
King George V Definitve Postage Stamp
This item is a used British definitive postage stamp featuring the profile portrait of King George V. The stamp is printed in a blue/dull blue ink on paper, consistent with early 20th-century philatelic materials. The design includes a left-facing profile of the monarch enclosed in an oval frame, flanked by ornate scrollwork and botanical motifs. Physically, the stamp exhibits unevenly perforated edges, which is typical for stamps of this era that were separated by hand. A visible black ink cancellation mark or overprint is present across the lower third of the face, indicating it was likely postally used or officially overprinted for a specific territory. The condition appears fair to poor; there is significant blurring of the detail due to image quality, but visible wear is present on the edges, and the top right corner appears slightly damaged or folded. The stamp likely dates between 1911 and 1936, the period of George V's reign. The craftsmanship reflects the intaglio or typography printing methods of the Royal Mail's contractors during that period, such as Harrison & Sons or Waterlow & Sons.
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Estimated Value
$0.10 - $2.50
Basic Information
Category
Philately / Collectible Postage Stamps
Appraised On
January 20, 2026
Estimated Value
$0.10 - $2.50
Item Description
This item is a used British definitive postage stamp featuring the profile portrait of King George V. The stamp is printed in a blue/dull blue ink on paper, consistent with early 20th-century philatelic materials. The design includes a left-facing profile of the monarch enclosed in an oval frame, flanked by ornate scrollwork and botanical motifs. Physically, the stamp exhibits unevenly perforated edges, which is typical for stamps of this era that were separated by hand. A visible black ink cancellation mark or overprint is present across the lower third of the face, indicating it was likely postally used or officially overprinted for a specific territory. The condition appears fair to poor; there is significant blurring of the detail due to image quality, but visible wear is present on the edges, and the top right corner appears slightly damaged or folded. The stamp likely dates between 1911 and 1936, the period of George V's reign. The craftsmanship reflects the intaglio or typography printing methods of the Royal Mail's contractors during that period, such as Harrison & Sons or Waterlow & Sons.
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