Sydney: Opera House

Picture: scale model Reverse Text: "Sydney Opera House. A scale model of Sydney Opera House designed by Danish architect Joern Utson [sic!], showing the sail-like roof design said to have been inspired by the boats on the Harbour. Situated on Benelong Point the building is due for completion in 1965." Publisher: Murfett Publishers, Australia; P55729 Size: Classic Not sent.

Picture: Opera House construction site Reverse Text: "Sydney Opera House N. S. W. - Under construction at Bennelong Point on Sydney Harbour. Its unique design consits of shell vaults inspired by yachts on the Harbour. It covers an area of 7 acres; maximum height, 230 ft.; weight of shell roofs, 21.000 tons, and of the concourse, 10.000 tons." Publisher: National View by Murfett Publishers, Australia Size: Classic Not sent.

Picture: Opera House construction site Reverse Text: "Sydney Cove from the Air. An aerial view featuring Circular Quay, the Overseas Shipping Terminal and Sydney's new Opera House." Publisher: John Sands; 17018 Size: Modern Not sent.

Reverse Text: "Opening Day at the Sydney Opera House, October 20th, 1973." Size: Classic Not sent.

First Day Cover, Australia, 20 Oct 1973 Pictures: details from the Curtains of the Sun (Opera Theatre), Curtains of the Moon (Drama Theatre), exterior view Front Text: "Post Office Souvenir Cover. Sydney Opera House. Official Opening by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. October 20, 1973"

Reverse Text: "Sydney Opera House - Situated at Bennelong Point on Sydney Harbour, its unique design consists of shell-like sails inspired by yachts on the Harbour. It covers an area of 7 acres, maximum height 230 feet, weight of shell roofs, 21,000 tons, and of the concourse, 10,000 tons." Publisher: National View by Murfett Pty. Ltd. Australia Size: Classic Sent: from Australia to Wien (Austria) [no postmark]

Front Text: "Sydney Opera House" Reverse Text: "New Sydney Opera House, N.S.W. - This unique futuristic structure will seat a collective audience of more than 5,000 in four separate auditoriums and will feature the very best in grand opera, ballet, musc and drama." Publisher: John Sands Pty. Ltd.; N18 Size: Modern Sent: from Marrickville to Lubljana (Yugoslavia), 1974

Front Text: "Sydney Opera House" Reverse Text: "The Harbourside Restaurant, Sydney Opera House, N.S.W. - Purchasing excellent meals from the self-serve restaurant, visitors to the Opera House can eat in the warm sunshine and at the same time obtain magnificent harbour views." Publisher: John Sands Pty. Ltd.; N207; JSC1158 Size: Modern Not sent.

Reverse Text: "Sydney Opera House floodlit" Publisher: Bartel Photography, Sydney; 213 Size: Modern Not sent.

Reverse Text: "Aerial view of Sydney Opera house with the early Colonial Style Government House occupying part of the Botanical Gardens." Publisher: Bartel Photography, Sydney; 275 Size: Modern Not sent.

Reverse Text: "View to the East of Sydney Harbour from the Bridge, N.S.W. In this magnificent panorama of Sydney Harbour regarded as one of the most beautiful natural harbours in the world, ferries and a hydrofoil pass in front of the Opera House on the right and Kirribilli and Fort Denisaon are featured on the left. In the distance, the white sails of competing yachts can be seen against the blue waters." Publisher: John Sandsy; N7 Size: Modern Not sent.

Reverse Text: "Sydney Opera House with modern Hydrofil in foreground" Publisher: Engelberger Trading Co., Sydney; E 174 Size: Modern Not sent.

Reverse Text: "View towards the Harbour Bridge across the entrance steps to the Sydney Opera House, N.S.W." Publisher: John Sands Pty. Ltd., Sydney Size: Modern Sent: from Sydney to Lexingstone (USA), 1974

Reverse Text: "Aerial View of Sydney Opera House, Aerial view of the recently completed Opera House" Publisher: National View by Murfett Publishers, Australia; P3045-1 Size: Modern Not sent.

