British Wilding definitive stamps

Well documentedSupported by multiple reputable specialist catalogues or publications.

Period

1952-1967

Issuing entity

United Kingdom

Definitive stamps of Elizabeth II based on a Dorothy Wilding photographic portrait, preceding the Machin series.

Historical context

The Wilding series was replaced by the Arnold Machin sculpted profile from 1967.

Catalogue references

No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.

Research required

  • Watermark changes, phosphor bands and graphite line varieties require transcription from a standard catalogue
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