Steam Locomotives

Name: Steam Locomotives
Brand: United Kingdom

United Kingdom · 2024 · 1st Class

This set of six stamps celebrates the rich history of steam locomotives in the United Kingdom, featuring iconic engines from different eras. The designs showcase the power and engineering of these machines, including the LNER Class A4 'Sir Nigel Gresley' and the LMS Stanier Class 5 'Black Five'. Each stamp includes the silhouette of King Charles III, marking them as definitive issues of his reign.

Issued in 2024, this set honors the UK's pivotal role in the development of railways, a technology that revolutionized transport and industry worldwide. The stamps were released as part of the Royal Mail's special stamp program for the year.

Printing Method

Lithography

Themes

transportation trains steam-locomotives railways technology royalty

Catalog Numbers

sg5226-5231

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$12

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$10

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.