King George V 'Seahorse' High Value Stamp

Name: King George V 'Seahorse' High Value Stamp
Brand: United Kingdom

United Kingdom · 1913 · £1

This definitive stamp, known as the 'Seahorse', features a striking design of Britannia ruling the waves in a chariot pulled by three horses. The portrait of King George V is in an oval at the upper right. It is widely considered one of the most beautiful British stamps ever produced.

Issued during the reign of King George V, these high-value stamps were used for heavy parcels and registered mail, reflecting the peak of the British Empire's global reach and postal influence.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

royalty mythology allegory maritime king-george-v

Catalog Numbers

sg403

scott177

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$1,500

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1,100

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$800

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$450

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$200

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