King Edward VIII 2/6 Postage Stamp

The item is a postage stamp featuring a side profile portrait of King Edward VIII, rendered in a light tone against a dark green background. The denomination '2/6' is prominently displayed in both the upper left and upper right corners. Below the portrait, the Royal Coat of Arms is depicted, flanked by a lion on the left and a unicorn on the right, both appearing to support the shield. The word 'POSTAGE' is clearly visible along the bottom edge of the stamp. The stamp itself is rectangular with perforated edges, indicative of its function as a postage stamp. There are clear signs of wear and tear, including a dark diagonal cancellation mark extending from the upper left to the lower right corner, obscuring parts of the King's portrait, the lion, and the Coat of Arms. Additional lighter, horizontal lines that could be further cancellations or creases are also discernible across the stamp's surface. The color scheme is predominantly dark green and light green/white, suggesting a specific printing or issuance. The exact age is not definitively stated, but based on the monarch, it would date to his reign in 1936. The overall condition suggests that it is a used stamp, given the cancellation marks, which is a common characteristic for collectible stamps. The printing quality appears fine, with intricate details in the coat of arms and the royal effigy, demonstrating careful execution typical of governmental postal issues.

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