British Guiana 1 Cent George Vi Ploughing A Rice Field Stamp Appraisal

British Guiana 1 Cent George VI 'Ploughing a Rice Field' Stamp

This is a philatelic item, specifically a postage and revenue stamp from British Guiana, featuring a portrait of King George VI and a scene depicting 'Ploughing a Rice Field'. The stamp is predominantly green and white, with the central design framed by a decorative border. The top left corner features a circular vignette of King George VI's profile, facing left. The detail on his face suggests a younger or middle-aged depiction, with noticeable lines or damage across his cheek and forehead, possibly indicating wear, a printing flaw, or an imperfection on the stamp itself. Above his portrait, the words 'BRITISH GUIANA' are prominently displayed in an arched banner. The main central image illustrates a rural scene of rice cultivation with workers and oxen ploughing a flooded field, flanked by tropical trees and foliage. The denomination '1 CENT' is present in both the bottom left and bottom right corners. Below the central image, text reads 'PLOUGHING A RICE FIELD' and 'POSTAGE & REVENUE'. The stamp exhibits a perforated edge, typical of postage stamps, suggesting it was separated from a sheet. The visible condition suggests some aging, with possible light toning on the paper and some potential creasing or minor tears along the perforations, though the image clarity is limited regarding these finer details. The style of the stamp, with the monarch's portrait and colonial imagery, is characteristic of British Commonwealth issues from the mid-20th century, likely dating to King George VI's reign (1936-1952). The craftsmanship appears to be of standard quality for issued stamps of that era, utilizing engraving or lithography to achieve the detailed imagery.