B229-Straits Settlements 19101935 King George V SilverJubilee Used Stamps 5c &

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Straits Settlements 1910–1935 King George V Silver Jubilee Used Stamps 5c & 25c Windsor Castle

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📂 Category

Stamps > British Colonies & Territories > Straits Settlements (Until 1946)

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🧾 Condition

Used – Good vintage condition.

Some light wear and cancellation marks consistent with age. The gum on the reverse shows aging and hinge marks. Both stamps remain well-centered with intact perforations.

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🔍 Item Specifics

Country/Region of Manufacture: Straits Settlements

Year of Issue: 1935

Topic: King George V Silver Jubilee

Denomination: 5 cents (blue & black) and 25 cents (purple & black)

Design: Windsor Castle

Cancellation Type: Used / Postmarked

Quality: Used, hinged, original gum remnants

Certification: Uncertified

Type: Commemorative

Era: King George V (1910–1936)

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💬 Description

A fine pair of Straits Settlements 1935 Silver Jubilee stamps featuring King George V and Windsor Castle.

5¢ black & blue

25¢ purple & black

These stamps commemorate the 25th anniversary of King George V’s reign and are sought after by collectors of British colonial and Commonwealth issues.

Both items are used with visible postmarks, showing authentic postal history. The backs have hinge remnants and light toning.

Perfect addition for collectors of early Southeast Asian or British Empire postal history.

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💰 Valuation

Based on recent sales and catalogue references (Stanley Gibbons SG 256 & SG 259):

SG 256 (5¢): £4–£7 used

SG 259 (25¢): £8–£15 used

Combined Estimated Value: £12–£20 (catalogue value)

Actual eBay realized prices for similar condition pairs: £10–£18.

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💵 Recommended eBay Listing Price (Buy It Now)

£17.99

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🔨 Auction Option (if preferred)

Starting Bid: £9.99

Duration: 7 days

No Reserve Price (encourages bidding)

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