The Virtual GB Album

In 1935, a set of four commemoratives was issued to mark King George V’s silver jubilee (25th anniversary of his accession to the throne). This registered letter, bearing all four stamps plus a second one penny, had sufficient postage for its journey to the United States. However, on arrival it was subject to a ten cent fee for customs clearance, even though no custom duty was imposed. Two five cent US postage dues were applied and then cancelled when the fee was paid.