Ceylon – Scott #s 279-89A, used

Description

Ceylon — King George VI Pictorial Definitives (Partial Set, Low Value Omitted) (Scott 279–289A)

This attractive used group from Ceylon, cataloged as Scott 279–289A with the lowest denomination omitted, is drawn from the celebrated King George VI pictorial definitive series. Issued in the late 1930s and 1940s, these stamps are widely regarded as among the most beautifully designed colonial-era definitives, combining royal portraiture with detailed local scenery and cultural subjects.

The set features a consistent portrait of King George VI paired with a wide range of pictorial designs, including Colombo Harbour, tea pluckers at work, ancient temples, irrigation tanks, mountain landscapes, rivers, wildlife, and rural scenes. Each vignette was carefully engraved to highlight the natural beauty, economic life, and historical heritage of Ceylon.

All stamps are offered in used condition, each bearing period cancellations consistent with genuine postal use. Designs remain clear with strong detail, legible inscriptions, and intact perforations throughout. While the lowest denomination of the complete set is not included, the remaining values form a visually cohesive and highly collectible representation of this iconic issue.

An excellent selection for collectors of British Commonwealth philately, King George VI material, pictorial definitives, or South Asian postal history.