Fiji 1938 1/2d perforation 14 – SG249a ½d Native Sailing Canoe MH
The Fiji postage stamp from 1938 featuring the ½d Native Sailing Canoe with perforation p.14 is cataloged as SG249a. This stamp is part of the King George VI pictorial series and shows a native sailing canoe design. The ½d denomination was issued in this year with this specific perforation (14), which distinguishes it from the similar design with perforation 12 (SG249b).
Key details:
Year: 1938
Design: Native Sailing Canoe
Denomination: ½d (half penny)
Perforation: 14 (p.14)
Catalogue Number: SG249a
Condition examples include mint hinged (MH) and fine used.
This stamp is known among collectors for its attractive depiction of local Fiji culture via the sailing canoe motif and is part of the KGVI pictorial series from the era.
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