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Gilbert and Ellice Islands

King George VI

Scott 45 · General Issues

About this stamp

The “King George VI” stamp was issued by Gilbert and Ellice Islands, an issuing entity associated with present-day Kiribati / Tuvalu on 14 January 1939. This 3p ultramarine and black stamp belongs to the “1939 King George VI Pictorials” series and is listed under General Issues as Scott 45. It has a perforation measurement of 131⁄2.

It was printed using Engraving. Its physical characteristics include 4 watermark.

Catalogue recordStamp details
Country/Territory
Gilbert and Ellice Islands
Standard country
Kiribati / Tuvalu
Entity type
Territory or Dependency
Country issuing years
1911-75
Category
General Issues
Scott number
45
Description
King George VI
Series
1939 King George VI Pictorials
Issue date
1939-01-14 00:00:00
Year issued
1939
Denomination
3p
Colour
Ultramarine And Black
Perforation
131⁄2
Watermark
4
Printing method
Engraving
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