County Cricket Centenary Stamps

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

16.05.1973 | Manchester Bee Cachet, Postmarked at Manchester

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Stock Code:

51856

Issue:

16th May 1973 - County Cricket Centenary

Stamp Type:

Commemoratives

Stamp Details:

3p
7 1/2p
9p WG Grace - sketches by Harry Furniss

Producer/Series: Mercury

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 (51)
PHQCards (1)
Postmark illustrations

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The above Royal Mail County Cricket Centenary stamps were issued on 16 May 1973 by Royal Mail and feature the following stamp designs: 3p; 7 1/2p; 9p WG Grace - sketches by Harry Furniss. The Manchester Bee Cachet first day cover with the Manchester FDI Postmark postmark has been produced by Mercury and features these stamps which can make a very collectible and lovely gift.