Description: The vertical stamp showcases an intricate close-up photograph of a classic timber-framed architectural exterior. Dark brown wooden beams form sharp geometric patterns against light cream-colored walls, highlighting traditional building methods. A prominent leaded-glass window with detailed ornamental tracery dominates the upper section of the design. Vibrant green ivy scales the left edge of the structure, adding natural texture to the stone and woodwork. The bottom text clearly attributes the scene to the National Trust's preservation efforts. Queen Elizabeth II's iconic profile is cleanly embossed in a metallic gold silhouette in the upper-left corner.
Circa: 1995
Condition: MNH
Notes:
The featured image depicts a close-up of a window from Little Moreton Hall, a famous moated Tudor manor house located in Cheshire, England. This specific 41-pence stamp was issued by the Royal Mail as part of a five-stamp set celebrating the centenary anniversary of the charity's founding in 1895. Renowned photographer Tony Evans captured the architectural imagery utilized across this entire commemorative release.