Species at Risk Stamps

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

20.05.1986 | Lady Slipper Orchid, Postmarked at Grassington

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20th May 1986 - Species at Risk
Stamp Type:
Stamp Details:
17p Barn Owl
22p Pine Marten
31p Wild Cat
34p Natterjack Toad
Producer/Series:
Postmark:
Grassington, Lady's Slipper Orchid, Special Handstamp
Notes: Fabulous cover signed by the most famous environmentalist, David Attenborough. The cover is also signed by artist, David Lilley who designed both the envelope and the set of four stamps for Royal Mail.
Reference Images:
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