Gilbert & Ellice postage stamps year 1937-39 Local Motives set MNH (**) full set
The set of Gilbert & Ellice Islands stamps you are referring to is the Definitive Issue released starting in 1939, which features King George VI’s portrait and various local scenes, or “Local Motives.”
This set is the most comprehensive and important one for the colony during the King George VI era (1937-1952). The full set includes a range of values, typically $\frac{1}{2}\text{d}$ (half-penny) up to $\text{10 shillings}$.
Key Details of the Set
| Feature | Description |
| Monarch | King George VI |
| Catalogue Era | George VI Definitives |
| Dates of Issue | 1939-1940 (with some values re-issued in later years) |
| Total Values | A complete set typically consists of 12 different values. |
| Catalogue Numbers | Scott #40-51 (for the full 12-value set). Stanley Gibbons (SG) #43-54. |
| Designs (“Local Motives”) | The designs for the lower values often feature local transportation and scenes, while the higher values typically feature the portrait of King George VI. Examples include: Canoe, Pandanus tree, Map of the Islands, and a Fishing Scene. |
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