KGVI Reign - Part 5 - Channel Islands Provisional Bisect

Thank-you all for your positive comments, both on- and off-line regarding my KGVI Reign Series.

This week, the German occupation of the Channel Islands created some interesting, modern bisects. Sorry to disappoint all the "classic" collectors. To save typing, I have scanned the cover and the write-up from my album page.





Most of these covers are "philatelic" but there are a few commercial uses. These "philatelic" covers catalogue for about £16.

David

I had heard of bisects for this issue, but this is the first example I've seen!

Fantastic! The cover may be simple, but the usage is eye-catching!

k

Thank-you... it makes a great page in my album.

David

Great display David,this is the first Guernsey bisect I've seen very interesting,were they only cut one way or were there multiples of the bisect from different corners.

regards Harry

David...What else can I say about that great cover..Three thumbs up.... Eh ?

We want to see your WW2 Blackout cancels...and pronto

Harry:

1d was the inland letter rate, so this 2d stamp would be used only as a bisected-diagonally stamp, left or right, as a 1d stamp.

David

Okay, next week I'll do Canadian wartime blackout cancels.

What sort of interest do you have in them, Bob; and is there anything specific you'd like to know about them?

David

Great series David......


.....and, nice covers !

I've been enjoying your series on this topic. Keep the presentation coming.

This is what stamp collecting is all about! Well-done!
k

Hi, this looks like a 1934 side view of King George V or VI? but not sure as the stamp doesnt say. is it? thank you

Looks like George V to me. KGVI is clean shaven.

King George V, to commemorate his Silver Jubilee.

yes I distinctly remember his mustache

Yes, it's a 1935 King George V Silver Jubilee from Nigeria.

Will have to keep my out for the bisects!