Category: Bahamas

The Silver Jubilee of Elizabeth II marked the 25th anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth II on 6 February 1952. It was celebrated with large-scale parties and parades throughout the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth throughout 1977, culminating in June with the official “Jubilee Days”, held to coincide with…

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Details Publisher:  Distributor: Printer: International Graphics, Hollywood, Florida Process: Photographer: Year: 1977 Series: 31000

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Bay View Village was a condominium project located on Paradise Island. It was established in 1976. The project consisted of 32 villas, 12 townhouses, 32 apartments and 8 penthouse apartments situated in a lavish garden and overlooking Harbour Bay. All the units were equipped with air-conditioning, a range and refrigerator.…

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Details Designer: Elyse Wasile Printer: Format International Security Printers Ltd Process: Lithography Paper: Ordinary Watermark: Multiple Crown CA (Diagonal) Perf: 14.5 x 14 (comb) Cylinders:  Sheet: R10 x 10 (100) Quantity:

View More Bahamas Philately: 1976 -1971 Definitive Series (New Values II) – 16c Hibiscus

Details Date of Issue: 2 November 1976 Date Withdrawn: Date Invalidated: Subject: Breadfruit Designer: Elyse Wasile Printer: Format International Security Printers Ltd Process: Lithography Paper: Ordinary Watermark: Multiple Crown CA (Diagonal) Perf: 14.5 x 14 (comb) Cylinders:  Sheet: R10 x 10 (100) Quantity: Sheet Numbers

View More Bahamas Philately: 1976 -1971 Definitive Series (New Values II) – 21c Breadfruit

Details Designer: Elyse Wasile Printer: Format International Security Printers Ltd Process: Lithography Paper: Ordinary Watermark: Multiple Crown CA (Diagonal) Perf: 14.5 x 14 (comb) Cylinders:  Sheet: R10 x 10 (100) Quantity: Sheet Numbers

View More Bahamas Philately: 1976 -1971 Definitive Series (New Values II) – 40c Bahamian Sponge Boat

  On 1 January 1976, due to increases in international air mail, the following postal rates changed: 14c to 16c – Air mail for post cards to non-Bahamian destinations 14c to 16c – Air letters to non-Bahamian destinations 18c to 21c – First class air letter to the USA or…

View More Bahamas Philately: 1976 -1971 Definitive Series (New Values II)

Details Designer: Elyse Wasile Printer: Format International Security Printers Ltd Process: Lithography Paper: Ordinary Watermark: CA Block Diagonal Upright (1c, 3c, 5c) Sideways ($3) Perf: 14.5 x 14 (comb) Cylinders:  2A 1A 1A 1A 1A (1c) 2A 2A 2A 2A 1A (5c) Sheet: R10 x 10 (100 stamps) Quantity: Subjects 1c International Airport 3c…

View More Bahamas Philately: 1976 -1971 Definitive Series (6th Reprint)

Details Subject: Grouper Designer: Elyse Wasile Printer: Format International Security Printers Ltd Process: Lithography Paper: Ordinary Watermark: CA Block Diagonal Perf: 14.5 x 14 (comb) Cylinders: 2A (Reddish-Orange), 2A (Bluish-Green), 2A (Buff), 1A (Black) Sheet: R10 x 10 (100 stamps) Quantity:  Cylinder Numbers Sheet Numbers

View More Bahamas Philately: 1976 -1971 Definitive Series (6th Reprint) – 5c Grouper

Details Subject: International Airport Designer: Elyse Wasile Printer: Format International Security Printers Ltd Process: Lithography Paper: Ordinary Watermark: CA Block Diagonal Perf: 14.5 x 14 (comb) Cylinders: 2A (Blue), 1A (Light Grey), 1A (Green), 1A (Red), 1A (Black) Sheet: R10 x 10 (100 stamps) Quantity: Cylinder Numbers Sheet Numbers

View More Bahamas Philately: 1976 -1971 Definitive Series (6th Reprint) – 1c International Airport