GREAT BRITAIN

Last Updated on 10 December 2005

FIRST DAY COVERS

Item Nr. Title Description Price Image
1
1937 Coronation FDC Special illustrated First Day Cover with the Coronation stamp with a London W1 first day of issue poatmark (May 13 1937).
The issue was to mark the coronation of King George VI, and features portraits of the King and Queen Elizabeth.
This is a very nice, clean and neat example of this early first day cover.
SOLD! scan
2
1937 Coronation FDC (London) Plain First Day Cover with the Coronation stamp with a London first day of issue postmark (May 13 1937).
The issue was to mark the coronation of King George VI, and features portraits of the King and Queen Elizabeth. The cover has a few tone spots (see scan), but is still a nice collectable example of a very early British FDC.
£ 1.75 scan
3
1940 Stamp Centenary FDC Nice illustrated First Day Cover with the set of six "Penny Black Anniversary" stamps, with a special red London - Red Cross Exhibition first day of issue postmark (May 6 1940).
The stamps feature the portraits of Queen Victoria and King George VI. The issue celebrated the centenary of the World's first adhesive postage stamp.
This is a good example of this early first day cover.
£ 21.00 scan
4
1946 Victory FDC Registered first day cover with the set of two "Victory" stamps with Halifax first day of issue postmarks (June 11 1946).
These were issued to commemorate the end of World War II.
£ 14.95 scan
5
1948 Olympics FDC (Wembley) Illustrated First Day Cover with the set of four "Olympics" stamps, with a special Wembley slogan first day of issue postmark (July 29 1948).
The stamps were issued to commemorate the 1948 Olympic Games held at Wembley.
There is a small tear at top centre of the cover, just left of the 3d stamp, but the cover is otherwise neat and clean (see scan).
£ 15.00 scan
6
1948 Olympics FDC (Wembley) Illustrated First Day Cover with the set of four "Olympics" stamps, with a special Wembley first day of issue postmark (July 29 1948).
The stamps were issued to commemorate the 1948 Olympic Games held at Wembley.
This is a very nice example of this difficult cover, with a neat typed address.
£ 25.00 scan
7
1953 Coronation FDC 1/3d & 1/6d Plain first day cover with the 1/3d and 1/6d Coronation stamps, with an Exeter postmark (June 3rd 1953) with the "Long Live the Queen" slogan and Crown. £ 5.00 scan
8
1961 CEPT FDC (Torquay) Illustrated BPA/PTS First Day Cover with the set of three "C.E.P.T." stamps, with a special Torquay CEPT slogan first day of issue postmark (September 18 1961).
The stamps were issued to commemorate the European Postal and Telecommunications Conference, held in Torquay.
SOLD! scan
9
1963 Cable FDC Illustrated First Day Cover with the "COMPAC" stamp, with a London WC first day of issue postmark (December 3 1963).
This was issued to celebrate the opening of COMPAC, the trans-Pacific telephone cable for the commonwealth.
£ 9.95 scan
10
1963 Cable Phosphor FDC Illustrated First Day Cover with the "COMPAC" stamp, with a London WC first day of issue postmark (December 3 1963).
The stamp on this cover features the added phosphor bands.
This was issued to celebrate the opening of COMPAC, the trans-Pacific telephone cable for the commonwealth.
£ 14.00 scan
11
1963 FFH FDC Illustrated Official FAO First Day Cover with the set of two "Freedom From Hunger" stamps, with a London SW1 "Freedom from Hunger Week" slogan postmark (March 21 1963). The cover also features a pink Stampex 1963 exhibition cachet marking the campaign.
The stamps were issued to support the worldwide anti-hunger campaign.
£ 9.50 scan
12
1963 FFH Phosphor FDC Illustrated Official FAO First Day Cover with the set of two "Freedom From Hunger" stamps, with a London SW1 "Freedom from Hunger Week" slogan postmark (March 21 1963). The cover also features a pink Stampex 1963 exhibition cachet marking the campaign.
The stamps on this cover feature the added phosphor bands, making it much more difficult than the ordinary issue.
The stamps were issued to support the worldwide anti-hunger campaign.
£ 12.50 scan
13
1963 Lifeboat FDC Illustrated First Day Cover with the set of three "Lifeboats" stamps, with a London WC first day of issue postmark (May 31 1963).
The stamps were issued to commemorate the 9th International Lifeboat Conference, held in Edinburgh.
£ 12.50 scan
14
1963 Lifeboat Phosphor FDC Illustrated First Day Cover with the set of three "Lifeboats" stamps, with a London WC first day of issue postmark (May 31 1963).
The stamps on this cover feature the added phosphor bands, making it much more difficult than the plain cover.
The stamps were issued to commemorate the 9th International Lifeboat Conference, held in Edinburgh.
£ 20.00 scan
15
1963 Nature FDC Illustrated First Day Cover with the set of two "Nature" stamps, with a London EC first day of issue postmark (May 16 1963).
The stamps were issued to commemorate National Nature Week, and depict a badger, bee, birds, and flowers.
£ 6.95 scan
16
1963 Nature Phosphor FDC Illustrated First Day Cover with the set of two "Nature" stamps, with a London EC first day of issue postmark (May 16 1963).
The stamps on this cover feature the added phosphor bands.
The stamps were issued to commemorate National Nature Week, and depict a badger, bee, birds, and flowers.
£ 12.50 scan
17
1963 Paris Conference FDC Nice illustrated first day cover with the "Paris Conference" stamp issued in 1963.
The stamp was issued to commemorate the Paris Postal Conference centenary.
The cover features a London WC first day of issue postmark (May 7 1963).
£ 5.25 scan
18
1963 Paris Conference Phosphor FDC Nice illustrated first day cover with the "Paris Conference" stamp issued in 1963.
The stamp on this cover features the added phosphor bands.
The stamp was issued to commemorate the Paris Postal Conference centenary.
The cover features a London WC first day of issue postmark (May 7 1963).
£ 12.50 scan
19
1963 Red Cross FDC Illustrated First Day Cover with the set of three "Red Cross" stamps with a London WC first day of issue postmark (August 15 1963).
The stamps were issued to commemorate the Red Cross Centenary Congress.
£ 13.75 scan
20
1963 Red Cross Phosphor FDC Illustrated First Day Cover with the set of three "Red Cross" stamps with a London WC first day of issue postmark (August 15 1963).
The stamps on this cover feature the added phosphor bands.
The stamps were issued to commemorate the Red Cross Centenary Congress.
£ 32.50 scan
21
1964 Forth Road Bridge FDC (Romford) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of two Forth Road Bridge stamps with a Romford first day of issue postmark (September 4 1964).
The stamps marked the opening of the bridge.
£ 1.95 scan
22
1964 Geography FDC Illustrated First Day Cover with the set of four "Geographical Congress" stamps, with a London WC first day of issue postmark (July 1 1964).
The stamps were issued to commemorate the twentieth International Geographical Congress, being held in London.
£ 7.25 scan
23
1964 Geography FDC (Nottingham) Plain First Day Cover with the set of four "Geographical Congress" stamps, with a Nottingham first day of issue postmark (July 1 1964).
The stamps were issued to commemorate the twentieth International Geographical Congress, being held in London.
£ 2.50 scan
24
1964 Geography Phosphor FDC Illustrated First Day Cover with the set of four "Geographical Congress" stamps, with a London WC first day of issue postmark (July 1 1964).
The stamps on this cover feature the added phosphor bands.
The stamps were issued to commemorate the twentieth International Geographical Congress, being held in London.
£ 12.75 scan
25
1964 Shakespeare FDC Plain "Special Delivery" First Day Cover with the set of five "Shakespeare" stamps, with a local London first day of issue postmark (April 23 1964).
The stamps were issued to commemorate the Shakespeare Festival.
This is a neat and clean example of the cover.
£ 3.00 scan
26
1964 Shakespeare FDC (Stratford) Illustrated First Day Cover with the set of five "Shakespeare" stamps, with a Stratford-Upon-Avon first day of issue postmark (April 23 1964).
