Official First Day Covers - Postal & Courier Services
Example of a Circular Date Stamp Error
The date of issue for these stamps were 22 July 1981. If you look at the CDS, the '1' from the year has been left out. Stamps: Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer, issued 22 July 1981. Circular Date Stamp: Field Post Office 1004, 22 JY 8.
Example of a Circular Date Stamp Error
The date of issue for these stamps were 9 March 1983. If you look at the CDS, the '1983’ from the year has been left out. Stamps: Commonwealth day, Geographical Regions, issued 9 March 1983. Circular Date Stamp: Field Post Office1019, 9 MR.