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Steam Locomotives Stamp Set
Catalogue code
AS13700
Six Special Stamps showcase the origins and evolution of British locomotives across two centuries.
A commemorative collection celebrating the 200th anniversary of the opening of the Stockton & Darlington Railway.
Six First Class landscape stamps.
The six Special Stamps showcase the origins and evolution of British locomotives across two centuries.
Evocative photography and elegant illustrations bring to life the iconic steam machines that powered the Industrial Revolution.
A commemorative collection to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the opening of the Stockton & Darlington Railway.
Six First Class landscape stamps presented as vertical se-tenant pairs.
Locomotion No. 1 opened the first steam-powered public railway, 1825.
Mallard became the fastest steam locomotive ever, 1938.
Rocket won the Rainhill Trials, helping launch the railway age, 1829.
Duchess of Hamilton attended the New York World’s Fair, 1939.
City of Truro was unofficially timed at 100mph, 1904.
Evening Star was the last steam locomotive built for BR, 1960.
Stamp specifications
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Stamp format |
Landscape |
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Stamp size |
60mm x 30mm |
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Design |
Steers McGillan Eves |
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Stamps per Sheet |
30/60 |
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Printer |
Cartor Security Printers |
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Print process |
Lithography |
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Perforations |
14.5 x 14.5 |
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Phosphor |
Bars as appropriate |
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Gum |
PVA |
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