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Literary Anniversaries: Charles Dickens

Name: Literary Anniversaries: Charles Dickens
Brand: United Kingdom
Availability: InStock

United Kingdom · 1970 · 5d

This stamp commemorates the centenary of the death of the renowned author Charles Dickens (1812-1870). The design features a portrait of Dickens alongside a montage of some of his most famous characters, including Mr. Pickwick, Oliver Twist, David Copperfield, and Little Nell. It was part of a set of five stamps celebrating British literary figures.

Issued in 1970, this stamp reflects a period of celebrating Britain's rich cultural and literary heritage. The pre-decimal '5d' (five pence) denomination was common for standard letter postage at the time, just before the UK's decimalization in 1971.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

literature authors anniversaries famous-people portraits

Catalog Numbers

sg829

scott624

michel544

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

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