GENERAL POST OFFICE (BRITAIN) officially issued four temporary "Accession" stamps, to be replaced later by a coronation set, of King Edward VIII from 20 January to 11 December 1936. The stamps were designed by Hubert J Brown, a 17-year-old schoolboy, which were derived from a photograph by Hugh Cecil and printed by Harrisons. Different colours represented various denominations: 2 1/2 d (blue), 1 1/2 d (brown), 1 d (red), and 1/2 d (green). The design included the King's profile, the denomination, and the word "POSTAGE". They featured a Tudor Crown E8R watermark. The stamps were printed using the photogravure process, a new and sophisticated printing technique at the time. This particular cover was postmarked 22 September 1936, Stafford, England.
On a side note, other KEVIII stamps were designed and printed, but never circulated after his abdication. Newfoundland (Canada) issued many stamps of him as a baby, teenager, etc. in the early 20th century.
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