The stamps were issued to commemorate the Shakespeare Festival.
This is a neat and clean example of the cover with the relevent postmark.
£ 4.50 scan
27
1964 Shakespeare Phosphor FDC (London) Illustrated First Day Cover with the set of four "Shakespeare" stamps, with a London first day of issue postmark (April 23 1964).
The stamps on this cover feature the added phosphor bands - the 2/6d value was not issued with phosphor bands.
The stamps were issued to commemorate the Shakespeare Festival.
£ 5.95 scan
27A
1964 Shakespeare Phosphor FDC (Stratford) Illustrated First Day Cover with the set of four "Shakespeare" stamps, with a special pictorial Stratford first day of issue postmark (April 23 1964).
The stamps on this cover feature the added phosphor bands - the 2/6d value was not issued with phosphor bands.
The stamps were issued to commemorate the Shakespeare Festival.
£ 12.50 scan
28
1965 Arts Festival FDC (Sheffield) Plain First Day Cover with the set of two "Commonwealth Arts Festival" stamps, with a Sheffield first day of issue postmark (September 1 1965).
The issue was to commemorate the festival, with designs featuring Trinidad Carnival and Canadian Folk dancers. Also included is a matching cover with a special pictorial Sheffield Eyam Plague postmark from Sept. 2nd.
£ 1.75 scan
29
1965 Battle of Britain 4d FDC (Lombard) Illustrated unaddressed Post Office First DAy Cover with the 4d "Battle of Britain" stamps, with a Lombard Street first day of issue postmark (September 13 1965).
The issue commemorated the 25th anniversary of the air battle, and the stamps feature spitfire aircraft and battle scenes. The cover is roughly opened at top right (see scan).
£ 4.50 scan
30
1965 Battle of Britain FDC Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of the eight "Battle of Britain" stamps, with a Romford first day of issue postmark (September 13 1965).
The issue commemorated the 25th anniversary of the air battle, and the stamps feature spitfire aircraft and battle scenes.
£ 7.00 scan
31
1965 Battle of Britain FDC (Eastbourne) Plain first day cover with the set of the eight "Battle of Britain" stamps, with an Eastbourne first day of issue postmark (September 13 1965).
The issue commemorated the 25th anniversary of the air battle, and the stamps feature spitfire aircraft and battle scenes.
£ 3.95 scan
32
1965 Battle of Britain FDC (Torquay) Illustrated First Day Cover with the set of the eight "Battle of Britain" stamps, with a Torquay first day of issue postmark (September 13 1965).
The issue commemorated the 25th anniversary of the air battle, and the stamps feature spitfire aircraft and battle scenes.
This is an oversize cover, and has a vertical crease at centre (see scan).
£ 5.00 scan
33
1965 Churchill FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of two "Churchill" stamps, with a Philatelic Bureau London first day of issue postmark (July 8 1965).
The stamps were issued to commemorate the life of Sir Winston Churchill.
SOLD! scan
34
1965 Churchill FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of two "Churchill" stamps, with a Philatelic Bureau London first day of issue postmark (July 8 1965).
The stamps were issued to commemorate the life of Sir Winston Churchill.
£ 1.25 scan
35
1965 Churchill FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of two "Churchill" stamps, with a Philatelic Bureau London first day of issue postmark (July 8 1965).
The stamps were issued to commemorate the life of Sir Winston Churchill.
SOLD! scan
36
1965 Churchill FDC (London) Illustrated First Day Cover with the set of two "Churchill" stamps, with a London EC first day of issue postmark (July 8 1965).
The stamps were issued to commemorate the life of Sir Winston Churchill.
£ 1.25 scan
37
1965 I.T.U. FDC (London WC) Illustrated unaddressed Connoisseur First Day Cover with the set of two "I.T.U." stamps, with a London WC first day of issue postmark (November 15 1965).
The stamps were issued to commemorate the centenary of the International Telecommunications Union.
£ 5.50 scan
38
1965 Lister 4d FDC Illustrated First Day Cover with the 4d "Lister" stamp, with a Paddington first day of issue postmark (Septembe 1 1965).
The issue was to commemorate the centenary of the discovery of antiseptic by Joseph Lister. The design shows carbolic spray.
£ 1.25 scan
39
1965 Lister FDC (Huddersfield) Illustrated First Day Cover with the set of two "Lister" stamps, with a Huddersfield first day of issue postmark (September 1 1965).
The issue was to commemorate the centenary of the discovery of antiseptic by Joseph Lister. The designs show carbolic spray and chemical symbols.
£ 3.75 scan
40
1965 Parliament FDC (Sutton Coldfield) Illustrated First Day Cover with the set of the two "Parliament" stamps, with a Sutton Coldfield first day of issue postmark (July 19 1965).
The issue commemorated the 700th anniversary of Simon de Montfort's Parliament.
£ 6.00 scan
41
1965 Parliament FDC (Lincoln) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of the two "Parliament" stamps, with a Lincoln first day of issue postmark (July 19 1965).
The issue commemorated the 700th anniversary of Simon de Montfort's Parliament.
SOLD! scan
42
1965 P.O. Tower FDC Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of two "Post Office Tower" stamps, with a Romford first day of issue postmark (October 8 1965).
The stamps were issued to commemorate the opening of the Post Office Tower in London.
£ 1.50 scan
43
1965 Salvation Army FDC (Nottingham) Illustrated First Day Cover with the set of two "Salvation Army" stamps, with a Nottingham first day of issue postmark (August 9 1965).
The stamps were issued to commemorate the centenary of the Salvation Army.
SOLD! scan
44
1965 Salvation Army Phosphor FDC Illustrated First Day Cover with the set of two "Salvation Army" stamps, with a London WC first day of issue postmark (August 9 1965).
The stamps on this cover feature the added phosphor bands.
The stamps were issued to commemorate the centenary of the Salvation Army.
£ 9.25 scan
45
1965 United Nations FDC Plain First Day Cover with the set of two "United Nations" stamps, with a Birmingham first day of issue postmark (October 25 1965).
The stamps were issued to commemorate the twentieth anniversary of the United Nations Organization.
£ 2.45 scan
46
1965 United Nations FDC Illustrated First Day Cover with the complete set of two "United Nations" stamps, with a London EC first day of issue postmark (October 25 1965).
The stamps were issued to commemorate the twentieth anniversary of the United Nations Organization, as well as International Co-Operation Year.
£ 3.50 scan
47
1965 United Nations FDC (Salisbury) Illustrated Stuart First Day Cover with the set of two "United Nations" stamps, with a Salisbury first day of issue postmark (October 25 1965).
The stamps were issued to commemorate the twentieth anniversary of the United Nations Organization.
£ 4.50 scan
48
1966 Birds FDC (Lincoln) Illustrated Philart First Day Cover with the set of four "British Birds" stamps, with a Lincoln first day of issue postmark (August 8 1966).
The stamps are in a setenant block of four. The birds depicted are the Black-Headed Gull, Blackbird, Robin, and Blue Tit.
SOLD! scan
49
1966 Birds FDC (London) Plain First Day Cover with the set of four "British Birds" stamps, with a London WC first day of issue postmark (August 8 1966).
The stamps are in a setenant block of four. The birds depicted are the Black-Headed Gull, Blackbird, Robin, and Blue Tit.
SOLD! scan
49A
1966 Birds Phosphor FDC (London) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "British Birds" stamps, with a London WC first day of issue postmark (August 8 1966).
The stamps feature added phosphor bands, and are in a setenant block of four.
The birds depicted are the Black-Headed Gull, Blackbird, Robin, and Blue Tit.
£ 3.25 scan
49B
1966 Christmas FDC (Bethlehem) Illustrated Connoisseur First Day Cover with the set of two "Christmas" stamps, with a special Bethlehem first day of issue postmark (December 1 1966).
The designs feature childrens' drawings, selected as winners from a design competition.
£ 1.25 scan
49C
1966 Christmas FDC (Leeds) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of two "Christmas" stamps, with a Leeds first day of issue postmark (December 1 1966).
