British West Indies Stamps Appraisal

Jamaica 1d Andover Fall Revenue Stamp

This item is a 1 pence (1d) revenue stamp from Jamaica, featuring a depiction of Andover Fall. The stamp is predominantly red with white and black details, printed on paper. It has perforated edges, indicating it was intended to be separated from a sheet of similar stamps. The top border of the stamp clearly displays "JAMAICA" in capitals, while the right vertical border reads "REVENUE," also in capitals. The denomination "1d" is present in circular insets in the bottom left and bottom right corners. The central image portrays Andover Fall, with water cascading down a rocky face. The stamp is heavily postmarked with black ink, obscuring a significant portion of the central design and some of the text. The postmark appears to be a circular date stamp, with visible characters such as "14 MY" and what looks like "SPRY" or "EPNNY" in the lower part, suggesting a date in May, likely from the early to mid-20th century given the style. Another, possibly partial, cancellation mark crosses diagonally from the left side, further covering the image. The stamp shows signs of use, including the heavy postmark and some slight discoloration or paper toning consistent with age. There are no obvious tears or major creases visible, but the exact condition of the underprinted design is difficult to assess due to the cancellations. The quality of printing appears to be standard for a revenue stamp of its era, not highly ornate but functional and clear where not obscured. The stamp is currently mounted on what appears to be a page from a stamp album, indicated by the dotted lines under it and the partial view of a neighboring stamp's perforation on the right.