Botanical Congress Stamps
These Post Office stamps were affixed to specially designed envelopes and postmarked on the first day that the stamps were issued.
05.08.1964 | Edinburgh Castle, Postmarked at Kew Gardens
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44944
5th August 1964
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Botanical Congress
Stamp Type:
Stamp Details:
3d Spring Gentian
6d Dog Rose 9d Honeysuckle 1s 3d Water Lily
Postmark:
Notes:
Star Item: This cover is in pristine condition with superb clear postmarks - it is unusual to see this combination of cover design and postmark. It is difficult to believe that this cover is over 50 years old.
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Reference Images: Commemorative Stamp Presentation Pack Postmark illustrations |
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