Guernsey 1969 Definitive - Guernsey Lily

Name: Guernsey 1969 Definitive - Guernsey Lily
Brand: Guernsey

Guernsey · 1969 · 4d

This stamp features a detailed illustration of the Guernsey Lily (Nerine sarniensis), a flower for which the island is famous. The design, by artist Victor Whiteley, also includes the denomination and the Bailiwick of Guernsey's coat of arms. It was part of the first definitive series issued by Guernsey after it gained postal independence from the United Kingdom.

Issued on October 1, 1969, this stamp marks a significant moment in Guernsey's postal history, being the very first stamp issued by the newly independent Guernsey Post Office.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

flowers plants flora lilies definitive

Catalog Numbers

sg1

scott1

michel1

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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.