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Great Britain 1954 Queen Elizabeth II Wilding Booklet Pane Inverted Watermark

Name: Great Britain 1954 Queen Elizabeth II Wilding Booklet Pane Inverted Watermark
Brand: United Kingdom

United Kingdom · 1954 · 1½ pence

A green booklet pane featuring six 1½ pence definitive stamps of Queen Elizabeth II, part of the 'Wilding' series. The design shows a portrait of the young Queen within a decorative wreath. This specific pane is notable for its inverted watermark error.

Issued shortly after her coronation, the Wilding series was the first definitive stamp set for Queen Elizabeth II, replacing the George VI definitives and marking a new era for British postage.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

royalty monarchy portraits definitive booklet-pane error watermark-inverted

Catalog Numbers

sg518lWi

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$150

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$129

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$60

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$30

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