British King George V Half Penny Green Postage Stamp

This is a used British postage stamp featuring the profile of King George V, dating from his reign (1910-1936). The stamp is printed in a distinct light green or myrtle green ink on white paper. It depicts the monarch's head facing left within an oval frame, surrounded by a laurel wreath and topped with a crown. The denomination 'HALF PENNY' is clearly inscribed in a rectangular banner at the bottom base. This specific design is characteristic of the 'Downey Head' or 'Mackennal' definite issues. The stamp remains attached to a fragment of original brown kraft paper or cardstock (piece), indicating it was likely clipped from a letter or parcel. It features a visible circular black ink cancellation mark or postmark, though it is only partial and difficult to read. The physical condition shows typical signs of age, including slightly yellowed paper and ragged perforations around the edges. There is a visible crease or fiber wear on the backing paper piece to the right of the stamp. The printing quality shows good detail in the facial hair and wreath, indicating a high standard of steel-plate engraving typical of early 20th-century British philatelic production.