Notable Anniversaries Stamps

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

02.04.1969 | NATO, Postmarked at BFPS - Forces

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Stock Code:

44950

Issue:

2nd April 1969 - Notable Anniversaries

Stamp Type:

Commemoratives

Stamp Details:

5d Alcock & Brown ... ▼ expand stamp details ▼

9d Europa
1s International Labour Organisation
1s 6d NATO
1s 9d England/Australia flight

Producer/Series: Forces

Postmark:

BFPS - Forces, NATO HQ, Special Handstamp

Notes: Star Item: A very common cover with the single NATO stamp and postmark. However, with the full set of five stamps, it is so rare. This is a pristine example - the cover is so clean and the two handstamps are very clear.

Reference Images:
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Postmark illustrations

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