King George V
The reign of George V (1910-1936) spanned an era of conflict and change. The King found solace in stamp collecting, and he spoke of its contribution to his well-being later in life. During his reign he built up a collection of Empire stamps which is now world renowned.
The period saw the development of new communication methods and innovations in transportation, bringing the world much closer together.
Find out more about the stamps of George V.
Postal Union Congress £1 colour trials
(below left) Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co's designs for the Postal Union Congress £1 stamps were trialled in several colours before grey was selected.
Date: 1929
Catalogue Reference: POST 150/GV/PUC/2/007
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Postal Union Congress bag label
(below centre) Special labels in national colours for mail from and to the London Postal Union Congress.
Date: 1929
Catalogue Reference: POST 33/2513
Postal Union Congress gum label
(below right) Special gum label in national colours for mail from and to the London Postal Union Congress.
Date: 1929
Catalogue Reference: POST 33/2513
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PUC £1 colour trials
PUC bag label
PUC gum label
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