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King George V Portrait

Scanned by Jean Fu · 18 Oct 2026

Official StampConfidence: High
CountryIndia
EraEarly 20th Century
ThemeRoyalty
Sub themeMonarchs
Denomination1/2
Used / MintMint
ConditionMinor toning/discoloration visible on the paper, particularly around the edges.
BackgroundThis stamp is an official stamp issued for the princely state of Nabha, part of British India. It features an overprint of "NABHA" and "SERVICE" on a standard King George V definitive stamp of British India, indicating its use for official correspondence within the state administration.
SummaryThis is a mint official stamp from the princely state of Nabha, part of British India, featuring an overprint of "NABHA" and "SERVICE" on a King George V definitive stamp. It is in a maroon and cream color scheme, depicting a portrait of King George V, and was used for official correspondence.
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Country (as printed)INDIA POSTAGE
Issuing authorityNabha
Series / SetKing George V Official Stamps of Nabha
Issue titleKing George V Portrait
Estimated decade1910s-1930s
CurrencyAnna
Stamp typeOfficial Stamp
Probable purposeOfficial mail for the administration of the Nabha princely state.
OrientationPortrait
Stamp shapeRectangular
Overprint presentYes
Surcharge visibleNo
Primary themeRoyalty
PerforatedPerforated
Printing methodTypography
WatermarkNo
Se-tenant possibleYes
Booklet pane possibleYes
Miniature sheet possibleYes
Souvenir sheet possibleYes
Stamp-on-stampNo
Cancellation visibleNo
Hinge markNo
Gum visibleNo
CenteringVery Fine
Condition grade (estimate)Very Fine
Visible textINDIA POSTAGE, 1/2A, NABHA, SERVICE
Languages detectedEnglish
PeopleKing George V
LocationsNabha, India
Faults notedToning
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Dimensions269 × 314 px
Aspect ratio0.857
ShapeRectangular
Embedded in photoYes
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CountryIndia
FormatOfficial Stamp
ThemeRoyalty
Mint/UsedMint
Denomination1/2 Anna
SummaryThis is a mint official stamp from the princely state of Nabha, part of British India, featuring an overprint of "NABHA" and "SERVICE" on a King George V definitive stamp. It is in a maroon and cream color scheme, depicting a portrait of King George V, and was used for official correspondence.
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