Post & Go Labels 2009
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31.03.2009 Pack Number: P&G 1
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31st March 2009
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Post & Go stamps
Royal Mail has rolled out a new generation of self-service postage called Post & Go following
successful trials during 2008. The five Post & Go stamps are available to collectors in a carrier
from Tallents House, mail order only, price £3.08. The five values in the carrier, printed gravure,
are 1st Class, 1st Class Large, Europe up to 20g, Worldwide up to 10g, Worldwide up to 20g.
The Post & Go design features the Machin head and a background design of the words Royal Mail in a wave pattern similar to that overprinted on selected Definitive stamps. They have two phosphor bars enabling them to be read by sorting Machinery.
The Post & Go design features the Machin head and a background design of the words Royal Mail in a wave pattern similar to that overprinted on selected Definitive stamps. They have two phosphor bars enabling them to be read by sorting Machinery.
Post & Go - Technical Details:
| Feature | Type/Detail |
|---|---|
| Number | 5 |
| Values | 1st Class up to 100g 1st Class Large up to 100g Europe up to 20g Worldwide up to 10g Worldwide up to 20g |
| Design | Bas relief Arnold Machin |
| Format | Landscape |
| Size | 60mm(w) x 27mm(h) |
| Printer | Walsall Security Printers |
| Print process | Gravure |
| Perforations | Die-cut simulated perforations |
| Phosphor | Two Bars |
| Gum | Self adhesive |
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