very rare1945-1980

1949 British National Savings Stamp Proofs

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

United Kingdom · 1949 · 6d and 2/6

Progressive proofs of the 1949 British National Savings stamps, showing the design in various stages of completion, culminating in a 'specimen' marked final stamp.

These stamps were part of a post-WWII government initiative in the United Kingdom to encourage public saving and investment in National Savings Certificates, aiding economic recovery and reconstruction.

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

$10,680

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$6,408

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$3,560

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$1,780

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$712

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