star cluster ($1.05), and Spiral Galaxy NGC 2997 ($1.20). The cover appears to be in mint condition with no visible postmark or cancellation.
(The automatic summaries sometimes misidentify the postmark as part of the cachet artwork.)