BRITISH STAMPS
1988
SG 1380 to 1383
Bicentenary of Linnean Society
Designed by: E. Hughes and issued: 19th Jan 1988, Set of 4 Stamps on phosphorised paper, P15 x 14. There is also a First Day Cover, Presentation Pack (Pack No. 187) and a set of 4 PHQ Cards. The post office used 2 first day of issue special postmarks, the first depicts a plant with two drooping flowers and the inscription "FIRST DAY OF ISSUE BRITISH PHILATELIC BUREAU EDINBURGH - 19 JAN 1988" and the second one shows a large styalised letter 'L' and has the inscription "FIRST DAY OF ISSUE BURLINGTON HOUSE LONDON W1 - 19 JANUARY 1988".
SG 1380
18p
Short-spined Seascorpion (Bull-rout) (Jonathan Couch).
18p
Short-spined Seascorpion (Bull-rout) (Jonathan Couch).
SG 1381
26p
Yellow Waterlilly (Major Joshua Swatkin).
26p
Yellow Waterlilly (Major Joshua Swatkin).
SG 1382
31p
Whistling (Berwick's) Swan (Edward Lear).
31p
Whistling (Berwick's) Swan (Edward Lear).
SG 1383
34p
Morchella Esculenta (James Sowerby).
34p
Morchella Esculenta (James Sowerby).
SG 1384 to 1387
400th Anniversary of Welsh Bible
Designed by: K. Bowen and issued: 1st Mar 1988, Set of 4 Stamps on phosphorised paper, P14½ x 14. There is also a First Day Cover, Presentation Pack (Pack No. 188) and a set of 4 PHQ Cards. The post office used 2 first day of issue special postmarks, the first depicts the signature of 'William Morgan' (who translated the Bible into Welsh in 1588) and the inscription "FIRST DAY OF ISSUE PHILATELIC BUREAU EDINBURGH - 1 MAR 88" and the second one shows the house where Morgan was born, Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant, in the parish of Penmachno, near Betws-y-Coed, North Wales and has the inscription "FIRST DAY OF ISSUE DYDD CYHOEDDIAD CYNTAF TY MAWR WYBRNANT GWYNEDD - 1 MAR 88".
SG 1384
18p
Rev'd William Morgan, Bible translator 1588.
18p
Rev'd William Morgan, Bible translator 1588.
SG 1385
26p
William Salesbury, New Testament translator 1567.
26p
William Salesbury, New Testament translator 1567.
SG 1386
31p
Bishop Richard Davies, New Testament translator 1567.
31p
Bishop Richard Davies, New Testament translator 1567.
SG 1387
34p
Bishop Richard Parry, editor of revised Welsh Bible 1620.
34p
Bishop Richard Parry, editor of revised Welsh Bible 1620.
SG 1388 to 1391
Sports Organisations
Designed by: J. Sutton and issued: 22nd Mar 1988, Set of 4 Stamps on phosphorised paper, P14½. There is also a First Day Cover, Presentation Pack (Pack No. 189) and a set of 4 PHQ Cards. The post office used 2 first day of issue special postmarks, the first depicts 3 trophies and the inscription "FIRST DAY OF ISSUE BRITISH PHILATELIC BUREAU EDINBURGH - 22 MARCH 1988" and the second one shows the twin towers of the old Wembley Stadium in London and has the inscription "FIRST DAY OF ISSUE WEMBLEY - 22 MARCH 1988".
SG 1388
18p
Gymnastics, centenary of British amateur Gymnastics Association.
18p
Gymnastics, centenary of British amateur Gymnastics Association.
SG 1389
26p
Downhill Skiing, Ski Club of Great Britain.
26p
Downhill Skiing, Ski Club of Great Britain.
SG 1390
31p
Tennis, Centenary of Lawn Tennis Association.
31p
Tennis, Centenary of Lawn Tennis Association.
SG 1391
34p
Football, centenary of the Football League.
34p
Football, centenary of the Football League.
SG 1392 to 1395
Europa
Transport and Mail Services in 1930's
Designed by: M. Dempsey and issued: 10th May 1988, Set of 4 Stamps on phosphorised paper, P15 x 14. There is also a First Day Cover, Presentation Pack (Pack No. 190) and a set of 4 PHQ Cards. The post office used 2 first day of issue special postmarks, the first depicts a bi-plane soaring into the sky and the inscription "FIRST DAY OF ISSUE BRITISH PHILATELIC BUREAU EDINBURGH - 10 MAY 1988" and the second one shows a street tram and has the inscription "FIRST DAY OF ISSUE GLASGOW - 10 MAY 1988".
