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King George V Silver Jubilee Pictorial Issue
common1900-1945

King George V Silver Jubilee Pictorial Issue

Kenya, Uganda and Tanganyika · 1935 · 20c

This stamp commemorates the Silver Jubilee of King George V. The design features a central portrait of the King in an oval frame, flanked by a lion and a view of Mount Kenya, symbolizing the colony's wildlife and geography. It is part of a larger omnibus series issued across the British Empire to celebrate the occasion.

Issued in 1935, this stamp marks 25 years of King George V's reign, a period that saw the consolidation of British rule in East Africa and the formal establishment of Kenya Colony.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Catalog Numbers

sg111
scott47

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$8
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$5
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$2
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$1
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0

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