King george v was a keen stamp collector himself and president of the royal philatelic society between 1896 and 1910. Postage stamps of great britain queen elizabeth ii pre decimal. Seller has stated it will dispatch the item within 1 working day upon receipt of cleared payment opens in a new window or tab. We now have a stamp and coin stall at the marina quays village markets, 2 sickle avenue, hope island, gold coast, queensland.
Green stock book uk middle east forces stamps etc mostly mint show 4 more like this. British stamps from the regin of king george vi listed in date if. Is a yellow stamp with one shilling and threepence any value. We attend fairs on a regular basis in queensland and new south wales. In great britain, george v stamps were issued during king george the fifths reign. There is a double print on the top and sides of the stamp which is easy to spot, and they rarely come up at an auction.
Invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles. While the penny black is a costly stamp, it pales in comparison to the values for the first two issues of mauritius. There were five issues, 1d reddish brown scarlet, 2d blue, 4d yellow, 6d green and 1 shilling violet lilac, also a 1d overprint and 1d stamp duty. We are based in queensland, australia and reply to all emails and orders on a daily basis. Australian 1 shilling lyrebird stamp animals on stamps. Gb 196 king george vi and national emblems the offices of kat ran press basutoland 1933 sg 1 king george v head and crocodile fine mint sg 1 scott 1 condition fine lmm only one post charge applied on multipule purchases.
Find 10 shilling uk from a vast selection of stamps. This list should be consistent with printed publications, and cite sources of any deviation e. Stamps have always been a popular collectible item and here you can shop for stamps produced between 1936 and 1952 during the reign of king george vi. Great britain 1952 queen elizabeth ii definitive sg 518 fine used.
Such is the case with the british stamp forgery, a crime half a century old, and one of the most fascinating chapters in the chronicles of the counterfeiters. May 18, 2014 the superb lyrebird appeared on the grey green 1 shilling australian postage stamp issued first in 1932, and then again in 1937 and 1941. Oriel four kings hingeless album, very good condition. Get the best deals on queensland stamps when you shop the largest online selection at. A great britain 1872 1 shilling green stamp, plate 5, stock. Issued in the colony of queensland before the federation of australia.
The bermuda post office government issued an official first day cover and six postage stamps on military bases formerly in bermuda. British stamps do not have the country name on them, all others do. These stamps were first issued in 19 and feature the king on the lefthand side and britannia with three horses on the right. Home fine british commonwealth stamps postage stamps of great britain great britain queen elizabeth pre decimals 1952 1969 queen elizabeth pre decimal definitive isues keep in touch with our free. As any collector will tell you, rare kangaroo stamps can fetch a fortune. For the specialist, the 4 p stamp has watermark chain 3 types. British stamps from the regin of king george vi listed in date if issue order. Start bidding or selling at catawikis stamp auction uk commonwealth. King george v stamps 19101936, whether you are looking to price guide, read news articles, browse our online stamp catalogue or find new issues, you are just one click away from anything you desire in the field of philately. Cape of good hope 1858 one shilling dark green scott 6a. The older of the two penny s isnt in the best condition as you will see from the photos but the later one is much better. Buy great britain edward vii stamps and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay.
British stamps from the regin of king george vi listed in. We are also proud members of scdaa stamp and coin dealers association of australasia inc. In 1865, printers ran one sheet each of the western australian 4d stamp in carmine. These stamps are perforated 1 2 x 14 1 2, they also exist nonissued in perforation 11 1 2 proofs. The wonderland postagestamp case, lewis carrolls singular. If those working at the stock exchange wanted to send a telegram they would, if they followed usual procedure, write their message on a telegram form and take it with payment of one shilling or more to a clerk who would then give them a 1 shilling green postage stamp to apply to it, with other stamps if needed to make up the correct fee, which depended on the number of words. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Queensland 1928 1 shilling unemployment ins stamp used. The broken grotto design was replaced by a white background, and was considered austere compared to the romantic approach of lyndon lamb. Queen elizabeth stamp rare stamps, stamp, vintage stamps. Oct 31, 2017 a great britain 1872 1 shilling green stamp, plate 5, stock exchange forgery, lettered kk, with genuine 1 shilling for comparison.
