The use of postage stamps in the Bahamas began in April 1858 with a consignment of British stamps. These were cancelled “A05” at Nassau. The use of British stamps was brief however; in the following year the Bahamian post office became independent of London, and issued its own stamps beginning 10 June 1859.
These stamps featured the “Chalon” portrait of Queen Victoria, along with symbols of the islands (pineapple and conch shell) and the inscription “INTERINSULAR POSTAGE”, because at first the stamps were used only locally, with London continuing in charge of external mail until May 1860.
Details
- Date of Issue: 10 June 1959
- Date Withdrawn: 9 December 1959
- Date Invalidated:
- Designer: H Moreton Black
- Printer: Waterlow & Sons Ltd, London
- Process: Recess
- Paper:
- Watermark: Multiple St Edward’s Crown Block CA
- Perf: 13.5 (comb)
- Plates: 1-1
- Sheet: R5 x 12 (60 stamps)
- Quantity: (sold)
- 1d – 687,110
- 2d – 385,040
- 6d – 674,730
- 10d – 368,400
Subjects
First Day Covers (Unofficial)
Art Craft
