Explore a lifetime of
Australian first day covers
A curated collection scanned and catalogued by Evan. Browse every cover, issue date, and story behind the postmark.
Covers catalogued across six decades
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A family collection, preserved and shared
Evan has collected Australian first day covers for over forty years. Each envelope captures the moment a new stamp entered circulation, with a postmark dated to the day of issue.
This site catalogues the collection so family, fellow collectors, and anyone curious about Australian postal history can browse every piece without handling the originals.
The collection
Tap any cover to see the year, maker, rarity, and catalogue notes.
How to explore the collection
Browse the gallery
Scroll through the full catalogue of first day covers, organised by issue date.
Open a cover
Tap any envelope to see the stamp, postmark, and catalogue notes up close.
Read the issue details
Each entry records the first day of issue, cancellation city, and series context.