The six new definitive stamps of the “Floral Emblems” series was issued on 10th July, 1968, as mentioned in the June bulletin. All were printed on unwatermarked coated paper incorporating Derby Luminescence, and four printing cylinders were used for each stamp. Colours listed in order of printing, are: 6c Kanagaroo…
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Dominica Philately: 1968 Associated Statehood – 60c Cocoa Tree
Dominica was once a major producer of cocoa beans. Theobroma cacao, also called the cacao tree and the cocoa tree, is a small (4–8 m (13–26 ft) tall) evergreen tree in the family Malvaceae. Native to the deep tropical regions of Central and South America, the seeds when processed can…
View More Dominica Philately: 1968 Associated Statehood – 60c Cocoa TreeDominica Philately: 1968 Associated Statehood – 10c Crapaud
Leptodactylus fallax, commonly known as the mountain chicken or giant ditch frog, is a critically endangered species of frog that is native to the Caribbean islands of Dominica and Montserrat. In Dominica, it is known as Crapaud (the local Creole name). Crapauds were caught under torch at night when they…
View More Dominica Philately: 1968 Associated Statehood – 10c CrapaudDominica Philately: 1968 Associated Statehood – 4c Sulphur Springs
Dominica has the highest concentration of dormant volcanoes in the world, resulting in a number of natural spas and hot pools created from the sulphur springs which seep up from below. Details Designer: S Scott Printer: Harrison & Sons Ltd. Process: Photogravure Paper: Watermark: St Edwards Crown C.A. Block (Sideways) Perf: 14.5…
View More Dominica Philately: 1968 Associated Statehood – 4c Sulphur SpringsDominica Philately: 1968 Associated Statehood – $1.20 Coat of Arms
Details Designer: S Scott Printer: Harrison & Sons Ltd. Process: Photogravure Paper: Watermark: St Edwards Crown C.A. Block (Upright) Perf: 14.5 x 14 (comb) Gum: Arabic Cylinders: 1A 1A 1A 1A Sheet: R5 x 10 Quantity: Sheet Numbers
View More Dominica Philately: 1968 Associated Statehood – $1.20 Coat of ArmsDominica Philately: 1968 Associated Statehood – 6c Road Marking
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View More Dominica Philately: 1968 Associated Statehood – 6c Road MarkingDominica Philately: 1968 Associated Statehood – 8c Dug-out Canoe
Details Designer: S Scott Printer: Harrison & Sons Ltd. Process: Photogravure Paper: Watermark: St Edwards Crown C.A. Block (Sideways) Perf: 14.5 x 14 (comb) Gum: PVA Cylinders: 1A 1A 1A Sheet: R5 x 10 Quantity: Sheet Numbers
View More Dominica Philately: 1968 Associated Statehood – 8c Dug-out CanoeDominica Philately: 1968 Associated Statehood – 3c Sailing Canoe
Details Designer: S Scott Printer: Harrison & Sons Ltd. Process: Photogravure Paper: Watermark: St Edwards Crown C.A. Block (Upright) Perf: 14.5 x 14 (comb) Gum: PVA Cylinders: 1B 1B Sheet: R5 x 10 Quantity: Sheet Numbers
View More Dominica Philately: 1968 Associated Statehood – 3c Sailing CanoeDominica Philately: 1968 Associated Statehood – 1c Seashore at Rosalie
Details Designer: S Scott Printer: Harrison & Sons Ltd. Process: Photogravure Paper: Watermark: St Edwards Crown C.A. Block (Sideways) Perf: 14.5 x 14 (comb) Gum: PVA Cylinders: 1A 1A 1A Sheet: R5 x 10 (horiz) Quantity: Sheet Numbers
View More Dominica Philately: 1968 Associated Statehood – 1c Seashore at RosalieDominica Philately: 1968 Associated Statehood – 5c Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II
Details Designer: S Scott Printer: Harrison & Sons Ltd. Process: Photogravure Paper: Watermark: St Edwards Crown C.A. Block (Upright) Perf: 14 x 14.5 (comb) Gum: PVA Cylinders: 1A (Maroon) Sheet: R10 x 5 Quantity: Sheet Numbers
View More Dominica Philately: 1968 Associated Statehood – 5c Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II