King George VI 

King George VI
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King George VI

Catalogue information

LastDodo number
11504441
Area
Stamps
Title
King George VI
Face value
2
Country / area
Guernsey
Year
1940
Month
02
Day
27
Issue group
1940 Halving
Order Number in Issue group
1
Usage
Postage
Type
Stamp
Basic colour
Orange
Exact colour
Dark orange
Theme / topic
Heads of State, Kings
Geographical theme
Persons theme
George VI of the United Kingdom [1895-1952]
Item subject
Michel number
I
Yvert number
Scott number
Stanley Gibbons number
Designer/Engraver
Dulac, Edmond [1882-1953], Gill, Eric [1882-1940]
Printing office
Harrison and Sons (1750-1997)
Perforation
Comb perforation 15 : 14
Watermark
Crown GVIR (multiple)
Luminescence
None
Printing technique
Photogravure
Paper
Gum
Water-activated gum (Lick & Stick, Wet adhesive)
Print run
Dimensions / diameter
21 x 24 mm
Details

Halving of #340387, #4611605, or #4611609. Officially valid until February 22, 1941, but tolerated at branch offices until the end of July 1941.

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