Jamaican Philately Appraisal

Jamaica 1d Postage & Revenue Stamp (Cassava Processing)

This item is a used Jamaican postage and revenue stamp with a denomination of '1d' (one penny). The stamp features a central vignette depicting a seated figure, likely a woman, engaged in the processing of cassava, indicated by the text "MANDIOCA OR CASSAVA" barely visible at the bottom right of the central image. The primary colors are shades of reddish-orange and pink, typical of early 20th-century philately, with the overall design being monochromatic within this color scheme. The word "JAMAICA" is prominently displayed across the top of the stamp, and "POSTAGE & REVENUE" is printed along the bottom edge, suggesting its dual purpose. The stamp exhibits characteristic perforations around its edges, indicating it was separated from a sheet. It is postmarked with a circular cancellation mark, partially obscuring the central design and the word "JAMAICA" on the left side. The cancellation mark is black and appears to be a standard postal cancellation. The stamp's condition shows signs of use, including the cancellation and slight discoloration or fading consistent with age. There is also a handwritten notation "1s" or ".15" in black ink above the stamp on the album page, which is not part of the stamp itself but provides context for its display or cataloging. The visible details suggest a design from the early 20th century, possibly the King George V era based on similar colonial issues, though no monarch's portrait is clearly visible on this particular design. The stamp is mounted or displayed on a white paper surface (likely a philatelic album page) with visible dotted lines from adjacent perforations.