British Paintings 1968 Stamps

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

12.08.1968 | Birthplace of Constable, Postmarked at East Bergholt

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Stock Code:

44949

Issue:

12th August 1968 - British Paintings 1968

Stamp Type:

Commemoratives

Stamp Details:

4d Elizabeth I (artist unknown)
1s Pinkie (Lawrence)
1s 6d Ruins of St. Mary le Port (Piper)
1s 9d Hay Wain (Constable)

Producer/Series: Royal Mail/Post Office

Postmark:

East Bergholt CDS Postmark

Notes: Star Item: East Bergholt is the birthplace of Constable - this is a very rare postmark especially when cancelling all four stamps. The cover is pristine and the four postmarks are clear. I doubt if you will get a better copy than this one.

Reference Images:
Commemorative Stamp
Presentation Pack (1)
Postmark illustrations

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