King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Coronation Commemorative Stamp

This is a commemorative postage stamp issued by Great Britain for the coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (later the Queen Mother) on May 12, 1937. The stamp features a dual portrait of the royal couple in formal attire. King George VI is depicted on the left in military uniform with medals and regalia, while Queen Elizabeth is on the right wearing a tiara, necklace, and other royal jewels. Above them, a crown is centrally placed, flanked by the ornate monogram 'GR' (George Rex). The top border prominently displays 'POSTAGE REVENUE'. The bottom border indicates the denomination '1 1/2d' (one and a half pence) on both the left and right, with the special date '12 MAY 1937' centered between them. The design incorporates intricate Celtic-inspired knotwork or decorative patterns along the left and right sides of the central portraits, with an emblem resembling an eagle or falcon on the right side and another intricate emblem on the left. The stamp is presented with perforated edges, indicative of its function as postal currency. The color appears to be a rich, dark brown or sepia tone, suggesting an intentional historical aesthetic. The visible condition is good, with clear printing and no apparent tears or major creases. The perforations are intact. The overall craftsmanship is fine, typical of official government-issued postal stamps from that era, designed for mass production but with attention to detail in the engraving and composition.