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VINTAGE The LINNEAN SOCIETY 1788-1988 (BEWICK’S SWAN) 31p POST OFFICE POSTCARD
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VINTAGE 1988 31p
THE LINNEAN SOCIETY
1788-1988 (BEWICK’S SWAN)
POST OFFICE PICTURE CARD SERIES POSTCARD
DETAILS:
MEASUREMENTS:
5 7/8 inches 4 1/8 inches
THE LINNEAN SOCIETY
1788-1988 (BEWICK’S SWAN)
Reproduced from a stamp designed by EDWARD HUGHES FCSD
and issued by the POST OFFICE
on 19 January 1988
Printed at The House of Questa, London, England SE5 7TP
A Post Office Picture Card Series
PHQ 107 (c) 1/88
POSTMARK:
FIRST DAY OF ISSUE
SOUTH LAKELAND
19 JANUARY 1988
ADDRESSEE:
D.J. SUMMERS
24 RUSLAND PARK
KENDAL
CUMBRIA LA9 6AJ
Are you a collector of vintage postcards
or interested in the history of natural science?
If so, this Vintage 1988 31p The Linnean Society postcard
is a must-have for your collection.
This postcard is part of the Post Office Picture Card Series,
and is a reproduction of a stamp
designed by Edward Hughes FCSD
and issued by the Post Office on 19 January 1988.
This particular postcard
features a beautiful illustration of Bewick’s Swan,
a species of swan that breeds in Arctic Russia
and migrates to Western Europe and Asia
during the winter months.
The illustration is detailed and of high quality,
making it a wonderful addition to any collection
or a great gift for a nature lover.
Measuring at 5 7/8 inches by 4 1/8 inches,
this postcard is in excellent condition
and features a first day of issue postmark
from South Lakeland on 19 January 1988.
The postcard is addressed to D.J. Summers of
Kendal, Cumbria LA9 6AJ,
adding to its historical value.
This postcard was printed
at The House of Questa in London, England,
which is known for its high-quality printing
and attention to detail.
The Linnean Society, founded in 1788,
is one of the oldest biological societies in the world,
and this postcard commemorates their 200th anniversary.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity
to own this unique and historically significant postcard.
Place your bid now and add
this Vintage 1988 31p The Linnean Society postcard
to your collection today.
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THE LINNEAN SOCIETY
1788-1988 (BEWICK’S SWAN)
POST OFFICE PICTURE CARD SERIES POSTCARD
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THE LINNEAN SOCIETY
1788-1988 (BEWICK’S SWAN)
POST OFFICE PICTURE CARD SERIES POSTCARD
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