StampVault
Back to Catalog
The Story of Wedgwood Prestige Stamp Book
common1945-1980

The Story of Wedgwood Prestige Stamp Book

United Kingdom · 1980 · £1.50 (total face value of stamps in PSB)

This Prestige Stamp Book commemorates the 250th anniversary of the birth of Josiah Wedgwood, the renowned English potter. It features a set of four commemorative stamps depicting various aspects of Wedgwood's iconic pottery designs and manufacturing processes, alongside definitive stamps.

Josiah Wedgwood founded the Wedgwood pottery company in 1759, becoming a pioneer in industrial ceramics and a leading figure of the Industrial Revolution. His innovations in materials and production, along with his artistic designs, made Wedgwood a globally recognized brand.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Catalog Numbers

sgDX10
scott898a
michelHBL 10

Image: · License:

View on Wikimedia Commons

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$12
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$8
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$6
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$4
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$2

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