Description: The vertical layout displays an energetic expressionist painting of a heavily armored Norman warrior charging toward the left margin. A massive, pure white dove flies directly over his shoulder, its broad wings fully extended to symbolize peace and spiritual guidance during transit. The background features a beautifully textured mix of sky-blue and earthy orange strokes that convey a turbulent atmosphere of historical upheaval. Queen Elizabeth II's distinctive gold silhouette profile rests cleanly in the upper-left quadrant. A crisp column of dual-toned typography lists the design credits and regional focus along the right border, while a bold white numeral grounds the face value in the bottom right corner.
Circa: 1999
Condition: MNH
Notes:
This stamp was conceptualized and painted by the legendary Scottish artist and playwright John Byrne. It serves as the opening denomination for the four-piece "Settler's Tale" collection, which marked the fourth monthly entry in the Royal Mail’s year-long Millennium philatelic series. The artwork explicitly references the historical cross-border movement of Norman families into early Scotland during the eleventh and twelfth centuries.