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Saint Helena
1st January 1856
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| St. Helena #1 |
Imperforate, 6-star watermark, recess-printed.
Printed by Perkins Bacon, London
| Description | Scott | SG | Mi | Y&T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st January 1856 | |||||
| 6 pence blue, imperforate | 1 | 1 | |||
| 1861 | |||||
| 6 pence blue, clean-cut perf 14-16 | 2 | 2 | |||
| 6 pence blue, rough perf 14-16 | 2B | 2a | |||
St. Helena was an vital port for shipping between Europe and South Africa until the Suez Canal opened in 1869. The 6d stamp was the letter rate for ½ from the island to Britain as there was no local postal service.