United Kingdom 1980 Christmas, The Three Kings

Name: United Kingdom 1980 Christmas, The Three Kings
Brand: United Kingdom

United Kingdom · 1980 · 12p

This stamp was part of the 1980 Christmas issue from the United Kingdom. The design, by Fritz Wegner, depicts the Three Kings, or Magi, following the Star of Bethlehem on their journey to visit the infant Jesus. The stamp features a stylized, modern illustration of the biblical scene, with Queen Elizabeth II's silhouette in the upper right corner.

Issued during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, this stamp reflects the long-standing tradition of issuing special postage for the Christmas season, a practice that began in the UK in 1966.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

christmas religion nativity three-kings royalty

Catalog Numbers

sg1135

scott931

michel911

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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

$0.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25

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.