Issued by Great Britain

Issued on Feb 6, 1992

Issued for : On 6 February 1992, Her Majesty The Queen reaches the fortieth anniversary of her accession, an occasion celebrated by these Royal Mail Special Stamps. During a ‘happy & glorious’ reign, The Queen has fulfilled her many daunting roles with remarkable dignity, sincerity and compassion, and, in a period of great change, her constancy has provided a reassuring sense of continuity. All of these qualities have endeared her to millions of people at home and throughout the Commonwealth.

Designed by : The five se–tenant stamps were designed by Why Not Associates.

Photography : 1. Cecil Beaton, Camera Press; 2. Tim Graham, London; 3. Cecil Beaton, Camera Press; 4. Anwar Hussein; 5. Anwar Hussein.

Type : Stamps, Mint Condition

Watermark : No

Colour : Multi Colour

Denomination : 24 Pence each

Stamp Size : 4.10 x 3.00 cms.

Format : Horizontal

Paper : unwatermarked phosphor–coated

Gum : PVA Dextrin

Number per Sheet : 100

Printing Process : Offset Lithography

Printer : The House of Questa Limited

Name : Elizabeth Alexandra Mary

Born on Apr 21, 1926 at 17 Bruton Street, Mayfair, London, United Kingdom

About : 

• In her roles with the State, Church, Royal Family, Armed Forces and the Commonwealth, Her Majesty The Queen has spoken on many individual, national and international problems and aspirations during the first forty years of her reign. Nothing demonstrates the sincerity of her feelings about these issues better than her own words.
• 1. Monarchy
  
  “In the old days the monarch led his soldiers on the battlefield and his leadership at all times was close and personal. Today things are very different. I cannot lead you into battle. I do not give you laws or administer justice. But I can do something else. I can give you my heart and devotion to these old islands and to all the people of our brotherhood of nations.” Christmas message 1957“I have seen, from a unique position of advantage, the last great phase of the transformation of the Empire into the Commonwealth and the transformation of the Crown from an emblem of dominion into a symbol of free and voluntary association. In all history, this has no precedent.” Silver Jubilee speech at Guildhall 1977
• 2. Faith
  
  “The Wise Men and the Shepherds remind us that it is not enough simply to do our jobs: we need to go out and look for opportunities to help those less fortunate than ourselves, even if that service demands sacrifice. It was their belief and confidence in God which inspired them to visit the stable and it is this unselfish will to serve that will see us through the difficulties we face.” Christmas message 1980“It is right that people should hold their beliefs and their faiths strongly and sincerely, but perhaps we should also have the humility to accept that, while we each have a right to our own convictions, others have a right to theirs.” Christmas message 1987
• 3. Family
  
  “A marriage begins by joining man and woman together, but this relationship between people, however deep at their time, needs to develop and mature with the passing years. For that it must be held firm in the web of family relationships, between parents and children, between grandparents and grandchildren, between cousins, aunts and uncles.” Silver wedding speech at Guildhall 1972“When the bishop was asked what he thought about sin, he replied with simple conviction that he was against it. If I am asked today what I think about family life ….. I can answer with equal simplicity and conviction. I am for it.” Silver wedding speech at Guildhall 1972
• 4. Peace and War
  
  “It is sobering and inspiring to remember what man will do for an ideal in which he believes. Bravery of this kind is shown in peace as in war. The armed forces and the police are showing it every day. So are the fire services, ambulance drivers, members of the public and every children, and the courage of the bomb disposal experts fills us with awe. All around us we see these acts of selflessness, people putting the life of someone else before their own.” Christmas message 1981“Nowadays there are all too many causes that press their claims with a loud voice and a strong arm rather than with the language of reason. We must not allow ourselves to be too discouraged as we confront them. Let us remember that Christ did not promise the earth to the powerful.” Christmas message 1990
• 5. Commonwealth
  
  “I have …. No doubt that, politically, the Commonwealth has something rare and valuable to offer. A capacity for enlightened tolerance, the ability to see things in a long-term perspective, and the willingness to concede that there may just be another point of view. It has the strength to endure difference for the sake of basic identity and the courage to prefer compromise to conflict.” Silver Jubilee speech at Guildhall 1977“Notwithstanding the strains and stresses of nationalism, different cultures and religious and its growing membership, the Commonwealth family has still managed to hold together and to make a real contribution to the prevention of violence and discord.” Christmas message 1984
• Text by : Mike Barden

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Issued by Australia

Issued on Apr 21, 1982

Issued for : A commemorative stamp is issued each year to coincide as nearly as possible with The Queen‘s actual birthday on 21 April. Her Majesty‘s official birthday is celebrated in most Australian states in June, and in Western Austral in October. The Queen‘s Birthday stamp depicts, in alternate years, a portrait of the Sovereign and a subject relating to Her Majesty as Queen of Australia.

