PITCAIRN ISLANDS 1953 (FDC) 4D CORONATION
4d Coronation single on type 1b ArtCraft cover to the USA with PITCAIRN ISLAND, POST OFFICE circular cancel dated 2 JUN 53, the first day of issue. Signs of ageing otherwise fine. SG17; SC19
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