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South Africa King George V 'Seated Hope' Definitive

Name: South Africa King George V 'Seated Hope' Definitive
Brand: South Africa

South Africa · 1926 · 1d

This definitive stamp features the allegorical figure of 'Hope' seated on a rock, holding an anchor, with a ship in the background. The design is a classic representation used by the Cape of Good Hope and was adapted for the Union of South Africa. The portrait of King George V appears in an oval at the top.

Issued during the period of the Union of South Africa under British rule, this stamp series combined local symbolism with the portrait of the reigning British monarch, King George V.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

allegory royalty ships hope

Catalog Numbers

sg34

scott31

michel34

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$10

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

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.