Designer : Ray Honisett, Melbourne [Mr. Ray Honisett was born in Perth, Western Australia and studied art at the Perth Technical College. He moved to Melbourne in 1951 where he worked as an illustrator/designer before heading for London in 1955. Mr. Honisett’s first Australian stamp design was a 6c stamp issued in 1970. His 1971 Christmas aerogramme was awarded the 1972 San Gabriele International Prize for Philatelic Art, given annually to the nation which issues the best postal item on a religious subject. Since then he has designed more stamps for Australia Post than any other contemporary designer. His other portraits for Australian stamp designs include William Blamire Young for National Stamp Week 1976, Richard Byrd for the 50^th anniversary of the first flight over the South Pole, and Sir Douglas Mawson for the 1982 AAT commemorative stamp. Mr. Honisett is employed as a lecturer in illustration at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology.]

Type : Stamp, Postal Used

Colour : Multi colour

Denomination : 27 Cents

Stamp size : 26 mm x 37.5 mm

Perforation : 13¾ x 13¼

Paper : APWH stamp paper

Sheet content : 100 (issued)

Printing process : photolithography on a five–colour Heidelberg Speedmaster press

Printer : Cambec Press, Melbourne

Name : Elizabeth Alexandra Mary

Born on Apr 21, 1926 at 17 Bruton Street, Mayfair, London, England, United Kingdom

About : 

• Portraits of Queen Elizabeth II have been featured on both definitive and commemorative Australian postage stamps. Buckingham Palace approval must be sought for all stamp designs incorporating portraits of or insignia connected with the Royal family. The Queen herself takes an interest in philately, and personally approves most of the designs submitted.
• Definitive.
  • The first portrayal of The Queen on Australian definitive postage stamps was a 1d stamp issued on 20 November 1947, the date of her marriage as HRH The Princess Elizabeth to HRH Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. The stamp design was based on a photograph obtained from the Dorothy Wilding studio.
  • After her accession in 1952, stamps depicting Her Majesty‘s head in profile were prepared, again using photographs from the Dorothy Wilding studio. The date of issue for the first stamp in the series was 21 April 1953, The Queen‘s birthday. A separate design was used for the 1s ½d stamp, based on a bas-relief head of Her Majesty sculptured by W. L. Bowles and used for Australian bank notes.
  • A new definitive stamp series was issued in 1959 to coincide with the opening of the Australian National Philatelic Exhibition. The portrait of The Queen depicted on the series was based on photographs by the Baron Studios. The final stamp in the series of six was a 2d issue on 21 March 1962.
  • During the 1963 Melbourne International Philatelic Exhibition anew 5d definitive stamp was introduced. The Queen‘s portrait was based on the Anthony Buckley photographs used for the Royal visit commemorative stamps issued in 1963.
  • The last definitive stamps depicting Her Majesty were again based on the Anthony Buckley photographs. The stamps were introduced as part of the 1966 decimal currency series, and continued to be issued until 1973. The era of definitive stamps depicting the monarch ended with this series.
• Commemorative
  • The stamp commemorating the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II depicted a portrait of Her Majesty based on the same Dorothy Wilding photographs used for the 1953/54 definitive series.
  • New photographs of The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh were obtained from the Dorothy Wilding studio for the stamp design commemorating the extended Royal tour in 1954. Two designs were used: a head and shoulders portrait of the Royal couple, and a separate portrait of Her Majesty.
  • A stamp commemorating the centenary of responsible government in New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania in 1956 included a portrait of Her Majesty corresponding with that on the contemporary 3½d stamp.
  • For the Royal visit to Australia in 1963, two commemorative stamps were issued following the format introduced in 1954; a formal portrait of Her Majesty, and a separate portrait of The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh. The designs for the stamps were based on photographs by Anthony Buckley, the court photographer.
  • The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh were again portrayed in profile for the commemorative issue marking the 1970 Royal visit. The stamp design was based on photographs supplied by Camera Press and Anthony Buckley.
  • Two stamps were issued to commemorate the 25^th anniversary of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, and stocks were made available during Her Majesty’s Silver Jubilee visit with the Duke of Edinburgh in March 1977. Australia Post’s Graphic Design Section used an informal photograph of The Queen and Prince Philip taken by Lord Lichfield as the basis for the design portraying the Royal couple; and a selection of photographs provided by The Australian Women’s Weekly for the portrait of The Queen.
  • The recurring commemorative series introduced in 1980 to mark Her Majesty‘s birthday began with a portrait of The Queen wearing the insignia of the Order of Australia. The stamp was designed by Bruce Weatherhead. The 1981 Queen‘s Birthday stamp depicted Her Majesty‘s Personal Flag for Australia.
  • Ray Honisett‘s portrait of Her Majesty for the 1982 Queen’s Birthday stamp was based on photographs supplied by the Central Office of Information in London. The Queen is portrayed in a manner designed to minimise the more formal aspects of her role as the Sovereign, and to emphasise personal qualities of friendliness and warmth.

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