What It Be? - Extra Cancellations on Surinam 304-305 FDCs

(Published: January, 2008, Volume 8, Number 1, Issue #24) (Table Of Contents)
(Author: Larry Fillion)


In 1962, Surinam participated in "The World United Against Malaria" campaign by producing two stamps - details below.

Stamp Data
Catalog NumbersScott 304 & 305
Issue DateMay 2nd, 1962
PrinterJohn Enschede & Sons
DesignerH. Hartmann
ProcessLithographed
PaperUnwatermarked
Perforations13 x 14
Scott 304
Image of the Scott 304
Scott 305
Image of the Scott 305


The following FDCs have an extra cancellation that do not tie the stamps to the FDC.
Scott 304-305 on FDC with the 'World United Against Malaria' campaign symbol and text
below in English 'Erase this menace to human health' and in Dutch above.
Image of the 304-305 FDC No Number
Scott 304-305 on FDC with the 'World United Against Malaria' campaign symbol
Image of the 304-305 FDC Extra Cancel

*If any reader has other of these Surinam FDCs with extra cancellations or has an explanation of the extra cancellations, please contact me at malariastamps@yahoo.com