Set of 4 stamps for Kiribati, '1st light year 2000 Millennium Island', issued 1999. Each 3x4.5cm. In 20th year of independence; changed its position in international time line to beat Tonga and others as first to greet Millennium. Imagery of island position; $1 stamp has representation of early woman aviator Amelia Earhart with her aeroplane
Details
- Category:
- Art
- Object Number:
- 2000-1545
- Measurements:
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overall: 30 x 45 mm
- type:
- postage stamps
- credit:
- Stanley Gibbons Ltd