Reverse Text: "Opera House. One of the world's great buildings and part of Sydney's beautiful Harbour" Publisher: Bartel Photograpohy, Sydney; 280 Size: Modern Sent: from Australia to Nieuw-Vennep (Netherlands) [postmark illegible]

Reverse Text: "Beam's Sydney Opera House Bottle - 1978. A most striking trophy bottle creation, handcrafted of genuine Regal China, with a musical unit attached. The bottle is an exact replica of the Sydney Opera house in Sydney, Australia. Contains 750 ml (25.4 fl. oz.), 100 Months old, 80 Proof, Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey." Type: Collecting Card, not design for postal use Size: Classic Not sent.

Reverse Text: "Aerial View of Opera House, Sydney, N. S. W." Publisher: National View by Murfett Publishers, Australia; PF 3092-1 Size: Modern Not sent.

Reverse Text: "Sydney Opera House - One of the most outstandingly designed buildings in modern history." Publisher: Werner Bartel, Sydney Size: Modern Sent: from Sydney to Kloten (Switzerland), 1980

Reverse Text: "Sydney, New South Wales, Aerial view of the Sydney Opera House with backdrop of City and Sydney Tower" Publisher: Nucolorvue Productions Pty. Ltd. Size: Modern Sent: from Australia to Wuppertal (Germany), 1982

Reverse Text: "The Wales Family in Australia & New Zealand, 1983" Publisher: Majesty Collectors' Cards; Majesty Magazine, London, England; Edition 1/2 Type: Divided Back Size: Classic Not sent.

Front Text: center: "Sydney Opera House, Australia", frame, clockwise starting above left: "Curtain of the Sun", "Bennelong Point", "Opening Day 20/10/1973", "Harbour Restaurant", "Northern Foyer", "Opera House at dusk", "Curtain of the Moon", "Pleasurecraft" Reverse Text: "Sydney, Australia, Interesting aspects of the Sydney Opera House" Publisher: Nucolorvue Productions Pty. Ltd., Australia Size: Modern Sent: from Rushcutters Bay to Dresden (Germany), 1987

Picture: depiction of a British stamp showing John Lennon, William Shakespeare and the Sydney Opera House Front Text: "Australian Bicentenary" Reverse Text: "The Australian Bicentenary (The arts and common language). Reproduced from a stamp designed by Garry Emery of Melbourne, through the Australian Post Office, and issued by The Post Office on 21 June 1988" Publisher: Post Office Picture Card Series PHQ 111(d) 6/88 Size: Modern Not sent.

Reverse Text: "Sydney, New South Wales, Australia - Moonrise over the Opera House" Handwritten Reverse Text: dated 1990 Publisher: David Messent Photography Type: Moonlight Card Size: Modern Sent: from Australia to Kissimmee, Florida (USA) [postmark illegible]

Reverse Text: "Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Harbour Bridge and Opera House at dusk." Publisher: David Messent Photography; 189 Size: Modern Not sent.

Reverse Text: "Sydney, New South Wales, Australia - Opera House at dusk" Publisher: David Messent Photography Size: Modern Sent: from Warnambool to Limburg (Germany), 1993

Reverse Text: "The moon in its simplicity is the perfect compliment to the original design of the Sydney Opera House" Publisher: Bartel Collectors World Type: Moonlight Card Size: Modern Sent: from Northgate to Leverkusen (Germany), 1994

Front Text: "Postcard Fairs 1994. Sunday 27 February [...]", "Sydney" Publisher: New South Wales Post Card Collectors Society; Limited Edition; Design by Richard Whitfield Type: Advertisement Card Size: Modern Not sent.

Reverse Text: "Sydney, Opera House, impression by John Dixon" Size: Modern Not sent.

Front Text: "BridgeClimb Sydney - For The Climb Of Your Life" Reverse Text: "Yes, you can climb the world famous Sydney Harbour Bridge. Our climb leaders will take you on a breathtaking adventure all the way to the top! You'll take in spectacular views of our beautiful harbour as you climb catwalks, ladders and arches. It's an experience you'll always remember." Publisher: BridgeClimb Sydney / Free Postcard Advertising, #769-1998EV Size: Modern Not sent.

