Bahamas

Bahamas Philately: Post Office – Green Turtle Cay

thedigitalphilatelist 01/01/1950

Green Turtle Cay was a District Post Office near Abaco Islands.

Date Stamps
  • Description:
    • 25mm Single Circle
    • GREEN TURTLE CAY / BAHAMAS
    • DDMMMYY
  • Usage: 23JAN60 – 24DEC75
  • Type: 
    • 7 III (Luddington & Raymond)
    • D5 (Proud)
Air Mail
References
  • Postal History of the Bahamas  – Edward B Proud (2000)
  • The Bahama Islands – A History and Catalogue of the handstamps and cancellations 1802-1967 – M H Luddington and G Raymond (1968)

2 Replies to “Bahamas Philately: Post Office – Green Turtle Cay”

  1. When was Green Turtle Cay Postoffice opened? I have a Victorian stamp with faint Green Turtle Cay CDS.

    1. Hey John! There is no opening date listed by Proud. He simply refers to who was conducting the postal services. A date of 1 April 1865 is provided.

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