SAINT VINCENT 1953 (FDC) 4C CORONATION PAIR, KINGSTOWN
4c Coronation pair on type 1b ArtCraft registered 'OFFICIAL PAID' cover to the USA with KINGSTOWN, ST VINCENT circular cancels dated 2 JU 53, the first day of issue. Signed by the Colonial Postmaster, Duncan McDonald Smith. Reverse with various receiving cancels including KANSAS CITY, MO dated JUN 25 1953. Generally fine. SG188; SC185
Note: two versions of 'The Style of the Monarch' inscription (under the portrait) exist – the type 1a five-line version intended for use when Elizabeth was Princess and the type 1b six-line version for when she became Queen
