Burma King George V Definitive Series

Burma · 1937 · 3p to 10r

This definitive series features a portrait of King George V, facing left, within an ornate frame. The design is consistent across all denominations, with color changes and value tablets distinguishing each stamp. The country name 'BURMA' is inscribed at the top, with the denomination in both English and Burmese script at the bottom.

Issued on April 1, 1937, this was the first postage stamp series for Burma as a separate British colony, following its separation from British India. The stamps are British India King George V issues overprinted with 'BURMA'.