CEYLON 1953 (FDC) 5C CORONATION BLOCK, COLOMBO 8
5c Coronation irregular block x 5 on type 1b ArtCraft cover with COLOMBO, 8 circular cancels dated 2 JU 53, the first day of issue. Generally fine. SG433; SC317
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
