New Hebrides condominium - 1953 - Queen Elizabeth II Coronation

New Hebrides was the colonial name of a group of islands in the South Pacific that now forms the nation of Vanuatu. The New Hebrides were colonized by both the British and French in the 18th century. The two countries have signed an agreement making the islands an Anglo-French condominium, which lasted from 1906 until 1980, when the New Hebrides gained their independence.

Queen Elizabeth II  Coronation

On 2nd June 1953 Princess Elizabeth was crowned Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Pakistan and Ceylon, thus assuming the role of Head of the Commonwealth. Elizabeth ascended to the throne of these countries following the death of his father, King George VI. During the coronation ceremony, Queen Elizabeth swore an oath to uphold the law in his kingdom and take over the government of the Church of England.

British Issue

New Hebrides condominium - French issue selection

New Hebrides was the colonial name of a group of islands in the South Pacific that now forms the nation of Vanuatu. The New Hebrides were colonized by both the British and French in the 18th century. The two countries have signed an agreement making the islands an Anglo-French condominium, which lasted from 1906 until 1980, when the New Hebrides gained their independence.

1938 - Postage due stamp overprinted

1957 - Postage due stamp overprinted

1925 - Native Idols

 1938 - Beach scene

New Hebrides condominium - 1968 - Bouganville

New Hebrides was the colonial name of a group of islands in the South Pacific that now forms the nation of Vanuatu. The New Hebrides were colonized by both the British and French in the 18th century. The two countries have signed an agreement making the islands an Anglo-French condominium, which lasted from 1906 until 1980, when the New Hebrides gained their independence.

200th anniv. of Louis Antoine de Bougainville’s (1729-1811) voyage around the world.

French issue