Kenya Uganda Tanganyika King George V Silver Jubilee
Kenya, Uganda, and Tanganyika · 1935 · 20c
This stamp commemorates the Silver Jubilee of King George V, marking 25 years of his reign. The design features a prominent portrait of the King in his admiral's uniform, set within an ornate frame, with Windsor Castle depicted in a small vignette below. The inscription "KENYA UGANDA TANGANYIKA" appears at the top, indicating its use across the three British East African territories.
Issued as part of a popular omnibus series across the British Empire, this stamp celebrated the stability and continuity of the monarchy during a period of global economic and political uncertainty.
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Photogravure
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