common1900-1945

King George V British Empire Exhibition Stamps

Name: King George V British Empire Exhibition Stamps
Brand: United Kingdom

United Kingdom · 1924 · 1d and 1½d

The stamps depict a majestic lion standing on a globe, symbolizing the British Empire, with 'BRITISH EMPIRE EXHIBITION 1924' inscribed. King George V's profile is featured in an oval in the upper left corner.

These stamps commemorate the British Empire Exhibition held in Wembley, London, in 1924, an event designed to promote trade and unity across the British Empire and showcase its diversity.

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exhibition animals lion commemorative empire royalty

Image: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Mail" class="extiw" title="w:Royal Mail">Royal Mail</a> · License: Public domain

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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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