Description
Hong Kong – Scott #151–153 (1937) Unused, Hinged – King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Coronation Set
This attractive three-stamp commemorative set was issued on May 12, 1937 to celebrate the coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (later the Queen Mother). The design features finely engraved portraits of the newly crowned royal couple, flanked by crossed scepters and the Imperial Crown, symbolizing continuity and stability in the British Empire following the abdication crisis of 1936.
Each denomination is printed in a distinctive color:
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4 Cents – Green
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15 Cents – Carmine Red
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25 Cents – Deep Blue
These stamps were printed by Bradbury Wilkinson, known for their high-quality engraving work. The imagery is clear, strongly inked, and beautifully centered—showing classic colonial-era craftsmanship.
This set is unused with hinged gum, well preserved with clean perforations and vivid original color.
Details:
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Country: Hong Kong (British Colony)
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Issue Date: May 12, 1937
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Event: Coronation of King George VI & Queen Elizabeth
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Printer: Bradbury Wilkinson
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Condition: Unused, hinged
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Catalog References: Scott #151–153
A historically significant set marking the beginning of the reign of King George VI, and an essential addition for collectors of British Empire, Hong Kong, or Royalty themed philately.
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