King George V Definitive Stamps
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.
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Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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