British Paintings 1973 Stamps

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

04.07.1973 | Manchester Bee Cachet, Postmarked at Manchester

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Stock Code:

51853

Issue:

4th July 1973 - British Paintings 1973

Stamp Type:

Commemoratives

Stamp Details:

3p Self-portrait (Reynolds)
3p Self-portrait (Raeburn)
7 1/2p Nelly O'Brien (Reynolds)
9p The Skater (Raeburn)

Producer/Series: Royal Mail/Post Office ( Manchester Bee No 36 )

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 (52)
Postmark illustrations

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The above Royal Mail British Paintings 1973 stamps were issued on 04 July 1973 by Royal Mail and feature the following stamp designs: 3p Self-portrait (Reynolds); 3p Self-portrait (Raeburn); 7 1/2p Nelly O'Brien (Reynolds); 9p The Skater (Raeburn). 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.