A series of stamps, shown here as PHQ stamp cards, issued in 1990 to celebrate the 90th birthday of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, probably the most well-known mother in the UK. Ten years later, she was celebrating her 100th birthday.
This is a post for Sunday Stamps, now hosted by Violet Sky at "See it on a Postcard!"
I thought about posting that 20p stamp,Sheila. I han't seen the rest before; I like the 37p in particular.
ReplyDeleteAnd this wonderful lady lived a long time. Not that I follow the Royal Family. thank you for participating!
ReplyDeleteGod bless the Queen Mum - lovely cards. I've always thought she looked a quite endearing child.
ReplyDeleteShe did look a lovely child. By all accounts, she grew into a force to be reckoned with.
DeleteShe certainly has had an interesting life and known many of our presidents.
ReplyDelete1990 she was 60? You appear to have been misquoted.
ReplyDeleteI believe they also issued a stamp featuring her alongside a bottle of gin.....
OK eagle eyes. :) Those are the 90th birthday stamps. I wonder how many people were too polite to mention it. And I should wear my glasses more often. I will update the post out of embarrassment.
DeletePolite? You expect me to be polite.....?
DeleteHope springs eternal...
DeleteI know I was one who was too polite.
ReplyDeleteA likely tale...
DeleteI assure you he lies!
DeleteOh, I know, I know. :)
DeleteI like the choice of portraits, so attractive, they also reflect the formality of the era she came from. And a nicely restrained number of stamps, unlike this year's jubilee celebrations.
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