Northern Rhodesia postage stamp year KGVI 1938 1 Shilling yellow-black MNH
📮 Overview of the Stamp
- The 1 Shilling yellow-brown and black postage stamp was issued by Northern Rhodesia during the reign of King George VI as part of the 1938–1952 definitive series.
- In classic stamp catalogs (e.g., Stanley Gibbons), this stamp is typically listed as SG 40 or similar, identified by its denomination “1/-” and its yellow-brown with black design.
📅 Year and Issue
- The KGVI definitive series for Northern Rhodesia began in 1938, and the 1 Shilling value was part of this set.
- It was issued around 1938 and continued in use through the early 1950s as part of the standard colonial postage issues.
🎨 Design & Appearance
- Colors: Yellow-brown background with black text/portrait elements (often described as yellow-brown and black).
- Portrait: Features the portrait of King George VI, as used in many British colonial stamp issues of that era.
- Usage: Valid for regular postal use within Northern Rhodesia and on mail abroad.
📑 Catalog & Collecting Info
- In catalog listings (e.g., Stanley Gibbons), it falls within the SG25–45 group of 1938 KGVI definitives; the 1 Shilling falls around SG40. Mint or used examples are collected by philatelists of British Commonwealth and African Colony issues.
- Stamp dealers and online market listings show this variety offered in mint never hinged (MNH), mint hinged, or used condition, with values and availability varying accordingly.
📊 Value Notes (collector context)
- The value of such stamps depends on condition (mint vs used), centering/perforations, and market demand. Listings on marketplace sites show modest prices typically for this issue, reflecting it’s a common definitive value in the set.
