Great Britain 1959 Queen Elizabeth II Wilding Booklet Pane with Inverted Watermark and Graphite Lines
United Kingdom · 1959 · 1½ pence
This stamp features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, part of the iconic Wilding definitive series, in a deep green color. It is a specific variety from a booklet pane, notable for its inverted watermark of crowns and the presence of graphite lines, indicating its use in early phosphor/graphite experiments.
The Wilding series was the first definitive issue of Queen Elizabeth II's reign, and varieties like this inverted watermark with graphite lines represent early efforts in postal automation and security, making them significant for collectors.
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