George V Stamp Histories

From this page you can view and download detailed histories for King George V from 1924 to 1936.

Find out more about The Postal Museum’s collection of King George V stamps.

British Empire Exhibition

1924-1925

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Postal Union Congress

1929

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Silver Jubilee

1935

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Proposed Memorial Stamp

1936

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Accessing the Collection

The best way to see all our philatelic and postal history collections is by appointment with the Senior Curator, Philately, Douglas Muir. To make an appointment, please call 020 8183 0067 or email [email protected].

George V Stamp Histories

British Empire Exhibition

1924-1925

Postal Union Congress

1929

Silver Jubilee

1935

Proposed Memorial Stamp

1936

Accessing the Collection

Opening times

Getting here

Post Office Home Guard, 1941

Stamp cancelling machine, 1948

Opening of Mount Pleasant, 1934

Telegram messenger, 1934

Telegram messengers, 1934

Fish Wharf Post Office, 1936

Tibs the Great, 1954

Van at crossroads, 1934

Ships Div’n, Mount Pleasant, 1945

Travelling Post Office, 1881