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French Southern and Antarctic Territories

Rockhopper Penguins, Crozet Archipelago

Scott 2 · General Issues

About this stamp

The “Rockhopper Penguins, Crozet Archipelago” stamp was issued by French Southern and Antarctic Territories, an issuing entity associated with present-day France on 25 April 1956. This 50c dk blue, sepia and yellow stamp is listed under General Issues as Scott 2. It has a perforation measurement of 13.

It is recorded as a commemorative issue. It was printed using Engraving. Its physical characteristics include Water-activated gum. It was printed by French Govt Works, Paris.

Catalogue recordStamp details
Country/Territory
French Southern and Antarctic Territories
Standard country
France
Entity type
Colony or Protectorate
Parent country
France
Country issuing years
1955-
Category
General Issues
Scott number
2
Description
Rockhopper Penguins, Crozet Archipelago
Issue date
1956-04-25 00:00:00
Year issued
1956
Denomination
50c
Colour
Dk Blue, Sepia And Yellow
Perforation
13
Printing method
Engraving
Printer
French Govt Works, Paris
Gum
Water-activated
Commemorative
Yes
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