Greenwich Meridian Stamps

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

26.06.1984 | Double Postmarked in Washington DC, Postmarked at Greenwich

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Stock Code:

47682

Issue:

26th June 1984 - Greenwich Meridian

Stamp Type:

Commemoratives

Stamp Details:

16p Astronomy
20 1/2 Navigation
28p The Observatory
31p Time

Producer/Series: Royal Mail/Post Office

Postmark:

Greenwich, World's Prime Meridian, Special Handstamp

Notes: Rare cover double-postmarked in Washington DC where the World's Prime Meridian was established in 1884 at an International Conference.

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The above Royal Mail Greenwich Meridian stamps were issued on 26 June 1984 by Royal Mail and feature the following stamp designs: 16p Astronomy; 20 1/2 Navigation; 28p The Observatory; 31p Time. The Double Postmarked in Washington DC first day cover with the Greenwich, World's Prime Meridian, Special Handstamp postmark has been produced by Royal Mail/Post Office and features these stamps which can make a very collectible and lovely gift.