Description: This 26-penny commemorative stamp was issued by the Royal Mail to honor the historic lighthouses and maritime safety heritage of the United Kingdom. Designed by artist Dick Davis, the vibrant artwork showcases The Smalls Lighthouse, a legendary wave-washed tower situated on a remote group of basalt rocks off the coast of Pembrokeshire, Wales. The visual layout cleverly overlays authentic technical data directly from nautical charts, detailing the beacon's specific flash patterns, elevation, and nominal range text alongside compass bearings. A gold embossed silhouette profile of Queen Elizabeth II anchors the upper right corner, framing the stylized deep-sea background.
Circa: 1998
Condition: MNH
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