UNUSUAL STAMPS
Sierra Leone Issue
Sierra Leone has issued some of the most unusual stamps in the world. They are also said to be the most expensive stamps ever produced. In 1964 Sierra Leone became the first country in the world to issue stamps that no longer required licking—they had self-adhesive backs. Now the country has made philatelic history again, by issuing the first stamps to carry advertisements on the face.
The “necklace” stamp shown above is a typical example. Like all the stamps, it carries the legend “Sierra Leone —Land of Iron and Diamonds.” It also carries the name of an American jewellery firm, and the diamond necklace illustrated on the face—it is part of the advertisement —was specially made for the purpose at a cost of £60,000. More advertising is printed on the back of the stamp. Another stamp, of unusual shape, has a cola nut design on the face. On the back is
advertising for the Sierra Leone Post Office Savings Bank. The stamps are made and printed in England.
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Press, Volume CV, Issue 30956, 12 January 1966, Page 10
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173UNUSUAL STAMPS Press, Volume CV, Issue 30956, 12 January 1966, Page 10
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