First day cover from the Royal Greenwich Observatory with all four Halley’s Comet stamps affixed, 1986-02-18
Scope and Contents
Envelope marked ‘The Return of Halley’s Comet / Official Cover, Old Royal Observatory Greenwich’, printed with an image of the comet and a satellite. Four Halley’s Comet stamps are affixed, postmarked by the O.R.O. Greenwich, ‘Many Happy returns to Halley’. Also an information sheet on the comet (originally enclosed in the envelope).
Dates
- Creation: 1986-02-18
Creator
- From the Management Group: Royal Greenwich Observatory (Organization)
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Extent
1 item(s) (1 item) : Paper
Language of Materials
English
Originator(s)
National Maritime Museum, Greenwich
Finding aid date
2017-03-01 15:01:30+00:00
Subject
Topical
Repository Details
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