Great Britain year 1964 stamps Forth Road Bridge set ☀ MNH**
The Great Britain stamp set issued in 1964 to commemorate the Forth Road Bridge opening is a notable commemorative issue from the period.
The set consists of two stamps:
| Denomination | Description of Design | Designer | Catalog Number (Scott) | Catalog Number (Stanley Gibbons – SG) |
| 3 pence (3d) | View of the Forth Road Bridge, often shown from the side, with the older Forth Rail Bridge in the background. | J. Andrew Restall | #418 | #659 |
| 6 pence (6d) | A view emphasizing the height and breadth of the new Forth Road Bridge’s towers. | J. Andrew Restall | #419 | #660 |
Key Information:
- Date of Issue: September 4, 1964
- Purpose: To commemorate the official opening of the Forth Road Bridge in Scotland by Queen Elizabeth II.
- Features: Both stamps feature the inscription “Forth Road Bridge 1964” and include the Queen’s portrait.
This issue is an example of a British commemorative set celebrating a major civil engineering achievement of the time. The stamps are available in both ordinary and phosphor (coated with a phosphorescent substance for use with automatic mail-facing machines) varieties.
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