Universal Postal Union Stamps

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

12.06.1974 | Isle of Wight, Postmarked at Carisbrooke

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Stock Code:

22366

Issue:

12th June 1974 - Universal Postal Union

Stamp Type:

Commemoratives

Stamp Details:

3 1/2p P&O Packet Steamer
5 1/2p First Official Airmail
8p Air mail Blue Van and Postbox
10p Imperial Airways Flyingboat

Producer/Series: Official Sponsors

Postmark:

Carisbrooke CDS Postmark

Notes: Rare cover design marking the appointment of the Earl Mountbatten as Lord Lieutenant of the Isle of Wight.

Reference Images:
Commemorative Stamp
Presentation Pack (64)
Postmark illustrations

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