Page 256 - Sierra Leone to 1961 - The Collection
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Coronation of King George VI 1937
Recess Printed by Bradbury Wilkinson
Multiple Script CA Watermark. Perf 11 x 11½.
This issue was produced in a very short period of time following Edward VIII’s abdication. Apart from the
duty tablets and country name, the design was shared by 48 colonies. De La Rue and Bradbury Wilkinson
shared the contract. The stamps were placed on sale on 12 May 1937.
One Penny Orange Twopence Purple Threepence Blue
1,270,000 555,660 1,012,220
The UPU were provided with 416 specimens of each value, perforated by Type B9.
Sheet numbers appeared in the top right corner of all sheets sent to Freetown.
