Commonwealth Games 1958 Stamps

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

18.07.1958 | Scarce Slogan Postmark, Postmarked at London

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Stock Code:

22010

Issue:

18th July 1958 - Commonwealth Games 1958

Stamp Type:

Commemoratives

Stamp Details:

3d Welsh Dragon
6d Games Badge on Flag
1s 3d Welsh Dragon with Laurel Wreath

Postmark:

London, VIth British Empire & Commonwealth Games Wales 18-26th July 1958, Slogan Postmark

Notes: This is a very rare slogan postmark - believed unique on an illustrated cover - however the stamp has been stuck over an existing stamp - hence price.

Reference Images:
Commemorative Stamp
Postmark illustrations

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