Trinidad and Tobago 1913 King George V Official Stamp

Trinidad and Tobago · 1913 · 1/2d

This stamp is an official issue featuring the definitive portrait of King George V in his Admiral of the Fleet uniform. The original postage stamp has been overprinted with the word 'OFFICIAL' in black capital letters for use on government mail. The design is framed by an ornate border with the country name at the top and the denomination at the bottom.

Issued during the early reign of King George V, these overprinted stamps were a common practice in British colonies to designate postage for official government business, ensuring proper accounting and preventing misuse.