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.
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Engraved
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Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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