King George VI Definitive Issue
United Kingdom · 1950 · 4d
This definitive stamp features a portrait of King George VI, facing left, set against a solid ultramarine background. The design is simple and elegant, with the denomination '4d' in the lower left and 'POSTAGE REVENUE' at the top. This was part of a long-running series of low-value definitives issued during his reign.
Issued five years after the end of World War II, this stamp represents a period of post-war recovery and stability in the United Kingdom under the reign of King George VI, who was a symbol of national resilience.
Printing Method
Photogravure
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Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
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Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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