Stitched: KGVI: 2s Stamps
These Post Office stamps were affixed to specially designed envelopes and postmarked on the first day that the stamps were issued.
21.08.1937 | First known Stamp Book on FDC, Postmarked at Mile End
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21786
21st August 1937
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Stitched: KGVI: 2s
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STAR ITEM Probably unique - this cover has the three stamps (two with margins) from the 2 shilling stamp book - the earliest known FDC of stamps from a stamp book. The cover was addressed to Keswick and then redirected to Brechin resulting in a 3d TO PAY label and cachet being applied.
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