Saint Helena 1938-44 King George VI Definitives
Saint Helena · 1938 · 1d
This definitive stamp features a dual portrait of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, with a central vignette depicting a ship at anchor in Jamestown harbor. The design highlights the island's maritime heritage and its status as a British colony during the reign of George VI.
Issued as part of the King George VI definitive series for St. Helena, this stamp was in use during World War II, a period when the island's strategic location in the South Atlantic was of significant importance.
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Engraved
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Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
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Nicely centered, minor flaws
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Off-center or visible wear
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