British Commonwealth 1965/2010 - Collection Norfolk Islands & Pitcairn Islands in album. With many better sets & blocks.
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A British Commonwealth collection of Norfolk Islands and Pitcairn Islands stamps from 1965 to 2010, in an album and in mint never hinged condition, with many better sets and blocks.
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Description from the seller
Norfolk Island and the Pitcairn Islands share a deep historical and cultural bond rooted in the 1790 mutiny on HMAV Bounty.
The Historical Connection
• The 1856 Relocation: By the 1850s, the growing population of Bounty mutineers' descendants on Pitcairn Island outgrew their tiny volcanic home. On June 8, 1856, the entire population of 194 Pitcairn Islanders sailed to Norfolk Island aboard the HMS Morayshire.
• Return and Permanence: Although some families later sailed back to Pitcairn in 1858 and 1863, the majority remained on Norfolk Island, establishing a permanent community. June 8 is still celebrated annually on Norfolk Island as Bounty Day.
• Shared Heritage: Roughly 40% of Norfolk Islanders are direct descendants of the Pitcairn settlers. Both communities share family names, traditional crafts, storytelling, hymn-singing, and the Norf'k language—a unique blend of 18th-century English and Tahitian
High Catalog value.
See pictures for a good impression.
Seller's Story
We are a combination of 2 companies - PZHKalf and PzMhDeDieze.
Specialists in classic Netherlands & Europe, but also large lots/collections
Member NVPH, FNIP, IFSDA & Internetgarantie.
Also official expert for Slovakia and Czech Republic.
Approved appraiser / recognized appraiser.
Have fun bidding! PZHKalf & PzMhDeDieze
Norfolk Island and the Pitcairn Islands share a deep historical and cultural bond rooted in the 1790 mutiny on HMAV Bounty.
The Historical Connection
• The 1856 Relocation: By the 1850s, the growing population of Bounty mutineers' descendants on Pitcairn Island outgrew their tiny volcanic home. On June 8, 1856, the entire population of 194 Pitcairn Islanders sailed to Norfolk Island aboard the HMS Morayshire.
• Return and Permanence: Although some families later sailed back to Pitcairn in 1858 and 1863, the majority remained on Norfolk Island, establishing a permanent community. June 8 is still celebrated annually on Norfolk Island as Bounty Day.
• Shared Heritage: Roughly 40% of Norfolk Islanders are direct descendants of the Pitcairn settlers. Both communities share family names, traditional crafts, storytelling, hymn-singing, and the Norf'k language—a unique blend of 18th-century English and Tahitian
High Catalog value.
See pictures for a good impression.
Seller's Story
We are a combination of 2 companies - PZHKalf and PzMhDeDieze.
Specialists in classic Netherlands & Europe, but also large lots/collections
Member NVPH, FNIP, IFSDA & Internetgarantie.
Also official expert for Slovakia and Czech Republic.
Approved appraiser / recognized appraiser.
Have fun bidding! PZHKalf & PzMhDeDieze
Details
Era
1900-2000, After 2000
Geographic origin
British Commonwealth
From (Year of oldest stamps)
1965
To (Year of most recent stamps)
2010
Condition
MNH (Mint never hinged)
Title
Collection Norfolk Islands & Pitcairn Islands in album. With many better sets & blocks.
Has certificate
No
Has expert signature
No
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