uncommon1900-1945

Trinidad and Tobago 1913 King George V Official Stamp

Name: Trinidad and Tobago 1913 King George V Official Stamp
Brand: Trinidad and Tobago

Trinidad and Tobago · 1913 · 1d

This stamp features a portrait of King George V, facing left, within an oval frame. It is an overprinted version of the contemporary definitive stamp, marked with the word 'OFFICIAL' in black ink to designate its use for government mail.

Issued during the early reign of King George V, this official stamp was used by government departments in the British colony of Trinidad and Tobago for postage, a common practice in the British Empire at the time.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

royalty official-mail king-george-v

Catalog Numbers

sgO1

scottO1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$25

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$20

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$15

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

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

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