Edward VIII: The King who Abdicated for Love

Edward VIII (23 June, 1894 to 28, May 1972; Reign from 20 January 1936 to 11 December 1936)

For info see:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_VIII_of_the_United_Kingdom
Abdication speech: http://www.etoile.co.uk/Speech/EdwardAbdication.html
Abdication crisis: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_VIII_abdication_crisis

Only one set of four definitive postage stamps was issued during Edward VIII's short reign. Blocks of all four, issued during between 20 January and 10 December 1936, are shown below. The design of these stamps was based on artwork by 17-year-old Hubert Brown.

Scott 230 1/2p Dark Green


Scott 231 1p Crimson


Scott 232 1-1/2p Red Brown


Scott 233 2-1/2p Bright Ultra