'Philympia' Stamps

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

18.09.1970 | Penny Black, Postmarked at London

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18th September 1970 - 'Philympia'
Stamp Type:
Stamp Details:
5d (Penny Black)
9d (1s Green)
1s 6d (4d Carmine)
Postmark:
London, Philympia Great Britain Day, Special Handstamp
Notes: Multi-coloured postmark - lovely cover. NB This is postmarked on 24th September and therefore a souvenir cover not first day of issue.
Reference Images:
Commemorative Stamp
Presentation Pack (21)
Postmark illustrations
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