Pat Keely Explained

Patrick Cokayne Keely[1] (1901–1970) was a British graphic artist known for his Second World War posters for the Ministry of Information along with stylised commercial posters for publishers, the GPO and public transport.

Keely also designed the British 4d World Scout Jubilee Jamboree stamp of 1957 and the 1s3d stamp from the 1958 Sixth British Empire and Commonwealth Games Cardiff set.[1]

Background

Keely was born in Nottingham. He was mostly self-taught.[2]

Notes and References

  1. "G.B. Scout Stamp Designers" in Gibbons Stamp Monthly, Vol. 31, No. 1, p. 2.
  2. Web site: The Glorious WW2 Posters of Patrick Cokayne Keely. Flashbak. Rob. Baker. 21 October 2016. 7 April 2024.