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Bletchley Park PO Stamp Of Approval For Sachin

19 March 2012

Sachin Tendulkar - special stamp issue

Britain’s secret little post office at Bletchley Park has commemorated Sachin Tendulkar’s 100th international century with a special stamp issue.

The sheet of 20 1st class stamps features an exclusive painting by renowned cricket artist Christina Pierce. It is accompanied by a designer envelope featuring another study of Tendulkar by Christina to which a single stamp has been added.

The stamp has been postmarked by Bletchley Park Post Office for 16th March 2012 and both of the limited edition items can be viewed on the web site at bletchleycovers.com. Telephone contact +44 (0)1908 363489.

The issue prices are £40 GBP for the stamp sheet and £10 GBP for the stamp and envelope combination. As Bletchley Park Post Office post issue values can reach several times these will not be available for long.

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Britain's secret little post office at Bletchley Park has commemorated Sachin Tendulkar's 100th international century with a special stamp issue. The sheet of 20 1st class stamps features an exclusive painting by renowned cricket artist Christina Pierce. It is accompanied by a designer envelope featuring another study of Tendulkar by Christina to which a single stamp has been added.
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