SG 1392
18p
Mallard and mailbags on pick-up arms.
18p
Mallard and mailbags on pick-up arms.
SG 1393
26p
Loading Transatlantic mail on The Queen Elizabeth.
26p
Loading Transatlantic mail on The Queen Elizabeth.
SG 1394
31p
Glasgow tram No. 1173 and pillar box.
31p
Glasgow tram No. 1173 and pillar box.
SG 1395
34p
Imperial Airways Handley Page H.P, 45 Horatius and Airmail van.
34p
Imperial Airways Handley Page H.P, 45 Horatius and Airmail van.
SG 1396 to 1399
Bicentenary of Australian Settlement
Designed by: G. Emery and issued: 21st Jun 1988, Set of 4 Stamps on phosphorised paper, P14½. There is also a First Day Cover, Presentation Pack (Pack No. 191), souvenir book and a set of 4 PHQ Cards. The post office used 2 first day of issue special postmarks, the first depicts a globe with the Sothern Cross Star cluster and the inscription "FIRST DAY OF ISSUE BRITISH PHILATELIC BUREAU EDINBURGH - 21 JUNE 1988" and the second one shows an early sailing ship on course for the New World of Australia and has the inscription "FIRST DAY OF ISSUE PORTSMOUTH - 21 JUNE 1988".
SG 1396
18p
Early settler and sailing clipper.
18p
Early settler and sailing clipper.
SG 1397
18p
Queen Elizabeth II with British and Australian Parliament Buildings.
18p
Queen Elizabeth II with British and Australian Parliament Buildings.
SG 1398
34p
W.G. Grace (cricketer) and tennis racket.
34p
W.G. Grace (cricketer) and tennis racket.
SG 1399
34p
Shakespeare, John Lennon and Sydney landmarks.
34p
Shakespeare, John Lennon and Sydney landmarks.
SG 1400 to 1404
400th Anniversary of Spanish Armada
Designed by: G. Evernden and issued: 19th Jul 1988, Set of 5 Stamps on phosphorised paper, P15 x 14. There is also a First Day Cover, Presentation Pack (Pack No. 192) and a set of 5 PHQ Cards. The post office used 2 first day of issue special postmarks, the first depicts a pair of fish and the inscription "FIRST DAY OF ISSUE BRITISH PHILATELIC BUREAU EDINBURGH - 19 JULY 1988" and the second one shows Sir Francis Drake, British commander who led the defeat of the Armada and has the inscription "FIRST DAY OF ISSUE PLYMOUTH - 19 JULY 1988".
SG 1400
18p
Spannish Galeasse off The Lizard.
18p
Spannish Galeasse off The Lizard.
SG 1401
18p
English fleet leaving Plymouth.
18p
English fleet leaving Plymouth.
SG 1402
18p
Engagement off The Isle of Wight.
18p
Engagement off The Isle of Wight.
SG 1403
18p
Attack of English fire-ships, Calais.
18p
Attack of English fire-ships, Calais.
SG 1404
18p
Armada in storm, North Sea.
18p
Armada in storm, North Sea.
X903, X914, X959, X966
X973, X976, X983 and X988
Definitive
Designed after a plaster cast by Arnold Machin and issued 23rd Aug 1988
SG X903
14p
Deep Blue.
"23.8.1988"
14p
Deep Blue.
"23.8.1988"
SG X914
19p
Bright Orange Red.
"5.9.1988"
19p
Bright Orange Red.
"5.9.1988"
SG X959
20p
Turquoise Green.
"23.8.1988"
20p
Turquoise Green.
"23.8.1988"
SG X966
23p
Bright Green.
"23.8.1988"
23p
Bright Green.
"23.8.1988"
SG X973
27p
Chestnut.
"23.8.1988"
27p
Chestnut.
"23.8.1988"
SG X976
28p
Ochre.
"23.8.1988"
28p
Ochre.
"23.8.1988"
SG X983
32p
Greenish Blue.
"23.8.1988"
32p
Greenish Blue.
"23.8.1988"
SG X988
35p
Sepia.
"23.8.1988"
35p
Sepia.
