King George VI Eritrea 1 Shilling Definitive

Eritrea · 1951 · 1 shilling

The stamp features a profile portrait of King George VI facing left, with 'POSTAGE REVENUE' at the top and '1 SHILLING' at the bottom. It is overprinted 'ERITREA' and 'B.A.' (British Administration) vertically on the left and right sides respectively.

These stamps were issued during the British Administration of Eritrea following World War II, before its federation with Ethiopia. They represent a transitional period in Eritrea's history.