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King George V Definitive, Kenya, Uganda, and Tanganyika
common1900-1945

King George V Definitive, Kenya, Uganda, and Tanganyika

Kenya, Uganda and Tanganyika · 1922 · 1 Shilling

This definitive stamp features a left-facing portrait of King George V, framed within an ornate design. The denomination '1 SHILLING' is prominently displayed at the bottom, with the territories 'KENYA AND UGANDA' at the top and 'TANGANYIKA' overprinted in black.

Issued for use in the combined territories of Kenya and Uganda, this stamp was later overprinted for use in Tanganyika after it became a British mandate under the League of Nations in 1922.

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Typography

Catalog Numbers

sg84
scott17

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$10
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$5
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$2
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$1

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