Lot 8 - Christmas in Australia set of 3

Christmas stamps issued in Australia in 1964, 1979 and 1989 consecutively.

Firstly from 1964 is the 5d pre-decimal stamp with a picture of a child looking at a nativity scene. 

Next from 1979 is the Eastern European Icon stamp with an image of Christ's Nativity.  This is a reproduction of a 15th-century Eastern Orthodox icon painted by monks at Mount Athos, Greece.  Features include the use of Greek lettering. 

Lastly from Christmas 1988 is a chosen stamp from a childrens design contest that year.  The drawing is a nativity scene, by Danielle Hush, Aged 7 at the time.

Buy the set of three for just AUD$5.65.