British Fairs Stamps

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

05.10.1983 | Gypsy Fair at Appleby, Postmarked at House of Commons

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Stock Code:

47639

Issue:

5th October 1983 - British Fairs

Stamp Type:

Commemoratives

Stamp Details:

16p Merry-go-round
20 1/2p Menageries and rides
28p Side shows
31p Early trade and produce fairs

Producer/Series: Pres. Philatelic Services

Postmark:

House of Commons CDS Postmark

Notes: Very rare with special cachet: 'The County Courts Act of 1888 enabled Lords of the Manor or other fair owners to surrender rights of pie powder to the Crown.............'

Stock remaining: One Left!

Reference Images:
Commemorative Stamp
Presentation Pack (147)
PHQCards (70)
Postmark illustrations

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The above Royal Mail British Fairs stamps were issued on 05 October 1983 by Royal Mail and feature the following stamp designs: 16p Merry-go-round; 20 1/2p Menageries and rides; 28p Side shows; 31p Early trade and produce fairs. The Gypsy Fair at Appleby first day cover with the House of Commons CDS Postmark postmark has been produced by Pres. Philatelic Services and features these stamps which can make a very collectible and lovely gift.