The designs feature childrens' drawings, selected as winners from a design competition.
£ 0.50 scan
49D
1966 Christmas FDC (London) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of two "Christmas" stamps, with a London SW first day of issue postmark (December 1 1966).
The designs feature childrens' drawings, selected as winners from a design competition.
£ 0.50 scan
49E
1966 Christmas FDC (Wood Green) Illustrated Stuart First Day Cover with the set of two "Christmas" stamps, with a Wood Green day of issue postmark (December 1 1966).
The designs feature childrens' drawings, selected as winners from a design competition.
£ 0.50 scan
49F
1966 Christmas FDC (Wood Green) Illustrated Philart First Day Cover with the set of two "Christmas" stamps, with a Wood Green day of issue postmark (December 1 1966).
The designs feature childrens' drawings, selected as winners from a design competition.
£ 0.50 scan
50
1966 Football World Cup FDC (Romford) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of three "Football World Cup" stamps, with a Romford first day of issue postmark (June 1 1966).
The stamps were issued to commemorate the Football World Cup hosted by England.
£ 4.95 scan
51
1966 Football World Cup FDC (London) Illustrated Connoisseur First Day Cover with the set of three "Football World Cup" stamps, with a London WC first day of issue postmark (June 1 1966).
The stamps were issued to commemorate the Football World Cup hosted by England.
SOLD! scan
52
1966 Football World Cup Winners FDC Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover for the "Football World Cup - Winners" stamp, with a Romford first day of issue postmark (August 18 1966).
This was issued to commemorate England's victory in the Football World Cup.
£ 2.50 scan
52A
1966 Football World Cup Winners FDC (Manaccan) Plain First Day Cover for the "Football World Cup - Winners" stamp, with a Manaccan day of issue postmark (August 18 1966).
This was issued to commemorate England's victory in the Football World Cup.
The Post Office did not produce a special cover or postmarks for this issue.
£ 0.90 scan
53
1966 Football World Cup Winners FDC (Sheffield) Plain First Day Cover for the "Football World Cup - Winners" stamp, with a Sheffield first day of issue postmark (August 18 1966).
This was issued to commemorate England's victory in the Football World Cup.
£ 1.00 scan
53A
1966 Hastings FDC (Harrogate) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of eight "Battle of Hastings" stamps, with a Harrogate first day of issue postmark (October 14 1966).
The issue was to commemorate the 900th anniversary of this famous battle. The stamp designs are all taken from the Bayeus tapestry. The 4d stamps are in a setenant strip of six.
£ 1.95 scan
54
1966 Hastings FDC (Romford) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of eight "Battle of Hastings" stamps, with a Romford first day of issue postmark (October 14 1966).
The issue was to commemorate the 900th anniversary of this famous battle. The stamp designs are all taken from the Bayeus tapestry. The 4d stamps are in a setenant strip of six.
SOLD! scan
55
1966 Hastings FDC (Battle) Illustrated Connoisseur First Day Cover with the set of eight "Battle of Hastings" stamps, with a special Battle first day of issue postmark (October 14 1966).
The issue was to commemorate the 900th anniversary of this famous battle. The stamp designs are all taken from the Bayeus tapestry. The 4d stamps are in a setenant strip of six.
SOLD! scan
56
1966 Landscapes FDC Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Landscapes" stamps, with a Romford first day of issue postmark (May 2 1966).
The stamps feature landscapes from Sussex, Antrim, the Cairngorms, and Harlech Castle.
£ 2.25 scan
57
1966 Landscapes Phosphor FDC (London) Illustrated Stuart First Day Cover with the set of four "Landscapes" stamps, with a London EC first day of issue postmark (May 2 1966).
The stamps feature added phosphor bands.
The landscapes shown are from Sussex, Antrim, the Cairngorms, and Harlech Castle.
£ 3.50 scan
57A
1966 Robert Burns FDC (Edinburgh) Illustrated Connoisseur First Day Cover with the set of two "Robert Burns" stamps, with a special pictorial Edinburgh first day of issue postmark (January 25 1966).
The stamps show two portraits of the poet.
£ 2.50 scan
57B
1966 Robert Burns FDC (London) Large part Daily Sketch First Day Cover (wrapper) with the set of two "Robert Burns" stamps, with a London EC first day of issue postmark (January 25 1966).
The stamps show two portraits of the poet.
£ 0.45 scan
57C
1966 Robert Burns Phosphor FDC (London) Illustrated Stuart First Day Cover with the set of two "Robert Burns" stamps, with a London EC first day of issue postmark (January 25 1966).
The stamps feature added phosphor bands, and show two portraits of the poet.
£ 2.50 scan
58
1966 Robert Burns Phosphor FDC (Glasgow) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover (wrapper) with the set of two "Robert Burns" stamps, with a special pictorial Glasgow first day of issue postmark (January 25 1966).
The stamps show two portraits of the poet.
These are the phosphor version of the issue.
SOLD! scan
58A
1966 Technology FDC (Harrogate) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "British Technology" stamps, with a Harrogate first day of issue postmark (September 19 1966).
The stamps depict examples of modern British technological achievements, including the hovercraft, nuclear power reactor, modern cars, etc.
£ 1.10 scan
58B
1966 Technology FDC (London SW) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "British Technology" stamps, with a London SW first day of issue postmark (September 19 1966).
The stamps depict examples of modern British technological achievements, including the hovercraft, nuclear power reactor, modern cars, etc.
£ 1.10 scan
58C
1966 Technology FDC (London WC) Illustrated Philart First Day Cover with the set of four "British Technology" stamps, with a London WC first day of issue postmark (September 19 1966).
The stamps depict examples of modern British technological achievements, including the hovercraft, nuclear power reactor, modern cars, etc.
£ 1.25 scan
58D
1966 Technology Phosphor FDC (London) Illustrated Stuart First Day Cover with the set of four "British Technology" stamps, with a London first day of issue postmark (September 19 1966).
The stamps feature added phosphor bands.
They depict examples of modern British technological achievements, including the hovercraft, nuclear power reactor, modern cars, etc.
£ 1.60 scan
59
1966 Westminster Abbey FDC (Halifax) Plain First Day Cover with the set of two "Westminster Abbey" stamps, with a Halifax first day of issue postmark (February 28 1966).
The stamps commemorate the 900th anniversary of the Abbey, and depict inside and outside views of the abbey.
£ 0.75 scan
59A
1966 Westminster Abbey FDC (London) Nicely illustrated First Day Cover with the set of two "Westminster Abbey" stamps, with a London EC first day of issue postmark (February 28 1966).
The stamps commemorate the 900th anniversary of the Abbey, and depict inside and outside views of the abbey.
£ 2.25 scan
60
1967 Chichester FDC (Harrogate) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the "Chichester" stamp with a Harrogate postmark (July 24 1967).
The stamp shows the "Gipsy Moth IV", in which Chichester sailed around the World.
£ 0.25 scan
60A
1967 Chichester FDC (Plymouth) Illustrated Philart First Day Cover with the "Chichester" stamp with a special pictorial Plymouth first day of issue postmark (July 24 1967).
The stamp and cover illustrate the "Gipsy Moth IV", in which Chichester sailed around the World.
£ 0.40 scan
61
1967 Christmas FDC pair Nice pair of illustrated Post Office First Day Covers for the "Christmas" stamps of 1967.
Both covers feature a special Edinburgh Bureau first day of issue postmark (October 18 1967 and November 27 1967).
The designs feature paintings of the Nativity.
£ 0.75 scan
61A
1967 Christmas FDC Set Pair of First Day Covers for the "Christmas" stamps of 1967.
The Post Office cover features a Cambridge first day of issue postmark (November 27 1967) while the plain cover features a Durham day of issue postmark (October 18 1967).
The designs feature paintings of the Nativity.
£ 0.40 scan
61B
1967 Discoveries FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Discoveries" stamps, with a special Edinburgh Bureau first day of issue postmark (September 19 1967).
The stamps celebrate the discoveries of Television, Radar, Penicillin, and the Jet Engine.
