King Gustaf V, Type III
Sweden · 1950 · 20 öre
This definitive stamp features a left-facing profile portrait of King Gustaf V of Sweden. The design, known as Type III, is rendered in a single color against a solid background, with the country name 'SVERIGE' at the top and the denomination '20 ÖRE' at the bottom. It was part of a long-running series honoring the monarch.
Issued in 1950, this stamp was released near the end of King Gustaf V's reign, which spanned both World Wars. He died in October 1950, making this one of the final issues bearing his portrait during his lifetime.
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Engraved
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