1949 British National Savings Stamp Proofs

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.