Butterflies Stamps

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

13.05.1981 | The Swallowtail, Postmarked at Philatelic Bureau

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Stock Code:

25161

Issue:

13th May 1981 - Butterflies

Stamp Type:

Commemoratives

Stamp Details:

14p Small Tortoiseshell
18p Large Blue
22p Peacock
25p Chequered Skipper

Producer/Series: Philart ( Save the Children Fund No 54 )

Postmark:

Philatelic Bureau, First Day of Issue - Butterflies, Special Handstamp

Notes: These 'Save the Children Fund' covers are rarely seen.

Reference Images:
Commemorative Stamp
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PHQCards (51)
Postmark illustrations

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