Description
A collection of 80 British first day covers from the early to mid-1980s, presented in the photographed green New Thames cover album, which is included in the sale. An appealing ready-made collection for anyone who enjoys British stamps, illustrated envelopes and the postal history of the period.
The photographed pages show a varied selection of commemorative and definitive stamp issues, with illustrated cover designs and dated cancellations. Examples pictured include British Birds, the Queen Mother’s 80th birthday, British Gardens and British Fairs, alongside definitive issues on covers illustrated with Windsor Castle and Buckingham Palace.
There is a mixture of addressed and unaddressed covers, with both typed and handwritten addresses visible in the photographs. The album’s clear pockets make it easy to browse the designs and postmarks while keeping the collection together.
Collection details
- 80 British first day covers, sold together as one collection.
- Dates from the early to mid-1980s.
- A mixture of commemorative and definitive stamp issues.
- Addressed and unaddressed examples, as pictured.
- Green New Thames cover album with Stanley Gibbons labelling, included in the sale.
Condition and presentation
This is a vintage collection housed in the photographed album, not a newly issued set. The covers shown are presented in clear album pockets; individual envelopes vary in appearance.. Please examine the photographs for the condition of the covers, their addresses and cancellations, and the album itself.
A substantial selection to browse, add to an existing collection or enjoy as an introduction to British first day covers of the 1980s. No claim is made that this is a complete run of issues for the period.
80 British First Day Covers – Early–Mid 1980s in New Thames Album
£78.00
Description
A collection of 80 British first day covers from the early to mid-1980s, presented in the photographed green New Thames cover album, which is included in the sale. An appealing ready-made collection for anyone who enjoys British stamps, illustrated envelopes and the postal history of the period.
The photographed pages show a varied selection of commemorative and definitive stamp issues, with illustrated cover designs and dated cancellations. Examples pictured include British Birds, the Queen Mother’s 80th birthday, British Gardens and British Fairs, alongside definitive issues on covers illustrated with Windsor Castle and Buckingham Palace.
There is a mixture of addressed and unaddressed covers, with both typed and handwritten addresses visible in the photographs. The album’s clear pockets make it easy to browse the designs and postmarks while keeping the collection together.
Collection details
- 80 British first day covers, sold together as one collection.
- Dates from the early to mid-1980s.
- A mixture of commemorative and definitive stamp issues.
- Addressed and unaddressed examples, as pictured.
- Green New Thames cover album with Stanley Gibbons labelling, included in the sale.
Condition and presentation
This is a vintage collection housed in the photographed album, not a newly issued set. The covers shown are presented in clear album pockets; individual envelopes vary in appearance.. Please examine the photographs for the condition of the covers, their addresses and cancellations, and the album itself.
A substantial selection to browse, add to an existing collection or enjoy as an introduction to British first day covers of the 1980s. No claim is made that this is a complete run of issues for the period.