Australia – Scott # 329, used

Description

Australia — Banksia Flower, Definitive Issue (Scott 329)

This used definitive stamp from Australia, cataloged as Scott #329, features a detailed botanical illustration of the banksia, one of Australia’s most distinctive native flowering plants.

Issued in 1959 as part of Australia’s postwar flora-themed definitives, the 2s 5d brown stamp presents a finely engraved banksia cone with surrounding foliage, emphasizing texture and form. The design reflects Australia’s mid-20th-century move toward showcasing native flora and fauna as national symbols rather than imperial imagery.

Offered in used condition, the stamp shows a clear postal cancellation consistent with normal circulation. Color remains strong, engraving detail is crisp, and perforations are intact, with typical wear expected for a higher-denomination definitive. A solid example for collectors of Australian flora, botanical stamps, or classic Commonwealth issues.