Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes 1 Dinar Postage Stamp (King Alexander I)

This is a vintage postage stamp from the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes, likely dating from the early 20th century, specifically the 1920s or early 1930s, given the Cyrillic and Latin inscriptions. The stamp is predominantly red or reddish-orange in color and features a portrait, in profile, of a male monarch, believed to be King Alexander I of Yugoslavia, encircled within a white or lightly toned circular frame. The portrait depicts him facing right, with a distinct sideburn and a formal collar. The background of the stamp outside the circular portrait is adorned with a repetitive geometric pattern, characteristic of traditional folk art or embroidery, adding cultural detail to the design. Along the top and bottom edges, inscriptions are visible in both Cyrillic script (Kraljevina Srba, Hrvata I Slovenaca) and Latin script (Kraljevina Srba, Hrvata I Slovenaca), which translates to 'Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes'. The denomination '1 D' (1 Dinar) is clearly visible in the bottom left and right corners, enclosed in rectangular boxes. The stamp is perforated around all four edges, a standard feature for postage stamps, indicating it was designed to be separated from a sheet. The visible condition suggests it is a used stamp, as evidenced by a prominent circular postmark partially obscuring the top right and central portions of the stamp. This postmark is black and appears to have a date or cancellation details, though they are not fully legible. There is some minor wear consistent with its age and use, such as slight discoloration around the edges and minor creasing which is common for such items. The print quality appears decent for its era, showcasing fine lines in the portrait and clear text, indicating standard government-issued postage quality.