Ascension Islands Stamps
1938

SG 40
'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 the Pier.
SG 40
1½d
black and vermillion
1½d
black and vermillion
Quantity Issued: Unknown
Valid Until: Unknown

VARIATIONS & FLAWS




SG 40a
Davit flaw
Davit flaw
SG 40b
Perf 13
(17th May 1944)
Perf 13
(17th May 1944)
SG 40ba
Davit flaw
Davit flaw
SG 40bb
cut mast and railings
cut mast and railings




SG 40c
Perf 14
(17th Feb 1949)
Perf 14
(17th Feb 1949)
SG 40ca
Davit flaw
Davit flaw
SG 40cb
cut mast and railing
cut mast and railing
SG 40s
overprinted 'SPECIMEN'
overprinted 'SPECIMEN'

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