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Liverpool and Manchester Railway 150th Anniversary 12p

Name: Liverpool and Manchester Railway 150th Anniversary 12p
Brand: United Kingdom
Availability: InStock

United Kingdom · 1980 · 12 pence

This 12 pence stamp commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway. It features two early 19th-century railway carriages, one open and one enclosed, on tracks with a hilly landscape in the background and a silhouette of Queen Elizabeth II.

The Liverpool and Manchester Railway, opened in 1830, was the world's first inter-city passenger railway operated solely by steam locomotives, marking a pivotal moment in the history of transportation and the Industrial Revolution.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

railway transportation history anniversary locomotive

Catalog Numbers

sg1143

scott901

michel959

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.