"23.8.1988"
SG 1405 to 1408
Death Centenary of Edward Lear
Designed by: M. Swatridge and issued: 6th-27th Sep 1988, Set of 4 Stamps on phosphorised paper, P15 x 14. There is also a First Day Cover, Presentation Pack (Pack No. 193) and a set of 4 PHQ Cards. The post office used 4 first day of issue special postmarks, the first depicts a bee with four letter 'B's' below it and the inscription "FIRST DAY OF ISSUE BRITISH PHILATELIC BUREAU EDINBURGH - 6 SEPT 1988" and the second one shows a human figure with a very large head and has the inscription "FIRST DAY OF ISSUE EDINBURGH - 27 SEPT 1988". The third special postmark shows a man being ferried across a river by a swan/goose and is inscribed "FIRST DAY OF ISSUE LONDON N1 - 6 SEPT 1988" and the fourth postmark shows a cat standing on one leg and is inscribed "FIRST DAY OF ISSUE LONDON N22 - 27 SEPT 1988".
SG 1405
19p
'The Owl and the Pussy Cat'.
19p
'The Owl and the Pussy Cat'.
SG 1406
27p
'Edward Lear as a bird' (self portrait).
27p
'Edward Lear as a bird' (self portrait).
SG 1407
32p
'Cat' (from Alphabet Book).
32p
'Cat' (from Alphabet Book).
SG 1408
35p
'There was a young lady whose bonnet ...' (limerick).
35p
'There was a young lady whose bonnet ...' (limerick).
SG 1410 to 1413
High Value Definitives
Designed by: From photographs by Prince Andrew, Duke of York and issued: 18th Oct 1988, Set of 4 Stamps on ordinary paper, P15 x 14. There is also a First Day Cover and a Presentation Pack (Pack No. 18). The post office used 2 first day of issue special postmarks.
SG 1410
£1
Carrickfergus Castle.
£1
Carrickfergus Castle.
SG 1411
£1.50
Caernarvon Castle.
£1.50
Caernarvon Castle.
SG 1412
£2
Edinburgh Castle.
£2
Edinburgh Castle.
SG 1413
£5
Windsor Castle.
£5
Windsor Castle.
SG NI39, NI49, NI56 and NI65
Regional Definitives
Northern Ireland
Designed after a plaster cast by Arnold Machin and issued 8th Nov 1988
SG NI39
14p
Deep Blue
14p
Deep Blue
SG NI49
19p
Bright Orange Red
19p
Bright Orange Red
SG NI56
23p
Bright Green
23p
Bright Green
SG NI65
32p
Greenish Blue
32p
Greenish Blue
SG S54, S62, S67 and S77
Regional Definitives
Scotland
Designed after a plaster cast by Arnold Machin and issued 8th Nov 1988
SG S54
14p
Deep Blue
14p
Deep Blue
SG S62
19p
Bright Orange Red
19p
Bright Orange Red
SG S67
23p
Bright Green
23p
Bright Green
SG S77
32p
Greenish Blue
32p
Greenish Blue
SG W40, W50, W57 and W66
Regional Definitives
Wales
Designed after a plaster cast by Arnold Machin and issued 8th Nov 1988
SG W40
14p
Deep Blue
14p
Deep Blue
SG W50
19p
Bright Orange Red
19p
Bright Orange Red
SG W57
23p
Bright Green
23p
Bright Green
SG W66
32p
Greenish Blue
32p
Greenish Blue
SG 1414 to 1418
Christmas
Designed by: Les Trickett and issued: 15th Nov 1988, Set of 5 Stamps on phosphorised paper (others), P15 x 14. There is also a First Day Cover, Presentation Pack (Pack No. 194) and a set of 5 PHQ Cards. The post office used 2 first day of issue special postmarks, the first depicts a letterbox with a coating of snow about to receive a letter and the inscription "FIRST DAY OF ISSUE BRITISH PHILATELIC BUREAU EDINBURGH - 15 NOV 1988" and the second one shows the front door of a house complete with a Christmas wreath made of holly, also about to receive a letter throught the letter box and it has the inscription "FIRST DAY OF ISSUE DYDD CYHOEDDIAD CYNTAF BETHLEHEM LLANDEILO DYFED - 15 NOV 1988".
SG 1414
14p
Journey to Bethleham.
14p
Journey to Bethleham.
SG 1415
19p
Shepherds and Star.
19p
Shepherds and Star.
SG 1416
27p
Three Wise Men.
27p
Three Wise Men.
SG 1417
32p
Nativity.
32p
Nativity.
SG 1418
35p
The Annunciation.
35p
The Annunciation.
The 1988 Collectors Pack (CP1418a) was released on 15th Nov 1988 and comprises SG1380 to SG1408 and SG1414 to SG1418.
A 32-page, colour illustrated, hardbound, 1988 Yearbook, with slip case, was also available and covers SG1380 to SG1404, MS1409, SG1414 to SG1418.
