B286-King George V Great Britain Seahorse High Value Stamps Half Crown (2/6) &
Title:
King George V Great Britain Seahorse High Value Stamps – Half Crown (2/6) & Five Shillings (5/-)
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Category:
Stamps > Great Britain > King George V (1910–1936)
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Condition:
Used – good vintage condition, light age toning and minor hinge marks on reverse, no major tears or creases.
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Item Specifics:
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Era: King George V (1910–1936)
Denomination: 2/6 (Half Crown) & 5/- (Five Shillings)
Design: Britannia with Horses (Seahorse Issue)
Colour:
Half Crown: Brown
Five Shillings: Red
Type: Postage Stamp
Gum: Previously hinged (traces on back)
Perforations: Standard 11–12
Year of Issue: c. 1913–1918 (Waterlow or De La Rue printing)
Features: Engraved high-value stamps with King George V profile
Authenticity: Genuine early GB issues
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Valuation (Approximate Market Value):
2/6 Brown Seahorse: £35 – £70 (depending on print and condition)
5/- Red Seahorse: £70 – £120 (depending on print and centering)
Combined estimated valuation: £100 – £160
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Recommended Listing Price (Buy It Now):
💷 £145.00
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Auction Option:
Starting bid: £79.99
Duration: 7 days
Auction end time: Sunday evening (for maximum visibility)
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Description (for your eBay listing):
> A pair of classic King George V Seahorse high-value stamps, including the 2/6 Brown and 5/- Red denominations. These iconic designs feature Britannia with horses and the royal profile of King George V.
Both stamps are in good vintage condition with visible gum traces and light age marks. Perfect addition for collectors of early 20th-century British philately.
📦 Ships securely in a protective sleeve.
Authenticity guaranteed.
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