Australian Stamps Gutter Strips, Blocks & Pairs

One nice addition for your thematic stamp collection are Stamp Gutter Blocks and Strips or Gutter Pairs.

Originally markings in the gutter of a stamp sheet were there to aid the printer by showing the colours used in the printing of the stamps. This started in the 1960s in Australia, with new multi-coloured printing techniques. Later when marginal were no longer necessary margins were used for decorative makings related to the issue. These can add extra information or interest for any thematic collection.

Stamp Replica Cards

Australian stamp replica cards are facsimiles of unissued or famous stamps. The stamps are reproduced on cards with information on the stamps and the subject of the stamps.

The cards have been produced for the Australian Philatelic Federation since 1984 using previously issued intaglio printed stamp designs which are reproduced using the original hand engraved steel dies (by permission of Australia Post) to commemorate national philatelic exhibitions in Australia.

The cards are very attractive as well as informative and make a reasonably priced collecting area.