very rare1900-1945

King George V 1d Red 'L'Espagnol' Error

Name: King George V 1d Red 'L'Espagnol' Error
Brand: Australia

Australia · 1914 · 1d

This stamp is a variety of the standard 1 penny red King George V issue. It features a prominent flaw, a white patch on the King's neck, which was caused by a foreign object adhering to the printing plate. The nickname 'L'Espagnol' was given by a collector who thought the flaw resembled a Spanish-style goatee.

Issued during the early reign of King George V, this printing error occurred on Plate 3 of the 1d red stamps printed by T.S. Harrison. The flaw's distinctiveness and the story behind its nickname have made it a classic and sought-after item in Australian philately.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

royalty monarchs king-george-v errors

Catalog Numbers

sg24 var

scott37 var

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15,000

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$12,000

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$9,000

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$6,000

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$2,500

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.