| Added by |
 Steve
|
| Face value | 3 Pence |
| Catalog code (Michel) | GB 590 |
| Catalog code (Scott) | GB 664 |
| Catalog code | Yvert et Tellier GB 653 Stanley Gibbons GB 897 AFA number GB 620 Unificato GB 653 |
| Series | British Polar Explorers |
| Place in series | 1 |
| Stamp colour | Multicoloured |
| Watermark | None |
| Stamp use | Commemorative stamp |
| Print run | 53.630.000 |
| Issue date | 16/02/1972 |
| Designer | Marjorie Saynor |
| Paper type | 2 phosphor bands |
| Print technique | Photogravure and Embossed |
| Printed by | Harrison & Sons Ltd |
| Perforation | comb 14½ x 14¾ |
| Height | 41.00 mm |
| Width | 30.00 mm |
| Catalog prices | Used stamp $0.20 Unused stamp $0.20 |
