Olympic Games 1948 Stamps

These Post Office stamps were affixed to specially designed envelopes and postmarked on the first day that the stamps were issued.

29.07.1948 | Olympic Flame, Postmarked at Wembley

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29th July 1948 - Olympic Games 1948
Stamp Type:
Stamp Details:
2 1/2d Globe with Laurel Wreath
3d Speed
6d Olympic Rings
1s Winged Victory and Globe
Producer/Series:
Postmark:
Wembley, Five rings within wavy lines, Slogan Postmark
Notes: This is one of those issues where it is extremely difficult to get a cover that 'ticks all the boxes' - This little cover excels - pristine condition, clear postmark, neat address etc.
Reference Images:
Commemorative Stamp
Postmark illustrations
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