common1900-1945

Building the Royal Collection

Name: Building the Royal Collection
Brand: United Kingdom

United Kingdom · 1904 · $1.45

Building the Royal Collection King George V’s collection didn’t stop with acquiring random stamps—he actively sought out rare and valuable pieces. His collection’s prestige grew when he purchased the iconic Mauritius Two-Pence Blue Post Office stamp(https://postalmuseum.si.edu/exhibition/the-queen%E2%80%99s-own/rarities) at auction in 1904. Paying £1,450 for the stamp set a new record for a single stamp at the time. King George was also instrumental in securing several examples of the fa

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

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.