Booby Bird Stamp Appraisal

Cayman Islands 1d Postage & Revenue Stamp featuring Booby Birds and King George V

This is a vintage postage and revenue stamp from the Cayman Islands, likely issued during the reign of King George V (1910-1936), given the depicted monarch. The stamp measures approximately 2.5 cm by 3.5 cm, with standard perforated edges typical of postage stamps. The color palette primarily features warm reddish-browns and oranges for the frame, text, and the king's portrait, contrasted with cool blues and grays for the scenic illustration. The left side of the stamp features a detailed rendering of two 'Booby Birds' (as labeled at the bottom left of the illustration), standing on a sandy coast with the ocean and a sunset or sunrise sky in the background. The foreground bird is prominent, exhibiting a light-colored head and neck with darker plumage on its body. On the right side, an oval-framed portrait of King George V in profile, facing left, is prominently displayed. The portrait is housed within an ornate frame reminiscent of rope work, with the words 'POSTAGE' and 'REVENUE' arching above it. Below the portrait, the denomination '1d' (one penny) is clearly visible. The country name 'CAYMAN ISLANDS' is boldly printed across the bottom center of the stamp. The overall condition appears good for its age, though slight discoloration consistent with vintage paper is present along the perforated edges. The print quality is fine, showing clear lines and detail in both the avian illustration and the monarch's portrait. There are no obvious tears, creases, or major cancellations observed, suggesting it might be an unused stamp or one in very good preserved condition.