South Africa 1913 King George V Definitives

South Africa · 1913 · ½d

This definitive stamp features a portrait of King George V, facing left, within an ornate frame. It is part of the first definitive series issued by the Union of South Africa, replacing the stamps of the four former colonies (Cape of Good Hope, Natal, Orange River Colony, and Transvaal). The denomination is shown at the bottom, with the country name inscribed in both English and Dutch.

Issued shortly after the formation of the Union of South Africa in 1910, this series symbolized the new unified state under British rule. The bilingual inscription reflects the two official languages of the time.