Research in Antarctica 

Research in Antarctica
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Research in Antarctica

Catalogue information

LastDodo number
1336053
Area
Stamps
Title
Research in Antarctica
Face value
5
Country / area
Australian Antarctic Territory
Year
1961
Month
07
Day
05
Issue group
1961 Antarctica Research
Order Number in Issue group
Usage
Postage
Type
Set, Stamp
Basic colour
Blue
Exact colour
Dark blue
Theme / topic
Expeditions, Flags, Historical events, Polar research, Scientists (Researchers)
Geographical theme
Antarctica
Persons theme
Edgeworth David, Tannatt [1858-1934], Mawson, Douglas [1882-1958], McKay, Alistair Forbes [1878-1914]
Item subject
Members of Shackleton Expedition at Magnetic South Pole, 1909
Michel number
6
Yvert number
6
Scott number
L6
Stanley Gibbons number
6
Renniks number
07
Designer/Engraver
Manley, Frank Davies [1894-1976]
Printing office
Bureau of Engraving and Printing [Washington, 1862-2005]
Perforation type
Comb perforation
Number of teeth per 20 mm
14½
Watermark
Without watermark
Luminescence
None
Printing technique
Steel engraving
Paper
Gum
Water-activated gum (Lick & Stick, Wet adhesive)
Print run
16.860.000
Dimensions / diameter
24 x 29 mm
Details