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1980 Landmarks: Royal Opera House

Name: 1980 Landmarks: Royal Opera House
Brand: United Kingdom

United Kingdom · 1980 · 13½ pence

This stamp features a detailed sketch of the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden, London, a prominent cultural landmark. The design includes the silhouette of Queen Elizabeth II in the upper right corner, characteristic of British stamps.

Issued as part of the 1980 'Landmarks' series, this stamp highlights significant architectural and cultural sites across the United Kingdom. The Royal Opera House is a world-renowned venue for opera and ballet.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

landmarks architecture buildings opera-house culture

Catalog Numbers

sg1142

scott908

michel908

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$0.5

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.3

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.2

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.1

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.05

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