Universities Stamps

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

22.09.1971 | Manchester Bee Cachet, Postmarked at Manchester

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Stock Code:

51852

Issue:

22nd September 1971 - Universities

Stamp Type:

Commemoratives

Stamp Details:

3p Aberystwyth
5p Southampton
7 1/2p Leicester
9p Essex

Producer/Series: Royal Mail/Post Office ( Manchester Bee No 35 )

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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Commemorative Stamp
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Postmark illustrations

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The above Royal Mail Universities stamps were issued on 22 September 1971 by Royal Mail and feature the following stamp designs: 3p Aberystwyth; 5p Southampton; 7 1/2p Leicester; 9p Essex. 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.