common1900-1945

Great Britain King George V 1d Scarlet

Name: Great Britain King George V 1d Scarlet
Brand: United Kingdom

United Kingdom · 1912 · 1d

This definitive stamp features a left-facing three-quarter profile portrait of King George V, designed by Bertram Mackennal. The portrait is framed within an ornate oval, with the denomination 'ONE PENNY' at the bottom and 'POSTAGE REVENUE' at the top. This scarlet-colored stamp was a workhorse of the British postal system for many years.

Issued shortly after King George V's accession to the throne, this stamp is part of the first definitive series of his reign, known as the 'Mackennal' series. It replaced the long-running issues of King Edward VII and was widely used throughout the United Kingdom and the British Empire.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

royalty king-george-v portraits

Catalog Numbers

sg357

scott172

michel143

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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

$0.5

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