Winston Churchill Commemorative

Name: Winston Churchill Commemorative
Brand: United Kingdom

United Kingdom · 1965 · 4d

This stamp commemorates the life of Sir Winston Churchill, the United Kingdom's Prime Minister during World War II. The design features a striking portrait of Churchill based on a photograph by Yousuf Karsh, capturing his determined and iconic expression. It was the first British stamp to feature a commoner, breaking a long-standing tradition of only depicting the reigning monarch.

Issued shortly after his death in January 1965, this stamp was a national tribute to Churchill's leadership and immense contribution to the Allied victory in World War II and his long career as a statesman.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

famous-people politicians world-war-ii portraits

Catalog Numbers

sg664

scott441

michel415

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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

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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