British Explorers Stamps

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

18.04.1973 | Drake's Island, Postmarked at Plymouth

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Stock Code:

45948

Issue:

18th April 1973 - British Explorers

Stamp Type:

Commemoratives

Stamp Details:

3p Livingstone ... ▼ expand stamp details ▼

3p Stanley
5p Drake
7 1/2p Raleigh
9p Sturt

Producer/Series: Cotswold

Postmark:

Plymouth, Drake's Island Adventure Island, Special Handstamp

Notes: This cover has six different Drake's Island 'stamps' on the reverse

Stock remaining: Two Left!

Reference Images:
Commemorative Stamp
Presentation Pack (50)
Postmark illustrations

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The above Royal Mail British Explorers stamps were issued on 18 April 1973 by Royal Mail and feature the following stamp designs: 3p Livingstone; 3p Stanley; 5p Drake; 7 1/2p Raleigh; 9p Sturt. The Drake's Island first day cover with the Plymouth, Drake's Island Adventure Island, Special Handstamp postmark has been produced by Cotswold and features these stamps which can make a very collectible and lovely gift.