Ascension Islands Stamps
1938
SG 38
'Landscapes and Scenes'
Issued: 12th May 1938. Printed recess by Del La Rue and perf 13½ on 'Multiple Script CA' watermarked paper. This stamp depicts a portrait of King George VI in an oval surmounted by a crown. Inside the central frame is a view of the capital city, George Town, as seen from the sea.
SG 38
½d
black and violet
½d
black and violet
Quantity Issued: Unknown
Valid Until: Unknown
VARIATIONS & FLAWS
SG 38a
long centre bar to 2nd 'E' of 'GEORGE TOWN'
long centre bar to 2nd 'E' of 'GEORGE TOWN'
SG 38b
Perf 13
black and bluish violet
(17 May 1944)
Perf 13
black and bluish violet
(17 May 1944)
SG 38ba
long centre bar to 2nd 'E' of 'GEORGE TOWN'
long centre bar to 2nd 'E' of 'GEORGE TOWN'
SG 38s
overprinted 'SPECIMEN'
overprinted 'SPECIMEN'
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