The Magic Pudding 100th Anniversary

2018 $1 Stamp & Coin PNC

 

"The trouble is", said Bill, "That is a very secret, crafty Puddin'..."

First published in 1918, The Magic Pudding by Norman Lindsay (1879-1969) centres on a cantankerous pudding named Albert.

Albert is magic in the sense that no matter how much you eat of him, he will regenerate, and being eaten is the only thing that makes Albert happy. Bunyip Bluegum (the koala), Sam Sawnoff (the penguin) and Bill Barnacle (the sailor) are the Noble Society of Puddin'-Owners, who try to keep Albert away from the sneaky pudding thieves. 

Lindsay wrote the story in part to settle an argument as to whether children liked to read about fairies or food and as a catharsis from the horrors of World War I.

Set in the Australian bush and peppered with larrikin language, this classic Australian childrens book is still in print and has been translated into several languages.

The stamp is postmarked with the first day of issue, 21 August 2018.

The back of the envelope features Australia Post's Seal of Authenticity.

SPECIFICATIONS

Denomination $1
Diameter 25.00mm
Mass 9.00g
Metal AlBr
Finish  Coloured Uncirculated
Designer  Royal Australian Mint

 

SKU 2018PUDDINGPNC
Barcode # 9312650141783
Brand RAMint
Shipping Weight 0.130 kg
Unit Of Measure each