Page 272 - Jarvis & Wright: Jamaica Display to RPSL

Jamaica: King George V Period

1919-29 Pictorials
5s Value - Land of Wood and Water

Land of Wood and Water
The Arawaks called the island XAYMACA, which translated means “Isle of Springs”.
The stamp shows Jamaica as the isle of wood & water.
The spirit of woodland country represented by the God Pan and water symbolized by the constellation Aquarius.
Specimens
Multiple Crown CA Printer’s Sample Multiple Script CA

Issued Stamps showing colour variations

All on paper watermarked Multiple Script CA.