Coronation of George VI 

Coronation of George VI
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Coronation of George VI

Catalogue information

LastDodo number
2588097
Area
Stamps
Title
Coronation of George VI
Face value
3
Country / area
North Rhodesia
Year
1937
Month
05
Day
12
Issue group
1937 Coronation of George VI
Order Number in Issue
3
Basic colour
Blue
Exact colour
Dark ultramarine
Usage
Postage
Type
Stamp
Theme / topic
Heads of State, Kings, Queens
Geographical theme
Persons theme
Elizabeth of the United Kingdom [1900-2002] (Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon), George VI of the United Kingdom (1895-1952)
Item subject
Michel number
24
Yvert number
24
Scott number
24
Stanley Gibbons number
24
Designer/Engraver
De La Rue (DLR)
Printing office
Bradbury, Wilkinson & Company (1856-1983)
Perforation
Comb perforation 11 : 11½
Watermark
Crown CA written (multiple)
Luminescence
None
Printing technique
Steel engraving
Paper
Gum
Water-activated gum (Lick & Stick, Wet adhesive)
Print run
Dimensions / diameter
40 x 24 mm
Details