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Unusual Usages of QEII Pre-Decimal Commemoratives

Introduction

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Exhibit provided by
Maurice Buxton
Competition
R. A. G. Lee Cup 2024
This entry is, admittedly, something of a makeweight assembled from pre‑existing sheets – but it is also intended to make a few suggestions while doing so:

  • Stamps issued after the reign of Queen Victoria, or even after the reign of George V, can still have philatelic interest

  • Yes, even if they're commemoratives

  • The way that stamps are used on cover is a very relevant part of their story

So the following pages will show selected unusual usages of QEII £sd commemoratives, from the first set (1953 Coronation) to the last (1970 Christmas).

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Frame 1

  1. Introduction
  2. 1953 Coronation 1s 6d – Surface Parcel Post to Sweden
  3. 1957 Parliamentary Conference 4d – All‑up Letters to Europe
  4. 1961 CEPT 10d Conference – All‑up Letters to Europe
  5. 1963 Red Cross set – Registered Zone B Airmail Letters
  6. 1965 Post Office Tower 3d – Zone B Airmail Postcards
  7. 1966 Westminster Abbey 3d – Zone B Airmail Letters and Printed Papers
  8. 1966 World Cup 4d – Inland Letter Post (Reused)
  9. 1966 England Winners – 4d Inland Letter Post
  10. 1966 Battle of Hastings 1s 3d – Inland Registered Letters
  11. 1969 Concorde 4d – Concessionary Newspaper Rate
  12. 1969 Anniversaries 1s – Inland First or Second Class
  13. 1969 Investiture 5ds – Forces Registered Letters
  14. 1969 Post Office Technology – 8d Zone B Airmail Letters
  15. 1970 Literary Anniversaries 5d – Inland First Class (Torn)
  16. 1970 Christmas set – Registered Letters to Europe