very rare1900-1945

King George V, Morocco Agencies Overprint

Name: King George V, Morocco Agencies Overprint
Brand: Morocco Agencies (British Post Offices)

Morocco Agencies (British Post Offices) · 1917 · 12 PTAS on 10s

This definitive stamp features a portrait of King George V, originally a Great Britain issue from the 'Seahorse' series designed by Bertram Mackennal. It was overprinted 'MOROCCO AGENCIES' and surcharged '12 PTAS' in black ink for use in British post offices operating in Morocco.

During the early 20th century, several European powers maintained post offices in Morocco. This overprint represents the British postal administration's service there, using British stamps adapted for local currency and usage.

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Typography

Themes

royalty king-george-v overprint definitive

Catalog Numbers

sg221

scott220

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2,500

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$2,000

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$1,500

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$900

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$400

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