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Pitcairn Islands

William Bligh and H.M. armed vessel "Bounty"

Scott 4 · General Issues

About this stamp

The “William Bligh and H.M. armed vessel "Bounty"” stamp was issued by Pitcairn Islands, an issuing entity associated with present-day United Kingdom on 15 October 1940. This 2d dk brown and brt green stamp belongs to the “1st Definitive series” series and is listed under General Issues as Scott 4. It has a perforation measurement of 121⁄2.

It is recorded as a definitive 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
4
Description
William Bligh and H.M. armed vessel "Bounty"
Series
1st Definitive series
Issue date
1940-10-15 00:00:00
Year issued
1940
Denomination
2d
Colour
Dk Brown And Brt Green
Perforation
121⁄2
Watermark
Wmk. 4
Printing method
Engraving
Printer
Waterlow
Gum
Water-activated
Definitive
Yes
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