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Jamaica King George V Definitive Series
common1900-1945

Jamaica King George V Definitive Series

Jamaica · 1912 · 1d

The stamps feature a left-facing profile portrait of King George V within an ornate rectangular frame. The country name 'JAMAICA' is inscribed at the top, and the denomination is at the bottom.

These stamps signify Jamaica's status as a British colony during the reign of King George V, part of a common definitive series issued across the British Empire to assert imperial identity and administrative presence.

Printing Method

Engraved

Image: British Government. · License: Public domain

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