Ceylon – Scott #s 264-74 (includes 264a & 265a), used
$17.50
Ceylon 1938–49 KGVI Pictorials, Scott #264–274 complete, including 264a & 265a. All used with strong color and clear cancels.
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Description
This is the complete 1938–49 King George VI Pictorial Set from Ceylon, Scott #264–274, including the shade varieties Scott #264a and Scott #265a. All stamps are used, with clear postmarks and strong color, showcasing one of the most admired pictorial definitive series of the British Commonwealth.
These beautifully engraved stamps highlight scenes from across Ceylon (modern-day Sri Lanka), blending colonial portraiture with lush landscapes and local industries. The set includes:
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#264 & 264a – 2c “Tapping Rubber” (two different shades)
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#265 & 265a – 3c “Adam’s Peak” (two different shades)
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#266 – 6c “Colombo Harbour”
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#267 – 9c “Plucking Tea”
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#268 – 20c “Coconut Palms”
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#269 – 10c “Hill Paddy”
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#270 – 15c “River Scene”
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#271 – 25c “Temple of the Tooth”
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#272 – 30c “Ancient Irrigation Tank”
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#273 – 50c “Wild Elephants”
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#274 – 1R “Trincomalee Bay”
The engravings are crisp even in used condition, and the cancellations do not obscure the designs. These classic KGVI pictorials are prized for their artistry and represent some of the finest colonial-era stamp designs ever issued.
Perfect for collectors of British Commonwealth, Sri Lanka/Ceylon, landscape pictorials, or KGVI definitives.
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