common1900-1945

King George V 1½d Red-Brown "Block Cypher" Watermark

Name: King George V 1½d Red-Brown "Block Cypher" Watermark
Brand: United Kingdom

United Kingdom · 1924 · 1½d

This definitive stamp features the left-facing profile of King George V, designed by Bertram Mackennal. The portrait is framed within an ornate design, with the denomination "1½ PENCE" at the bottom and "POSTAGE REVENUE" at the top. This specific issue is distinguished by its "Block Cypher" watermark (GV in a block script).

Issued during the reign of King George V, this stamp was part of a long-running series of definitives used for everyday postage throughout the United Kingdom and the British Empire. The 1½d rate was commonly used for inland letters.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

royalty king-george-v definitive

Catalog Numbers

sg421

scott187

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$10

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.