King George V 1 Rupee
British India · 1912 · 1 Rupee
This definitive stamp features a portrait of King George V, the reigning British monarch and Emperor of India at the time. The design is framed by an ornate pattern with the denomination 'ONE RUPEE' at the bottom and 'INDIA POSTAGE' at the top. This high-value stamp was part of a series issued to reflect the new sovereign following the death of King Edward VII.
Issued during the height of the British Raj, this stamp represents British imperial authority in India. King George V was the only British monarch to visit India as Emperor, attending the Delhi Durbar in 1911.
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Off-center or visible wear
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