Great Britain, May 6, 1840 First Issues Collectors Club of stamps and philatelic material

Bahamas

Friday, June 10, 1859.


Bahamas Scott #1
Bahamas Scott #1

Imperforate, no watermark, engraved.

The first issue.
Description Paper # printed Scott # S.G. #
Imperforate. June 10, 1859.
1 penny reddish lake Thick, opaque ? 1a 1
Imperforate. April , 1860.
1 penny dull lake Thin ? 1 2
Clean cut perforations 14 to 16. October 1, 1860
1 penny lake   ? 2a 3
Rough perforations 14 to 16. June 1, 1861
1 penny lake   ? 2 4
4 pence dull rose   ? 3 5
6 pence gray lilac   ? 4 6

All issue quantities are approximate.

You may look for more information at Bahamas Postage Stamps and Postal History if you wish.

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