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King George VI 2d Scarlet Definitive

Name: King George VI 2d Scarlet Definitive
Brand: Australia

Australia · 1938 · 2d

A scarlet definitive stamp featuring a portrait of the young King George VI in uniform, facing left. The stamp is postmarked.

Issued in 1938, this stamp is part of Australia's first definitive series featuring King George VI, following his ascension to the throne in 1936 after his brother's abdication.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

royalty heads-of-state definitive

Catalog Numbers

scott182

michel142C

Image: "Postmaster-General's Department" (PMG) (1901-1975) of the Australian Federal Government under supervision of the British Royal Mail · License: Public domain

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