1908 FLEET CARD

1p Vermilion Crown and Shield on White card stock with view on verso
issued for the First U.S. Fleet Stop in Australia
(Arrived August 20, departed August 28, 1908)
Card size: 140 mm x 90 mm.

Quantity: 20,000 Cards with 9,560 sold in the first five months.

On 1p Red on White

1908, SEPTEMBER 9: SYDNEY to WELLINGTON, N.Z.
Received on front WELLINGTON / 17 SP 08.
Redirected to GISBORNE, in red manuscript.
On 1-1/2p Blue on White

1908, SEPTEMBER 9: SYDNEY to GERMANY
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