Bell and Tainter’s graphophone, 1886–1887 (Maldives 2017)

14 June (Maldives ) within release 95th memorial anniversary of Alexander Bell goes into circulation Stamp Bell and Tainter’s graphophone, 1886–1887 face value 20 Maldivian rufiyaa

Stamp Bell and Tainter’s graphophone, 1886–1887 in catalogues
Colnect codes:	Col: MV 2017-44

Stamp is square format.

Although this issue was authorized by postal officials in the Maldives, the entire issue was distributed by the stamp agents representing the Maldives to the new issued trade, and not sold in the Maldives.

Also in the issue 95th memorial anniversary of Alexander Bell:

• Mini Sheet - 95th memorial anniversary of Alexander Bell face value 4*20;
• Stamp - The first telephone, 1875 face value 60;
• Stamp - Bell’s telephone transmitter, 1876 face value 20;
• Stamp - Bell and Tainter’s photophone, 1880 face value 20;
• Souvenir Sheet - 95th memorial anniversary of Alexander Graham Bell face value 60;
• Stamp - Bell and Tainter’s graphophone, 1886–1887 face value 20;
• Stamp - Bell’s metal detector, 1881 face value 20;