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Pitcairn Islands

King George VI and Queen Elizabeth

Scott 12 · General Issues

About this stamp

The “King George VI and Queen Elizabeth” stamp was issued by Pitcairn Islands, an issuing entity associated with present-day United Kingdom on 1 August 1949. This 10sh purple stamp belongs to the “Silver Wedding Issue” series and is listed under General Issues as Scott 12. It has a perforation measurement of 111⁄2x11.

It is recorded as a commemorative issue. It was printed using Engr., name Typo.. Its physical characteristics include Wmk. 4 watermark and Water-activated gum. It was printed by Bradbury Wilkinson.

Catalogue recordStamp details
Country/Territory
Pitcairn Islands
Standard country
United Kingdom
Entity type
Territory or Dependency
Country issuing years
1940-
Category
General Issues
Scott number
12
Description
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth
Series
Silver Wedding Issue
Issue date
1949-08-01 00:00:00
Year issued
1949
Denomination
10sh
Colour
Purple
Perforation
111⁄2x11
Watermark
Wmk. 4
Printing method
Engr., name Typo.
Printer
Bradbury Wilkinson
Gum
Water-activated
Commemorative
Yes
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