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British Guiana

Seal of the Colony

Scott 53 · 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 1866. This 8c rose stamp belongs to the “1866” series and is listed under General Issues as Scott 53. It has a perforation measurement of 10.

It is recorded as a definitive issue. It was printed using Lithography. Its physical characteristics include medium 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
53
Description
Seal of the Colony
Series
1866
Year issued
1866
Denomination
8c
Colour
Rose
Perforation
10
Printing method
Lithography
Paper
medium
Definitive
Yes
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