Spanish Armada Stamps

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

19.07.1988 | San Salvador arrives off Portland Castle, Postmarked at BFPS - Forces

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Stock Code:

9236

Issue:

19th July 1988 - Spanish Armada

Stamp Type:

Commemoratives

Stamp Details:

18p Armada off the Lizard ... ▼ expand stamp details ▼

18p English Fleet leaving Plymouth
18p Engagement off the Isle of Wight
18p Attack at Calais
18p Armada in North Sea storm

Producer/Series: Forces ( RFDC No 65 )

Postmark:

BFPS - Forces, Royal Navy, Special Handstamp

Notes: Carried aboard HMS Amazon and signed by her Commander also signed by present occupant of Portland Castle

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Reference Images:
Commemorative Stamp
Presentation Pack (192)
PHQCards (112)
Postmark illustrations

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The above Royal Mail Spanish Armada stamps were issued on 19 July 1988 by Royal Mail and feature the following stamp designs: 18p Armada off the Lizard; 18p English Fleet leaving Plymouth; 18p Engagement off the Isle of Wight; 18p Attack at Calais; 18p Armada in North Sea storm. The San Salvador arrives off Portland Castle first day cover with the BFPS - Forces, Royal Navy, Special Handstamp postmark has been produced by Forces and features these stamps which can make a very collectible and lovely gift.