Epsom & Ewell
Philatelic Society
WE hope to start meeting again in September 2021. In the meantime we are having fortnightly meetings via Zoom. Whether you are a member or not and would like to take part just drop us an email. If you have no experience of Zoom, don't worry, it is easier than you think and we'll do all we can to get you up and working. Meanwhile we have plenty for you to see and read under the Virtual Meetings, Focus on GB and Magazine tabs - take a look.
The scuppering of Britannia
Britain's £10 Machin definitive was issued in 1992 but withdrawn six years later.
Not for the first time, the stamps featured Britannia, a patriotic symbol and a bit of throw-back to the iconic George V high value stamps.
The stamps had sophisticated security devices, and were the first stamp to use Braille. However. the printing costs were too high, the demand too low and sub-post offices preferred using two £5 stamps.
This display, by our president Henry Coward, tells their story.
Click on the first image to view the display. Once you have done that pages can be enlarged by clicking on the double arrow symbol on the top left:
