Description: Prior to 1852 the mail service depended on occasional calls by ships connecting to the Brazil packet via Montevideo. The first postmaster was appointed in 1861 and the first stamps were issued on 19 June 1878. The Falkland Islands were first discovered on 14 August 1592 by Captain John Davis and they were first settled in 1764. The islands were variously held in turn by France, Britain, Spain and Argentine until 1832 when the British again took possesion and commenced to establish the first permanent WATERMARK; Crown over script CA Multiple up PRINTED by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. PRINTING; Recess COLOUR; Black Scarlet PLEASE LOOK CAREFULLY BEFORE BUYING. IF YOU ARE BUYING MORE THAN ONE ITEM PLEASE ADD TO BASKET
Price: 5.99 GBP
Location: London
End Time: 2025-01-10T16:09:05.000Z
Shipping Cost: 16.24 GBP
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Return postage will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 14 days
Type: Pictorial Def
Year of Issue: 1931-1940
Number: 1
Era: George VI (1936-1952)
Country/Region of Origin: GB
Quality: Mint Hinged
Currency: Pre-Decimal
Grade: G/VG (Good/Very Good)
Topic: Swans. Water Fowl
Colour: Black Scarlet
Regional Status: Colony
