Issue: Kenya Uganda Tanganyika King George 1938 Stamp
Type: Stamp
Number of Stamps: 1
Stamps Denomination: 20 C,
Issue Date: 1938
Issued By: Kenya Post
The 1938 Kenya:
The 1938 King George VI stamp series issued for the British colonies of Kenya Uganda and Tanganyika is one of the most historically significant stamp issues from the East African region. The series was part of a larger effort to standardize postal systems across Britain colonies and it featured a portrait of King George VI who was the reigning monarch at the time. These stamps marked the transition from the previous King George V series and represented the British Empire continued influence in East Africa during the colonial era.
A Symbol of Colonial Authority:
The image of King George VI on the stamps was a visual reminder of the British monarchy authority in East Africa. At the time Kenya Uganda and Tanganyika were still under British colonial rule and the stamps were an essential part of the region postal services. The stamps were printed in various denominations each serving a different purpose for sending mail within and between the colonies. The King image often framed by intricate borders and adorned with symbols of the colonies became a significant symbol of British control and governance in the region.
Legacy and Collectability of the 1938:
the 1938 King George VI stamps are highly prized by collectors and philatelists. Not only do they represent a pivotal moment in the history of East Africa but they also offer insight into the political and postal systems of the time. The stamps are often seen as a relic of the colonial period linking the territories of Kenya Uganda and Tanganyika to the broader history of the British Empire. As a collector item the 1938 King George VI stamp series continues to hold great value and fascination offering a glimpse into the past and the evolution of the region postal history before these nations gained their independence.