£ 0.55 scan
61C
1967 Discoveries FDC (Harrogate) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Discoveries" stamps, with a Harrogate first day of issue postmark (September 19 1967).
The stamps celebrate the discoveries of Television, Radar, Penicillin, and the Jet Engine.
£ 0.55 scan
62
1967 Discoveries FDC (London) Illustrated First Day Cover with the set of four "Discoveries" stamps, with a London WC first day of issue postmark (September 19 1967).
The stamps celebrate the discoveries of Television, Radar, Penicillin, and the Jet Engine.
SOLD! scan
62A
1967 Discoveries FDC (Paddington) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Discoveries" stamps, with a special Paddington W2 first day of issue postmark (September 19 1967).
The stamps celebrate the discoveries of Television, Radar, Penicillin, and the Jet Engine.
£ 3.00 scan
63
1967 EFTA FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of two "E.F.T.A." stamps, with a special Edinburgh Bureau first day of issue postmark (February 20 1967).
The issue commemorated the European Free Trade Association.
£ 0.60 scan
63A
1967 EFTA FDC (Harrogate) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of two "E.F.T.A." stamps, with a Harrogate first day of issue postmark (February 20 1967).
The issue commemorated the European Free Trade Association.
£ 0.40 scan
64
1967 EFTA FDC (Romford) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of two ordinary "E.F.T.A." stamps, with a Romford first day of issue postmark (February 20 1967).
The issue commemorated the European Free Trade Association.
£ 0.50 scan
65
1967 EFTA Phosphor FDC (London) Illustrated Connoisseur First Day Cover with the set of two "E.F.T.A." stamps, with a London WC first day of issue postmark (February 20 1967). The stamps have phosphor bands added
The issue commemorated the European Free Trade Association.
£ 0.70 scan
65A
1967 EFTA Phosphor FDC (Wood Green) Illustrated Post office First Day Cover with the set of two "E.F.T.A." stamps, with a Wood Green day of issue postmark (February 20 1967).
The stamps feature added phosphor bands. The issue commemorated the European Free Trade Association.
£ 0.50 scan
66
1967 Flowers FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of six "British Flowers" stamps, with a special Edinburgh bureau first day of issue postmark (April 24 1967).
The designs depict wild flowers found in Britain. The 4d stamps are in a setenant block of four.
£ 1.50 scan
66A
1967 Flowers FDC (Cambridge) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of six "British Flowers" stamps, with a Cambridge first day of issue postmark (April 24 1967).
The designs depict wild flowers found in Britain. The 4d stamps are in a setenant block of four.
£ 0.95 scan
67
1967 Flowers FDC (Yeovil) Illustrated Connoisseur First Day Cover with the set of six "British Flowers" stamps, with a Yeovil first day of issue postmark (April 24 1967).
The designs depict wild flowers found in Britain. The 4d stamps are in a setenant block of four.
£ 1.25 scan
67A
1967 Flowers Phosphor FDC (London) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of six "British Flowers" stamps, with a London SW first day of issue postmark (April 24 1967).
The stamps feature added phosphor bands. The designs depict wild flowers found in Britain. The 4d stamps are in a setenant block of four.
£ 1.50 scan
68
1967 Machins 3d - 1/6d FDC (London) Illustrated Philart First Day Cover with the new Machin definitive stamps, with a London WC first day of issue postmark (August 8 1967).
The new values were 3d, 9d, and 1/6d.
£ 0.30 scan
69
1967 Machins 3d - 1/6d FDC (Peterborough) Illustrated Stuart First Day Cover with the new Machin definitive stamps, with a Peterborough first day of issue postmark (August 8 1967).
The new values were 3d, 9d, and 1/6d.
£ 0.30 scan
70
1967 Machins 4d-1/9d FDC (Windsor) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the new Machin definitive stamps, with a Windsor first day of issue postmark (June 5 1967).
The new values were 4d, 1/-, and 1/9d.
£ 0.90 scan
71
1967 Machins 4d - 1/9d FDC (Liverpool) Illustrated unaddressed Post office First Day Cover with the new Machin definitive stamps, with a Liverpool first day of issue postmark (June 5 1967).
These new values were 4d, 1/-, and 1/9d.
£ 0.35 scan
72
1967 Machins 4d - 1/9d FDC (London) Illustrated Philart First Day Cover with the new Machin definitive stamps, with a London WC first day of issue postmark (June 5 1967).
These new values were 4d, 1/-, and 1/9d.
£ 0.30 scan
73
1967 Machins 4d - 1/9d FDC (Birmingham) Illustrated Philart First Day Cover with the 4d, 1/- and 1'9d pre-decimal Machin stamps, bearing a First Day of Issue postmark from Birmingham, dated 5 June 1967. £ 0.50 scan
73A
1967 Paintings FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of three "British Paintings" stamps, with a special Edinburgh Bureau first day of issue postmark (July 10 1967).
The stamps show works by Sir Thomas Lawrence, George Stubbs, and L.S. Lowry.
£ 0.65 scan
73B
1967 Paintings FDC (Harrogate) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of three "British Paintings" stamps, with a Harrogate first day of issue postmark (July 10 1967).
The stamps show works by Sir Thomas Lawrence, George Stubbs, and L.S. Lowry.
£ 0.65 scan
74
1967 Paintings FDC (London) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of three "British Paintings" stamps, with a London WC first day of issue postmark (July 10 1967).
The stamps show works by Sir Thomas Lawrence, George Stubbs, and L.S. Lowry.
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1967 Paintings FDC (Stoke) Illustrated Philart First Day Cover with the set of three "British Paintings" stamps, with a Stoke-on-Trent first day of issue postmark (July 10 1967).
The stamps show works by Sir Thomas Lawrence, George Stubbs, and L.S. Lowry.
£ 0.80 scan
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1968 Anniversaries FDC (Sheffield) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "British Anniversaries" stamps, with a Sheffield first day of issue postmark (May 29 1968).
The stamps commemorate various anniversaries, including the Trade Union Congress, Votes for Women, Royal Air Force, and Voyage of the Discovery.
Single covers with the complete set of stamps are not easy to find for this issue.
£ 0.90 scan
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1968 Anniversaries FDC (Sunderland) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "British Anniversaries" stamps, with a Sunderland first day of issue postmark (May 29 1968).
The stamps commemorate various anniversaries, including the Trade Union Congress, Votes for Women, Royal Air Force, and Voyage of the Discovery.
Covers with all four stamps together are often difficult to find for this issue.....
£ 1.75 scan
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1968 Anniversaries 4d TUC FDC (London) Illustrated Connoisseur First Day Cover with the 4d "Trades Union Congress" stamp, with a London first day of issue postmark (May 29 1968).
The issue commemorated the centenary of the TUC.
SOLD! scan
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1968 Anniversaries 9d Vote FDC (London) Illustrated Philart First Day Cover with the 9d "Votes For Women" stamp, with a London WC first day of issue postmark (May 29 1968).
The issue commemorated the fiftieth anniversary of the granting of votes to women.
SOLD! scan
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1968 Anniversaries 1/- RAF FDC (London) Illustrated Connoisseur First Day Cover with the 1/- "Royal Air Force" stamp, with a London WC first day of issue postmark (May 29 1968).
The issue commemorated the fiftieth anniversary of the Royal Air Force, and the 25th anniversary of the R.A.F. Association.
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1968 Anniversaries 1/9d FDC (Cheltenham) Illustrated Stuart First Day Cover with the 1/9d "Voyage of Discovery" stamp, with a Cheltenham first day of issue postmark (May 29 1968).
The issue commemorated the 200th anniversary of Captain Cook's first voyage of discovery aboard the ship "Endeavor".
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1968 Anniversaries 1/9d FDC (London) Illustrated Connoisseur First Day Cover with the 1/9d "Voyage of Discovery" stamp, with a London WC first day of issue postmark (May 29 1968).
The issue commemorated the 200th anniversary of Captain Cook's first voyage of discovery aboard the ship "Endeavor".
