common1900-1945

King George VI 2½d Blue Definitive

Name: King George VI 2½d Blue Definitive
Brand: United Kingdom

United Kingdom · 1944 · 2½d

The stamp features a profile portrait of King George VI facing left, with 'POSTAGE REVENUE' at the top and the denomination '2½d' at the bottom.

This stamp was part of the definitive series issued during King George VI's reign, used for everyday postage, including during World War II, as indicated by the 1944 postcard date.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

royalty heads-of-state definitive

Catalog Numbers

sg463

scott238

michel239

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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

$0.2

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.