British Stamps
1939

SG 462
"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 1st Sep 1941 as SG 485 which is a lighter shade.

SG 462
½d
green
Front

SG 462
½d
green
Reverse

Quantity Issued: Unknown

Valid Until: Unknown

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VARIATIONS

SG 462a
Sideways watermark
(Jan 1938)

SG 462ab
Booklet pane of 4
(Jun 1940)

PLATE FLAWS

REQUIRES ADDITIONAL RESEARCH

STAMPS FROM MY COLLECTION

(1)
SG 462
Mint, Unused
Front

(1)
SG 462
Mint, Unused
Reverse

PERFINS

(2)
SG 462
Used
Front

(2)
SG 462
Used
Reverse

(3)
SG 462
Used
Front

(3)
SG 462
Used
Reverse

(2) is stamped 'LNE'
(3) is stamped 'UDL'

(4)
SG 462
Used
Front

(4)
SG 462
Used
Reverse

(5)
SG 462
Used
Front

(5)
SG 462
Used
Reverse

(4) is stamped 'GGE'?
(5) is stamped 'GWR', likely used by the 'Great Western Railway' - needs confirmation.

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British Stamps 1939

SG 462 "King George VI - Definitive"