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1975.NHB.01

Nordjamb 75, Lillehammer

New Hebrides·1975

14th World Scout Jamboree, Nordjamb 75, Norway

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Series details

Identity

CodeSeries code YYYY.ENT.SS — year, 3-letter issuing entity, sequence (e.g. 1900.CGH.01).
1975.NHB.01
EntityPostal authority that issued the stamps (country, territory, or historical entity).
New Hebrides (NHB)
Year
1975-08-05
Event
14th World Scout Jamboree, Nordjamb 75, Norway
TypeIssue kind. Charity issue = postage + voluntary surcharge (e.g. 6+4), not an overprint.
Commemorative

Production

Designer
John Cooter
Printer
House of Questa
Process
Offset lithography
PerforationsHole gauge between stamps (e.g. 12, 13½). Higher ≈ finer.
14 × 13½
Panes
25 stamps

Catalog numbers

DomfilDomfil thematic catalog number (scouting).
975.3/10
ScottScott catalog number (Americas).
NH-BR 197/200; NH-FR 216/219
MichelMichel catalog number (Europe / DE).
NH 407/414
YvertYvert & Tellier catalog number (FR).
NH 410/417
Stanley GibbonsStanley Gibbons catalog number (UK / Commonwealth).
NH-BR 200/203; NH-FR 214/217

History

The New Hebrides Condominium issued eight commemoratives on 5 August 1975 at Port-Vila (French) and Vila (English) for the 14th World Scout Jamboree, Nordjamb 75, in Norway. The condominium released two parallel sets of the same four designs: one inscribed NEW HEBRIDES CONDOMINIUM in English, the other CONDOMINIUM DES NOUVELLES-HÉBRIDES in French. John Cooter designed them. House of Questa printed them by offset lithography, 33 × 49 mm, perforated 14 × 13½, in panes of 25. Each stamp carries the Nordjamb 75 mountain mark and a Scout fleur-de-lis, with the French RF and British ER ciphers in the header.

The 25 goldcentime, labelled CANOEIST or CANOTIER, shows a Scout in a yellow kayak on a tropical river and a diamond canoeist badge. The 35 goldcentime, CAMP COOK or CUISINIER, shows three Scouts at a stone camp-fire. The 1 goldfranc, MAP MAKER or CARTOGRAPHIE, shows two Scouts with a map beside water and mountains, and a diamond badge of compasses. The 5 goldfranc, FISHERMAN or PÊCHEUR, shows two men spear-fishing from an outrigger canoe, with a diamond fish badge.

Whether the English inscriptions carry a St Edward's Crown and CA multiple watermark is not settled.

Stamps in this series

8 pieces