Australia, 1937-49 3d Blue King George VI Definitve

Australia · 1937 · 3d

This definitive stamp features a left-facing portrait of King George VI, who ascended to the throne following the abdication of his brother, Edward VIII. The design is a simple yet elegant three-quarter profile set against a solid dark blue background, with the denomination '3d' and 'POSTAGE' at the bottom and 'AUSTRALIA' at the top. This was a workhorse stamp used for common postal rates for over a decade.

Issued shortly after the coronation of King George VI in 1937, this stamp was part of a long-running series that saw Australia through the entirety of World War II and into the post-war era.