Antigua
Friday, August 1, 1862.
Antigua Scott #1
Rough perforation 14 to 16, no watermark, engraved.
Printed by Perkins, Bacon & Co.
| Description | # issued | Scott # | S.G. # |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 1, 1862. No watermark. | |||
| 6 pence blue green | 8,000 | 1 | 1 |
| January 1, 1863. Watermark 5 (star) | |||
| 1 penny lilac rose | ? | 2c | 5 |
| 1 penny dull rose | ? | 2 | 6 |
| 6 pence (dark) green | ? | 4 | 8 - 9 |
| 6 pence yellow green | ? | 4a | 10 |
| 1867. Watermark 5 (star) | |||
| 1 penny vermilion | ? | 3 | 7 |
All issue quantities are approximate.
Scott #1a, 1b and 1c (= S.G. #2 - 4) are believed to be trial perforations. They are not known used.
Scott #1a, 1b and 1c (= S.G. #2 - 4) are believed to be trial perforations. They are not known used.
Printed in sheets of 120.
These stamps are often badly centered and with very rough perforations, since the perforation pins were blunted.
Only two cancellations are known on the first issue: A02 and A18.
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