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Four First Class stamps reprising iconic original designs from the 1969 First Flight of Concorde Special Stamp issue.
A stunning commemorative souvenir celebrating the 50th anniversary of Concorde’s historic first commercial flight.
Iconic original designs from the 1969 First Flight of Concorde Special Stamps are set against a striking backdrop inspired by the issue’s Presentation Pack imagery.
Three elegant illustrations from prolific artist and stamp designer David Gentleman bring to life Concorde’s iconic silhouette, while a fourth stamp from Michael and Sylvia Goaman captures the jet in flight over France and the British Isles.
Each stamp has been rereleased with the King’s head.
Four First Class stamps.
1. Concorde, captured by David Gentleman in his design for the original 9d stamp.
2. David Gentleman highlighted the sleek lines of Concorde on the 1969 1s 6d stamp.
3. Concorde in flight over the British Isles and France by Michael and Sylvia Goaman on the 1969 4d stamp.
4. David Gentleman’s third shortlisted submission, which originally featured the unadopted English spelling of ‘Concord’.
Stamp Specifications:
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Stamp format |
Landscape |
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Stamp size |
50mm x 30mm |
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Miniature Sheet size |
192mm x 74mm |
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Design |
Common Curiosity |
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Printer |
Cartor Security Printers |
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Print process |
Lithography |
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Perforations |
14 x 14 |
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Phosphor |
Bars as appropriate |
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Gum |
PVA |
“The Concorde aircraft, name and associated trademarks are used under licence with kind permission of Airbus and British Airways. AIRBUS and Concorde are protected trademarks of Airbus. All rights reserved.”
"CONCORDE is a trademark of British Airways”.