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King George V 1d Red Stamp
common1900-1945

King George V 1d Red Stamp

Australia · 1913 · 1d

The stamp features a profile portrait of King George V facing left, set within an oval frame. 'AUSTRALIA' is inscribed at the top and 'ONE PENNY' at the bottom.

This stamp was part of Australia's first definitive series featuring King George V, issued shortly after his ascension and the establishment of the Commonwealth of Australia's own postal services. It was widely used during World War I for domestic and overseas correspondence.

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Image: Maurice George Delpratt · License: CC BY 2.5 au

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$8
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$4
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$2
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$1
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.5

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