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1968 Bridges FDC (Harrogate) Illustrated Post office First Day Cover with the set of four "Bridges" stamps, with a Harrogate first day of issue postmark (April 29 1968).
The designs feature British bridges dating from prehistoric times to 1965.
£ 0.40 scan
82A
1968 Bridges FDC (Liverpool) Illustrated unaddressed Post office First Day Cover with the set of four "Bridges" stamps, with a Liverpool first day of issue postmark (April 29 1968).
The designs feature British bridges dating from prehistoric times to 1965.
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1968 Bridges FDC (London) Illustrated Connoisseur First Day Cover with the set of four "Bridges" stamps, with a London WC first day of issue postmark (April 29 1968).
The designs feature British bridges dating from prehistoric times to 1965.
£ 0.50 scan
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1968 Bridges FDC (Sheffield) Illustrated Post office First Day Cover with the set of four "Bridges" stamps, with a Sheffield first day of issue postmark (April 29 1968).
The designs feature British bridges dating from prehistoric times to 1965.
£ 0.40 scan
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1968 Christmas FDC (Harrogate) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of three "Christmas" stamps, with a Harrogate first day of issue postmark (November 25 1968).
The designs depict children with their Christmas presents (train set, doll's house, and rocking horse). The stamps show slight toning around the perforations (see scan).
£ 0.30 scan
85A
1968 Christmas FDC (Sheffield) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of three "Christmas" stamps, with a Sheffield first day of issue postmark (November 25 1968).
The designs depict children with their Christmas presents (train set, doll's house, and rocking horse).
£ 0.30 scan
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1968 Machins 1/2d - 6d FDC (Weymouth) Plain First Day Cover with the new Machin definitive stamps, with a Weymouth first day of issue postmark (February 5 1968).
The new values were 1/2d, 1d, 2d, and 6d.
£ 0.25 scan
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1968 Machins 1/2d to 6d FDC (London) Illustrated Philart First Day Cover with the new Machin definitive stamps, with a London WC first day of issue postmark (February 5 1968).
The new values were ½d, 1d, 2d, and 6d.
£ 0.30 scan
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1968 Machins 1/2d to 6d FDC (Southampton) Illustrated First Day Cover with the new Machin definitive stamps, with a Southampton first day of issue postmark (February 5 1968).
The new values were ½d, 1d, 2d, and 6d.
£ 0.25 scan
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1968 Machins 5d - 10d FDC (London) Illustrated Philart First Day Cover with the new Machin definitive stamps, with a London WC first day of issue postmark (July 1 1968).
The new values were 5d, 7d, 8d, and 10d.
£ 0.40 scan
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1968 Machins 5d - 10d FDC (Peterborough) Illustrated, unaddressed, Stuart First Day Cover with the new Machin definitive stamps, with a Peterborough first day of issue postmark (July 1 1968).
The new values were 5d, 7d, 8d, and 10d.
£ 0.40 scan
91
1968 Paintings FDC (London) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Paintings" stamps, with a London WC first day of issue postmark (August 12 1968).
The designs depict works by Constable, Piper, Lawrence, etc.
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91A
1968 Paintings FDC (Truro) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Paintings" stamps, with a Truro first day of issue postmark (August 12 1968).
The designs depict works by Constable, Piper, Lawrence, etc.
£ 0.40 scan
92
1969 Anniversaries 1/- FDC (London) Illustrated Philart First Day Cover with the 1/- "Notable Anniversaries" stamp with a London WC first day of issue postmark (April 2 1969).
The stamp commemorates the fiftieth anniversary of the International Labour Office (ILO).
£ 0.30 scan
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1969 Anniversaries 1/6d FDC (Cheltenham) Illustrated Stuart First Day Cover with the 1/6d "Notable Anniversaries" stamp with a Cheltenham first day of issue postmark (April 2 1969).
The stamp commemorated the twentieth anniversary of NATO.
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1969 Anniversaries 1/6d FDC (London) Illustrated Philart First Day Cover with the 1/6d "Notable Anniversaries" stamp with a London WC first day of issue postmark (April 2 1969).
The stamp commemorated the twentieth anniversary of NATO.
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1969 Anniversaries 1/9d FDC (London) Illustrated Philart First Day Cover with the 1/9d "Notable Anniversaries" stamp with a London WC first day of issue postmark (April 2 1969).
The stamp commemorates the fiftieth anniversary of the first England to Australia aircraft flight, by Sir Ross Macpherson Smith and Sir Keith Macpherson Smith.
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1969 Anniversaries 5d FDC (Cheltenham) Illustrated Stuart First Day Cover with the 5d "Notable Anniversaries" stamp with a Cheltenham first day of issue postmark (April 2 1969).
The stamp commemorates the fiftieth anniversary of the first direct aircraft flight across the Atlantic ocean by Capt. Sir John Alcock and Sir Arthur Whitten Brown.
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1969 Anniversaries 5d FDC (London) Illustrated Philart First Day Cover with the 5d "Notable Anniversaries" stamp with a London WC first day of issue postmark (April 2 1969).
The stamp commemorates the fiftieth anniversary of the first direct aircraft flight across the Atlantic ocean by Capt. Sir John Alcock and Sir Arthur Whitten Brown.
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1969 Anniversaries 9d FDC (London) Illustrated Philart First Day Cover with the 9d "Notable Anniversaries" stamp with a London WC first day of issue postmark (April 2 1969).
The stamp commemorates the tenth anniversary of the Conference of European Postal and Telecommunications (EUROPA - CEPT).
£ 0.30 scan
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1969 Anniversaries FDC (Sheffield) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of five "Notable Anniversaries" stamps with a Sheffield first day of issue postmark (April 2 1969).
The stamps commemorate anniversaries including the first England-Australia flight, NATO, and the International Labour Organisation.
Single covers with the complete set of stamps are difficult to find for this issue.
£ 0.90 scan
100
1969 Cathedrals FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of six "Cathedrals" stamps, with a special Edinburgh bureau first day of issue postmark (May 28 1969).
The 5d stamps are in a setenant block of four. The designs depict six British cathedrals, including Durham, York Minster, S. Giless in Edinburgh, Canterbury, St. Paul's, and Liverpool Metroplitan.
£ 1.00 scan
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1969 Cathedrals FDC (Salisbury) Illustrated Connoisseur First Day Cover with the set of six "Cathedrals" stamps, with a Salisbury first day of issue postmark (May 28 1969).
The 5d stamps are in a setenant block of four. The designs depict six British cathedrals, including Durham, York Minster, S. Giless in Edinburgh, Canterbury, St. Paul's, and Liverpool Metroplitan.
£ 0.75 scan
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1969 Cathedrals FDC (St. Pauls) Illustrated First Day Cover with the set of six "Cathedrals" stamps, with a special pictorial Philatex St. Paul's London EC first day of issue postmark (May 28 1969).
The 5d stamps are in a setenant block of four. The designs depict six British cathedrals, including Durham, York Minster, S. Giless in Edinburgh, Canterbury, St. Paul's, and Liverpool Metroplitan.
£ 4.95 scan
103
1969 Christmas FDC (Bethlehem) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of three "Christmas" stamps, with a special Bethlehem first day of issue postmark (November 26 1969).
The stamp designs feature the Herald Angel, The Three Shepherds, and The Three Kings.
£ 0.60 scan
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1969 Christmas FDC (London) Illustrated Philart First Day Cover with the set of three "Christmas" stamps, with a London WC first day of issue postmark (November 26 1969).
The stamp designs feature the Herald Angel, The Three Shepherds, and The Three Kings.
£ 0.40 scan
105
1969 Concorde FDC (Plymouth) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of three "Concorde" stamps, with a Plymouth first day of issue postmark (March 3 1969).
The stamps commemorate the first flight of the Anglo-French Concorde aircraft, and picture different views of the plane.
£ 1.75 scan
106
1969 Concorde FDC (Sheffield) Plain First Day Cover with the set of three "Concorde" stamps, with a Sheffield first day of issue postmark (March 3 1969).
The stamps commemorate the first flight of the Anglo-French Concorde aircraft, and picture different views of the plane.
