9th World Scout jamboree 

9th World Scout jamboree
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9th World Scout jamboree

Catalogue information

LastDodo number
4380227
Area
Stamps
Title
9th World Scout jamboree
Face value
25#4
Country / area
Qatar
Year
1957
Month
08
Day
01
Issue group
1957 Wereldjamboree
Order Number in Issue
2
Basic colour
Blue, Purple
Exact colour
Light violet, Ultramarine
Usage
Postage
Type
Stamp
Theme / topic
Animals, Birds, Heads of State, Queens, Scouting
Geographical theme
Persons theme
Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom [1926-2022]
Item subject
Michel number
17
Yvert number
17
Scott number
17
Stanley Gibbons number
17
Designer/Engraver
Keely, Pat
Printing office
Harrison and Sons (1750-1997)
Perforation
15 : 14
Watermark
Crown E2R - St. Edward's Crown [multiple]
Luminescence
None
Printing technique
Photogravure
Paper
Gum
Water-activated gum (Lick & Stick, Wet adhesive)
Print run
Dimensions / diameter
42 x 24 mm.
Details
Issued 1 August 1957. The stamp commemorates the 50th. anniversary of the boy scout movement. The jubikee jamboree was held at Sutton Coldfield (England).