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King George VI Eritrea 1 Shilling Definitive

Name: King George VI Eritrea 1 Shilling Definitive
Brand: Eritrea
Availability: InStock

Eritrea · 1951 · 1 shilling

The stamp features a profile portrait of King George VI facing left, with 'POSTAGE REVENUE' at the top and '1 SHILLING' at the bottom. It is overprinted 'ERITREA' and 'B.A.' (British Administration) vertically on the left and right sides respectively.

These stamps were issued during the British Administration of Eritrea following World War II, before its federation with Ethiopia. They represent a transitional period in Eritrea's history.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

royalty heads-of-state definitive overprint

Catalog Numbers

sg10

scott10

michel10

Image: British Government/Unknown · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50

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.