British Stamps
1939

SG 463
"King George VI - Definitive"

Issued 10th May 1937. Measuring 21 x 24mm and printed photogravure, GviR watermark and perf comb 15 x 14. This stamp features King George VI and was re-printed on 11th Aug 1941 as SG 486 which is a lighter shade.

SG 463
1d
scarlet
Front

SG 463
1d
scarlet
Reverse

Quantity Issued: Unknown

Valid Until: Unknown

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VARIATIONS

SG 463a
Sideways watermark
(Feb 1938)

SG 463ab
Booklet pane of 4
(Jun 1940)

PLATE FLAWS

REQUIRES ADDITIONAL RESEARCH

STAMPS FROM MY COLLECTION

(1)
SG 463
Mint, Unused
Front

(1)
SG 463
Mint, Unused
Reverse

(2)
SG 463
Used
Front
"NORTHUMBERLAND | 15 APR 39"

PERFINS

(3)
SG 463
Used
Front

(3)
SG 463
Used
Reverse

(4)
SG 463
Used
Front

(4)
SG 463
Used
Reverse

(3) stamped 'GWR', likely 'Great Western Railway'
(4) stamped 'WHC & Co.'

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British Stamps 1939

SG 463 "King George VI - Definitive"