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British Guiana

Seal of the Colony

Scott 29 · General Issues

About this stamp

The “Seal of the Colony” stamp was issued by British Guiana, an issuing entity associated with present-day Guyana in 1862-1865. This 1c black stamp is listed under General Issues as Scott 29. It has a perforation measurement of 12.5, 13.

It is recorded as a definitive issue. It was printed using Lithography. Its physical characteristics include thin paper.

Catalogue recordStamp details
Country/Territory
British Guiana
Standard country
Guyana
Entity type
Colony or Protectorate
Parent country
United Kingdom
Country issuing years
1850-1966
Category
General Issues
Scott number
29
Description
Seal of the Colony
Year issued
1862-1865
Denomination
1c
Colour
Black
Perforation
12.5, 13
Printing method
Lithography
Paper
thin
Definitive
Yes
Comments
Wide spaces between value and cents.
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