1953 Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Postage Stamp Set

A complete set of four commemorative British postage stamps issued on June 3, 1953, to celebrate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. The set includes four distinct denominations and color schemes: a carmine-red 2 1/2d, a deep blue 4d, a dark green 1/3 (one shilling three pence), and a black/grey 1/6 (one shilling six pence). Each stamp features a portrait of the young Queen Elizabeth II based on photography by Dorothy Wilding. The designs incorporate floral emblems of the United Kingdom, including the rose, thistle, shamrock, and daffodil, alongside the royal cypher 'EIIR'. The 1/3 green stamp depicts the Queen in full coronation regalia, while the 1/6 black stamp prominently features the coronation date '2 JUNE 1953'. These stamps are of the horizontal commemorative format, larger than standard definitive issues. They appear to be in mint, unused condition with crisp, intact perforations and vibrant, unfaded colors. There is no visible evidence of hinging, creasing, or foxing from the front perspective, suggesting high preservation quality. These were printed using the photogravure process by Harrison & Sons, characterized by fine detail and rich tonal depth in the portraiture. As a first-year issue of the Queen's reign, these represent a significant philatelic milestone of the mid-20th century.