Two iconic Australian children’s novels are celebrating their centenary in 2018: The Magic Pudding by Norman Lindsay (1879–1969), and the first of the Snugglepot and Cuddlepie series, Tales of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie: Their Adventures Wonderful, by May Gibbs (1877–1969). The Australian bush infuses the colourful characters and lively illustrations of these much-loved stories, neither of which has been out of print.
Discover more about the stories, authors and centenary celebrations in our blog article.
The stamps, designed by Mary Callahan, focus on the original publications of 1918.
Products released in this issue
- Minisheet
- First day cover (blank, gummed, minisheet)
- Stamp pack
- Maxicards
- Postal numismatic covers (x 2)
Technical specifications
- Issue date
- 21 August 2018
- Issue withdrawal date
- 28 February 2019
- Denominations
- 2 x $1
- Stamp design
- Mary Callahan
- Product design
- John White, Australia Post Design Studio
- Printer - gummed
- RA Printing
- Paper - gummed
- Tullis Russell
- Printing process
- Offset lithography
- Stamp size
- 37.5mm x 26mm
- Minisheet size
- 135mm x 80mm
- Perforations
- 13.86 x 14.6
- Sheet layout
- Module of 50
- FDI postmark
- Homebush NSW 2140
- FDI withdrawal date
- 19 September 2018
The Magic Pudding concerns a cantankerous pudding named Albert. Albert is magic in the sense that no matter how much of him is eaten, he will regenerate. Bunyip Bluegum (a Koala), Sam Sawnoff (a penguin) and Bill Barnacle (a sailor) are members of the Noble Society of Puddin’ Owners. However, when the nasty pudding thieves (a possum and a wombat) attempt to capture Albert, chaos ensues.
Tales of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie: Their Adventures Wonderful tells the whimsical tales of two little gumnut foster brothers who set out to see a human for themselves. They’ve heard that humans are strong and fierce. However, after witnessing a human rescuing a possum caught in a trap, they realise that humans are actually capable of great kindness.
This content was produced at the time of the stamp issue release date and will not be updated.
