461. King George V - Stamp Issues A month after King George V came to the throne in May 1910, the Postmaster General invited designs for a series of new
stamps. Those selected were by two artists who worked from a three quarter face photograph of the king by W & D Downey, the
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462. King George V : 1910 - 1936 George V was born June 3, 1865, the second son of Edward VII and Alexandra. His early education was somewhat insignificant
as compared to that of the heir apparent, his older brother Albert. George chose the career of professional naval officer a...
463. Cinderella Stamps These stamps have risen in popularity in the last few decades, but are not stamps in the conventional sense. The often appear similar to stamps in size, design, often value but are issued f...
464. Stamp History - 1965 1965 saw a multitude of stamp issues, with no less than 9 sets issued. All sets, except 1, consisted of 2 stamps, a low and high value. This method of stamp issuing continued until the midd...
465. Stamp History – 1964 The 60’s had seen a new generation of Commemorative stamps from the Post Office who previously had been very dismissive of any stamp issues that decreased sales of normal definitive stamps....
466. Pricing In Proportion This is probably the most confusing event to take place within the postal service since the 1830’s when postage was paid by distance travelled. In 2006 Royal Mail decided to change the system of postage by weight to a system rated by size and weight....
467. Non Value Indicator – (NVI) Stamps. NVI stamps are stamps valid for postage, which do not have a numerical denomination, but indicate a specific service for which they can be used. They were first introduced in 1989, and are ...
468. Postal Rates 1965 - 2006 During the 1950’s and 60’s postal rates gradually increased in price, usually by half pence at a time. By 1965 the rate for a posting a letter was 4d and a postcard 3d. Recorded delivery cost 6d and registered or special delivery was 3s.
469. Stamp History 1962-1963 The only issue for 1962 can on the 14th November, and the stamps were issued to commemorate the National Productivity Year. The were issued in 2 1/2d, 3d and 1s3d. All printed in 3 colours ...
470. Stamp History 1960-1961 The last commemorative stamp issue had been back in 1958, and during the following year many experimental Wilding stamps appeared with phosphor variations. It was not until 7th July 1960 th...
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A month after King George V came to the throne in May 1910, the Postmaster General invited designs for a series of new
stamps. Those selected were by two artists who worked from a three quarter face photograph of the king by W & D Downey, the
...
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