Ascension Islands Stamps
1938
SG 39a
'Landscapes and Scenes'
Issued: 8th Jul 1940. 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 Green Mountian, (also known as 'The Peak' and the highest point on Ascension).
SG 39a
1d
black and yellow-orange
1d
black and yellow-orange
Quantity Issued: Unknown
Valid Until: Unknown
VARIATIONS & FLAWS
SG 39ab
Perf 13
(May 1942)
Perf 13
(May 1942)
SG 39aba
mountaineer flaw
mountaineer flaw
SG 39ac
Perf 14
(17th Feb 1949)
Perf 14
(17th Feb 1949)
SG 39aca
mountaineer flaw
mountaineer flaw
SG 39as
overprinted 'SPECIMEN'
overprinted 'SPECIMEN'
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