Stamp Investment Tip: Falkland Islands 1929-31 George V (Scott #54-64)

The Falkland Islands, an archipelago in the South Atlantic off the coast of Argentina, is a self-governing territory of the United Kingdom. While Falkland Islanders comprise a tiny but very affluent population of about 3,000, from a philatelic investment perspective, the Falklands are of interest because they appeal to both British Commonwealth and Antarctic territories collectors.

From 1929-31,  the Falklands issued a set of eleven stamps portraying King George V (Scott #54-64). 8,400 of the 1 pound high value were issued, and Scott '13 prices the unused set at $797.40. #64 alone cats. at $350.-.

I recommend purchase of either the complete set or the high value, in F-VF or better, NH, LH. These were pricey stamps at the time that they were in use, especially during the Great Depression. Most were probably used as postage  and discarded.


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