Falkland Islands, King George VI Definitives

Name: Falkland Islands, King George VI Definitives
Brand: Falkland Islands

Falkland Islands · 1938 · 1d

This definitive stamp features a dual portrait. The main vignette shows the HMS Discovery, Captain Scott's Antarctic research vessel, set against the backdrop of South Georgia. A smaller, inset portrait of King George VI is located in the upper right corner.

Issued as part of the iconic 1938 King George VI pictorial definitive series, this set celebrated the history, industry, and wildlife of the Falkland Islands and its dependencies.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

royalty monarchs king-george-vi ships sailing-ships discovery

Catalog Numbers

sg147

scott90

michel78

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.