uncommon1900-1945

King George V, North West Pacific Islands Overprint

Name: King George V, North West Pacific Islands Overprint
Brand: North West Pacific Islands

North West Pacific Islands · 1918 · 1d

The stamp features a kangaroo and a map of Australia, with a portrait of King George V in the upper left. It is overprinted horizontally with 'N.W. PACIFIC ISLANDS'.

This stamp was issued after World War I when Australia took over the administration of former German New Guinea as a League of Nations mandate. Australian stamps were overprinted for use in the newly designated North West Pacific Islands territory.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

royalty animals kangaroo maps overprint mandate-territory definitive

Catalog Numbers

sgN10

scottN10

michel10

Image: Australian Post · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$60

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$40

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$25

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$12

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

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