1889 GREATER JUBILEE ISSUE

The cards in this issue were required to complete all the arrangements
for the exchange of post cards with Great Britian.

Designs submitted on November 24, 1888 by Dr. Houison.
Approved by the Postmaster General on 27 November 1888.
Proofs submitted and approved on 19 December 1888.

Printed on White card stock. Card size: About 158 mm x 90 mm.

Issued on January 1, 1889.

Serifed type “SPECIMEN.” on 2p Blue.

1889, JANUARY 2: SYDNEY to GUNNEDAH
2p Bright Blue used one day after issue. Backstamped GUNNEDAH / JA 4.

1889, FEBRUARY 6: BATHURST to ENGLAND
2p Blue with oval barrel “9” duplex alongside disptached postmark.

1892, JUNE 30: SYDNEY to GERMANY
2p Blue with 8 / 8 (August 8) arrival postmark on front.