501. Metropolitan Police – 1979 This was a set of four stamps, released on the 26th September 1979, designed by Brian Sanders, to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Metropolitan Police.
The 10p depicts a “Policeman on the beat”, 11 1/2p a “Policem...
502. Sir Roland Hill Death Centenary – 1979
This was a set of four stamps, and later a mini sheet, released on 22-24th October 1979, designed by Eric Stemp.
503. International Year Of The Child – 1979
This was a set of four stamps released on 11th July 1979 featuring images from children’s books, designed by Edward Hughes.
505. European Assembly Elections – 1979 This issue was released on the 9th May and were a set of four stamps designed by Stafford Cliff. The designs all show hands placing the flags of the member nations into the ballot boxes.
506. Spring Wild Flowers – 1979 This issue was released on the 21st March, the official first day of spring, and was a set of four stamps designed by Peter Newcombe. The 9p depicted a Primrose, 10 1/2p a Daffodil, 11p a Bluebell, and 13p a Snowdrop.
507. British Dogs – 1979 This issue was released on 7th February 1979 and was a set of four stamps designed by Peter Barrett. The 9p showed an Old English Sheepdog, 10 1/2p a Welsh Springer Spaniel, 11p a West Highland Terrier, and the 13p an Irish Setter.
508. Christmas – 1978 This issue was the general Christmas release, first sold on 22nd November 1978 and designed by Faith Jaques. The 7p depicted a family Singing Carols round the Christmas Tree, 9p The Waits, 11p 18th Century Carol Singers and 13p “T...
509. Cycling – 1978 This issue was released on the 2nd August 1978 and consisted of a set of four stamps designed by Fritz Wegner. The 9p depicted a “Penny Farthing” and an 1884 Safety Bicycle, the 10 1/2p Touring Bicycles, 11p Modern Small-Wheel Bicycles, and the 13p...
510. Horses – 1978 This issue was released on the 5th July 1978 and consisted of a set of four stamps designed by Patrick Oxenham. The 9p depicted a Shire Horse, 10 1/2p Shetland Pony, 11p Welsh Pony and the 13p Thoroughbred.
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This was a set of four stamps, released on the 26th September 1979, designed by Brian Sanders, to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Metropolitan Police.
The 10p depicts a “Policeman on the beat”, 11 1/2p a “Policem...
Are you looking to sell your stamps or collectables? We offer a free valuation service, throughout the UK. We guarantee to make an offer on any collection we view.