New Zealand King George V 1d 'Dominion' Definitive

Name: New Zealand King George V 1d 'Dominion' Definitive
Brand: New Zealand

New Zealand · 1915 · 1d

This definitive stamp features a left-facing portrait of King George V, framed by an ornate design. The inscription 'NEW ZEALAND' appears at the top, with 'POSTAGE & REVENUE' below, and the denomination 'ONE PENNY' at the bottom. The word 'DOMINION' is prominently displayed above the portrait, signifying New Zealand's status within the British Empire.

Issued during World War I, this stamp was part of a long-running series featuring King George V that replaced the earlier King Edward VII issues. The 'Dominion' issue was a workhorse of the New Zealand postal system for many years.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

royalty king-george-v definitive

Catalog Numbers

sg416

scott146

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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.