541. 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...
542. 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....
543. 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....
544. 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 ...
545. 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.
546. 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 ...
547. 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...
548. Stamp History 1955-1960 During this time Wilding stamps were still being issued with the watermark change and they were eventually replaced in 1958 with yet another set with a multiple crown watermark. This featur...
549. Stamp History 1952-1955 After the sudden death of King George VI in February 1952, the post office was unprepared for a new issue of stamps. The eventual definitive issues did not come into circulation until late ...
550. Guide To Identifying Machins Classification of Machins can be a tricky job at times, with over 1000 easily distinguishable varieties available.
The first step to classification is to check the value. If the value is in “d” rather than “P” then it must have been released betw...
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1965 saw a multitude of stamp issues, with no less than 9 sets issued. All sets, except 1, consisted of 2 
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