British Landscapes Stamps
These Post Office stamps were affixed to specially designed envelopes and postmarked on the first day that the stamps were issued.
02.05.1966 | Manchester Bee Cachet, Postmarked at Manchester
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51829
2nd May 1966
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British Landscapes
Stamp Type:
Stamp Details:
4d Sussex
6d Antrim 1s 3d Harlech 1s 6d The Cairngorms
Producer/Series:
Royal Mail/Post Office
( Manchester Bee No 16 )
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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Reference Images: Commemorative Stamp Presentation Pack (PPPack 08) Postmark illustrations |
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