The Australian territory of Victoria decided in 1884 that fiscal stamps could be used for postage (and vice versa). ‘STAMP STATUTE’ stamps, first issued in 1870, were from that point used for postal services. This continued until 1896.
Collectors of Victorian stamps often concentrate on these ‘stamp statute’ items, since there is a large variety of them and they are an interesting artifact from the history of Australian postage. Browse the latest selection here, and check back often to see the newest Victoria statute stamps.
