King Charles III - 2nd Class - Weather Forecasting - Luke Howard
Obverse: © The Royal Mail
Commemorated Event
170th Anniversary of the Met Office
Description
This stamp was issued by Royal Mail to mark the 170th anniversary of the Met Office.
Luke Howard, pioneer meteorologist, classified clouds in 1803.
Key Details
Country
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (GBR)
Issuer
Royal Mail
Type
Commemorative
Value
2nd Class
Shape
Rectangle
Width
41 mm
Height
30 mm
Composition
Paper
Gum
PVA
Series
Weather Forecasting
Obverse (top)
Obverse Description
King Charles III silhouette with stamp value below, a portrait of Luke Howard centre.
Obverse Lettering
2ND
Luke Howard, pioneer
meteorologist, classified
clouds in 1803
Printers
Cartor Security Printers, Coven, Wolverhampton