Centenary of the discovery of the source of the Nile 

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

Catalogue information

LastDodo number
9608969
Area
Stamps
Title
Centenary of the discovery of the source of the Nile
Face value
2'50
Country / area
Uganda
Year
1962
Month
07
Day
28
Issue group
1962 Ontdekking van de nijlbron
Order Number in Issue
4
Basic colour
Black, Blue
Exact colour
Usage
Postage
Type
Stamp
Theme / topic
Anniversary, Heads of State, Queens, 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
72
Yvert number
49
Scott number
82
Stanley Gibbons number
98
Designer/Engraver
Beckers, Ron [1937-2013], Scott, S.
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 30 mm
Details