SIERRA LEONE 1953 (FDC) 1½D CORONATION STRIP, FREETOWN B
1½d Coronation strip of four on front and singles on back of type 1a ArtCraft cover with FREETOWN B, SIERRA LEONE circular cancels dated 2 JU 53, the first day of issue. A little aged otherwise fine. SG209; SC194
Note: the cachet exists with either a five-line (type 1a) or six-line (type 1b) inscription. The former intended for use when Elizabeth was a Princess and the latter for when she became Queen. The six-line cachet was additionally reproduced on a smaller, off-white envelope (type 1c)
