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Tristan da Cunha

Badge of St. Helena

Scott 9 · General Issues

About this stamp

The “Badge of St. Helena” stamp was issued by Tristan da Cunha, an issuing entity associated with present-day United Kingdom on 1 January 1952. This 1sh sepia stamp belongs to the “St. Helena ovpt definitive series” series and is listed under General Issues as Scott 9. It has a perforation measurement of 121⁄2.

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

Catalogue recordStamp details
Country/Territory
Tristan da Cunha
Standard country
United Kingdom
Entity type
Colony or Protectorate
Parent country
United Kingdom
Country issuing years
1952-
Category
General Issues
Scott number
9
Description
Badge of St. Helena
Series
St. Helena ovpt definitive series
Issue date
1952-01-01 00:00:00
Year issued
1952
Denomination
1sh
Colour
Sepia
Perforation
121⁄2
Watermark
4
Printing method
Engraving
Printer
Waterlow
Gum
Water-activated
Definitive
Yes
Text on stamp
TRISTAN DA CUNHA
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