Great Britain King George V Photogravure Definitive

Great Britain · 1924 · 1½d

This definitive stamp features a three-quarter portrait of King George V, facing left, set within an ornate frame. The design is a departure from the previous Downey Head and Mackennal profile issues, utilizing the photogravure printing method for the first time on a British definitive. The denomination '1½d' is prominently displayed at the bottom, with 'POSTAGE' inscribed above the portrait.

Issued in 1924, this stamp was part of the first series of British definitives printed by photogravure, a modern technique that allowed for finer detail and mass production. The 1½d rate was the standard for inland letters at the time.