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1962.BRB.0150th Anniversary of Scouting in Barbados
Barbados·1962
50th Anniversary of the Barbados Boy Scouts
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Series details
Identity
- CodeSeries code YYYY.ENT.SS — year, 3-letter issuing entity, sequence (e.g. 1900.CGH.01).
1962.BRB.01- EntityPostal authority that issued the stamps (country, territory, or historical entity).
- Barbados (BRB)
- Year
- 1962-03-09
- Event
- 50th Anniversary of the Barbados Boy Scouts
- TypeIssue kind. Charity issue = postage + voluntary surcharge (e.g. 6+4), not an overprint.
- Commemorative
Production
- Designer
- K. R. B.
- Printer
- Bradbury Wilkinson
- Process
- Engraving
- PerforationsHole gauge between stamps (e.g. 12, 13½). Higher ≈ finer.
- 11½ × 11
Catalog numbers
- DomfilDomfil thematic catalog number (scouting).
- 962.1; 962.2; 962.3
- ScottScott catalog number (Americas).
- BB 254; BB 255; BB 256
- MichelMichel catalog number (Europe / DE).
- BB 222; BB 223; BB 224
- YvertYvert & Tellier catalog number (FR).
- BB 232; BB 233; BB 234
- Stanley GibbonsStanley Gibbons catalog number (UK / Commonwealth).
- BB 309; BB 310; BB 311
History
Barbados marked fifty years of Boy Scouting with a three-value set issued on 9 March 1962. Each stamp shows the Scout fleur-de-lis superimposed on an outline map of the island, with Queen Elizabeth II in a crowned circle at upper right and the legend JUBILEE 1912–1962. The denominations are 4 cents, 12 cents and $1.20, engraved in changing colours of the same design.
Designer credited as K. R. B.; Bradbury Wilkinson; engraving in panes of 50; perforated 11½ × 11; watermark St Edward's Crown and CA multiple. The issue was withdrawn from sale on 5 June 1962.
Stamps in this series
3 pieces1962.BRB.01-01
Scout emblem on map of Barbados
4 c - Barbados - CentScott BB 254Domfil 962.1
In collection
1962.BRB.01-02
Scout emblem on map of Barbados
12 c - Barbados - CentScott BB 255Domfil 962.2
In collection
1962.BRB.01-03
Scout emblem on map of Barbados
1.20 $ - Barbados - DollarScott BB 256Domfil 962.3
In collection