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French Southern and Antarctic Territories

Observation Station

Scott 24 · General Issues

About this stamp

The “Observation Station” stamp was issued by French Southern and Antarctic Territories, an issuing entity associated with present-day France on 16 December 1963. This 20fr violet, sl and red brown stamp belongs to the “International Year of the Quiet Sun” series and is listed under General Issues as Scott 24. 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
24
Description
Observation Station
Series
International Year of the Quiet Sun
Issue date
1963-12-16 00:00:00
Year issued
1963
Denomination
20fr
Colour
Violet, Sl And Red Brown
Perforation
13
Printing method
Engraving
Printer
French Govt Works, Paris
Gum
Water-activated
Commemorative
Yes
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