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King George VI Definitive
common1945-1980

King George VI Definitive

Singapore · 1948 · 1c

This definitive stamp features a left-facing portrait of King George VI, the reigning monarch of the British Empire at the time. The design is simple and elegant, with the country name 'SINGAPORE' at the top and the denomination '1c' at the bottom, framed by ornate scrollwork.

Issued in 1948, this was the first stamp issued by Singapore as a separate Crown Colony after its separation from the Straits Settlements and the Malayan Union. It marks a key administrative change in post-war British Malaya.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Catalog Numbers

sg1
scott1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

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