St. Helena – Scott # 164
$1.75
St. Helena Scott #164 (1961) is a 6d definitive stamp depicting a Red Bird with Queen Elizabeth II. Offered mint never hinged with fresh color and intact gum.
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Description
Issued in 1961, St. Helena Scott #164 is a definitive postage stamp featuring the vivid Red Bird, one of the island’s notable avian subjects, paired with the classic portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. This issue forms part of St. Helena’s mid-20th-century definitive series, which combined local wildlife themes with the monarch’s effigy, reflecting both colonial identity and natural heritage.
The design presents a striking red bird perched in profile, its plumage rendered in rich crimson and brown tones against a finely patterned olive-green background. The Queen’s portrait appears in the upper left, maintaining visual balance and continuity with other British colonial issues of the period. The clean layout and detailed engraving give the stamp strong visual appeal despite its small format.
Denominated 6 pence, this stamp was intended for standard overseas and higher-rate postal uses, making it a commonly handled yet visually distinctive definitive.
This example is offered mint never hinged (MNH), with full original gum, sharp perforations, and fresh color. A well-preserved copy suitable for collectors of British Commonwealth issues, island territories, or bird-themed stamps.
Country: St. Helena
Year of Issue: 1961
Scott Number: 164
Denomination: 6d
Condition: Mint Never Hinged (MNH)
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