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The George VI Definitives 1938 to 1955
One Shilling and Threepence Yellow Orange
This value was introduced several years after the majority of the other values due to the increased demand for
the registered airmail service. In eleven despatches between 23 March 1944 and 5 September 1955, a total of
688,400 stamps were printed. The stamp was issued on 1 July 1944.
CANCELLED overprint
of unknown origin.
One Shilling and Threepence Yellow Orange.
From Single Working Plate 1, the only one used.
1 October 1952 - Registered air mail letter from Sefadu to Kilmarnock, United Kingdom.
1s air mail postage plus 3d registration fee.
