Description
Christmas 2016 2nd Large Cyl D1 2-2 Block 8
Christmas 2016 2nd Large Cyl D1 2-2 Block 8
Printed in photogravure by De La Rue on Non-fluorescent Coated Paper (NFCP). There is also self-adhesive gum.
Designed by Helen Musselwhite and The Chase.
Issued 8th November 2016.
The 2nd Class Large stamp depicted a Snowman.
There are two phosphor bands.
Cylinder block of eight. Cylinder numbers D1 D1 D1 D1 and also Phosphor D1. The position grid is 2-2
Gibbon’s Concise catalogue (2025) number 3905 (single stamp).
The theme this year was Christmas Favourites.
All denominations printed in sheets of 50 stamps (two panes of 25 divided with a horizontal gutter margin). Removal of the surplus backing paper took place before issue.
Christmas 2016 2nd Large Cyl D1 2-2 Block 8
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Christmas 2016 2nd Large Cyl D1 2-2 Block 8
