Maritime Heritage Stamps

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

16.06.1982 | Anchor, Postmarked at Southsea

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Stock Code:

46502

Issue:

16th June 1982 - Maritime Heritage

Stamp Type:

Commemoratives

Stamp Details:

15 1/2p Henry VIII and Mary Rose ... ▼ expand stamp details ▼

19 1/2p Blake and Triumph
24p Nelson and Victory
26p Fisher and Dreadnought
29p Cunningham and Warspite

Producer/Series: Cotswold

Postmark:

Southsea, Castle Road, CDS Postmark

Notes: It was from Southsea Castle where Henry VIII saw the 'Mary Rose' heel over and sink in the Solent. This is a very rare and relevant postmark.

Stock remaining: One Left!

Reference Images:
Commemorative Stamp
Presentation Pack (136)
PHQCards (60)
Postmark illustrations

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The above Royal Mail Maritime Heritage stamps were issued on 16 June 1982 by Royal Mail and feature the following stamp designs: 15 1/2p Henry VIII and Mary Rose; 19 1/2p Blake and Triumph; 24p Nelson and Victory; 26p Fisher and Dreadnought; 29p Cunningham and Warspite. The Anchor first day cover with the Southsea, Castle Road, CDS Postmark postmark has been produced by Cotswold and features these stamps which can make a very collectible and lovely gift.