Christmas 1969 Stamps

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

26.11.1969 | Manchester Bee Cachet, Postmarked at Manchester

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Stock Code:

51842

Issue:

26th November 1969 - Christmas 1969

Stamp Type:

Commemoratives

Stamp Details:

4d Herald Angel
5d The Three Shepherds
1/6d The Three Kings

Producer/Series: Royal Mail/Post Office ( Manchester Bee No 25 )

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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Reference Images:
Commemorative Stamp
Presentation Pack (14)
Postmark illustrations

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The above Royal Mail Christmas 1969 stamps were issued on 26 November 1969 by Royal Mail and feature the following stamp designs: 4d Herald Angel; 5d The Three Shepherds; 1/6d The Three Kings. 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.