The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago is situated in the West Indies. It consists of the small island of Tobago and the larger island of Trinidad. It is the most southerly country of the West indies, lying only 11km north of the coast of Venezuela. From 1802 the country was a colony of Great Britain achieving independence in 1962 and becoming a republic in 1976. Its capital, Port of Spain, is situated on the island of Trinidad.
The first stamps of Trinidad and Tobago were the famous Lady McLeod stamps of 1847. The Lady McLeod was a paddle steamer which travelled between Port of Spain and San Fernando on Trinidad from 1845 until 1854. The private local post began at the same time as the ship started on this route, in November 1845. The stamps issued were cancelled either with a cross drawn by hand, or by ripping off a corner of the stamp. After 1851, the British colony issued its own stamps. Until 1913, the two islands had separate postal administrations. Since then the stamps were issued in the name of Trinidad and Tobago.
1913
Britannia Series
SG # 149
Used (Hinged)
SG # 207
Used (Hinged)
1922
Britannia and King George V Series
SG # 218
Used (Hinged)
SG # 219
Unused (Hinged)
SG # 220a
Used (Hinged)
SG # 222
Used (Hinged)
1935
Various Scenes Series
SG # 230a
Used (Hinged)
SG # 231
Unused (Hinged)
SG # 232
Used (Hinged)
1937
Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Series
SG # 243
Unused (Hinged)
1938
Various Scenes Series of 1935 – Portrait of King George VI
SG # 246
Unused (Hinged)
SG # 247
Used (Hinged)
SG # 248a
Used (Hinged)
SG # 249a
Used (Hinged)
SG # 249b
Used (Hinged)
SG # 250
Used (Hinged)
SG # 252a
Used (Hinged)
SG # 253
Used (Hinged)
1953
Various Scenes Series of 1938 – Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II
SG # 267
Used (Hinged)
SG # 268
Used (Hinged)
SG # 269
Used (Hinged)
SG # 270
Used (Hinged)
SG # 271
Used (Hinged)
SG # 274
Used (Hinged)
Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II Series
SG # 279
Used (Hinged)
1958
Inauguration of British Caribbean Federation Series
SG # 281
Used (Hinged)
1960
Various Scenes Series featuring Queen Elizabeth II
SG # 290
Used (Hinged)
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