At the fire-side
Piece details
Identity
- Piece codeStamp code YYYY.ENT.SS-PP — series code plus stamp order (e.g. 1900.CGH.01-02).
1964.MDG.01-01- SeriesThe set this stamp belongs to.
- 40th Anniversary of Malagasy Scouting
1964.MDG.01· piece 1 of 2 - EntityPostal authority that issued the stamps (country, territory, or historical entity).
Madagascar (MDG)- Year / date
- 1964-06-06
- Face valueDenomination on the stamp; +n is a charity surcharge when present.
- 20 f
- Format
- Stamp
- TypeIssue kind. Charity issue = postage + voluntary surcharge (e.g. 6+4), not an overprint.
- Commemorative
- Colors
- Reddish brown
- CollectionIn collection if you have it; Purchased if it is bought but not yet received (do not buy again); Wanted otherwise.
- ✓ In collection
Production
- PerforationsHole gauge between stamps (e.g. 12, 13½). Higher ≈ finer.
- Comb 13
- Printing
- Recess
Catalog numbers
- DomfilDomfil thematic catalog number (scouting).
- 964.3
- ScottScott catalog number (Americas).
- MG 356
- MichelMichel catalog number (Europe / DE).
- MG 521
- YvertYvert & Tellier catalog number (FR).
- MG 395
- Stanley GibbonsStanley Gibbons catalog number (UK / Commonwealth).
- MG 81
Notes
Two Scouts by a campfire at night, with tent and traveler's palm; inscribed 40e ANNIVERSAIRE DU SCOUTISME MALGACHE 6-6-64
Series history
The Malagasy Republic issued a single recess commemorative at Tananarive on 6 June 1964 for the fortieth anniversary of Malagasy Scouting. D. Razafinjato designed and J. Gauthier engraved a reddish-brown night scene: two Scouts in broad-brimmed hats sit before a campfire, with a tent to the left and a traveler's palm to the right. The stamp is inscribed REPOBLIKA MALAGASY and, along the foot, 40e ANNIVERSAIRE DU SCOUTISME MALGACHE 6-6-64. The French Stamp Printing Office printed the issue in panes of twenty-five, perforated 13. An imperforate form of the same design exists. The stamp was withdrawn from sale on 28 February 1968.