King George V 1d Red

Australia · 1914 · 1d

This definitive stamp features a right-facing profile portrait of King George V, framed by an ornate design. The top inscription reads 'AUSTRALIA' and the bottom 'POSTAGE', with the denomination '1d' in circles at the lower corners. The red color is characteristic of the standard letter rate of the period.

Issued during the early years of King George V's reign, this stamp was a workhorse of the Australian postal system. It was part of the first definitive series to feature the monarch's portrait for the newly federated Commonwealth of Australia.