Fire Engines Stamps

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

24.04.1974 | Manchester Bee Cachet, Postmarked at Manchester

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Stock Code:

51836

Issue:

24th April 1974 - Fire Engines

Stamp Type:

Commemoratives

Stamp Details:

3 1/2p First motor fire-engine
5 1/2p Prize-winning fire-engine
8p First steam fire-engine
10p Fire-Engine 1766

Producer/Series: Royal Mail/Post Office ( Manchester Bee No 21 )

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 (60)
PHQCards (6)
Postmark illustrations

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The above Royal Mail Fire Engines stamps were issued on 24 April 1974 by Royal Mail and feature the following stamp designs: 3 1/2p First motor fire-engine; 5 1/2p Prize-winning fire-engine; 8p First steam fire-engine; 10p Fire-Engine 1766. 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.