Bahamas 1942 stamp, 6p

Issued by Bahamas

About this stamp

This 6p definitive postage stamp was issued by Bahamas on 12 October 1942. The theme of the stamp is Fortresses / Strongholds (Fort Charlotte). The stamp has the following printed text identified - "1492 LANDFALL OF COLUMBUS 1942".

The blue and olive green colour stamp was printed using intaglio (engraving). It has a perforation of 14 (12.5 and 12) with a crown/cypher watermark (script ca, multiple).