Great Britain 1958 Queen Elizabeth II 3d Purple Booklet Pane with Cylinder Varieties

United Kingdom · 1958 · 3 pence

This listing features a booklet pane of six 3 pence purple definitive stamps from Great Britain, issued in 1958. Each stamp depicts a profile portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, known as the 'Wilding' portrait, within an oval frame. The pane is specifically noted for its cylinder varieties, K17 with and without a dot, which are of interest to specialists.

These stamps belong to the first definitive series of Queen Elizabeth II's reign, introduced shortly after her accession. The 'Wilding' portrait series was a staple of British postage for many years, and varieties like cylinder numbers and phosphor bands became significant areas of study for philatelists.