Ceylon (1938–1949) Pictorial Definitive Series

CEYLON (1938–1949) Pictorial Definitive Series showcased the island nation's rich heritage, agriculture and landscapes. 

The 14 basic denominations included:

- 2c Tapping Rubber (Black & Carmine)

- 3c Adam's Peak (Black & Light Blue)

- 5c Coconut Palms (Black & Green)

- 6c and 3c overwrite Colombo Harbour (Black & Blue)

- 10c Plucking Tea (Sage-Green & Orange)

- 15c Sigiriya / Lion Rock (Green & Red-Brown) 

- 20c River Scene (Black & Blue)

- 25c Temple of the Tooth, Kandy

- 30c Ancient Irrigation Tank

- 50c Wild Elephants (Black & Mauve)

- 1r Trincomalee

- 2r Ancient Guard-Stone, Anuradhapura

- 5r Ancient Guard-Stone, Anuradhapura