Jamaica Postal History Appraisal

Jamaica 1 1/2d Stamp featuring King George VI

This is a vintage postage stamp from Jamaica, featuring a portrait of King George VI. The stamp is predominantly green and black in color, printed on light cream-colored paper. It measures approximately 2.5 cm in width and 3 cm in height, exhibiting classic perforations around all four edges, indicating it was part of a larger sheet. The central motif is an oval-shaped portrait of King George VI, depicted in profile, facing right. He has short, neatly styled hair and a distinct classical facial structure. Above the portrait, a royal crown is visible, flanked by the stylized initials 'G' and 'R' (likely standing for George Rex). In the top left and right corners, the denomination '1 1/2d' is clearly printed, signifying one and a half pence. A decorative border frames the central design, with vertical lines and floral or scrollwork elements on either side of the portrait. Below the portrait, across the bottom of the stamp, the word 'JAMAICA' is prominently displayed in capital letters within a rectangular cartouche. The stamp shows some signs of age and handling, including a faint, possible cancellation mark or smudge horizontally across the top left corner of the portrait. The perforations appear largely intact, though some wear or minor tearing might be present upon closer inspection (not fully discernible from the image resolution). The paper itself appears to have a slight discoloration consistent with age, suggesting it is a historical piece rather than a modern reproduction. The printing quality is good, with sharp details in the portrait and text, characteristic of early to mid-20th-century philatelic production. This stamp likely dates from the reign of King George VI (1936-1952).