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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5th August 1964 - Botanical Congress
Stamp Type:
Stamp Details:
3d Spring Gentian
6d Dog Rose
9d Honeysuckle
1s 3d Water Lily
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.
Reference Images:
Commemorative Stamp
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Postmark illustrations
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