common1945-1980

West Indies Federation 1958 Commemorative Issue

Name: West Indies Federation 1958 Commemorative Issue
Brand: Trinidad and Tobago

Trinidad and Tobago · 1958 · 5 cents, 6 cents, 12 cents

This set of three stamps commemorates the formation of the West Indies Federation in 1958. Each stamp features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II alongside a map of the Caribbean, highlighting the islands that formed the federation.

The West Indies Federation was a short-lived political union of several British Caribbean colonies, established in 1958 and dissolved in 1962, aiming for eventual independence as a single state.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

west-indies-federation queen-elizabeth-ii map caribbean commonwealth

Catalog Numbers

sg250-252

scott144-146

michel238-240

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$1.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.5

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.