British Stamps
1941
SG 486
"King George VI - Definitive"
Issued 11th Aug 1941. Measuring 21 x 24mm and printed photogravure, GviR watermark and perf comb 15 x 14. This stamp features King George VI and was originially issued on 10th May 1937 as SG 463 which is a darker shade.
SG 486
1d
pale scarlet
Front
1d
pale scarlet
Front
SG 486
1d
pale scarlet
Reverse
1d
pale scarlet
Reverse
Quantity Issued: Unknown
Valid Until: Unknown
VARIATIONS
SG 486a
Sideways watermark
(Oct 1942)
Sideways watermark
(Oct 1942)
SG 486b
imperf pair
imperf pair
SG 486c
imperf 3 sides
(horiz pair)
imperf 3 sides
(horiz pair)
Note: 468c is only perforated on the bottom edge and occurs in the same sheets as 468b.
PLATE FLAWS
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STAMPS FROM MY COLLECTION
(1)
SG 486
Mint, Unused
Front
SG 486
Mint, Unused
Front
(2)
SG 486
Mint, Unused
Reverse
SG 486
Mint, Unused
Reverse
(3)
SG 486
Used
'RHONDDA | GLAMORGAN | 2 APR 1943'
SG 486
Used
'RHONDDA | GLAMORGAN | 2 APR 1943'