Great Britain 1962 Queen Elizabeth II Wilding Definitive on Cover
United Kingdom · 1962 · 3d
This definitive stamp features the iconic 'Wilding' portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Dorothy Wilding. The three-quarter profile portrait is framed by national floral emblems: a thistle for Scotland, a daffodil for Wales, a shamrock for Northern Ireland, and a Tudor rose for England. This particular stamp is the 3d deep lilac denomination.
The Wilding series was the first definitive stamp series of Queen Elizabeth II's reign, issued from 1952 until being replaced by the Machin series in 1967. This cover was mailed in 1962, representing everyday postal use during the pre-decimal era of British currency.
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Photogravure
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Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
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Nicely centered, minor flaws
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Off-center or visible wear
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