River crossing
Piece details
Identity
- Piece codeStamp code YYYY.ENT.SS-PP — series code plus stamp order (e.g. 1900.CGH.01-02).
1970.MLI.01-01- SeriesThe set this stamp belongs to.
- Scouting
1970.MLI.01· piece 1 of 3 - EntityPostal authority that issued the stamps (country, territory, or historical entity).
Mali (MLI)- Year / date
- 1970-12-28
- Face valueDenomination on the stamp; +n is a charity surcharge when present.
- 5 f
- Format
- Stamp
- TypeIssue kind. Charity issue = postage + voluntary surcharge (e.g. 6+4), not an overprint.
- Commemorative
- Colors
- Multicolour
- CollectionIn collection if you have it; Purchased if it is bought but not yet received (do not buy again); Wanted otherwise.
- ✓ In collection
Production
- Process
- Photogravure
- PerforationsHole gauge between stamps (e.g. 12, 13½). Higher ≈ finer.
- Comb 13 × 12½
- Size
- 40.5 × 30.5 mm
Catalog numbers
- DomfilDomfil thematic catalog number (scouting).
- 970.45
- ScottScott catalog number (Americas).
- ML 145
- MichelMichel catalog number (Europe / DE).
- ML 260
- YvertYvert & Tellier catalog number (FR).
- ML 147
- Stanley GibbonsStanley Gibbons catalog number (UK / Commonwealth).
- ML 260
Notes
Two Scouts on the bank pointing toward two others crossing a log bridge with a rope rail. Photogravure, comb perforated 13 × 12½.
Series history
Mali issued three commemoratives at Bamako on 28 December 1970, inscribed SCOUTISME. Claude Jumelet designed the set; the Imprimerie des Timbres-Poste in Paris printed it, comb perforated 13 × 12½ on the horizontal values and 12½ × 13 on the vertical 30 francs. The 5 francs shows two Scouts on the bank pointing toward two others crossing a log bridge. The 30 francs shows a Scout sounding a horn beside a campfire, with others holding torches by a flagpole. The 100 francs shows Scouts paddling two pirogues on a river. Each stamp is inscribed REPUBLIQUE DU MALI and POSTES and carries a Scout fleur-de-lis. The designs were also issued without perforation, and as de luxe proofs on cards marked IMPRIMERIE DES TIMBRES-POSTE - PARIS.