Arthurian Legend Stamps
These Royal Mail stamps were affixed to specially designed envelopes and postmarked on the first day that the stamps were issued.
03.09.1985 | Excalibur - The Lady of the Lake, Postmarked at Tintagel
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3rd September 1985
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Arthurian Legend
Stamp Type:
Stamp Details:
17p Arthur and Merlin
22p Lady of the Lake 31p Guinevere and Lancelot 34p Sir Galahad
Producer/Series:
Bradbury
Postmark:
Notes:
Rare cover with superb illustration by Aubrey Beardsley from the illustrated version of J.M. Dent's 'Le Mort D'Arthur'. Tintagel considered the birthplace of Arthur - Immaculate condition.
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Reference Images: Commemorative Stamp Presentation Pack (164) PHQCards (86) Postmark illustrations |
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