uncommon1945-1980

Great Britain 1957 Queen Elizabeth II Wilding Booklet Pane, Cylinder 14 (Dot)

Name: Great Britain 1957 Queen Elizabeth II Wilding Booklet Pane, Cylinder 14 (Dot)
Brand: United Kingdom

United Kingdom · 1957 · 1½d

This stamp features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, known as the 'Wilding' definitive issue, set within an oval frame adorned with floral emblems representing the United Kingdom. It is a 1½d denomination stamp, part of a booklet pane, specifically identified by its Cylinder 14 marking with a 'dot' variety.

Issued during the early reign of Queen Elizabeth II, the Wilding series was the first definitive stamp issue to feature her portrait. These stamps were widely used for everyday postage and are notable for their various printings, watermarks, and cylinder varieties, which are highly collected.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

royalty monarchy portraits floral-emblems postage

Catalog Numbers

sg542n

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$250

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$190

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$120

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.