British victorian stamps 1 denomination for sale ebay. If those working at the stock exchange wanted to send a telegram they would, if they followed usual procedure, write their message on a telegram form and take it with payment of one shilling or more to a clerk who would then give them a 1 shilling green postage stamp to apply to it, with other stamps if needed to make up the correct fee, which. A great britain 1872 1 shilling green stamp, plate 5, stock exchange forgery, lettered kk, with genuine 1 shilling for comparison. The stamp was demonetized on the 30th june, 1851, after exactly four years service. Stamp listings may describe stamps as mint, mnh mint never hinged, hinged and used. Gpo commemorative stamp cover with 10 shilling stamp. I imagine a lot of you reading this dont even know what a green stamp is so, consider this a lesson in 1970s history. These are among the old and rare age of postage stamps. British victorian stamps 5 denomination for sale ebay.
He was the son of king edward vii and the grandson of queen victoria. May 21, 2010 a yellow one shilling and threepence stamp could have originated in almost any of the 50 plus british empirecommonwealth countries. Specially curated selections from both our rare stamp departments. How to tell if your stamp collection is worth anything. Get the best deals on british george vi stamps 1 1 2 d denomination when you shop the largest online selection at. Gb queen victoria nice group 4 x one shilling green. Last edited by global administrator on sat may 09, 2015 05.
Reprints do not seem to exist except for a very limited government reprint. List of australian postage stamps issued between 19 and 1935 in date order for sale. A great britain 1872 1 shilling green stamp, plate 5. The choices here are mint hinged, mint never hinged and used. Commemorative stamps then began to during the 1950s and early 1960s. The mystery in the annals of crime are mysteries, which have baffled investigation, and will probably remain unravelled to the end of time.
Postage stamps and postal history of great britain wikipedia. Get the best deals on british victorian stamps 1 denomination when. You can narrow your search by quality, or by denomination. The pair was discovered in an old album consigned for auction, but the owner had. New listinggb sgbd30 1 1951 may 2s6d stitched booklet fine condition.
Shoppers could then exchange filled books for premiums, including housewares and other items, from the local green stamps store or catalog. Birds green australian predecimal stamp individuals for sale ebay. Including one penny black and 1872 stock exchange forgeries. The stock exchange forgery was a fraud perpetrated at the london stock exchange during the.
We are dealers of stamps and coins and cover a wide area of stamp and coin collector needs. These stamps are the legends of the hobby linns stamp news. British george vi stamps 1 12 d denomination for sale ebay. Mint refers to stamps that are in the same condition as when they left the printers. Helping you find out the value of your stamps and giving you information on how to sell them. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. British stamps from the regin of king george vi listed in date if issue order for sale well worth a look. Wilding stamps were used until june 1967 and then replaced with machin issues were. Unfollow one shilling stamp to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. A forged 1 shilling stamp on part of a telegraph form. Home fine british commonwealth stamps postage stamps of great britain great britain queen elizabeth pre decimals 1952 1969 queen elizabeth pre decimal definitive isues keep in. The 6 p and 1 sh have watermark flowers in the four corners.
This is a work in progress from a series of on line catalogues to help the collector and dealer alike. With the australian green one shilling lyrebird stamp, how can you tell if the stamp is a 1932 or a 193743 edition. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. George v was king between 3 june 1865 and 20 january 1936. Lithographed forgery and forgery of position 9, made with photograph, with faked maltese cross postmark, and fake made from 1860 exhibition sheet, all of the penny black and fake of the blue 2p. Jul 16, 2016 praise for the stamp case is not so exaggerated if we look at it closely. Queen victoria stamps started with the lineengraved issues, the first stamp being the 1d black 6th may 1840 the next queen victoria stamp issued 8th may 1840 is the 2d blue. If you want to identify your stamp that looks like one of the stamps on this list, you. To view all my old and rare postage stamps with vid. It is a work in progress and aims for comprehensiveness. The superb lyrebird menura novaehollandiae is endemic to australia, found in the forests of southeastern australia. Buy great britain george v stamps and get the best deals.
