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Kenya and Uganda 1922-27 King George V 5c

Kenya and Uganda · 1922 · 5c

This definitive stamp features a left-facing portrait of King George V in his Admiral of the Fleet uniform, set within an ornate oval frame. The design, known as the Mackennal profile, is inscribed 'KENYA AND UGANDA' at the top and 'POSTAGE & REVENUE' at the bottom, with the denomination '5c' in tablets on either side.

Issued as part of the first definitive series for the combined colony of Kenya and Uganda, this stamp reflects the consolidation of British colonial administration in East Africa during the early 20th century.

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Catalog Numbers

sg77
scott72
michel72

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$5
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$3
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$1
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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