Malta King George VI Definitive, 5d
Malta · 1943 · 5d
This definitive stamp features a portrait of King George VI, the reigning monarch of the British Empire at the time. The design is simple and functional, typical of definitive issues, with the country name 'MALTA' at the top and the denomination '5d' at the bottom.
Issued during World War II, this stamp was part of a series used throughout the British colony of Malta, a strategically vital island fortress in the Mediterranean.
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Photogravure
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Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
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Off-center or visible wear
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