Bermuda year 1938 2 Shillings SG 116 Used stamp

Here are some key details about postage stamps from Bermuda when it was a British colony:

Bermuda’s First Stamps (1865-1937):

• The first stamps for Bermuda were issued in 1865 featuring the profile of Queen Victoria.
• These early stamps had the inscription “Bermuda Postage” and showed values in pence currency.
• Designs depicted the British royal cipher or allegoric figures like a ship or a shipwreck scene.

King George VI Era (1937-1953):

• New definitive stamps portraying King George VI were released starting in 1937.
• Included lower values showing the king’s profile and higher values with scenes from Bermuda.
• Many stamp designs featured ships, beaches, and marine life motifs representing Bermuda’s island environment.

Queen Elizabeth II Era (1953-Present):

• The reign of Queen Elizabeth II from 1953 led to new definitive stamp series displaying her profile portrait.
• Commemorative and special issue stamps have showcased themes like ships, beaches, fish, birds and historic events/sites of Bermuda.
• Many attractive and colorful topical designs aimed at collectors have been produced over the decades.

Bermuda’s classic stamp issues under British rule are popular with collectors interested in Britain’s former colonies and territories as well as topical collectors pursuing maritime/ship themes. The small island’s philatelic emissions provide an interesting snapshot into Bermuda’s history and environment.