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King George VI 1½d Green Definitive, Australia
common1900-1945

King George VI 1½d Green Definitive, Australia

Australia · 1937 · 1½d

The stamp features a profile portrait of King George VI facing left, set within an oval frame, with the denomination '1½d' below and 'AUSTRALIA' above.

Issued shortly after King George VI's accession to the throne in December 1936, this stamp is part of the first definitive series bearing his portrait for Australia, reflecting its status as a dominion within the British Empire.

Printing Method

Engraved

Catalog Numbers

sg166
scott166
michel166

Image: Harold Aubrey Hall · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$1
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.75
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

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