Centenary of the discovery of the source of the river Nile 

Centenary of the discovery of the source of the river Nile
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Centenary of the discovery of the source of the river Nile

Catalogue information

LastDodo number
2890425
Area
Stamps
Title
Centenary of the discovery of the source of the river Nile
Face value
50
Country / area
Uganda
Year
1962
Month
07
Day
28
Issue group
1962 Ontdekking van de nijlbron
Order Number in Issue
2
Basic colour
Purple
Exact colour
Black, Blue violet
Usage
Postage
Type
Stamp
Theme / topic
Heads of State, Queens, Rivers, Voyages of discovery
Geographical theme
Persons theme
Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom [1926-2022], Speke, John Hanning (1827-1864)
Item subject
Victoriameer
Michel number
70
Yvert number
47
Scott number
80
Stanley Gibbons number
96
Designer/Engraver
Scott, S.D.
Printing office
Bradbury, Wilkinson & Company (1856-1983)
Perforation
Comb perforation 14
Watermark
St. Edward's crown CA, standing (multiple)
Luminescence
None
Printing technique
Steel engraving
Paper
Gum
Water-activated gum (Lick & Stick, Wet adhesive)
Print run
Dimensions / diameter
41 x 31 mm
Details