Jamaica King George VI and Constitution, 1946
Jamaica · 1946 · 1½d
This definitive stamp features a dual portrait. On the left is a profile of King George VI, the reigning monarch of the British Empire at the time. On the right is a depiction of the signing of the new constitution, symbolizing Jamaica's move towards greater self-governance.
Issued to commemorate the new constitution granted to Jamaica in 1944, this stamp marks a significant step in the island's journey from a British Crown Colony towards eventual independence in 1962.
Printing Method
Engraved
Catalog Numbers
Image: · License:
View on Wikimedia CommonsEstimated Values by Condition
Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
