King George V 

King George V
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King George V

Catalogue information

LastDodo number
10757791
Area
Stamps
Title
King George V
Face value
½
Country / area
India - Patiala
Year
1926
Month
Day
Issue group
1926 King George V Service Stamps
Order Number in Issue group
01
Usage
Telegraph and Telephone
Type
Stamp
Basic colour
Green
Exact colour
Dull green
Theme / topic
Heads of State, Kings, Monarchs/Royalty, Telegraphy, Telephony
Geographical theme
Persons theme
George V of the United Kingdom [1865-1936]
Item subject
King George V
Michel number
Yvert number
Scott number
Stanley Gibbons number
Designer/Engraver
Eve, George [1855-1914], Mackennal, Edgar Bertram [1863-1931]
Printing office
Security Printing Press [Nasik, 1925-2005]
Perforation type
Comb perforation
Number of teeth per 20 mm
13½ : 14
Watermark
Star (multiple)
Luminescence
None
Printing technique
Steel engraving
Paper
Plain paper
Gum
Water-activated gum (Lick & Stick, Wet adhesive)
Print run
Dimensions / diameter
20 x 24 mm
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