Literary Anniversaries: Charles Dickens

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.