Trinidad and Tobago Official Stamp, King George V

Trinidad and Tobago · 1905 · 1/2d

This stamp features a portrait of King George V, who was the reigning monarch of the British Empire at the time. It is overprinted with the word 'OFFICIAL' in black capital letters, designating it for use on government mail. The design is typical of British colonial issues of the period, emphasizing the connection to the crown.

Issued during the British colonial period, these 'Official' stamps were used by government departments in Trinidad and Tobago to handle administrative correspondence, differentiating it from public mail.