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Stamps of Haiti: The First Issues (1881-91)

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Classic Stamps, First Issues, Haiti, Printers, Printing Processes, Surcharges, West Indies

Haiti’s first stamps, depicting the head of Liberty, were typographed from electrotypes, made from a die engraved on wood.

They were in use from 1881 to 1887, when they were replaced by a series, recess- printed by Skipper and East of London, portraying President Salomon (below).


The stamps were in denominations of 1, 2, 3 and 5c. The 3c. was subsequently surcharged for use as a 2c. stamp.

Apart from double, or double (one inverted) overprints, there are numerous minor varieties in the surcharge.

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  1. Melanie


    February 1st, 2010, 1:55 am

    Lovely stamps!

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  2. William Cochrane (Editor)


    February 1st, 2010, 2:01 am

    To learn more about the stamps of Haiti, take a look at the Haiti Philatelic Society website (http://haitiphilately.org/index.htm).
    Philatelic Database is pleased to promote philatelic societies and organisations. If your website is not included on PDb, please don’t hesitate to contact us regarding inclusion.
    Happy collecting!

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