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British Guiana Cottonreel |
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Issue Date |
July 1, 1850 |
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Issuer |
British Guiana |
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Known For |
British Guiana's first postage stamp. |
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Approximate Value |
4,000 - 20,000 pounds sterling depending on condition and rarity | ||||
History |
The Cottonreel Stamps were produced locally in British Guiana while awaiting the arrival of "official" postage stamps from London (which arrived in 1852). They were named Cottonreels because they resembled the round labels that were usually glued to the ends of spools of cotton. The stamps came in four denominations: 2 cent rose, 4 cent yellow, 8 cent green, and 12 cent blue. |
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