1936 Edward VIII 1d Block of Four, Sutton Coldfield CDS

14^th September 1936 Edward VIII 1d Scarlett block of four with Sutton Coldfield CDS. Red oval portrait illustration and typed address to Germany. Scarce illustration & superb block of four.

Only four GB stamps were issued during his reign. The first three values were released on 1^st September 1936, with the 1d following two weeks later on the 14^th. The portrait was based on a photograph taken by Hugh Cecil, with the clean and simple designs reflecting Edwards own tastes and breaking away from the traditional and intricate details of his predecessors.