Gibraltar Appraisal

1969 Gibraltar 'New Constitution' Postage Stamp Set

This is a collection of four commemorative postage stamps issued by Gibraltar in 1969 to celebrate the 'New Constitution.' The set includes denominations of 1/2d (orange), 5d (light green), 7d (purple), and 5sh (blue). Each stamp features a distinct silhouette design of the Rock of Gibraltar, which serves as the primary visual element. Within the silhouette's boundary, there is a silhouette profile of Queen Elizabeth II and the text 'NEW CONSTITUTION 1969.' Below the silhouette, the word 'GIBRALTAR' is printed in a bold, sans-serif white font alongside the respective currency value. The stamps are rectangular with standard perforations on all four sides. The quality of the printing appears sharp, characteristic of professional mid-century philatelic production. These specific stamps are presented on black mounting paper against a faint grid-lined background, likely from a collector's stock book or album. Condition-wise, the stamps appear remarkably clean and well-preserved; the perforations are intact without obvious tearing, and there are no visible light foxing stains or heavy circular date stamps (cancels), suggesting they may be in Mint Never Hinged (MNH) or lightly mounted mint condition. The vibrant colors have remained stable without significant fading, which is an important quality indicator for collectors of British Overseas Territory stamps.