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 | Manchester Bee Cachet, Postmarked at Manchester

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Stock Code:

51832

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: Royal Mail/Post Office ( Manchester Bee No 18 )

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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Commemorative Stamp
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The above Royal Mail Universal Postal Union stamps were issued on 12 June 1974 by Royal Mail and feature the following stamp designs: 3 1/2p P&O Packet Steamer; 5 1/2p First Official Airmail; 8p Air mail Blue Van and Postbox; 10p Imperial Airways Flyingboat. 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.