The British issues of the New Hebrides come from one of the most unusual colonial arrangements in philately: the Anglo-French Condominium. From 1906 until independence in 1980, the islands were jointly administered by Britain and France, resulting in separate British and French stamp issues for the same territory.

British New Hebrides stamps typically feature portraits of British monarchs, including King George VI and Queen Elizabeth II, alongside scenes of island life, sailing canoes, native people, and tropical landscapes. Denominations were expressed in British currency, distinguishing them clearly from the parallel French issues.

For collectors, British New Hebrides stamps are especially appealing for their historical oddity, attractive South Pacific imagery, and their role in one of the most distinctive dual-administration systems ever reflected in postage stamps.