uncommon1900-1945

North West Pacific Islands Overprints on Australian Stamps

Name: North West Pacific Islands Overprints on Australian Stamps
Brand: North West Pacific Islands

North West Pacific Islands · 1915 · Various

This series consists of definitive stamps of Australia, featuring portraits of King George V and the iconic 'Kangaroo and Map' design, which were overprinted with "N. W. PACIFIC ISLANDS". The overprint was applied to existing Australian postage to serve the territories occupied during World War I.

These stamps were issued for use in the former German New Guinea, which was captured and occupied by Australian forces in 1914 at the outset of World War I. The overprints represent a transitional period of military administration before the territory became a League of Nations mandate.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

overprint king-george-v kangaroo world-war-i

Catalog Numbers

sg1-13

scott1-13

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$150

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$100

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$60

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$30

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$10

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