Britain and Ireland | King George VI and Local Scenes Set of Nine Cook Islands Postage Stamps Issued 1944

Description

This collectible set of nine postage stamps issued by the Cook Islands depicts local scenes, as well as portraits of Captain James Cook and King George VI. Scenes and watercraft pictured include: Landing of Captain Cook; Double Canoe; Islanders Unloading Ship; View of Avarua Harbor; RMS Monowai; Village and Palms; and, Coastal Scene and Canoe.
Date of issue: 1944
Watermark: NZ over Star Multiple
Emission: Commemorative
Perforation: 14
Printing: Recess
Mint, never hinged condition.