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A non-personalised version of the Miniature Sheet First Day Cover featuring all six stamps cancelled with the alternative postmark.
The Stamp Designs of David Gentleman Miniature Sheet cancelled with the alternative NM1 postmark.
Six new stamps showcase some of the most popular designs by artist David Gentleman – the most prolific and influential stamp designer in UK philatelic history.
The designs, chosen in collaboration with the artist, originally appeared within issues released in the 1960s and ’70s.
Inside the First Day Envelope is an information card with a brief history of David Gentleman’s artistic contribution to stamp issues down the decades.
Two Second Class, two First Class and two £1.70 stamps.
Available until 22 May 2022.
1962: National Productivity Year Second Class
1969: British Ships Second Class
1973: British Trees First Class
1976: Social Reformers First Class
1966: 900th Anniversary of the Battle of Hastings £1.70
1965: 25th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain £1.70
Stamp specifications
Stamp format |
Landscape |
Miniature Sheet size |
192mm x 74mm |
Stamp size |
60mm x 30mm, except British Trees and Social Reformers: 50mm x 30mm |
Printer |
International Security Printers |
Print process |
Lithography |
Perforations |
14.5 x 14.5, except British Trees and Social Reformers: 14 x 14 |
Phosphor |
Bars as appropriate |
Gum |
PVA |