£ 0.50 scan
107
1969 Gandhi FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the "Gandhi" stamp, with a special Edinburgh Bureau first day of issue postmark (August 13 1969).
The stamp commemorated the birth centenary of the Indian leader.
£ 0.50 scan
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1969 Gandhi FDC (Sheffield) Illustrated Connoisseur First Day Cover with the "Mahatma Gandhi" stamp, with a Sheffield first day of issue postmark (August 13 1969).
The stamp commemorated the birth centenary of the Indian leader.
£ 0.40 scan
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1969 Gandhi FDC (Southampton) Illustrated Connoisseur First Day Cover with the "Mahatma Gandhi" stamp, with a Southampton first day of issue postmark (August 13 1969).
The stamp commemorated the birth centenary of the Indian leader.
£ 0.45 scan
110
1969 Investiture 5d FDC Illustrated First Day Cover with a 5d "Investiture" stamp, with a special Caenarvon "investiture day" postmark (July 1 1969).
The issue was to commemorate the investiture of The Prince of Wales.
£ 1.50 scan
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1969 Investiture FDC (Caernarvon) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of five "Investiture" stamps, with a special Caernarvon first day of issue postmark (July 1 1969).
The issue was to commemorate the investiture of The Prince of Wales. The 5d stamps are in a setenant strip of three.
£ 0.75 scan
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1969 Investiture FDC (Caernarvon) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of five "Investiture" stamps, with a special Caernarvon first day of issue postmark (July 1 1969).
The issue was to commemorate the investiture of The Prince of Wales. The 5d stamps are in a setenant strip of three. There is a vertical crease through the left of the cover (see scan) which does not affect the stamps at all.
£ 0.40 scan
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1969 Investiture FDC (Caernarvon) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of five "Investiture" stamps, with a special Caernarvon first day of issue postmark (July 1 1969).
The issue was to commemorate the investiture of The Prince of Wales. The 5d stamps are in a setenant strip of three.
£ 0.85 scan
114
1969 Machin High Values FDC (Dorchester) Illustrated Philart First Day Cover with the set of four high value stamps from 1969, with a Dorchester first day of issue postmark (March 5 1969).
The stamps feature the Machin design, with values from 2/6d to £1.
£ 3.50 scan
115
1969 Machin High Values FDC (London) Illustrated (Windsor castle) unaddressed First Day Cover with the set of four new high value stamps from 1969, with a London WC first day of issue postmark (March 5 1969).
The stamps feature the Machin design, with values from 2/6d to £1.
£ 3.50 scan
116
1969 Machins 4d-8d FDC (Windsor) Illustrated Philart First Day Cover with the new Machin definitive stamps, with a Windsor first day of issue postmark (January 6 1969).
The new values were the 4d vermillion and 8d turquoise.
£ 0.75 scan
117
1969 Machins 4d - 8d FDC (London) Illustrated Philart cover with the new Machin definitive stamps, with a London EC postmark (January 7 1969).
The new values were the 4d vermillion and 8d turquoise.
£ 0.25 scan
118
1969 P.O. Technology FDC (Tower) Illustrated unaddressed Philart First Day Cover with the set of four "Post Office Technology" stamps, with a special pictorial Post Office Tower - London W1 first day of issue postmark (October 1 1969).
The stamps show examples of modern technology in use within the Post Office, including GIRO, automated letter sorting, etc.
£ 3.25 scan
119
1969 P.O. Technology FDC (Yeovil) Illustrated Philart First Day Cover with the set of four "Post Office Technology" stamps, with a Yeovil first day of issue postmark (October 1 1969).
The stamps show examples of modern technology in use within the Post Office, including GIRO, automated letter sorting, etc.
£ 0.30 scan
120
1969 Ships 5d & 9d FDC Illustrated Philart First Day Cover with the 5d and 9d "British Ships" stamps, with a Gloucester first day of issue postmark (January 151969).
The stamps depict the RMS QE2. Elizabethan galleon, and East Indiaman ships. The 9d stamps are in a setenant pair.
£ 0.75 scan
121
1970 Anniversaries FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of five "Anniversaries" stamps, with an Edinburgh Bureau first day of issue postmark (April 1 1970).
The stamps were issued to commemorate various anniversaries, including the sailing of the Mayflower, etc..
£ 0.65 scan
122
1970 Anniversaries FDC (London) Illustrated unaddressed Philart First Day Cover with the set of five "Anniversaries" stamps, with a London WC first day of issue postmark (April 1 1970).
The stamps were issued to commemorate various anniversaries, including the sailing of the Mayflower, etc..
£ 0.65 scan
123
1970 Anniversaries FDC (Sheffield) Illustrated Post office First Day Cover with the set of five "Anniversaries" stamps, with a Sheffield first day of issue postmark (April 1 1970).
The stamps were issued to commemorate various anniversaries, including the sailing of the Mayflower, etc..
£ 0.70 scan
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1970 Anniversaries FDC Set Set of five illustrated Wessex First Day Covers with the "Anniversaries" stamps, each with a Cheltenham first day of issue postmark (April 1 1970).
The stamps were issued to commemorate various anniversaries, including the sailing of the Mayflower, etc..
£ 1.00 scan
124
1970 Architecture FDC (Bristol) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Rural Cottages" stamps, with a Bristol first day of issue postmark (February 11 1970).
The stamps feature examples of British rural architecture, including Fife Harling, Cotswold Limestone, Welsh Stucco, and Uslter Thatch cottages.
£ 0.40 scan
125
1970 Architecture FDC (London) Illustrated unaddressed Philart First Day Cover with the set of four "Rural Cottages" stamps, with a London WC first day of issue postmark (February 11 1970).
The stamps feature examples of British rural architecture, including Fife Harling, Cotswold Limestone, Welsh Stucco, and Uslter Thatch cottages.
£ 0.50 scan
126
1970 Architecture FDC (Sheffield) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Rural Cottages" stamps, with a Sheffield first day of issue postmark (February 11 1970).
The stamps feature examples of British rural architecture, including Fife Harling, Cotswold Limestone, Welsh Stucco, and Uslter Thatch cottages.
£ 0.40 scan
127
1970 Architecture FDC (Yeovil) Illustrated Connoisseur First Day Cover with the set of four "Rural Cottages" stamps, with a Yeovil first day of issue postmark (February 11 1970).
The stamps feature examples of British rural architecture, including Fife Harling, Cotswold Limestone, Welsh Stucco, and Uslter Thatch cottages.
£ 0.40 scan
128
1970 Christmas FDC (Bethlehem) Illustrated Stuart First Day Cover with the set of three "Christmas" stamps, with a special pictorial Bethlehem first day of issue postmark (November 25 1970).
The stamps feature scenes from the Nativity, taken from details of the De Lisle Psalter, at the British Museum's Arundel collection.
£ 1.00 scan
129
1970 Christmas FDC (Bethlehem) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of three "Christmas" stamps, with a special pictorial Bethlehem first day of issue postmark (November 25 1970).
The stamps feature scenes from the Nativity, taken from details of the De Lisle Psalter, at the British Museum's Arundel collection.
£ 0.75 scan
130
1970 Christmas FDC (Bristol) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of three "Christmas" stamps, with a Bristol first day of issue postmark (November 25 1970).
The stamps feature scenes from the Nativity, taken from details of the De Lisle Psalter, at the British Museum's Arundel collection.
£ 0.35 scan
131
1970 Christmas FDC (Sheffield) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of three "Christmas" stamps, with a Sheffield first day of issue postmark (November 25 1970).
The stamps feature scenes from the Nativity, taken from details of the De Lisle Psalter, at the British Museum's Arundel collection.
£ 0.35 scan
132
1970 Edinburgh Games FDC (Bristol) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of three "Commonwealth Games" stamps, with a Bristol first day of issue postmark (July 15 1970).
The stamps were issued to commemorate the Ninth British Commonwealth Games, held in Edinburgh in 1970. The designs depict stylised figures running, swimming, and cycling.
