Description: This striking artifact consists of three connected, mint-condition specimens of the four-pence denomination stamp issued by the British Royal Mail. Designed by acclaimed Austrian-born illustrator Fritz Wegner, the festive visual features a highly stylized, medieval-inspired herald angel facing right while holding a radiant orange and white Christmas star. The artwork utilizes an eye-catching, multi-colored palette of vermilion, new blue, orange, bright purple, and light green set within a repetitive architectural arch pattern. Balancing the vibrant folk illustration on the right side of each stamp is the classic profile silhouette of Queen Elizabeth II, which is elegantly embossed into the paper using reflective metallic gold foil.
Circa: 1969.
Condition: Mint strip of three.
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