Great Britain 1950s Commemoratives Collection
United Kingdom · 1950 · Various
This is a collection of 118 commemorative stamps issued by Great Britain during the 1950s. The decade's issues mark the transition from the reign of King George VI to that of Queen Elizabeth II, featuring definitive portraits and commemorating significant national and international events.
The 1950s in Britain was a period of post-war recovery and the beginning of a new Elizabethan era, marked by the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953 and a growing sense of modernity.
Printing Method
Photogravure
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