King George V, Admiral Issue

Name: King George V, Admiral Issue
Brand: New Zealand

New Zealand · 1926 · 1d

This definitive stamp features a left-facing portrait of King George V, who reigned over the British Empire from 1910 to 1936. The design, known as the 'Admiral' issue due to the King's naval uniform, is framed by ornate scrollwork and includes the denomination 'ONE PENNY' at the bottom. The stamp is printed in carmine-red, a common color for the standard letter rate at the time.

Issued during a period of strong British imperial identity, this stamp was part of a widely used series across New Zealand and other dominions. The 'Admiral' design was a symbol of the stability and reach of the British monarchy in the post-WWI era.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

royalty king-george-v portraits heads-of-state

Catalog Numbers

sg460

scott180

michel151

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

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.