United Kingdom 1970 General Anniversaries Set

Name: United Kingdom 1970 General Anniversaries Set
Brand: United Kingdom

United Kingdom · 1970 · 5d, 9d, 1s 6d

This set of three stamps commemorates significant British anniversaries. The 5d stamp marks the 150th anniversary of the Royal Astronomical Society, the 9d stamp celebrates the centenary of the 1870 Education Act, and the 1s 6d stamp honors the centenary of Charles Dickens' death. The designs feature symbolic imagery related to each event, such as a telescope, a classroom scene, and a portrait of Dickens with his characters.

Issued in 1970, these stamps reflect a period of celebrating Britain's cultural, scientific, and social heritage. The Education Act of 1870 was a landmark piece of legislation that established the framework for schooling for all children in England and Wales.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

anniversary postal-history royalty literature social-reform

Catalog Numbers

sg821-823

scott620-622

michel528-530

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.5

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