Jamaica 5d Breadfruit, King George VI Definitive
Jamaica · 1938 · 5d
This definitive stamp features a dual design. On the left is a portrait of King George VI, and on the right is a depiction of a breadfruit branch, a staple food crop in Jamaica. The design highlights both the British monarchy and the island's local agriculture.
Issued as part of the 1938-1952 definitive series for Jamaica, this set was widely used throughout the latter part of King George VI's reign and the World War II era, reflecting the island's status as a British colony.
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Engraved
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