Harry Vardon - 150th Birth Anniversary - 70p Sheet of Ten
Harry Vardon - 150th Birth Anniversary - 70p Sheet of Ten
£7.00
Each of the six stamps features a photograph of Harry Vardon taken during his golfing career. The stamp sheets give the discerning collector access to all the printer's marks and any additional information on the selvedges.
| Date of issue | 09/07/2020 |
| Withdrawal date | 09/07/2022 |
| Designer | Jersey Post |
| Sheet | 10 |
| Size | 36mm x 36mm |
| Process | Four colour offset lithography with special litho silver metallic ink |
| Denominations | 54p, 70p, 84p, 88p, £1.05, £1.18 |
Additional Information
2020 marks the 150th birth anniversary of world-renowned Jersey golfer, Harry Vardon. Vardon became the Champion Golfer of the Year of The Open in 1896, 1898, 1899, 1903, 1911 and then again in 1914. He also became USGA U.S. Open Champion in 1900. With this record of wins, Vardon proved himself to be one of golf's greatest ever players. 2020 also marks the 100th anniversary of fellow Jerseyman Ted Ray’s victory at the US Open in 1920.
Additional Information
2020 marks the 150th birth anniversary of world-renowned Jersey golfer, Harry Vardon. Vardon became the Champion Golfer of the Year of The Open in 1896, 1898, 1899, 1903, 1911 and then again in 1914. He also became USGA U.S. Open Champion in 1900. With this record of wins, Vardon proved himself to be one of golf's greatest ever players. 2020 also marks the 100th anniversary of fellow Jerseyman Ted Ray’s victory at the US Open in 1920.
