British Stamps
1941

SG 489
"King George VI - Definitive"

Issued 21st Jul 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 466 which is a darker shade.

SG 489
2½d
pale ultramarine
Front

SG 489
2½d
pale ultramarine
Reverse

Quantity Issued: Unknown

Valid Until: Unknown

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VARIATIONS

SG 489a
Sideways watermark
(Jun 1942)

SG 489b
Tête-bêche
(horizontal pair)

SG 489c
imperf pair

SG 489d
imperf pane

SG 489e
imperf 3 sides
(horizontal pair)

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.

Note: 489c is only perforated on the bottom edge and occurs in the same sheets as 498e.

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PLATE FLAWS

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STAMPS FROM MY COLLECTION

(1)
SG 489
Mint, Unused
Front

(1)
SG 489
Mint, Unused
Reverse

(2)
SG 489
Mint, Unused
Front
inverted watermark

(2)
SG 489
Mint, Unused
Reverse
inverted watermark

British Stamps 1941

SG 489 "King George VI - Definitive"