1971 Great Britain Postal Strike Mail - Special Courier Overseas Pair (Used/Canceled)
Up for auction is an interesting piece of British postal history: an imperforate pair (strip of two) of private emergency delivery labels issued during the UK national postal strike of January–March 1971.
- Type: 1971 Private Postal Strike Mail (Cinderella)
- Design: Orange frames, white center with text "Special Courier Mail - From Britain Jan Feb 1971 to Overseas Jan Feb 1971"
- Condition: Used/Canceled with a clear historic overprint/stamp: "Authorised by Ministry feb 1971"
- Format: Imperforate strip of two (loose pair)
Historical Context:
During the 1971 postal strike, the UK government temporarily lifted the Royal Mail monopoly. This allowed private courier services to deliver mail overseas, provided they were officially authorized by the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications. This pair features the official authorization mark.
Shipping: these stamps will be packaged with the utmost care. Shipping is completely free via regular (non-registered) mail. Please note: shipping via regular mail is at the buyer's risk. If desired, the buyer can opt for registered/insured shipping after the auction for an additional fee.