common1900-1945

A Royal Beginning

Name: A Royal Beginning
Brand: United Kingdom

United Kingdom · 1910 ·

A Royal Beginning King George V’s passion for stamp collecting began in his youth. George’s father, future-King Edward VII, purchased a stamp collection from his brother Prince Alfred, which he then gave to George. What started as a casual pastime became a serious pursuit for George as he expanded on the collection. Upon becoming king in 1910, George V found time amidst his royal duties to nurture his growing philatelic interests. His collection would soon become one of the finest in the w

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

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.