£ 0.40 scan
133
1970 Edinburgh Games FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of three "Commonwealth Games" stamps, with a special Edinburgh bureau first day of issue postmark (July 15 1970).
The stamps were issued to commemorate the Ninth British Commonwealth Games, held in Edinburgh in 1970. The designs depict stylised figures running, swimming, and cycling.
£ 0.50 scan
134
1970 Edinburgh Games FDC (London) Illustrated Philart First Day Cover with the set of three "Commonwealth Games" stamps, with a London WC first day of issue postmark (July 15 1970).
The stamps were issued to commemorate the Ninth British Commonwealth Games, held in Edinburgh in 1970. The designs depict stylised figures running, swimming, and cycling.
£ 0.45 scan
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1970 Edinburgh Games FDC (Sheffield) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of three "Commonwealth Games" stamps, with a Sheffield first day of issue postmark (July 15 1970).
The stamps were issued to commemorate the Ninth British Commonwealth Games, held in Edinburgh in 1970. The designs depict stylised figures running, swimming, and cycling.
£ 0.40 scan
136
1970 Literary Anniversaries FDC (Sheffield) Illustrated Post office First Day Cover with the set of five "Literary Anniversaries" stamps with a Sheffield first day of issue postmark (June 3 1970).
The stamps feature illustrations of scenes from the works of William Wordsworth and Charles Dickens. The 5d stamps are in a setenant block of four.
£ 0.60 scan
137
1970 Literary Annivs. FDC (London) Illustrated unaddressed Philart First Day Cover with the set of five "Literary Anniversaries" stamps with a special Old Curiosity Shop - London WC2 first day of issue postmark (June 3 1970).
The stamps feature illustrations of scenes from the works of William Wordsworth and Charles Dickens. The 5d stamps are in a setenant block of four.
£ 6.25 scan
138
1970 Literary FDC Pair (Yeovil) Matching pair of illustrated Connoisseur First Day Covers with the set of five "Literary Anniversaries" stamps with Yeovil first day of issue postmarks (June 3 1970).
The stamps feature illustrations of scenes from the works of William Wordsworth and Charles Dickens. The 5d stamps are in two setenant pairs.
£ 1.50 scan
139
1970 Literary FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of five "Literary Anniversaries" stamps with an Edinburgh Bureau first day of issue postmark (June 3 1970).
The stamps feature illustrations of scenes from the works of William Wordsworth and Charles Dickens. The 5d stamps are in a setenant block of four.
£ 0.80 scan
140
1970 Machin High Values FDC (London) Illustrated (Windsor Castle) First Day Covers with the new 10p, 20p, and 50p Machin high value definitives. The cover features a London WC first day of issue postmark (June 17 1970). These were the first stamps issued in the new decimal currency, and were released prior to decimalisation, to familiarise the public with the new currency ahead of time! £ 1.10 scan
141
1970 Machin High Values FDC (Yeovil) Illustrated Thames First Day Covers with the 10p, 20p, and 50p Machin high value definitives. The cover features a Yeovil first day of issue postmark (June 17 1970). £ 1.25 scan
142
1970 Philympia FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of three "Philympia" stamps, with a special Edinburgh Bureau first day of issue postmark (Sepember 18 1970).
The stamps were issued to commemorate the "Philympia '70" stamp exhibition. The designs feature classic British stamps, including the Penny Black.
S.G. numbers 835-837.
£ 0.60 scan
143
1970 Philympia FDC (London) Illustrated "Thames Covers" First Day Cover with the set of three "Philympia" stamps, with a special pictorial first day of issue postmark from the exhibition in London (Sepember 18 1970).
The stamps were issued to commemorate the "Philympia '70" stamp exhibition. The designs feature classic British stamps, including the Penny Black.
£ 0.95 scan
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1970 Philympia FDC (London) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of three "Philympia" stamps, with a special pictorial first day of issue postmark from the exhibition in London (Sepember 18 1970).
The stamps were issued to commemorate the "Philympia '70" stamp exhibition. The designs feature classic British stamps, including the Penny Black.
£ 0.90 scan
145
1970 Philympia FDC (London) Illustrated Official First Day Cover with the set of three "Philympia" stamps, with a special pictorial first day of issue postmark from the exhibition in London (Sepember 18 1970).
The stamps were issued to commemorate the "Philympia '70" stamp exhibition. The designs feature classic British stamps, including the Penny Black.
£ 0.80 scan
146
1971 British Legion FDC (Poole) Illustrated First Day Cover with the 3p "General Anniversaries" stamp, with a Bournemouth-Poole first day of issue postmark (August 25 1971).
The stamp commemorated the 50th anniversary of the British Legion.
£ 0.25 scan
147
1971 Christmas FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of three "Christmas" stamps with a special pictorial Edinburgh Bureau first day of issue postmark (October 13 1971).
The stamp designs feature stained glass windows from Canterbury Cathedral, showing Nativity scenes.
£ 0.60 scan
148
1971 Christmas FDC (Canterbury) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of three "Christmas" stamps with a special pictorial Canterbury first day of issue postmark (October 13 1971).
The stamp designs feature stained glass windows from Canterbury Cathedral, showing Nativity scenes.
£ 1.95 scan
149
1971 Christmas FDC (Yeovil) Illustrated Cameo First Day Cover with the set of three "Christmas" stamps with a Yeovil first day of issue postmark (October 13 1971).
The stamp designs feature stained glass windows from Canterbury Cathedral, showing Nativity scenes.
£ 0.50 scan
150
1971 Gen. Anniversaries FDC (Bristol) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of three "General Anniversaries" stamps, with a Bristol first day of issue postmark (August 25 1971).
The stamps commemorate the centenary of Rugby Football, 50th anniversary of the British Legion, and 1900th anniversary of the City of York.
£ 0.55 scan
151
1971 Gen. Anniversaries FDC (FPO 1054) Illustrated British Forces Post Office First Day Cover with the set of three "General Anniversaries" stamps issued in 1971.
This features a Field Post Office 1054 first day of issue postmark (August 25 1971).
The stamps commemorate the centenary of Rugby Football, 50th anniversary of the British Legion, and 1900th anniversary of the City of York.
£ 7.00 scan
152
1971 Gen. Anniversaries FDC (London) Illustrated Cameo First Day Cover with the set of three "General Anniversaries" stamps, with a London WC first day of issue postmark (August 25 1971).
The stamps commemorate the centenary of Rugby Football, 50th anniversary of the British Legion, and 1900th anniversary of the City of York.
£ 0.60 scan
153
1971 Gen. Anniversaries FDC (Yeovil) Illustrated Cameo First Day Cover with the set of three "General Anniversaries" stamps, with a Yeovil first day of issue postmark (August 25 1971).
The stamps commemorate the centenary of Rugby Football, 50th anniversary of the British Legion, and 1900th anniversary of the City of York.
£ 0.70 scan
153A
1971 Gen. Anniversaries FDC Set Set of three illustrated Post Office First Day Covers with the "General Anniversaries" stamps, each with an appropriate first day of issue postmark (August 25 1971): Maidstone, York, Twickenham.
The stamps commemorate the centenary of Rugby Football, 50th anniversary of the British Legion, and 1900th anniversary of the City of York.
£ 1.95 scan
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1971 Literary Anniversaries FDC set Set of three illustrated Post office First Day Covers with the set of three "Literary Anniversaries" stamps, each with a relevent first day of issue postmark (July 28 1971): Edinburgh, Stoke Poges, and London EC.
The stamps portray John Keats, Thomas Gray, and Sir Walter Scott.
£ 0.90 scan
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1971 Literary Anniversaries FDC (Battersea) Illustrated Philart First Day Cover with the set of three "Literary Anniversaries" stamps with a Battersea first day of issue postmark (July 28 1971).
The stamps portray John Keats, Thomas Gray, and Sir Walter Scott.
£ 0.60 scan
156
1971 Literary Anniversaries FDC (London EC) Illustrated unaddressed First Day Cover with the set of three "Literary Anniversaries" stamps with a special pictorial London EC first day of issue postmark (July 28 1971).
