Saint Helena, named after St Helena of Constantinople, is an island of volcanic origin in the South Atlantic Ocean.
It is part of the British overseas territory of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha which also includes Ascension Island and the islands of Tristan da Cunha.
The first stamps issued by St. Helena was in 1856
Currently showing stamps issued between 1936-1952 during the reign of King George VI