Rhodesia 1910-13 Double Head Issue, King George V

Rhodesia · 1910 · 1d

This definitive stamp, known as the 'Double Head' issue, features dual portraits of King George V. The design is ornate, with the King's profile facing both left and right, framed by intricate scrollwork and the inscription 'BRITISH SOUTH AFRICA COMPANY'. The denomination 'ONE PENNY' is prominently displayed at the bottom.

Issued under the administration of the British South Africa Company, this series was the first to bear the portrait of King George V in Rhodesia. The unique 'Double Head' design makes it a classic and widely collected issue from the British colonial era.