2011 20c The Ashes Australia vs England PNC

From humble beginnings in 1882, the Ashes has been regularly contested by Australia and England, becoming a celebrated highlight, of the Test cricket calendar. In 2010-11, the battle for the Ashes will be waged for the 66th time, the first Test match taking place in Brisbane from 25 November and the last in Sydney from 3 January. The legendary Don Bradman has made more runs than any other player in the history of the Ashes, making 974 runs in 1930. The “baggy green” of this all-time cricket great features on one stamp design on this commemorative cover, our floral emblem on the other.