On 23 April, the first 'proper' pack was issued for a set of stamps celebrating the Shakespeare Festival, to mark the 400th Anniversary of the birth of William Shakespeare. The Presentation Pack was decorative in design and contained information on the stamp designs, the designer and the stamp printer.
On April 23rd, the first complete set of stamps celebrating the Shakespeare Festival was released to mark the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare's birth. This special pack had a decorative design and contained information on the stamp designs, the artist, and the printing company.