Queen Mary Stamp Appraisal

1935 Canada George V and Queen Mary 'Silver Jubilee' Three Cents Postage Stamp

This item is a Canadian postage stamp issued in 1935 to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of King George V and Queen Mary. The stamp has a distinctive rectangular shape with a serrated, perforated edge, typical of postage stamps. Its primary color is crimson or a deep reddish-pink, with a central oval vignette in gray-scale featuring portraits of King George V and Queen Mary. King George V is depicted on the left, wearing military regalia, while Queen Mary is on the right, adorned with a crown and intricate jewelry including a multi-strand necklace. Crown motifs adorn the upper left and right corners of the stamp. The word 'CANADA' is prominently displayed at the top, along with the year '1935'. Vertical text reads 'POSTES' on the left side and 'POSTAGE' on the right side. The denomination '3 CENTS' is written across the bottom, with large numerals '3' in the bottom left and right corners. An inverted V-shaped design separates the central image from the 'CENTS' text. The stamp exhibits a black circular postmark, partially obscuring the top portion of the portraits and the 'CANADA' lettering, indicating it has been used. The postmark appears to have 'Y.H.' and 'APR' along with some illegible numbers, suggesting a date in April of an unclear year and a specific location code. The overall condition suggests some handling and age-related wear, common for a stamp of this period. The perforations appear largely intact, though the paper may show some slight discoloration consistent with its age. This stamp represents a significant historical event and is indicative of early 20th-century philatelic design, characterized by regal portraits and national emblems.