1937 Great Britain Engraved Poster Stamps Coronation King George VI Complete Set

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1937

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1937 Great Britain Poster Stamps Coronation of King George VI At Westminster Abbey Engraved And Printed In England By Harrison & Sons, Ltd., London, Hayes, Middx., And High Wycombe, Bucks. Full MNH Intact Sheet With Original Insert And Envelope MNH. (Envelope And Insert Show Minor Signs Of Wear And Use, Sheet Of Stamps Is Post Office Fresh With Fold Marks And No Perforation Separation) PLEASE NOTE THAT THE FIRST PICTURE IS OF A COMPLETE SHEET FROM ONLINE FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY TO SHOW AN ENTIRE SHEET (MY SCANNER CAN ONLY DO 1/2 SHEET AT A TIME) The balance of the scans are the actual items you will receive! The coronation of George VI and his wife, Elizabeth, as king and queen of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth, Emperor and Empress consort of India took place at Westminster Abbey, London, on Wednesday 12 May 1937. George VI ascended the throne upon the abdication of his brother, Edward VIII, on 11 December 1936, three days before his 41st birthday. Edward's coronation had been planned for 12 May and it was decided to continue with his brother and sister-in-law's coronation on the same date. Wikipedia
This Is A Full Sheet Of Commemorative Poster Stamps Issued In 1937 For The Coronation Of King George VI, Who Was Crowned On 12 May 1937 Following The Abdication Of His Brother, Edward VIII. Each Stamp In This Sheet Features The Word “Coronation” At The Top And The Year “1937” At The Bottom, Framed By An Ornate Brown Decorative Border. The Designs Are Multicolored With Overprinted Highlights In Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Or Sepia, And Each Stamp Is Titled With A Caption Describing A Historical Scene, Location, Royal Figure, Or Artifact Associated With British Monarchy And Coronation History. Subjects Include: Royal Portraits (King George VI, Queen Elizabeth, Princess Elizabeth, Princess Margaret); Historic Sites (Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Tower Of London, Marlborough House, Coronation Chair); Iconic Events (Coronation Procession, State Opening Of Parliament); Crown Jewels (Imperial State Crown, Coronation Regalia); Royal Ancestry (Portraits And Tombs Of Past Monarchs Like Queen Victoria, King Edward VII, King Henry VIII); State Ceremonies And Military Parades. At The Bottom Margin, The Sheet Is Marked: “Engraved And Printed In England By Harrison & Sons, Ltd. London, Hayes, Middx., And High Wycombe, Bucks.” Harrison & Sons Was A Prominent British Security Printer Known For Producing Stamps And Banknotes. These Poster Stamps Were Not For Postal Use But Were Issued As Patriotic Collectibles And Souvenirs To Celebrate The Coronation. They Were Likely Sold As Sheets Or Given Away In Albums, Magazines, Or Product Promotions Throughout Britain And The Commonwealth. This Sheet Represents A Blend Of Royal Pageantry, Graphic Design, And National Pride At A Defining Moment In 20th-Century British History. Chat GPT

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