Machin Definitive, 1st Class Gold
United Kingdom · 1989 · 1st Class
This definitive stamp features the iconic bas-relief portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, sculpted by Arnold Machin. The simple, elegant design, rendered here in gold, became a hallmark of British postage for decades. It is a non-denominated stamp, valued at the '1st Class' domestic postage rate.
Introduced in 1967, the Machin series is one of the longest-running and most recognizable stamp designs in the world. The non-denominated '1st Class' value was first issued in 1989 to accommodate fluctuating postal rates.
Printing Method
Photogravure
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Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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