This classic definitive from Great Britain features the left-facing profile of King George VI, engraved in a rich red-brown tone. Issued between 1937 and 1947, it reflects the early portrait style of the reign, framed by national floral emblems—the rose, thistle, shamrock, and fleur-de-lis—symbolizing unity across the British Isles. The 1½d denomination was widely used for standard inland mail, making it a key workhorse stamp of the pre-war and wartime period. Clean impressions and fresh colour, such as on this example, are particularly valued by collectors of KGVI definitives.