To mark this anniversary, the Royal Mail has issued a new miniature sheet:
For complete information on this new issue, including how to purchase one for your collection, see this article at the British Postal Museum & Archive.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Royal Mail Marks the Accession of King George V
May 6 is "National Stamp Day" in the United Kingdom, marking the anniversary of the world's first postage stamp - the penny black. This year, it was also the 100th anniversary of the accession of King George V to the throne.
To mark this anniversary, the Royal Mail has issued a new miniature sheet:
For complete information on this new issue, including how to purchase one for your collection, see this article at the British Postal Museum & Archive.
To mark this anniversary, the Royal Mail has issued a new miniature sheet:
For complete information on this new issue, including how to purchase one for your collection, see this article at the British Postal Museum & Archive.
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