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St. PIERRE AND MIQUELON

(French island close to New-Foundland ( Canada)

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Stamps of the French colonies, used in St.Pierre and Miquelon, example:

1885 Stamps of the french colonies peace and commerce (imperforated) surcharged 'SPM' and value

'05' on 40 c red '10' on 40 c red '15' on 40 c red Image reproduced with permission from: http://www.sandafayre.com

  '05' on 35 c grey on yellow
  '05' on 40 c red
  '05' on 75 c red
  '05' on 1 F green
  '10' on 40 c red
  '15' on 40 c red
  '25' on 1 F green (2 types, different '25')

Value of the stamps
vc = very common c = common * = not so common ** = uncommon		*** = very uncommon R = rare RR = very rare RRR = extremely rare
Value	Unused	Used	Remarks
05 on 35 c	RR	RR
05 on 40 c	R	R	Inverted or double overprints exist (RR)
05 on 75 c	RR	RR
05 on 1 F	R	R
10 on 40 c	***	***	Inverted or double overprints exist (RR) Also exists with 'M' inverted: RR
15 on 40 c	***	***	Inverted or double overprints exist (RR)
25 on 1 F	RRR	RRR	Both types, several varieties exist, Reprints also exist!

(Inverted 'M' variety)

Forgeries exist, example:

(Forgery)

I don't know what the following stamp is (bogus issue?), '05 SPM on 25 c blue':

1885 Stamps of the french colonies (Colonies postes, perforated) surcharged 'SPM' and value

Image obtained with permission from a Sandafayre auction '05' on 20 c red on green 15 c on 30 c brown 15 c on 40 c red

  '5' (overprint always inverted!) on 2 c brown
  '5' on 4 c brown
  '05' on 20 c red on green
  '15 c' on 30 c brown
  '15 c' on 35 c grey on yellow (2 types)
  '15 c' on 40 c red

Value of the stamps
vc = very common c = common * = not so common ** = uncommon		*** = very uncommon R = rare RR = very rare RRR = extremely rare
Value	Unused	Used	Remarks
5 on 2 c	RRR	RRR	Always inverted overprint
5 on 4 c	RR	RR
05 on 20 c	R	R
15 c on 30 c	R	R	Inverted overprint: RR
15 c on 35 c	RRR	RRR	Type 1: '15 c.' large Inverted overprint: RRR
15 c on 35 c	RRR	RRR	Type 2: '15 c.' small Inverted overprint: RRR
15 c on 40 c	RR	R	Inverted overprint: RR

Forgeries, example:

1886 Provisional issue, inscription 'P D' bar and value

(Genuine, image obtained from a Feldman auction)

  5 c black
  10 c black
  15 c black

Value of the stamps
vc = very common c = common * = not so common ** = uncommon		*** = very uncommon R = rare RR = very rare RRR = extremely rare
Value	Unused	Used	Remarks
5 c	?	RRR
10 c	?	RR
15 c	?	RR

1891 Stamps of the french colonies overprinted 'St-PIERRE M-on

1 c black Red overprint 5 c green 25 c black

The surcharged also exists inverted; inverted and normal overprint

  1 c black
  2 c brown on yellow
  4 c brown
  5 c green
  10 c black
  15 c blue
  20 c red on green
  25 c black
  30 c brown
  35 c grey on yellow
  40 c red
  75 c red
  1 F green

Value of the stamps
vc = very common c = common * = not so common ** = uncommon		*** = very uncommon R = rare RR = very rare RRR = extremely rare
Value	Unused	Used	Remarks
1 c	***	***	With black or red overprint
2 c	***	***	With black or red overprint
4 c	***	***	With black or red overprint
5 c	***	***
10 c	R	R	With black or red overprint
15 c	R	R
20 c	RR	RR
25 c	R	R
30 c	RR	RR
35 c	RR	RR
40 c	RR	RR
75 c	RR	RR
1 F	RR	RR

Further surcharged with value in 'CENT'

'4 cents' on 20 c red on green '4 cent.' on 25 c black

  '1 cent.' on 5 c green
  '1 cent.' on 10 c black
  '1 cent.' on 25 c black
  '2 cent.' on 10 c black
  '2 cent.' on 15 c blue
  '2 cent.' on 25 c black
  '4 cent.' on 20 c red on green
  '4 cent.' on 25 c black
  '4 cent.' on 30 c brown
  '4 cent.' on 40 c red

Value of the stamps
vc = very common c = common * = not so common ** = uncommon		*** = very uncommon R = rare RR = very rare RRR = extremely rare
Value	Unused	Used	Remarks
1 c on 5 c	***	***
1 c on 10 c	***	***
1 c on 25 c	**	**
2 c on 10 c	***	***
2 c on 15 c	***	***
2 c on 25 c	**	**
4 c on 20 c	***	***
4 c on 25 c	**	**
4 c on 30 c	R	R
4 c on 40 c	R	R

