International Postage Meter Stamp Catalog/Saint Vincent

= Saint Vincent =


 * Saint Vincent was a British dependency until it obtained autonomy in 1969. The country gained full independence in 1979.
 * The earliest year reported for meter use is 1976.
 * All franks contain “ST. VINCENT” or “ST. VINCENT and the GRENADINES”. The Grenadines is a chain of small islands appended to Saint Vincent.
 * Although no catalog values are given because of lack of information, meter stamps of Saint Vincent are not common.




 * 1. Neopost “205”  (MV).
 * Nearly square frank with double straight-line border.
 * Oval frame of petals surrounds value figures in center.
 * “ST. VINCENT” in panel at top.
 * Crown and “EIIR” at bottom center
 * M# with “RN” prefix at bottom.
 * A. "ST. VINCENT" small
 * B. "ST. VINCENT" large, filling top panel
 * TM: BIC with tall date figures
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 * 2. Neopost “Electronic”  (MV).
 * Same petal design frank as with Type 1 but it is wider.
 * Small “POSTAGE PAID” under country name at top.
 * A. M# with "RN" prefix
 * B. M# with "NE" prefix MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg[scarce]
 * TM: DC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg MeterCat triad.jpg,00


 * a. TM unengraved.




 * 3. Pitney Bowes-GB “6900”  (MV).
 * Large frank, open at sides, inscribed “ST. VINCENT and the GRENADINES” across the top.
 * M# with “PB” prefix breaks bottom frame line at left.
 * Two seen, one with TM DC (M# PB 002) and one with date but no town mark (PB0001)
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