Commonwealth Games 1970 Stamps

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

15.07.1970 | Athletics, Postmarked at BFPS - Forces

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Stock Code:

51993

Issue:

15th July 1970 - Commonwealth Games 1970

Stamp Type:

Commemoratives

Stamp Details:

5d Runners
1s 6d Swimmers
1s 9d Cyclists

Producer/Series: _MWright Collection

Postmark:

BFPS - Forces, Victoria Cross, Special Handstamp

Notes: Pristine and unaddressed - it is very rare to see this postmark on the set of Commonwealth Games stamps, as it was sponsored to mark an anniversary of the Victoria Cross. I have never seen this combination before

Reference Images:
Commemorative Stamp
Presentation Pack (19)
Postmark illustrations

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