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King George V Definitive Stamps

Name: King George V Definitive Stamps
Brand: United Kingdom

United Kingdom · 1910 · Various

This series features the iconic profile portrait of King George V, designed by Bertram Mackennal, against a solid background. These definitive stamps were the first to bear the image of the new monarch after his ascension to the throne.

Issued shortly after King George V became King in 1910, these stamps marked a new era for British philately, replacing the Edward VII definitives. They were in use for many years, undergoing various printings and watermarks.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

definitive monarch portrait king-george-v

Catalog Numbers

sg271-289

scott151-163

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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

$0.5

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