01 January (Personalized and Private Mail Stamps ) within release United Kingdom : 1971 Postal Strike London goes into circulation Stamp Olimpic Emergency Post GPO Authorised face value 25 British penny
Stamp Olimpic Emergency Post GPO Authorised in catalogues | |
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Colnect codes: | Col: UK-PSL 1971-122 |
Stamp is square format.
Olimpic is the name of the postal service and is not a misspelling.Also in the issue United Kingdom : 1971 Postal Strike London:
Stamp Olimpic Emergency Post GPO Authorised it reflects the thematic directions:
The mail or post is a system for physically transporting documents and other small packages; or, the postcards, letters, and parcels themselves. A postal service can be private or public, though many governments place restrictions on private systems. Since the mid-19th century national postal systems have generally been established as government monopolies with a fee on the article prepaid. Proof of payment is often in the form of adhesive postage stamps, but postage meters are also used for bulk mailing. Modern private postal systems are typically distinguished from national postal agencies by the names "courier" or "delivery service". Postal authorities often have functions other than transporting letters. In some countries, a postal, telegraph and telephone (PTT) service oversees the postal system, in addition to telephone and telegraph systems. Some countries' postal systems allow for savings accounts and handle applications for passports.