Reverse Text: "The distinctive sound of the didgeridoo has been part of the Australian culture for over forty thousand years." Publisher: Art Mail Press, Freemantle; 9 31856 003003 Size: Modern Not sent.

Front Text: "Sydney Opera House" Reverse Text: "Sydney - Australia, A view of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge from the lawn of Government House" Publisher: Suzie Thomas Publishing, Sydney Size: Modern Sent: from Sydney to Ravensburg (Germany), 2002 Reverse detail: Stamp (Australia, 20 June 2000)

Reverse Text: "Sydney Opera House, New South Wales, Australia. John Coburn's 'Curtain of the Sun', in the Opera House." Publisher: Nucolorvue Australia; SL270 Size: Modern Not sent.

Front Text: "Sydney Opera House- Opera Theatre" Reverse Text: "The Opera Theatre is the second largest venue at the Sydney Opera House, it has seating for 1,547 people and accomodates up to 80 musicians. It is mainly used for performances of opera, ballet and contemporary dance." Publisher: Suzie Thomas Publishing, Sydney; L39 Size: Modern Not sent.

Reverse Text: "Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House, N. S. W. Seating 2,800 in spacious comfort, this hall has all the attributes which give the best conditions for music making." Publisher: John Sands, N165 Size: Modern Sent: from Australia to Wörgl (Austria), 1975

Front Text: "Concert Hall - Sydney Opera House" Reverse Text: "Concert Hall of the Sydney Opera House - This magnificent Concert Hall has 2,679 seats. Its Grand Organ is the largest mechanical action organ in the world with over 10,500 pipes." Publisher: Suzie Thomas Publishing, Sydney; 95/310 Size: Modern Sent: from Australia to Bogen (Germany), 1996

Front Text: "Sydney Australia" Reverse Text: "Sydney Opera House, New South Wales, Australia. The magnificent Concert Hall, with a capacity audience of 2,700 enjoying a symphony concert." Publisher: Nucolorvue Australia; The Classic Collection; 140 396 NCV 7432 Size: 11.7 x 17.7 cm Not sent.

Reverse Text: "Curtains of the Moon, Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House, N.S.W.. Designed by Australian artist John Coburn, this curtain, along with the 'Curtains of the Sun' in the Opera Theatre, has receivced world acclaim." Publisher: John Sands; N227 Size: Modern Not sent.

Reverse Text: "Concert Hall Foyer, Sydney Opera House, N.S.W. - This view features the large mural painted by Australian artist John Olsen. The mural is based on the poem 'Five Bells' by Kenneth Siessor." Publisher: John Sands Pty. Ltd.; N225; JSC1078 Size: Modern Not sent.

Reverse Text: "Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The North foyer of Sydney Opera House Concert Hall." Publisher: David Messent Photography; 334 Size: Modern Not sent.

Front Text: "Sydney Opera House" Reverse Text: "Concert Hall Foyer, Sydney Opera House" Publisher: John Sands Pty. Ltd.; N167; JSC998 Size: Modern Not sent.

Reverse Text: "Sydney Opera house Utzon Room. The unique concrete folded beams meet the Tasmania Bluegum timber flooring." Publisher: Sydney Opera House Trust; 2006; 9337650000274 Size: Modern Not sent.

Reverse Text: "Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Aerial view of the Opera House" Publisher: David Messent Photography Size: Modern Not sent.

Front Text: "Wil je met mij naar de andere kant van de wereld?", "Toblerone. Inspires the world." Publisher: Boomerang Freecards; Amsterdam (Netherlands); P14-99 Type: Advertisement Card Size: Modern Not sent.

Front Text: "COVID-19. Thank you to frontline workers" Reverse Text: "Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Sydney Opera lighting up to thank the frontline workers & community 18th October 2021." Publisher: Postcard Interactive Company of Sydney; heaCO2 Size: Modern Not sent.

Reverse Text: "'Patchwork Sydney Opera House', Steph Dekker" Publisher: Tula Moon; WW7 Type: folded greeting card Size: 15.0 x 10.5 cm (folded)

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