Country Definitives

The Declaration of Arbroath, dated 6th April 1320, is one of the most significant documents inScotland’s history. It was written and endorsed by the barons and freeholders of Scotland to the Pope, asking him to recognise Scotland’s independence and acknowledge Robert the Bruce as the country’s lawful king. The Declaration was then taken to the papal court at Avignon by Bishop Kininmund, Sir Adam Gordon and Sir Odard de Maubuisson. The plea was successful and Scotland’s independence waseventually acknowledged eight years later by Papal Bull.

To commemorate the 700th anniversary of the Declaration of Arborath, Royal Mail will issue a special commemorative miniature sheet containing all 4 Scottish Country Definitive stamps for 2020. The background to the miniature sheet depicts the surviving Declaration itself and the 39 seals of the 8 earls and 31 barons who authenticated it although it is thought likely that at least 11 more seals than the original 39 might have been appended.

£12.20

CS321

New Country Definitives Set of 8

£1.42 £1.63

ES602 ES603

English Country Definitive: 20g Royal Mail International Standard Letter Europe, and World Zone 1 and 2 up to 10g
20g Royal Mail International Standard Letter World Zone 1 and 2

£1.42 £1.63

IS341 IS342

N Irish Country Definitive: 20g Royal Mail International Standard Letter Europe, and World Zone 1 and 2 up to 10g
20g Royal Mail International Standard Letter World Zone 1 and 2

£1.42 £1.63

SS602 SS603

Scottish Country Definitive: 20g Royal Mail International Standard Letter Europe, and World Zone 1 and 2 up to 10g
20g Royal Mail International Standard Letter World Zone 1 and 2

£1.42 £1.63

WS602 WS603

Welsh Country Definitive: 20g Royal Mail International Standard Letter Europe, and World Zone 1 and 2 up to 10g
20g Royal Mail International Standard Letter World Zone 1 and 2