New listing qeii predecimal edinburgh gpo commemorative stamp cover with 10 shilling stamp. Kenya, uganda, tanganyika 19031980 be east africa in stock book stanley gibbons. Stamp forgeries of great britain stampforgeries of the world. This is a list of postage stamps issued by the united kingdom, normally referred to as great britain in philatelic usage, even though standard british stamps are valid alongside their regional counterparts throughout the british isles. Ar for postal fiscal stamps, b for semipostal stamps, c for airmail stamps, e for special delivery stamps, j for postage due stamps, mr for war tax stamps, o for official stamps, oy for life insurance stamps, p for newspaper stamps, and l for new zealands antarctic territory called ross dependency. The first stamp was created in great britain on may 1, 1840. Postage stamps of australia issued between 19 and 1935. Value fine used sideways watermark from booklet pane. Green stock book uk middle east forces stamps etc mostly mint. Postage revenue 1 2 d stamp s as part of a job lot auction. Great britain sc 5 used 1847 1s pale green embossed qv, fvf great britain, scott 5, used. The machin stamp is a very simple design, a profile of the queen on a solid colour background, and very popular, still being the standard british stamp. Postage stamps of ireland pre decimal 1922 1970 listed.
Inside are 12 separate pockets for stamps, stamps of each denomination of the time, from the. Commemorative stamps were printed on 12 may 1937, celebrating the coronation of george vi. Postage stamps of ireland eire pre decimal 1922 1970 listed in date order for sale take a look. Utilised from 1855 to the end of the victorian period which produced much higher quality stamps including the bicoloured 190092 jubilee series.
I have several complete books with no stamps in only post office bulk payment receipts for. Postage stamps and postal history of great britain surveys postal history from the united kingdom and the postage stamps issued by that country and its various historical territories until the present day the postal history of the united kingdom is notable in at least two respects. King george v stamps 19101936, whether you are looking to price guide, read news articles, browse our online stamp catalogue or find new issues, you are just one. Issue 2 cylinder 1 cobweb variety on centre stamp in block of 9. Ive tried listing on ebay, each stamp and realized that its very difficult to price and valuate your stamp collection unless youve really spent a lot of time learning all the variables. Stamp listings may describe stamps as mint, mnh mint never. Get the best deal for birds green australian predecimal stamp. Each premium was assigned a value expressed by the number of filled stamp books required to obtain it. Rare 1932 australian stamps 55 shilling green harbour bridge pre decimal, strip of four, mint and lightly hinged, with john ash imprint. George vi postage stamp 1 1 2d on envelope not franked unposted martin mayfair.
Sports memorabilia item as shown please use my pictures to see the item you are buying condition as shown. Great britain uk queen victoria 1 shilling postage stamp embossed green. Pre decimal definitive stamp issued in the reign of queen elizabeth. As the clerk who did it, would have been able to pocket 1 shilling every time he applied one of the fakes instead of the real stamp. Anyway, ive got an old green stamp catalog from 1975 and thought id share it with you for posteritys sake. In 18834 the lilac and green issues were introduced. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Helping to identify your stamps, find out their value and sell them.
Dec 24, 2014 scott lists new zealand backofthebook stamps with the following prefixes. If the cancel has a date after this on a contemporary cover then you can double or triple the value. Qld sg 252 18971908 1s 1 dull mauve queen victoria sideface queensland one shilling 18971908 sg252 one shilling dull mauve queen victoria 4th sideface stamp. The books contained 24 pages and filling a page required 50 points, so each book contained 1,200 points. It wouldnt take long for people to start collecting them just one year later. Our web site is operating with a great deal of interest.
The green values were not good news for collectors of used stamps, as the ink is fugitive and can easily wash out in water when soaking off paper. Green cancels are scarce and command a premium in price. Heavy cancels that hide the face detract heavily from the desirability of the stamp. Great britain predecimal stamp booklets 19531970 for sale ebay.
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