‘The Return of Halley’s Comet’ stamps: first day covers and stamped postcard, 1986-02 - 1986-11
Scope and Contents
A set of commemorative envelopes and postcards with Halley’s Comet stamps affixed. Four Halley’s Comet Stamps were issued to commemorate the return of the comet on 18 Feb. 1986, titled: ‘Dr Edmond Halley 1656-1742’ (17p), ‘Giotto’ (22p), ‘Maybe Twice in a Lifetime’ (31p), and [Comet] (34p).
Dates
- 1986-02 - 1986-11
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
4 item(s) : Paper
Language of Materials
English
Originator(s)
British Royal Mail
Finding aid date
2017-03-01 14:53:22+00:00
Creator
- From the Management Group: Royal Greenwich Observatory (Organization)
Repository Details
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