King George VI 

King George VI
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King George VI

Catalogue information

LastDodo number
4330331
Area
Stamps
Title
King George VI
Face value
3
Country / area
Morocco - British post offices
Year
1949
Month
08
Day
16
Issue group
1949 King George with overprint
Order Number in Issue group
6
Usage
Postage
Type
Stamp
Basic colour
Purple
Exact colour
Pale violet
Theme / topic
Heads of State, Kings
Geographical theme
Persons theme
George VI of the United Kingdom [1895-1952]
Item subject
Michel number
82
Yvert number
44
Scott number
251
Stanley Gibbons number
82
Designer/Engraver
Dulac, Edmond [1882-1953], Gill, Eric [1882-1940]
Printing office
Harrison and Sons (1750-1997)
Perforation type
Comb perforation
Number of teeth per 20 mm
15 : 14
Watermark
Crown GVIR (multiple)
Luminescence
None
Printing technique
Photogravure, Typography
Paper
Gum
Water-activated gum (Lick & Stick, Wet adhesive)
Print run
Dimensions / diameter
21 x 24 mm
Details
Valid for postal use in the UK from 1950.