common1900-1945

King George V 1d Red Definitive

Name: King George V 1d Red Definitive
Brand: United Kingdom

United Kingdom · 1923 · 1d

This definitive stamp features a left-facing profile portrait of King George V, framed by an ornate rectangular design. The top reads "POSTAGE REVENUE" and the bottom displays "ONE PENNY" with "1d" in the corners.

Issued during the reign of King George V, this definitive stamp was a workhorse of the British postal system for decades. It reflects the continuity of monarchical imagery on British postage during a period of global transformation following World War I.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

royalty heads-of-state definitive

Catalog Numbers

sg357

scott155

michel125

Image: Teasdale, Sara, 1884-1933 · 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

$0.5

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.25

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.1

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.05

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.