Australia 1914 King George V 1d Red, Kookaburra Watermark

Name: Australia 1914 King George V 1d Red, Kookaburra Watermark
Brand: Australia

Australia · 1914 · 1d (One Penny)

This definitive stamp features a left-facing portrait of King George V, framed by an ornate design incorporating a kangaroo, an emu, and a crown. The denomination 'ONE PENNY' is inscribed at the bottom. This particular issue is distinguished by the 'Kookaburra' watermark, a key identifying feature for collectors.

Issued shortly after the start of World War I, this stamp was part of the first definitive series for the newly federated Commonwealth of Australia, replacing the individual stamps of the former colonies.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

royalty heads-of-state king-george-v

Catalog Numbers

sg16

scott15

michel16

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.5

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