Bahamas Philately: 1978 25th Anniversary of the Coronation of Her Majesty the Queen – $1.06 Miniature Sheet

Details Designer: BG Studio Printer: Joh. Enschedé En Zonen Hollande Process: Lithography Paper:  Watermark: Multiple Crown CA Diagonal Perf: 14 x 13.5  (comb) Cylinders: Printed in panes of two, separated by vertical gutter.  1 1 1 1 1 Sheet:  Quantity:

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Bahamas Philately: 1978 25th Anniversary of the Coronation of Her Majesty the Queen – $1 Coronation Gown

Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation took place on 2 June 1953. Ordered in October 1952, her gown took eight months of research, design, workmanship, and intricate embroidery to complete. It featured the floral emblems of the countries of the United Kingdom and those of the other states within the Commonwealth of…

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Bahamas Philately: 1978 25th Anniversary of the Coronation of Her Majesty the Queen – 6c Crown Jewels

The Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom, originally the Crown Jewels of England, are a collection of royal ceremonial objects kept in the Jewel House at the Tower of London, which include the coronation regalia and vestments worn by British monarchs. At a coronation, the monarch is anointed using holy…

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Bahamas Philately: 1978 25th Anniversary of the Coronation of Her Majesty the Queen

The Silver Jubilee of Queen 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…

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Australia Philately: 1978 Establishment of Government of the Northern Territory

An 18c commemorative stamps was issued on 19 June 1978 to mark the establishment of a Government of the Northern Territory on 1 July 1978. Sturt’s Desert Rose, the floral emblem of the Northern Territory and a map fo Australia are featured on the stamp. The establishment of a Government…

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Australia Philately: 1978 Australian Trees – 18c Illawarra Flame

Details Series: 1978 Australian Trees Subject: Illawarra Flame Designer: David Rose, Ourimbah, NSW Printer: Note Issue Department, Reserve Bank of Australia, Melbourne Press: Rembrandt Process: Multicolour photogravure Cylinders: Light Stone – New Blue – Red – Brownish Black – Black (Printing order) Paper: KP6T unwatermarked coated paper incorporating helecon Watermark: None Perf: 14…

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