Blue Stamp Appraisal

King George VI 2 1/2d Blue Postage Stamp

This item is a postage and revenue stamp featuring a profile portrait of King George VI facing left. The stamp is predominantly royal blue with white or light-colored detailing for the portrait, text, and decorative elements. The King wears a crown, which is centrally positioned above his head. Flanking the crown are national floral emblems: a rose representing England on the left and a thistle representing Scotland on the right. Vertically aligned text on the left side reads "POSTAGE", and on the right side, "REVENUE". The denomination "2d" is clearly visible within a circular frame at the bottom center of the stamp. Below the King's portrait, on the left, there's a depiction of a daffodil, and on the right, shamrocks or similar small four-petal flowers. The stamp features perforated edges, indicating it was intended to be torn from a sheet. The visible condition suggests some minor wear consistent with its age, possibly slight fading or discoloration in areas, and some visible spots on the King's face. The overall aesthetic is characteristic of British stamps from the mid-20th century. The quality of printing appears relatively good, with fine details discernible in the portrait and emblems. The primary material is paper, and the printing method appears to be гравure or similar, providing depth to the darker areas.