Great Britain: special illustrated and thematic postmarks
Great Britain: special illustrated and thematic postmarks The
postmarks shown below are in use only
on the dates shown.
US readers in particular
should
note that all orders must be
received at least 2 days before the
date on the postmark, except
where other instructions shown in
red.
(Whereas the USPS allows collectors
30 days (at least) to obtain copies of cancels, Royal Mail allows
late application only when their publicity was late.)
We can
provide examples of any special
postmarks on plain envelopes
for a maximum fee of £1.25 plus the value of the stamp plus
return postage & packing. Discounts are available for
quantities
and regular customers. Most of these postmarks may also be used in
the creation of Maximum Cards.
Those with 'F' numbers, used by
the British Forces Philatelic Bureau, cannot be used for maximum
cards unless with new stamps on the day of issue.
The purpose of this page is to list mainly thematic short-term postmarks which are usually not relevant to new stamp issues. Longer term or permanent postmarks, many of which show landmarks in towns and cities throughout the United Kingdom can be found on this page. For other postmarks, related to the new stamp issues, please see the relevant stamp pages via the H_O_M_E page or the links at the foot of this page. Some postmarks will be listed both here and on the stamp pages.
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This page updated 12 January 2010