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Pitcairn Islands

U.P.U. Monument, Bern

Scott 16 · General Issues

About this stamp

The “U.P.U. Monument, Bern” stamp was issued by Pitcairn Islands, an issuing entity associated with present-day United Kingdom on 10 October 1949. This 1sh rose violet stamp belongs to the “75th Ammiv. of Universal Postal Union” series and is listed under General Issues as Scott 16. It has a perforation measurement of 131⁄2.

It is recorded as a commemorative issue. It was printed using Engraving. Its physical characteristics include Wmk. 4 watermark and Water-activated gum. It was printed by Waterlow.

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
16
Description
U.P.U. Monument, Bern
Series
75th Ammiv. of Universal Postal Union
Issue date
1949-10-10 00:00:00
Year issued
1949
Denomination
1sh
Colour
Rose Violet
Perforation
131⁄2
Watermark
Wmk. 4
Printing method
Engraving
Printer
Waterlow
Gum
Water-activated
Commemorative
Yes
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