Anna Currency Stamp Appraisal

Used 1 Annas India Stamp with King George V Profile

This item is a used postage stamp from India, featuring the profile of King George V. The stamp is predominantly green with a central circular design framing the monarch's profile, facing left. Around the circular portrait, the words "INDIA" and "HALF ANNA" are visible, indicating its country of origin and denomination. The stamp's corners appear to be perforated, characteristic of postage stamps, though the edges near the perforations show some minor wear and possible tearing or unevenness. A prominent black cancellation mark, likely a postmark, heavily covers the center of the stamp, obscuring much of King George V's face and parts of the surrounding text. The cancellation mark includes the letters "DE" and "DG" and a number "15", suggesting a date or postal code, though fully legible details are difficult to ascertain due to its prominent placement and the image's resolution. Below the stamp, written in what appears to be pencil or ink, are the numbers ".15", possibly an inventory or catalog number. The stamp is set against a background that looks like an album page, indicating it is part of a collection. Given the presence of King George V, the stamp likely dates from the early 20th century, specifically between 1910 and 1936, the period of his reign. The condition of the stamp is consistent with a used item, exhibiting a heavy cancellation and minor edge imperfections, but it appears to be intact without major tears or missing pieces, making it a fair example for collectors of British Commonwealth or Indian philately. The craftsmanship appears standard for the era, with clear printing visible where not obscured.