Stamp Collector

Slogan postmarks & Lady Elizabeth Byng

e probably don’t give them a glance, but just may be we do, subconsciously. The few words that are written within the automated and machined printed postmark on the envelopes we receive that relate to a well meaning event such as ‘Post Early for Christmas’, is a message that has been imprinted in our minds for some decades now. Also, the clever rhyme of ‘Correct addressing - What a Blessing - Saves us guessing’ is there to assist both the Post Office and ensure a

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