Description: This item consists of a pristine four-stamp block from the Royal Mail's specialized release celebrating the historic heritage of British public house signage. Designed by the artist Joy Cooper, the illustration captures the warmth of rural life with a massive, golden bunch of cereal grass bound tightly and sweeping across the frame. In the background, a quaint country village with soft pastel-toned cottages and a winding lane sets a serene, pastoral scene beneath an overcast sky. The iconic silver silhouette of Queen Elizabeth II anchors the top left corner, while the crisp white "68" numeric denomination sits opposite on the right side.
Circa: 2003
Condition: MNH block of 4
Notes:
This 68p denomination represents the highest value tier of the five-stamp "Pub Signs" set, which also served as Great Britain's official entry for the annual European-wide Europa C.E.P.T. philatelic competition.