Surcharged with value only

'2' on 5 c green '4' on 5 c green

'2' on 25 c black 4 on 25 c black

  '1' on 5 c green
  '2' on 5 c green
  '4' on 5 c green
  '1' on 25 c black
  '2' on 25 c black
  '4' on 25 c black

Value of the stamps
vc = very common c = common * = not so common ** = uncommon		*** = very uncommon R = rare RR = very rare RRR = extremely rare
Value	Unused	Used	Remarks
1 on 5 c	**	**
2 on 5 c	**	**
4 on 5 c	**	**
1 on 25 c	**	**
2 on 25 c	**	**
4 on 25 c	**	**

1891 Postage due stamps of the french colonies, surcharge with 'St. PIERRE M-on' and 'T P'

40 c black

  10 c black (surcharged red)
  20 c black (surcharged red)
  30 c black (surcharged red)
  40 c black (surcharged red)
  50 c black (surcharged red)
  1 F brown
  2 F brown
  5 F brown

Value of the stamps
vc = very common c = common * = not so common ** = uncommon		*** = very uncommon R = rare RR = very rare RRR = extremely rare
Value	Unused	Used	Remarks
10 c	R	R
20 c	R	R
30 c	R	R
40 c	R	R
50 c	RR	RR
1 F	RR	RR
2 F	RR	RR
5 F	RRR	RRR

1893 French colonies Tablet type, inscription 'St. PIERRE ET MIQUELON' coloured

  1 c black
  2 c brown on yellowish
  4 c brown
  5 c green
  10 c black
  10 c red
  15 c blue
  15 c grey
  20 c red on yellow
  25 c black
  25 c blue
  30 c brown
  35 c black
  40 c orange
  50 c red
  50 c brown on blue
  75 c lilac
  1 F green

These stamps have perforation 14 x 13 1/2. For stamps in the same Tablet design, but for other French colonies, click here.
Value of the stamps
vc = very common c = common * = not so common ** = uncommon
*** = very uncommon R = rare RR = very rare RRR = extremely rare
Value Unused Used Remarks
1 c * *
2 c * *
4 c * *
5 c ** ** Two shades of green were issued
10 c black ** **
10 c red ** **
15 c blue *** ** On paper with a background pattern
15 c grey RR RR
20 c *** ***
25 c black *** ***
25 c blue R R
30 c *** ***
35 c *** ***
40 c *** ***
50 c red R R
50 c brown on blue R R
75 c R R
1 F *** ***

Surcharged

  '05' on 2 c brown
  '05' (red) on 4 c brown
  '05' (red) on 15 c blue
  '05' on 20 c red on green
  '05' (red) on 25 c black
  '05' (red) on 30 c brown
  '05' (red) on 35 c grey on yellow
  '10' on 40 c red
  '10' on 50 c red
  '10' on 75 c lilac
  '10' on 1 F green

Both surcharges exist with the variety 'wide space' between '0' and '5' or '1' and '0' (*** to RR).
Value of the stamps
vc = very common c = common * = not so common ** = uncommon
*** = very uncommon R = rare RR = very rare RRR = extremely rare
Value Unused Used Remarks
05 on 2 c *** ***
05 on 4 c * *
05 on 15 c * *
05 on 20 c * *
05 on 25 c * *
05 on 30 c * *
05 on 35 c ** **
10 on 40 c * *
10 on 50 c ** **
10 on 75 c *** ***
10 on 1 F *** ***

Parcel post stamps, overprinted Colis Postaux (1901)
  'COLIS POSTAUX' on 10 c black 
  'Colis Postaux' on 10 c red

Value of the stamps
vc = very common c = common * = not so common ** = uncommon		*** = very uncommon R = rare RR = very rare RRR = extremely rare
Value	Unused	Used	Remarks
10 c black	RR	RR	'COLIS POSTAUX'
10 c red	***	***	'Colis Postaux'

I have seen postal stationery with the same design: 15 c blue (country name in red) and 25 c black (country name in red).

Forgeries:

(Fournier forgery)

(Fournier forgeries of the parcel stamps)

Fournier has made forgeries of these 'Tablet' issue, for more information on these forgeries click here.

I have seen a postcard ('CARTE POSTALE') in the same design in the value 10 c black (country name in blue).

1909 Fisherman, Seagull and Sailship

Fisherman

  1 c orange and olive
  2 c olive and blue
  4 c violet and olive
  5 c green
  5 c blue and black
  10 c red 
  10 c green and olive
  10 c brown and red
  15 c brown and red 
  20 c brown

These stamps have perforation 14 x 13 1/2.
Value of the stamps
vc = very common c = common * = not so common ** = uncommon
*** = very uncommon R = rare RR = very rare RRR = extremely rare
Value Unused Used Remarks
1 c vc vc
2 c vc c
4 c vc c
5 c green * *
5 c blue and black vc c
10 c red *** **
10 c green and olive ** **
10 c brown and red c c
15 c c c
20 c c c

