{"product_id":"84-isle-of-man-first-day-covers-1973-1985-black-thames-album","title":"84 Isle of Man First Day Covers 1973–1985 in Black Thames Album","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore more than a decade of Manx stamp designs with this collection of \u003cstrong\u003e83 Isle of Man first day covers, featuring issues dated 1973–1985\u003c\/strong\u003e. Presented in the photographed \u003cstrong\u003eblack Thames Cover Album with Stanley Gibbons branding, included in the sale\u003c\/strong\u003e, it brings together illustrated envelopes, commemorative stamps and distinctive dated cancellations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe selection begins with covers marking the \u003cstrong\u003einauguration of the Isle of Man postal service on 5 July 1973\u003c\/strong\u003e. Later examples explore island history, transport, wildlife and royal occasions, with a variety of stamp arrangements and miniature sheets to browse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHighlights pictured\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManx TT racing, including the 1975 races and the 75th anniversary issue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouglas horse trams, the Laxey Wheel, steam packet ships and the first official airmail service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Millennium of Tynwald and the voyage of Odin’s Raven.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManx pioneers, Europa issues, natural history and Christmas designs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 1981 royal wedding, Scouting, Guiding and a Century of Motoring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarger-format covers featuring miniature sheets, including mail boats and links with Norway.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAlbum and presentation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection comprises \u003cstrong\u003e83 covers sold together with the black album\u003c\/strong\u003e. The ring-bound Thames album has clear pockets displaying the covers individually or in pairs. Many of the pictured envelopes bear typed collector or stamp-dealer addresses. The stamps are Isle of Man issues; an address elsewhere does not indicate the issuing postal authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA varied collection to enjoy whether your interest is Manx postal history, transport themes or the illustrated stamp designs of the 1970s and 1980s. No claim is made that this is a complete run of issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a pre-owned vintage collection. Individual covers vary in appearance,. Please examine the photographs for the condition of the envelopes, stamps, cancellations, album and sleeves.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage and Nostalgic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55520777208147,"sku":null,"price":78.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/9777\/1603\/files\/IMG_3078_ebc196aa-f792-434b-9881-1f8b7e6448a0.jpg?v=1792412948","url":"https:\/\/vintageandnostalgic.co.uk\/products\/84-isle-of-man-first-day-covers-1973-1985-black-thames-album","provider":"Vintage and Nostalgic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}