Sir Francis Chichester Stamps

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

24.07.1967 | Plymouth welcomes Sir Francis Chichester, Postmarked at Plymouth

sold out View FDCs for this issue Sir Francis Chichester, Plymouth welcomes Sir Francis Chichester

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Stock Code:

39431

Issue:

24th July 1967 - Sir Francis Chichester

Stamp Type:

Commemoratives

Stamp Details:

1s 9d Gipsy Moth IV

Producer/Series: Official Sponsors

Postmark:

Plymouth Special Handstamp

Notes: Chichester returned to Plymouth after 226 days of sailing on 28 May 1967 - Cover postmarked on this date - not first day cover

Reference Images:
Commemorative Stamp
Presentation Pack (PPPack 10)
Postmark illustrations

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