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United Kingdom 1980 Authoresses: George Eliot 13½p

Name: United Kingdom 1980 Authoresses: George Eliot 13½p
Brand: United Kingdom

United Kingdom · 1980 · 13½ pence

This stamp features a portrait of the renowned English novelist George Eliot (Mary Ann Evans), with a scene from her novel 'The Mill on the Floss' in the background. It is part of a set commemorating famous British authoresses.

Issued in 1980, this stamp celebrates George Eliot's significant contributions to English literature, highlighting the cultural importance of female writers in the United Kingdom.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

literature authors women books novelists

Catalog Numbers

sg1144

scott900

michel903

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$0.5

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.4

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.3

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.2

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

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