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Installation of New Guinea Council
uncommon1945-1980

Installation of New Guinea Council

Netherlands New Guinea · 1961 · 10c, 15c, 25c, 30c

A series of four stamps depicting a stylized map of New Guinea with a torch, symbolizing the installation of the New Guinea Council.

These stamps commemorate the establishment of the New Guinea Council in 1961, a legislative body intended to grant more autonomy to Netherlands New Guinea during its final years under Dutch administration.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Image: Anefo · License: CC0

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