Description: This vibrant mint block of twelve British postage stamps carries a pre-decimal denomination of 5d each and was issued to celebrate a monumental anniversary in Scottish history. Designed by the prolific artist David Gentleman, each stamp captures a stylized mediaeval gathering centering on Robert the Bruce seated alongside the Abbot of Arbroath and a council of Scottish barons. The intricate historical illustration uses a striking palette of pinks, emerald greens, and deep charcoal black, all set against a bold, solid orange-red background. The upper margin of each stamp displays the prominent black inscription "Declaration of Arbroath 1320", balanced by a gleaming gold-foiled silhouette profile of Queen Elizabeth II resting directly above the "5d" value in the right-hand corner.
Circa: 1970
Condition: Mint block of 12
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