King George VI and African Elephant

Name: King George VI and African Elephant
Brand: Northern Rhodesia

Northern Rhodesia · 1938 · 1½d

This definitive stamp from the King George VI series of Northern Rhodesia features a dual-vignette design. The left side displays a profile portrait of King George VI, while the right side showcases a detailed engraving of an African elephant. The denomination '1½d' is prominently displayed at the bottom.

Issued as part of the first definitive series for the colony under King George VI's reign, this set highlighted the local fauna and resources of Northern Rhodesia, a British protectorate in south-central Africa.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

royalty king-george-vi fauna animals elephants colonial-era

Catalog Numbers

sg29

scott29

michel29

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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.