Nigeria 1938 King George VI Definitive Issue, Plate Blocks

Nigeria · 1938 · Various

This definitive series issued for the colony of Nigeria features a portrait of King George VI. The set includes various denominations, each with a different color scheme, showcasing the standard design for British colonial issues of the period. The stamps were printed by De La Rue & Co. using the recess (engraved) method.

Issued during British colonial rule, this series was used throughout Nigeria for over a decade, spanning World War II and the early post-war period. It represents the height of the British Empire's influence in West Africa before the movement towards independence gained momentum.