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King George V Halfpenny Definitive on Newspaper Wrapper
common1900-1945

King George V Halfpenny Definitive on Newspaper Wrapper

United Kingdom · 1911 · ½d

The stamp features a profile portrait of King George V facing left, set within an oval frame. The denomination 'HALF PENNY' is prominently displayed at the bottom.

Issued shortly after King George V's ascension to the throne, this stamp is part of his first definitive series. Its use on a newspaper wrapper for a philatelic publication highlights its role in early 20th-century postal communication.

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Image: Herbert L'Estrange Ewen · License: Public domain

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