Page 212 - Sierra Leone to 1961 - The Collection
P. 212
The George VI Definitives 1938 to 1955
Recess Printed by Waterlow
Multiple Script CA Watermark, Sideways. Perf 12½.
The artist was limited in the design and the colours of the stamps but greatly helped by the omission of the
words POSTAGE & REVENUE, the first time for Sierra Leone. The requirement to have a diamond shaped
surround to the King’s portrait does perhaps upset the balance of the design.
Fivepence Sixpence One Shilling
Olive-green Grey Black & Olive-green
From 8 Apr 1938 From 8 Apr 1938 From 8 Apr 1938
Total - 185,580 Total - 2,547,840 Total - 1,472,220
One Shilling & Threepence Two Shillings Five Shillings
Red-brown
Yellow-orange Black & Sepia
From 8 Apr 1938
From 23 Mar 1944 From 8 Apr 1938 Total - 148,820
Total - 688,400 Total - 371,980
Ten Shillings One Pound
Emerald-green Deep blue
From 8 Apr 1938 From 8 Apr 1938
Total - 73,200 Total - 83,160
