Grenada postage stamps year 1971 Scouting – Boy Scout Jamboree Japan MNH set
Grenada issued stamps specifically for this event! The 1971 issue commemorates the 13th World Scout Jamboree, which was held at Asagiri Heights near Mount Fuji, Japan.
Grenada released a set of stamps and a miniature sheet for this historic event.
🇯🇵 Grenada 1971 – 13th World Scout Jamboree, Japan
Grenada’s issue generally consists of a set of definitive stamps and a corresponding miniature sheet, all centered on the Jamboree theme.
| Issue Type | Quantity | Key Designs and Themes | Catalog Reference (Scott) |
| Definitive Set | 4 Stamps (Set) | These stamps typically feature different scenes related to the Jamboree and Scouting. They are listed as the main stamp set. | Scott #409-412 |
| Miniature Sheet (Souvenir Sheet) | 1 Sheet (containing 2 stamps) | The miniature sheet is highly thematic, often showing Scouts from different countries (such as a Grenadian Scout, a British Scout, and an Australian Scout with a Japanese Scout), and usually includes the official Jamboree badge/logo. | Scott #412a (or #B15 in Michel/SG) |
Specific Miniature Sheet Detail
The miniature sheet is particularly notable for featuring two distinct stamps within the sheet’s border, depicting the uniformed Scouts from different nations in front of the flag or event symbol, directly linking the Caribbean island nation to the global event in Japan.
This specific issue is a very popular item for collectors focusing on either Grenada, the Scouting topical theme, or the history of the World Scout Jamborees.
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