King Edward VII £1 Green Used Stamp

Opportunity to own the highest value stamp released during the reign of King Edward VII

Due to the popularity of the Queen Victoria stamps, the frames and colouring were reused for stamps released during the reign of King Edward VII. For the £1 green stamp, the key changes were the replacement of the portrait of Queen Victoria to one of King Edward VII and altering the decoration surrounding the portrait image.

The eldest son of Queen Victoria, Edward VII was related to royalty throughout Europe and served as the heir and held the title of Prince of Wales for longer than any of his predecessors. During his mother’s long reign, he was largely excluded from political power and spent a lot of his time at leisure and travelling the world. He developed a reputation as the playboy prince, remained a popular public figure however this lifestyle tarnished his relationship with his mother.

The £1 green stamp was the highest value issued stamp during the reign of King Edward VII and is a must have for all collectors.  Due to the continued demand, over the last two decades alone the official Stanley Gibbons catalogue value for a fine used example has risen 154%.

Key Issue Information:

• Opportunity to own the highest value stamp released  during the reign of King Edward VII
• Due to the popularity of the Victorian stamps, the frames and colouring were reused for the King Edward VII issue.
• Despite his death in 1910, the stamp remained in production until 1913.
• 2015 Catalogue value for a fine used example of this stamp is £825 – a rise of 154% over the past 20 years*
• Housed in a Deluxe Presentation Folder with Certificate

*2015 Stanley Gibbons Catalogue price for fine used example