Teapot of Truth – Michael Leunig – First Day Cover – 1998 – Tea Gardens N.S.W general release.
This first day cover was released for the general public and not as a part of the ANDA (Australian Numismatics Dealers Association) Exhibition in Adelaide 1998.
The envelope bears a hallmark post mark from Tea Gardens, N.S.W.. This is a unique philatelics offer. The full set of 5 stamps as seen in the original Prestige Booklet are on the cover.
There are more of these on the market but they are becoming scarcer all the time. Stamp collectors and Leunig fans should be highly enthused.
The envelope is in mint condition and is a highly collectible item. Your chance to acquire a seldom offered FDC. A great addition to the maximum cards, Prestige Booklet and your general Leunig collection.
Design
Renowned cartoonist Michael Leunig is undoubtedly one of Australia’s endearing favorites. He is one of the very few Australians to be honored with the “National Trust Living Treasure” accolade in 1999. Celebrating Leunig’s fantastic power of capturing the essences of humanity, peace, love and hope, this envelope is one of five in a series honoring his foresight and uniquely Australian passion. Australian Post Office began in 1970 to produce first day covers featuring distinctive designs for each new stamp issue and with the stamps cancelled by special ‘first day of issue’ postmarks. These official first day covers form a sizeable and very attractive collection for Australian stamp collectors. First day covers are reasonably common however not so with this offer. A philatelic delight from the Leunig Collectible Stamps issue.