STAMPS OF St.HELENA

GEORGE VI 1937-1952

 

The first issue in the reign of George VI was the crown colony omnibus issue celebrating the Coronation of George VI on 12th May 1937.

Coronation issue of 1937

Following this a definitive set was issued in 1938 with values ranging from ½d to 10/-. The colour of the 1d value was changed from green to yellow orange in 1940 and in 1949 the 1d, 1½d and 2d were re-issued in 2 colours.

 

The 1938 definitives

Further omnibus issues appeared in 1946 celebrating Victory, then in 1948 featuring the Royal Silver Wedding and in 1949 celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the Universal Postal Union.

The 1948 Silver Wedding pair

 

The 1949 75th UPU Anniversary

 

 

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