British Birds Stamps

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

08.08.1966 | Manchester Bee Cachet, Postmarked at Manchester

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Stock Code:

51831

Issue:

8th August 1966 - British Birds

Stamp Type:

Commemoratives

Stamp Details:

4d Black-headed Gull
4d Blue Tit
4d Robin
4d Blackbird

Producer/Series: Royal Mail/Post Office ( Manchester Bee No 17 )

Postmark:

Manchester FDI Postmark

Notes: The Manchester worker bee is one of the best-known symbols of Manchester and has been an emblem for the city for over 150 years. The bee denotes Mancunians' hard work ethic and the city being a hive of activity. It has also come to represent the sense of unity in our great city.

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Commemorative Stamp
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The above Royal Mail British Birds stamps were issued on 08 August 1966 by Royal Mail and feature the following stamp designs: 4d Black-headed Gull; 4d Blue Tit; 4d Robin; 4d Blackbird. The Manchester Bee Cachet first day cover with the Manchester FDI Postmark postmark has been produced by Royal Mail/Post Office and features these stamps which can make a very collectible and lovely gift.