King George VI 2d Postage Stamp

This item is a vintage postage stamp featuring a profile portrait of King George VI facing left. The stamp is predominantly orange-red in color. It has a classic rectangular shape with perforated edges, indicating it was torn from a sheet or booklet. At the top center, above the King's head, is a detailed depiction of the St. Edward's Crown, flanked by heraldic floral emblems; a rose on the left, and what appears to be a thistle or similar emblem on the right. The words "POSTAGE" are printed vertically along the left side, and "REVENUE" is printed vertically along the right side, both in a sans-serif font. In the bottom center, prominently displayed within a circular frame, is the denomination "2ᆓ" (two pence), with the 'd' for pence being superscript. Below the denomination, there are stylized floral elements on either side. The stamp exhibits a postmark, characterized by several horizontal black lines passing through the King's portrait and across the 'POSTAGE' and 'REVENUE' text, suggesting it has been used. The paper appears to be slightly discolored or aged, consistent with its likely vintage. The perforations appear intact, though some slight irregularities are visible along the top edge, possibly from handling or the separation process. The overall impression is one of a well-preserved, used postage stamp from the mid-20th century, likely dating to the reign of King George VI (1936-1952). The quality of printing appears fine, showing good detail in the monarch's likeness and the surrounding elements.

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