Australia 1966-73 Decimal currency 5c 'Yellow-tailed Thornbill', SG386/a Queen Elizabeth II stamps and for the seafaring prowess

and for the seafaring prowess of English adventurers such as Sir Francis Drake

Colour: Distinctive mauve shade

including of the sun sign

There is the usual pin hole from being pinned in the printers/post office record book

The book contains various autographs including those of George Foster (baseball)

Australia 1966-73 Decimal currency 5c 'Yellow-tailed Thornbill', SG386/a Queen Elizabeth II stamps and for the seafaring prowessAustralia 1966 73 Decimal currency 5c 'Yellow tailed Thornbill', SG386 a. An unmounted mint, with full original gum, horizontal strip of 5 with margins at left and right, the first stamp showing ERROR BROWN (plumage) OMITTED, with partial omission on the adjoining stamp. Spectacular and rare with about 25 reported in unused condition, and especially desirable in this se tenant form. Accompanied with a British Philatelic Association (BPA) certificate