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A non-personalised version of the Steam Locomotives First Day Cover featuring all six new stamps cancelled with the alternative Darlington postmark.
Available until 25 September 2026.
A non-personalised version of the Steam Locomotives First Day Cover featuring all six new stamps cancelled with the alternative Darlington postmark.
The First Day Envelope includes the issue’s information card.
On sale until 25 September 2026.
Six First Class stamps:
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 |