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French Southern and Antarctic Territories

Polar camp and meteorologist

Scott 9 · General Issues

About this stamp

The “Polar camp and meteorologist” stamp was issued by French Southern and Antarctic Territories, an issuing entity associated with present-day France on 11 October 1957. This 10fr rose red stamp belongs to the “International Geophysical Year” series and is listed under General Issues as Scott 9. 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
9
Description
Polar camp and meteorologist
Series
International Geophysical Year
Issue date
1957-10-11 00:00:00
Year issued
1957
Denomination
10fr
Colour
Rose Red
Perforation
13
Printing method
Engraving
Printer
French Govt Works, Paris
Gum
Water-activated
Commemorative
Yes
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