Item Description

Item Details:

• Country/Region: Great Britain

• Era: Queen Elizabeth II (Pre-decimal & Early Decimal)

• Type: Definitive Issues (Wilding and Machin Series)

• Condition: Used / Canceled (Off-paper)

• Quantity: 1 full page (approx. 45+ unique stamps)

Description:

This listing is for a diverse, well-preserved collection of Great Britain definitive postage stamps featuring Queen Elizabeth II. The lot spans the early years of her reign, starting from the 1952 Wilding series through to the long-running Machin series.

Key Highlights:

• Wilding Series (1952–1967): Features the classic Dorothy Wilding portrait with various pre-decimal denominations (d and s).

• High-Value "Castle" Stamp: Includes the 5/- (5 Shilling) Crimson/Scarlet Castle stamp, a sought-after high-value definitive from the 1955 series.

• Machin Series: A variety of solid-color definitives featuring the Arnold Machin plaster portrait, including regional emblems and various phosphor band types.

• Condition: All stamps are used with visible cancellations. No major damage or missing perforations are evident, though they are ungraded.