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 | Runners at the finishing post, 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
Postmark:
Wembley, Olympic Rings in Waves, Slogan Postmark
Notes: Very difficult to get this cover in such good condition and neat typed address. You won't get much better than this!
Reference Images:
Commemorative Stamp
Postmark illustrations
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