Leeward Islands 1938-51 £1 violet and black/scarlet, perforations 13, VARIETY WATERMARK SIDEWAYS, SG114ca.
A fine unmounted mint pristine example with full original gum. Stunning quality bringing out the best in this vibrant stamp. Most examples were hinged or have been poorly preserved.
An important King George VI rarity. Only one sheet of 60 existed, and many of those have been hinged making this a true treasure.
The Leeward Islands, in the Caribbean, issued this 1938–51 George VI definitive series as part of a wider Crown Agents omnibus issue, designed to reflect imperial unity and monarchic stability during a time of significant global upheaval (World War II and post-war reconstruction).
The £1 high-value was primarily used for fiscal purposes or heavy overseas parcels, which naturally limited its circulation and survival in pristine condition.
The stamp features King George VI in a side portrait set in a rich violet and black medallion framed by vivid scarlet. This was an unusually bold colour scheme for colonial issues at that time.
Its stunning contrast and vibrant inking give it an eye-catching presence on any album page or exhibition display.
Stanley Gibbons catalogue value: £6,500.
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