King George V 1/2 Penny Postage & Revenue Stamp (D.L.R. Printing)

This item is an early 20th-century British postage and revenue stamp featuring the profile of King George V. The stamp has a face value of one halfpenny (1/2d) and is rendered in a dark green or olive-green ink on what appears to be cream-colored paper. The design is oblong, bordered by a double line, and features a portrait of King George V facing left, enclosed within an oval frame. Above the portrait is a crown, and flanking it are ribbons or banners bearing the inscriptions "POSTAGE" on the left and "REVENUE" on the right. The denomination "1/2" is prominently displayed in the upper left and right corners. At the bottom, the word "HALFPENNY" is inscribed within a rectangular panel. The stamp exhibits perforation along all four edges, indicating it was separated from a sheet. The overall condition appears used, with some slight discoloration and minor smudges visible, particularly around the portrait area, suggesting possible handling or cancellation. The perforations seem largely intact, though the image resolution makes it difficult to assess their precise condition. The artistic style is characteristic of early 20th-century British philatelic design, emphasizing royal portraiture and clear denominational and functional labeling. The printing quality, likely by De La Rue (D.L.R.), shows fine line work and detail despite the image's low resolution, particularly in the king's facial features and the intricate crown.