King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, Royal Visit

Name: King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, Royal Visit
Brand: South Africa

South Africa · 1947 · 1d

This stamp commemorates the Royal Visit of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth to South Africa in 1947. The design features conjoined portraits of the King and Queen, a common motif for such commemorative issues within the British Commonwealth.

The 1947 Royal Tour was the first time a reigning British monarch had visited South Africa. It was a major event intended to strengthen ties between the United Kingdom and the Union of South Africa shortly after World War II.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

royalty portraits monarchy king-george-vi queen-elizabeth

Catalog Numbers

sg117

scott114

michel120

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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