Leeward Islands postage stamps year 1908 – 1 Shilling Green

Leeward Islands year 1908 1 Shilling Green / Carmine stamp

The Leeward Islands 1908 1 Shilling Green / Carmine stamp is part of a series of stamps issued for the Leeward Islands, a British colonial territory in the West Indies. The Leeward Islands consisted of several islands, including Antigua, Dominica, Montserrat, Saint Kitts-Nevis, and the Virgin Islands.

Description:

• The stamp features a portrait of King Edward VII in an oval frame.
• The denomination “ONE SHILLING” is printed below the portrait.
• The stamp is inscribed with “LEEWARD ISLANDS” at the top and “POSTAGE & REVENUE” at the bottom.
• The stamp has a bicolor design, with the frame in green and the center in carmine (red).

Issue Details:

• The stamp was issued in 1908 as part of the Leeward Islands’ King Edward VII series.
• It was printed by De La Rue & Co. in London using typography on paper with a multiple crown CA (Crown Agents) watermark.
• The stamp was perforated with a gauge of 14.

Collectibility:

• The Leeward Islands 1908 1s Green / Carmine stamp is sought after by collectors of British colonial stamps and West Indies philately.
• The stamp’s bicolor design and the use of the 1 Shilling denomination make it an attractive addition to collections.
• Used examples are more common than mint ones, but both are collectible.
• The Leeward Islands 1908 King Edward VII series, which includes the 1s Green / Carmine stamp, represents an important period in the postal history of the Leeward Islands.
• These stamps were used across the various islands of the Leeward Islands and served for both postage and revenue purposes.