International Postage Meter Stamp Catalog/Falkland Islands
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Values are for properly inked stamps on mailed covers. Most impressions seen are under-inked and are worth much less than the stated values. Unused, favor (zero cent) impressions, even if on cover, are also worth much less than the stated values.
A meter of Argentina was prepared for use in the Falklands but was never placed into use. The frank is inscribed "ISLAS MALVINAS". Proofs exist and appear to be quite rare.
Falkland Islands
[edit | edit source]- Until 1990 the few postage meters in use had British franks and were used by British military forces stationed in the Falklands. After 1990 three local businesses are known to have used postage meters.
- The stamps are grouped as follows:
- A - Franks of Great Britain used in the Falkland Islands
- B - Provisional issues
- C - Franks inscribed "FALKLAND IS"
NOTES:
GROUP A: Issues of GREAT BRITAIN used in the FALKLAND ISLANDS
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A1. Hasler “Mailmaster” (MV), 1982.
- Great Britain Type HA19.
- Two meters were used with town mark that went through three changes before removal in 1990.
- Both M# HF22052 and HF22057 were used about equally.
- V/F: 000(½)
A2. Postalia “MS5” (MV), 1994. [$25]
- Great Britain Type HA31.
- Meter EMD 587715 was used for about one year with town mark “PORT STANLEY/ FALKLAND ISLANDS”.
- Meter EMD 593972 was reported used in 2000 and 2001.
- V/F: ≋0.00
GROUP B: Provisional issues – British franks modified for local, commercial use
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- B4. Francotyp-Postalia “EFS3000” (MV), 1986.
- Frame removed from frank.
- Crown and value figures only remain.
- TM: DC
- V/F: 0000
GROUP C: Franks inscribed with territorial name
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C1. Pitney Bowes “5300” (MV), 1991. [$20]