Issued on April 8, 1947, this 1d scarlet stamp from St. Lucia belongs to the definitive King George VI series, engraved and printed by Waterlow & Sons Ltd. The design, created by E. Crafer, features the left-facing portrait of King George VI encircled by a decorative chain of roses, surmounted by the Imperial Crown, emphasizing both sovereignty and continuity within the British Empire. Executed in scarlet red through line-engraved printing, the stamp measures 21 x 25 mm and is perforated 12½. It bears the multiple Crown CA watermark (upright), a hallmark of British colonial philately in the mid-20th century. Listed as Michel LC 101C, Scott LC 112a, Yvert & Tellier LC 124, and Stanley Gibbons LC 129b, it represents an essential issue for collectors of George VI colonial portrait series. This definitive was widely used for everyday postal needs, yet mint never hinged examples in fresh condition remain highly sought after, especially given its historical placement in the post-war period when Britain was redefining its global presence. Estimate "$30 – 50".