Authoresses Commemorative Stamp (13½p)
United Kingdom · 1980 · 13½ pence
This 13½ pence stamp, part of the 1980 Authoresses series, features a portrait of George Eliot (Mary Ann Evans) alongside an illustrative scene from her novel *Adam Bede*. It is one of four stamps issued to honor significant British female literary figures.
This commemorative set highlights the enduring legacy and contributions of influential British female writers to the nation's literary heritage. It reflects a broader societal recognition of women's achievements in the arts.
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Photogravure
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