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 | Manchester Bee Cachet, Postmarked at Manchester

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Stock Code:

51855

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: Royal Mail/Post Office ( Manchester Bee No 38 )

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
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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 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.