1937 King George VI 1½d 'Saving is Simple' Booklet Pane

United Kingdom · 1937 · 1½d

A dark-colored definitive stamp featuring a profile portrait of King George VI, part of a booklet pane. The pane includes an advertisement on the selvedge promoting 'Saving is Simple'.

Issued in 1937, this stamp is part of the first definitive series for King George VI, who ascended the throne in December 1936. The inclusion of advertising on booklet panes was a common practice in the UK to generate additional revenue.