Description: The cinematic adhesive belongs to a landmark celebratory set released by Royal Mail to honor the hundredth anniversary of the first public film projection in the United Kingdom. A silver-grey Machin profile silhouette of Queen Elizabeth II anchors the upper-right corner to indicate its national origin. The central photographic vignette features Sir Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh starring in the historic 1941 wartime romantic drama Lady Hamilton, which was also distributed globally under the title That Hamilton Woman. Left-aligned vertical typography marks the overarching campaign slogan, balancing against a bold 25 pence denomination circled cleanly in the lower-right corner.
Condition: MNH
Notes:
The series paid tribute to the magic of film and the culture of going to the cinema, the experience that shaped 20th-century entertainment. The design captures both the glamour and intimacy of the silver screen, highlighting Britain’s role in the development of filmmaking and cinema-going traditions.