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United Kingdom: Windrush: 75 Years

United Kingdom · 2023 · 1st Class

This stamp issue commemorates the 75th anniversary of the arrival of the HMT Empire Windrush at Tilbury Docks in 1948. The stamps feature original illustrations by various artists, celebrating the significant cultural contributions of the Windrush generation and their descendants to British society, including music, dance, food, and literature.

The arrival of the Empire Windrush marked a pivotal moment in modern British history, initiating a wave of post-war immigration from the Caribbean that profoundly shaped the nation's social and cultural landscape.

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$2
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$2
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$1
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$1

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