Seagull

  25 c blue
  25 c brown and green
  30 c orange and brown
  30 c red
  30 c brown and blue
  30 c green
  35 c green and brown
  40 c brown and green
  45 c violet and green
  50 c olive and green
  50 c blue
  50 c brown and red
  60 c blue and red
  65 c violet and brown
  75 c brown and olive
  90 c red and orange

These stamps have perforation 14 x 13 1/2.
Value of the stamps
vc = very common c = common * = not so common ** = uncommon
*** = very uncommon R = rare RR = very rare RRR = extremely rare
Value Unused Used Remarks
25 c blue ** **
25 c brown and green c c
30 c orange and brown R R
30 c red *** ***
30 c brown and blue * *
30 c green c c
35 c * *
40 c c c
45 c c c
50 c olive and green *** ***
50 c blue ** **
50 c brown and red c c
60 c * *
65 c * *
75 c * *
90 c * *

Sailship

  1 F green and blue
  1.10 F green and red
  1.50 F blue
  2 F violet and brown
  3 F lilac
  5 F brown and green

Red cross issues

 '+5c' on 10 c red (1915)
 '+5c' on 15 c brown and red (1916)

Value of the stamps
vc = very common c = common * = not so common ** = uncommon		*** = very uncommon R = rare RR = very rare RRR = extremely rare
Value	Unused	Used	Remarks
5 c + 10 c	*	*
5 c + 15 c	*	*

Surcharged

  25 c on 15 c brown and red
  25 c on 2 F violet and brown
  25 c on 5 F lilac and green
  65 c on 45 c violet and green
  85 c on 75 c brown and olive
  90 c on 75 c red
  1f25 (red) on 1 F blue
  1f50 on 1 F blue
  3 F on 5 F brown and lilac
  10 F on 5 F red and green
  20 F on 5 F lilac and red

Value of the stamps
vc = very common c = common * = not so common ** = uncommon		*** = very uncommon R = rare RR = very rare RRR = extremely rare
Value	Unused	Used	Remarks
25 c on 15	*	*
25 c on 2 F	*	*
25 c on 5 F	*	*
65 c on 45 c	*	*
85 c on 75 c	*	*
90 c on 75 c	*	*
1.25 F on 1 F	*	*
1.50 F on 1 F	*	*
3 F on 5 F	**	**
10 F on 5 F	***	***
20 F on 5 F	***	***

Parcel post stamps, overprinted 'Colis Postaux' (1917)

  10 c red
  20 c brown and grey

Value of the stamps
vc = very common c = common * = not so common ** = uncommon		*** = very uncommon R = rare RR = very rare RRR = extremely rare
Value	Unused	Used	Remarks
10 c	*	*
20 c	c	c

In 1931 a new series was issued (colonial issue, 4 values from 40 c to 1.50 F). A new permanent serie was issued in 1932, examples:

Postage due stamps

1892 Postage due stamps of the french colonies overprinted 'ST-PIERRE M-on', imperforated

Overprint red  
  5 c black
  10 c black
  15 c black
  20 c black
  30 c black
  40 c black
  60 c black
Overprint black
  1 F brown
  2 F brown

Value of the stamps
vc = very common c = common * = not so common ** = uncommon		*** = very uncommon R = rare RR = very rare RRR = extremely rare
Value	Unused	Used	Remarks
5 c	RR	RR
10 c	R	R
15 c	R	R
20 c	***	***
30 c	R	R
40 c	***	***
60 c	RR	RR
1 F	RR	RR
2 F	RR	RR

1925 Postage due stamps of France overprinted 'SAINT-PIERRE -ET- MIQUELON'

  5 c blue
  10 c brown
  20 c green
  25 c red
  30 c red
  45 c green
  50 c lilac
  1 F brown on yellow
  3 F lilac

Value of the stamps
vc = very common c = common * = not so common ** = uncommon		*** = very uncommon R = rare RR = very rare RRR = extremely rare
Value	Unused	Used	Remarks
5 c	vc	c
10 c	c	c
20 c	c	c
25 c	c	c
30 c	c	c
45 c	c	c
50 c	c	*
1 F	*	*
3 F	*	**

Surcharged

(Reduced size)

  '60 centimes a percevoir' on 50 c brown on yellow
  '2 francs a percevoir' on 1 F red

Value of the stamps
vc = very common c = common * = not so common ** = uncommon		*** = very uncommon R = rare RR = very rare RRR = extremely rare
Value	Unused	Used	Remarks
60 c on 50 c	c	*
2 F on 1 F	*	*

The next postage due issue was issued in 1932 (picture of a Newfoundland dog) with inscripton 'CHIFFRE TAXE'.

Miscellaneous

Due to a lack of stamps of 30 c in 1926, an overprint was applied 'GOUVERNEMENT P.P. 030 SAINT PIERRE MIQUELON ST PIERRE' on envelopes for France, example:

This overprint was used in end of April and begin Mai 1926. The date 30-6-26 seems quite late on the above piece. Similar envelopes with '0 05' instead of '0 30' exist. Also similar envelopes with only 'PP' in the center:

('PP' only, reduced size)

Copyright by Evert Klaseboer

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