Lot 65: UK 1940 1/2d Stamp Centenary Commemorative Stamp
A 1940 UK commemorative postage stamp, featuring a photogravure dual-profile design in green. The stamp is presented within a paper sales packet from the FG SERIES, marked as NUMBER 62. The design depicts the profiles of Queen Victoria and King George VI, commemorating the centenary of the postage stamp. The stamp is inscribed with the legends VICTORIA GEORGE across the top, POSTAGE REVENUE vertically at the sides, and the dates 1840 and 1940 flanking the denomination 1/2D at the base. The presentation packet features the series logo in the upper left corner and the printed text SPECIALIST STAMPS GREAT BRITAIN 1940 STAMP CENTENARY in green and red. A circular mark in the upper right corner reads PRICE 6D, and the lower edge is printed with the script inscription GUARANTEED GENUINE.
Condition report:
The stamp appears to be in unused condition with intact perforations. The presentation packet exhibits light foxing throughout, a minor diagonal crease to the upper left corner, and a small dark inclusion mark on the paper surface just above the stamp mount. No other visible faults are present. The stamp is housed within the original glassine-fronted paper packet.
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