King George VI, Ceylon
Ceylon · 1938 · 5c
This definitive stamp features a left-facing portrait of King George VI, who reigned over the British Empire from 1936 to 1952. The design is a classic three-quarter profile set against a solid dark background, with the country name 'CEYLON' at the top and the denomination '5c' at the bottom.
Issued as part of the definitive series for the colony of Ceylon, this stamp was used for everyday postage during the lead-up to and throughout World War II, a period of significant global turmoil.
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Photogravure
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