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Jamaica King George VI Definitive Stamps
common1900-1945

Jamaica King George VI Definitive Stamps

Jamaica · 1945 · 1½d

This definitive stamp set features a portrait of King George VI, the reigning monarch of the British Empire at the time. The design is a classic profile portrait common to many colonial issues of the era, framed with ornate scrollwork and the country's name.

Issued in the final year of World War II, these stamps represent the continuity of British colonial administration in Jamaica during a period of global upheaval.

Printing Method

Recess

Catalog Numbers

sg136-137
scott140-141

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$5
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$3
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$2
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$1
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.5

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