Christmas 1988 Stamps

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

15.11.1988 | Angels, Postmarked at House of Lords

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15th November 1988 - Christmas 1988
Stamp Type:
Stamp Details:
14p Journey to Bethlehem ...      ▼ expand stamp details
19p Shepherds and Star
27p Three Wise Men
32p The Nativity
35p The Annunciation
Notes: Beautiful design from a painting sold by Sothebys and printed on silk-like material. Pristine condition and very rare to get unaddressed covers with Commons / Lords postmarks. Each cover with cachets depicting coat of arms and text relating to the stamp issue.
Reference Images:
Commemorative Stamp
Presentation Pack (194)
PHQCards (114)
Postmark illustrations

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