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King George V, Ceylon 1922

Sri Lanka · 1922 ·

This stamp is part of a definitive series featuring a portrait of King George V, the reigning British monarch at the time. The design is a classic profile view of the king, framed by an ornate border, with the country name 'CEYLON' and the denomination printed prominently.

Issued when Sri Lanka was the British Crown Colony of Ceylon, these stamps reflect the island's status within the British Empire during the early 20th century.

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Catalog Numbers

sg
scott
michel

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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.