Philatelic bureau edinburgh royal mail
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The Philatelic Bureau in Edinburgh is a department of Royal Mail, the UK's postal service, that is responsible for the production and sale of commemorative stamps and other philatelic products.
The Philatelic Bureau in Edinburgh is one of the two main philatelic bureaus in the UK, the other being in London. The Edinburgh bureau is responsible for the production of stamps and other philatelic products for Scotland, Northern Ireland, and the Isle of Man.
The bureau is located in the Royal Mail's Edinburgh sorting office and is open to the public Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. Visitors can browse the range of philatelic products on offer, including commemorative stamps, stamp sheets, first day covers, and other collectibles.
Some of the services offered by the Philatelic Bureau in Edinburgh include:
- Stamp sales: Visitors can purchase a wide range of commemorative stamps, including those featuring Scottish and Northern Irish themes.
- First day covers: The bureau offers first day covers, which are envelopes that have been cancelled on the first day of issue of a new stamp.
- Stamp sheets: Visitors can purchase stamp sheets, which are sheets of stamps that have been printed together.
- Philatelic advice: The bureau's staff are happy to offer advice and guidance to collectors and enthusiasts.
- Special orders: The bureau can also take special orders for stamps and other philatelic products that are not available in stock.
The Philatelic Bureau in Edinburgh is located at:
Royal Mail Philatelic Bureau Edinburgh Sorting Office 1-3 Canning Street Edinburgh EH3 8EG
Phone: 03457 641 641 Email: [email protected]
Website: royalmail.com/philatelic