A striking 10¢ commemorative from the Virgin Islands, issued in 1964 to honor the 400th birth anniversary of William Shakespeare (1564–1964). Rendered in rich blue tones, the design pairs a classic portrait of Shakespeare with an inset vignette of Queen Elizabeth II, reinforcing its British colonial heritage. In the background appears the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, tying the issue directly to the legacy of the Bard. A beautifully engraved piece, this stamp appeals to thematic collectors of literature, royalty, and British territories, and is a noteworthy mid-20th-century commemorative with excellent display value.