uncommon1900-1945

Antigua 1938 King George VI & Fort James

Name: Antigua 1938 King George VI & Fort James
Brand: Antigua

Antigua · 1938 · £1

This definitive stamp features a portrait of King George VI in the upper left, with the main vignette depicting the cannons at Fort James overlooking the sea. The design, rendered in a slate-blue and ultramarine color scheme, highlights both the British monarchy and the island's historical military defenses.

Issued as part of the King George VI definitive series for Antigua, this high-value stamp reflects the island's status as a British colony in the Leeward Islands during the late 1930s. Fort James was a key British fortification built to protect St. John's harbour.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

royalty king-george-vi fortification military cannons colonial

Catalog Numbers

sg97

scott95

michel95

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$120

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$90

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$65

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$35

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$15

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.