JeffS
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What I collect: Oranges Philately, US Slogan Cancels, Cape of Good Hope Triangulars, and Texas poster stamps and cinderellas
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Post by JeffS on Feb 23, 2020 0:55:42 GMT
(Transferred from another post searching for an answer:
Falkland Used from the UK
This is the second such item received from the past few years. Is the use of the Falkland adhesive from the UK just a fluke, allowed to pass unnoticed? Or is something else at work here.
This is a neat Penguin stamp franking, a WWF stamp too.
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Beryllium Guy
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What I collect: Worldwide Stamps 1840-1930
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Post by Beryllium Guy on Feb 23, 2020 15:38:45 GMT
Great question, Jeff ( JeffS )! Although I am living in the UK, I have only been here a short while, and I am a US expatriate, so not that familiar with how the Royal Mail works in some aspects. Personally, I could imagine that it may be possible for certain Commonwealth stamps to be used as valid postage within the UK, but that is only speculation on my part. So, let's try a bit of tagging, and see if one of the more knowledgeable UK members can answer for you: vikingeck feebletodix tallanent cjoprey Londonbus1 anglobob These are names that spring to mind. Apologies if I have forgotten someone that I shouldn't have! Anyway, let's see if one of them will respond to your interesting question! |
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cjoprey
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Scanning stamps for my website...
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What I collect: Belgium (predominantly), British Commonwealth (older ones), WW (whatever comes my way...)
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Post by cjoprey on Feb 23, 2020 17:52:03 GMT
It's my understanding that if the territory, dominion or other British enclave has its own postal issuing service, then it is considered a separate entity and its own stamps must be used to send something from within its borders. For instance, from the Royal Mail page here: personal.help.royalmail.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/98/~/help-sending-mail-to-the-channel-islands-and-isle-of-man- Stamps bought in the Channel Islands or Isle of Man can’t be used in the UK - UK postage stamps can’t be used to send items in or from the Channel Islands or Isle of Man So I think JeffS that your letter slipped through, as they spotted the Queen's head and missed the Falkland Islands label...  Hope that helps, Chris. |
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anglobob
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What I collect: France and French Colonies,French cinderellas British Commonwealth QE2
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Post by anglobob on Feb 23, 2020 18:53:43 GMT
I agree with cjoprey.....stamps from British colonies or enclaves or pieces of rock cannot be used in UK.
However,given the state of Royal Mail these days,I am not surprised this letter beat the system.......
Anglobob
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