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1949 British National Savings 6d Proofs

Name: 1949 British National Savings 6d Proofs
Brand: United Kingdom
Availability: InStock

United Kingdom · 1949 · 6d

A set of progressive proofs for the 1949 British National Savings 6d stamp, illustrating the design stages from initial layout to the final 'specimen' marked stamp.

Issued in post-war Britain, National Savings stamps were part of a government scheme to encourage public thrift and raise funds for national recovery and development.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

savings finance government-program proofs

Image: British Government. · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2,325

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1,395

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$775

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$387

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$155

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