Description: This definitive postage stamp originates from Great Britain and features the profile portrait of King Edward VII facing left. The central profile is framed by a decorative horseshoe-shaped design flanked by a laurel branch on the left symbolizing triumph and an oak branch on the right representing strength. At the top of the design, a bold banner displays the inscription "POSTAGE & REVENUE" split by the imperial crown. The bottom frame clearly denotes the face value text "HALF PENNY" set against a dark rectangular background. This specific specimen displays a prominent, dark circular date stamp (CDS) cancellation, indicating that it successfully fulfilled its transit duties during the early 20th century.
Circa: 1902-1911
Condition: Used – bold circular cancellation across portrait, edges intact, minor age toning typical for the period.
Notes:
One of the most recognizable Edwardian definitive, these were widely circulated throughout the British Empire. Collectors value them for their craftsmanship and for marking the transition from Victorian to Edwardian postal design. These stamps, often used on postcards, are known for varied green shades, shifting from blue-green to yellow-green around 1904.