The set of stamps, presentation pack, and the stamp cards are still available but not the PSB. This is a surprise considering the stamps themselves are not particularly appealing, and suggests that the print run may have been much lower than other PSBs (leaving aside blockbusters such as Star Wars and Marvel Comics).As many collectors know dealers can obtain panes for affixing to first day covers, so it would not have been excess demand for the Machins which led to a shortage of whole books.
This must be one of the shortest sale periods in modern times and reinforces the idea that if you really want to buy modern stamps, you should get them as soon as they are available.
We were told it was sold out early due to unexpected overseas demand.
ReplyDeleteI tried to order Queen Victoria PSB from Tallents House but it was unavailable.
They suggested trying the RM stand at STAMPEX. I did it it was availble but there would seem to be limited stocks best.
John Embrey