Queen Elizabeth II Definitive Series

Name: Queen Elizabeth II Definitive Series
Brand: Kenya, Uganda and Tanganyika

Kenya, Uganda and Tanganyika · 1954 · Various

This definitive series features a portrait of the newly crowned Queen Elizabeth II alongside various vignettes depicting the local life, industry, and wildlife of the combined territories. The designs include scenes such as a sisal plantation, Owen Falls Dam, elephants, giraffes, and Mount Kilimanjaro, showcasing the region's natural beauty and economic activities.

Issued for the combined postal administration of Kenya, Uganda, and Tanganyika, this set reflects the colonial era under British rule shortly after Queen Elizabeth II's accession to the throne in 1952.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

royalty queen-elizabeth-ii wildlife industry agriculture landscapes definitive

Catalog Numbers

sg165-179

scott103-117

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$45

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$35

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$25

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$15

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

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