{"product_id":"80-british-first-day-covers-1980s-new-thames-album","title":"80 British First Day Covers – Early–Mid 1980s in New Thames Album","description":"\u003cp\u003eA collection of \u003cstrong\u003e80 British first day covers from the early to mid-1980s\u003c\/strong\u003e, presented in the photographed \u003cstrong\u003egreen New Thames cover album, which is included in the sale\u003c\/strong\u003e. An appealing ready-made collection for anyone who enjoys British stamps, illustrated envelopes and the postal history of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCollection details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e80 British first day covers, sold together as one collection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDates from the early to mid-1980s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA mixture of commemorative and definitive stamp issues.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAddressed and unaddressed examples, as pictured.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen New Thames cover album with Stanley Gibbons labelling, included in the sale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition and presentation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage and Nostalgic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55519407866195,"sku":null,"price":78.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/9777\/1603\/files\/IMG_3011.jpg?v=1792403642","url":"https:\/\/vintageandnostalgic.co.uk\/products\/80-british-first-day-covers-1980s-new-thames-album","provider":"Vintage and Nostalgic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}