Malaya, Federated Malay States, King George V

Malaya (Federated Malay States) · 1922 · $25

This high-value definitive stamp features a central portrait of King George V, crowned and in his royal robes. The portrait is framed by an ornate design incorporating two tigers, the state emblem of the Federated Malay States, symbolizing strength and sovereignty within the British Empire.

Issued during the height of British colonial rule in Malaya, this stamp was part of a definitive series used for postage and revenue. The $25 denomination was a very high value at the time, typically used for fiscal purposes or on large, heavy parcels.