British Rural Architecture Stamps

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

11.02.1970 | Manchester Bee Cachet, Postmarked at Manchester

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Stock Code:

51845

Issue:

11th February 1970 - British Rural Architecture

Stamp Type:

Commemoratives

Stamp Details:

5d Fife harling
9d Cotswold limestone
1s Welsh stucco
1s 6d Ulster thatch

Producer/Series: Royal Mail/Post Office ( Manchester Bee No 29 )

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 (15)
Postmark illustrations

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The above Royal Mail British Rural Architecture stamps were issued on 11 February 1970 by Royal Mail and feature the following stamp designs: 5d Fife harling; 9d Cotswold limestone; 1s Welsh stucco; 1s 6d Ulster thatch. 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.