common1945-1980

King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, Royal Visit

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

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

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.