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Mercury Scattering Letters over Globe

Scott 15 · General Issues

About this stamp

The “Mercury Scattering Letters over Globe” stamp was issued by Pitcairn Islands, an issuing entity associated with present-day United Kingdom on 10 October 1949. This 6d green stamp belongs to the “75th Ammiv. of Universal Postal Union” series and is listed under General Issues as Scott 15. 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.

Stamp Database recordStamp details
Country/Territory
Pitcairn Islands
Standard country
United Kingdom
Entity type
Territory or Dependency
Country issuing years
1940-
Category
General Issues
Scott number
15
Description
Mercury Scattering Letters over Globe
Series
75th Ammiv. of Universal Postal Union
Issue date
1949-10-10 00:00:00
Year issued
1949
Denomination
6d
Colour
Green
Perforation
111⁄2x11
Watermark
Wmk. 4
Printing method
Engr., name Typo.
Printer
Bradbury Wilkinson
Gum
Water-activated
Commemorative
Yes
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