King George VI 

King George VI
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King George VI

Catalogue information

LastDodo number
3919685
Area
Stamps
Title
King George VI
Face value
6
Country / area
British Virgin Islands
Year
1938
Month
08
Day
01
Issue group
1938 Postage Stamps
Order Number in Issue group
7
Usage
Postage
Type
Stamp
Basic colour
Purple
Exact colour
Deep violet
Theme / topic
Heads of State, Kings, Seals [authentication]
Geographical theme
Persons theme
George VI of the United Kingdom [1895-1952]
Item subject
King George VI
Michel number
78
Yvert number
80
Scott number
82
Stanley Gibbons number
116
Designer/Engraver
Printing office
Harrison and Sons (1750-1997)
Perforation type
Comb perforation
Number of teeth per 20 mm
14
Watermark
Crown CA written (multiple)
Luminescence
None
Printing technique
Photogravure
Paper
Gum
Water-activated gum (Lick & Stick, Wet adhesive)
Print run
Dimensions / diameter
25 x 30 mm
Details