Edward Vii New Castle Staffs Postmark Stamp Appraisal

Edward VII 'New Castle Staffs' Postmark Stamp

This item is a postage stamp featuring the profile of King Edward VII, indicating it belongs to the Edwardian era, likely between 1901 and 1910. The stamp is predominantly purple or lilac in color, with a delicate, ornate border design typical of British stamps of the period. The denomination 'ONE POST' (suggesting 'One Penny Post') is visible at the bottom. A prominent circular postmark partially obscures the king's profile, a common feature indicating its use and cancellation. The postmark is dark, possibly black or a dark brown ink, and legibly displays text including "NEWCASTLE" and "STAFFS" (Staffordshire), suggesting the stamp was used in Newcastle-under-Lyme or another Newcastle in Staffordshire, UK. A date, 'JU 19 04', appears within the postmark, indicating it was cancelled on June 19, 1904. The stamp shows evidence of perforation along its edges, which appears to be intact, though the exact tooth count cannot be determined from the image. The condition appears to be used, with some visible wear and tear consistent with its age and use. The colors are somewhat faded, and the paper may exhibit some discoloration or age-related toning. The clarity of the postmark suggests it was applied firmly. Overall, it is a well-preserved example of a common British Edwardian stamp with a clear, identifiable postmark, making it of interest to philatelists.