Description: This artifact is an original British local carriage stamp issued for the island of St Mary's in the Isles of Scilly. The vertical, perforated stamp features a detailed monochrome portrait of the fictional character Martha Longhurst, defined by her trademark thick spectacles and hairnet. The portrait is rendered using sharp, horizontal line-engraving techniques. Two oval value tablets boldly display the denomination of "25p" flanking the central figure. Ribbon banners frame the design, bearing the inscriptions "ST MARY'S ISLES OF SCILLY" at the top, "35TH ANNIVERSARY" below the portrait, and the actor and character credits "MARTHA LONGHURST - LYNNE CARROL" right above the definitive show logo text reading "CORONATION ST."
Circa: 1995
Condition: Mint
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