King George V Great Britain 1½d Postage and Revenue Stamp

This item is a historical postage stamp from Great Britain, featuring a portrait of King George V. The stamp is predominantly red-brown or terracotta in color, with a delicate design printed on white, perforated paper. The central motif is an oval vignette of King George V, depicted in profile facing left, wearing a crown. Above his head is a depiction of a royal crown. Around the oval portrait, text reads 'POSTAGE' on the left curve and 'REVENUE' on the right curve, indicating its dual purpose for mail and fiscal use. In the upper left and right corners, the denomination '1½' (one and a half pence) is clearly displayed. Below the portrait, across the bottom edge of the stamp, the full denomination 'THREE HALFPENCE' is written within a rectangular cartouche. The stamp exhibits classic perforations along all four edges, although the left edge shows some irregularity, suggesting it might be part of a larger block or sheet being separated. The visible condition includes several horizontal lines in black ink across the portrait, indicating it has been postmarked or cancelled. There is also a faint, irregular black circular mark partially visible on the upper right side, likely another part of a cancellation. The paper appears to be uniformly aged with a slight off-white color. The intricate engraving and printing quality suggest a government-issued stamp from the early to mid-20th century, consistent with the reign of King George V (1910-1936). The clear details of the portrait and textual elements, despite the cancellation, indicate good craftsmanship for the period. The stamp's edges are relatively crisp, and no major tears or significant creasing are immediately apparent beyond the ink cancellations.