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Pitcairn Islands

Map of Pitcairn and Pacific Ocean

Scott 5 · General Issues

About this stamp

The “Map of Pitcairn and Pacific Ocean” stamp was issued by Pitcairn Islands, an issuing entity associated with present-day United Kingdom on 15 October 1940. This 3d dk blue and yellow green stamp belongs to the “1st Definitive series” series and is listed under General Issues as Scott 5. It has a perforation measurement of 111⁄2x11.

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 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
5
Description
Map of Pitcairn and Pacific Ocean
Series
1st Definitive series
Issue date
1940-10-15 00:00:00
Year issued
1940
Denomination
3d
Colour
Dk Blue And Yellow Green
Perforation
111⁄2x11
Watermark
Wmk. 4
Printing method
Engraving
Printer
Bradbury Wilkinson
Gum
Water-activated
Definitive
Yes
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