Cotswold die-stamped covers first appeared with the 1970 Christmas issue and are still in production. A large square 'C' border is common to all their designs.
Produced from the 1964 Geographical issue through to 1990. Philart's 'Luxury' die-stamped covers were available from the 1969 Ships issues until the early 1980's.
The first PO cover appeared for the 1964 Shakespeare issue and for all issues to date with the exception of 1965 Salvation Army, Joseph Lister, Arts, UN, ITU and 1966 England Winners issues.
First produced for the 1965 Churchill issue, this series is still available and now published by Cotswold covers. The envelopes are die-stamped and feature a 'thistle' logo.
How to tell a Photo from
a Litho stamp:- CLICK HERE
Please note that we primarily sell Used stamps and that the pictures used throughout this website are of Mint stamps. They give you an idea of the designs of the stamps. We always supply stamps in Very Fine Condition (except where stated) and in some cases stamps supplied may be from First Day Covers. If in doubt about the quality of stamps please email in the first instance. Any stamps or sets which are MINT or any other condition will be clearly marked.
Feedback 2600+
All our pricing for GB stamps is based on just 30% of GB Concise Catalogue or lower.