British Stamps
1941

SG 488
"King George VI - Definitive"

Issued 6th Oct 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 31st Jan 1938 as SG 465 which is a darker shade.

SG 488
2d
pale orange
Front

SG 488
2d
pale orange
Reverse

Quantity Issued: Unknown

Valid Until: Unknown

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VARIATIONS

SG 488a
Sideways watermark
(6th Oct 1941)

SG 488b
tête-bêche
(horiz pair)

SG 488c
imperf pair

SG 488d
imperf pane

Note: imperf panes are booklets that show one row of perforations either at the top or the bottom of a pane of 6 stamps.

Note: Tête-bêche varieties are from defective stamp booklets.

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PLATE FLAWS

REQUIRES ADDITIONAL RESEARCH

STAMPS FROM MY COLLECTION

(1)
SG 488
Mint, Unused
Front

(1)
SG 488
Mint, Unused
Reverse

(2)
SG 488
Mint, Unused
Front
inverted watermark

(2)
SG 488
Mint, Unused
Reverse
inverted watermark

NOTE: The above stamp was cancelled "BOOTLE | LIVERPOOL | 4 MAY 1951"

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British Stamps 1941

SG 488 "King George VI - Definitive"