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The first promotional miniature sheet went on sale after the post office was approached by Boots the Chemists who commissioned this popular collectors item. It was originally sold together with a greetings card.The sheet consisted of a 1st class NVI stamp printed by Questa on OFNP/PVA with elliptical perfs and C phosphor bands.The selvedge of the sheet bore the Boots logo. The flaps which were used to secure the sheet to the cards bore the wording Royal Mail and a message about the validity of 1st class postage. So popular, this sheet soon sold out and a reprint was ordered.The reprint was 1 mm shorter and had a whiter gum. A second reprint was also issued (without the Boots logo) this allowed other stores to promote their own wares. Top right are H.M Miniature Sheet and the Jeffery Mathews Miniature Sheets. Next: Commemorative Panes |
