France claimed the unihabited Seychelles Islands in 1756 and Britain assumed ownership in 1794. They were administered as a dependency of Mauritius until 1903 when they became a separate crown colony. Seychelles were one of the 45 colonies and territories to issue stamps of the same design to commemorate the coronation of King George VI. The stamps depict George VI and Queen Mary separated by crossed sceptres with an orb below and a crown above.

The first day cover above is postmarked Victoria and addressed to Mr. Chang Kive in the community of Mahe, which is also the name of the main island of Seychelles on which both towns are located. The addressee is Chang Kive who is listed as a leading Chinese merchant The Great Book of Fathers written in celebration of King George V's Silver Jubilee.

Listing of Chang Kive in The Great Book of Fathers written in celebration of King George V's Silver Jubilee.

Bibliography

Davenhill, Noel. "Visiting the British Empire: Seychelles." American Philatelist. Dec. 2012: 1114. Print.

Mackay, Dr. James. The Complete Guide to Stamps and Stamp Collecting.London: Hermes House, 2005.

Rossiter, Stuart and John Flower. The Stamp Atlas. London: Macdonald, 1986.

"Seychelles." 2016 Standard Stamp Catalogue. 2015.

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