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 | The Shot, Postmarked at Edinburgh

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Stock Code:

25698

Issue:

15th July 1970 - Commonwealth Games 1970

Stamp Type:

Commemoratives

Stamp Details:

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

Producer/Series: Sovereign

Postmark:

Edinburgh FDI Postmark

Notes: STAR ITEM ONE-OFF signed cover by Roger Bannister, Chris Chataway and Chris Brasher - the 4 minute mile team

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

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