King George V, Red and Black

Kenya, Uganda and Tanganyika · 1922 · 1s

This definitive stamp features a central portrait of King George V in an oval frame, printed in black. The surrounding frame, inscribed with the territory name 'Kenya and Uganda' and the denomination '1 Shilling', is printed in red. This bicolored design was common for higher value British colonial stamps of the era.

Issued under British colonial rule, this stamp was part of the first definitive series for the combined territories of Kenya and Uganda, later expanded to include Tanganyika. The series reflects the consolidation of British administration in East Africa during the early 20th century.