Christmas 1971 Stamps

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

13.10.1971 | Manchester Bee Cachet, Postmarked at Manchester

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Stock Code:

51839

Issue:

13th October 1971 - Christmas 1971

Stamp Type:

Commemoratives

Stamp Details:

2 1/2p Dream of the Wise Men
3p Adoration of the Magi
7 1/2p Ride of the Magi

Producer/Series: Royal Mail/Post Office ( Manchester Bee No 23 )

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 (35)
Postmark illustrations

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The above Royal Mail Christmas 1971 stamps were issued on 13 October 1971 by Royal Mail and feature the following stamp designs: 2 1/2p Dream of the Wise Men; 3p Adoration of the Magi; 7 1/2p Ride of the Magi. 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.