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The Age of the Dinosaurs

Name: The Age of the Dinosaurs
Brand: United Kingdom

United Kingdom · 2024 · 1st Class

This stamp set celebrates the Age of the Dinosaurs, featuring eight species originally discovered in the UK. The designs, created by paleoartist Robert Nicholls, depict scientifically accurate representations of dinosaurs like Tyrannosaurus, Triceratops, and Stegosaurus in their natural habitats. The stamps highlight Britain's significant contribution to the field of paleontology.

Issued in 2024, this set marks the 200th anniversary of the first scientific description of a dinosaur, Megalosaurus, which was based on fossils found in Oxfordshire, England.

Printing Method

Offset

Themes

dinosaurs prehistoric-animals paleontology fossils science tyrannosaurus-rex triceratops stegosaurus diplodocus iguanodon

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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.