Description: This 63 pence postage stamp was issued by Great Britain's Royal Mail as the highest denomination in their traditional annual Christmas series. The artistic vignette depicts the biblical Annunciation to the Shepherds, showcasing an angel floating in the upper left corner to deliver a holy message to two standing figures clad in flowing crimson robes. A single white sheep and a distinctly slender, stylized oak tree ground the minimalist scene, which is bordered by an orange base banner carrying the delicate cursive inscription: "I bring you tidings of great joy." To coordinate with strict postal standards, the top right corner cleanly frames a metallic gold profile silhouette of Queen Elizabeth II positioned directly above the oversized denomination numeral.
Circa: 1996
Condition: MNH
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