King George V 2d Slate-Grey, Cooke Printing

Australia · 1914 · 2d

This definitive stamp features a right-facing portrait of King George V, framed by an ornate design incorporating a kangaroo and an emu. The stamp is printed in a distinctive slate-grey color. This particular variety is known as the 'Cooke' printing, distinguished by specific plate characteristics from the more common 'Harrison' printings.

Issued during the early reign of King George V, this stamp was part of a long-running series that became a workhorse of the Australian postal system. The different printings by printers Harrison and Cooke create collectible varieties for philatelists.