The stamps portray John Keats, Thomas Gray, and Sir Walter Scott.
£ 1.75 scan
157
1971 Literary Annivs FDC (London) Illustrated unaddressed Philart First Day Cover with the set of three "Literary Anniversaries" stamps with a London WC first day of issue postmark (July 28 1971).
The stamps portray John Keats, Thomas Gray, and Sir Walter Scott.
£ 0.80 scan
158
1971 Machin 10p FDC (Windsor) Illustrated unaddressed Post Office First Day Cover with the new 10p Machin definitive, with a Windsor first day of issue postmark (August 11 1971).
The small format bi-coloured 10p stamp replaced the previous large format "high value" issue.
£ 0.45 scan
159
1971 Machin 10p FDC (Yeovil) Illustrated Philart First Day Cover with the new 10p Machin definitive, with a Yeovil first day of issue postmark (August 11 1971).
The small format bi-coloured 10p stamp replaced the previous large format "high value" issue.
£ 0.35 scan
160
1971 Machin 3.5p-9p FDC (Windsor) Illustrated Stuart First Day Cover with the new set of six Machin definitive stamps, with a special Windsor first day of issue postmark (February 15 1971). This features the initial values from 3-1/2p to 9p.
The cover also features the usual "Posting Delayed By The Post Office Strike 1971" mark.
£ 1.35 scan
161
1971 N. Ireland Regionals FDC (Belfast) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four new Northern Ireland regional Machin issues from 1971.
The cover includes the 2-1/2p, 3p, 5p, and 7-1/2p values, with a Belfast pictorial first day of issue postmark (July 7 1971).
£ 1.20 scan
162
1971 Scotland Regionals FDC (Edinburgh) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four new Scotland regional Machin issues from 1971.
The cover includes the 2-1/2p, 3p, 5p, and 7-1/2p values, with an Edinburgh pictorial first day of issue postmark (July 7 1971).
£ 1.20 scan
163
1971 Ulster Paintings FDC (Battersea) Illustrated Stuart First Day Cover with the set of three "Ulster" stamps with a Battersea first day of issue postmark (June 16 1971).
The stamps feature paintings by famous Ulster artists, and displayed at the Ulster '71 exposition.
£ 0.60 scan
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1971 Ulster Paintings FDC (Birmingham) Illustrated Wessex First Day Cover with the set of three "Ulster '71" stamps with a Birmingham first day of issue postmark (June 16 1971).
The stamps feature paintings by famous Ulster artists, and displayed at the Ulster '71 exposition.
SOLD! scan
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1971 Ulster Paintings FDC (Bristol) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of three "Ulster" stamps with a Bristol first day of issue postmark (June 16 1971).
The stamps feature paintings by famous Ulster artists, and displayed at the Ulster '71 exposition.
SOLD! scan
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1971 Universities FDC (Bristol) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Universities" stamps, with a Bristol first day of issue postmark (September 22 1971).
The stamp designs depict modern university buildings from Aberystwyth, Southampton, Leicester, and Essex.
£ 0.60 scan
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1971 Universities FDC (Yeovil) Illustrated Philart First Day Cover with the set of four "Universities" stamps, with a Yeovil first day of issue postmark (September 22 1971).
The stamp designs depict modern university buildings from Aberystwyth, Southampton, Leicester, and Essex.
£ 0.75 scan
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1971 Wales Regionals FDC (Cardiff) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four new Wales regional Machin issues from 1971.
The cover includes the 2-1/2p, 3p, 5p, and 7-1/2p values, with a Cardiff pictorial first day of issue postmark (July 7 1971).
£ 1.20 scan
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1972 Anniversaries FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of three "Anniversaries" stamps, with a special pictorial Edinburgh Bureau first day of issue postmark (April 26 1972).
The stamps commemorate the discovery of the tomb of Tutankamun, the 150th anniversary of H.M. coastguard, and the birth centenary of musician Ralph Vaughan Williams.
£ 0.80 scan
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1972 Anniversaries FDC (London EC) Illustrated Philart Charity First Day Cover with the set of three "Anniversaries" stamps, with a special pictorial London EC first day of issue postmark (April 26 1972).
The stamps commemorate the discovery of the tomb of Tutankamun, the 150th anniversary of H.M. coastguard, and the birth centenary of musician Ralph Vaughan Williams.
The cover is number 2 in a limited series benefitting the Action for the Crippled Child.
£ 1.50 scan
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1972 Anniversaries FDC (Tut. Exh.) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the 3p "Anniversaries" stamp, with a special "Treasures of Tutankhamun Exhibition" London WC first day of issue postmark (April 26 1972).
The stamp commemorates the discovery of the tomb of Tutankamun.
£ 1.50 scan
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1972 BBC Broadcasting FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Philart Charity First Day Cover with the set of four "B.B.C." stamps, with a pictorial Edinburgh bureau first day of issue postmark (September 13 1972).
The stamps commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Marconi radio experiments, and the 50th anniversary of daily broadcasting by the British Broadcasting Company.
The cover is number 4 in a limited series benefitting the Action for the Crippled Child.
£ 1.25 scan
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1972 BBC FDC (London) Illustrated unaddressed Post Office First Day Cover with the 3p, 5p, and 7½p "B.B.C." stamps, with a special pictorial London W1 first day of issue postmark (September 13 1972).
The stamps commemorate the 50th anniversary of daily broadcasting by the British Broadcasting Company (the Marconi anniversary stamp was not included on this cover).
£ 1.40 scan
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1972 B.B.C. FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "B.B.C." stamps, with a pictorial Edinburgh bureau first day of issue postmark (September 13 1972).
The stamps commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Marconi radio experiments, and the 50th anniversary of daily broadcasting by the British Broadcasting Company.
£ 1.25 scan
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1972 B.B.C. FDC (Eastbourne) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "B.B.C." stamps, with an Eastbourne first day of issue postmark (September 13 1972).
The stamps commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Marconi radio experiments, and the 50th anniversary of daily broadcasting by the British Broadcasting Company.
£ 0.90 scan
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1972 Christmas FDC (Bethlehem) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of three "Christmas" stamps with a special pictorial Bethlehem first day of issue postmark (October 18 1972).
The designs feature Angels, and the postmark depicts a snowflake.
£ 0.90 scan
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1972 Christmas FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of three "Christmas" stamps with a special pictorial Edinburgh Bureau first day of issue postmark (October 18 1972).
The designs feature Angels, and the postmark depicts a snowflake.
£ 0.55 scan
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1972 Christmas FDC (Yeovil) Illustrated Wessex First Day Cover with the set of three "Christmas" stamps with a Yeovil first day of issue postmark (October 18 1972).
The designs feature Angels with musical instruments.
£ 0.50 scan
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1972 Churches FDC Set Set of 5 illustrated unaddressed (label removed) Post Office First Day Covers with the "Village Churches" stamps, with a variety of pictorial first day of issue postmarks (June 21 1972): Greensted Ongar Essex, Earls Barton, Letheringsett Holt, Helpringham Sleaford, and Huish Episcopi Langport.
The stamps feature examples of British architecture, in the form of village churches from Essex, Northants, Norfolk, Lincolnshire, and Somerset.
£ 5.50 scan
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1972 Churches FDC (Canterbury) Illustrated Philart Charity First Day Cover with the set of five "Village Churches" stamps, with a special pictorial Canterbury first day of issue postmark (June 21 1972).
The stamps feature examples of British architecture, in the form of village churches from Essex, Northants, Norfolk, Lincolnshire, and Somerset.
The cover is number 3 in a limited series benefitting the Action for the Cripled Child.
£ 2.10 scan
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1972 Churches FDC (Ilford) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of five "Village Churches" stamps, with an Ilford first day of issue postmark (June 21 1972).
The stamps feature examples of British architecture, in the form of village churches from Essex, Northants, Norfolk, Lincolnshire, and Somerset.
£ 1.20 scan
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1972 Churches FDC (Yeovil) Illustrated Philart First Day Cover with the set of five "Village Churches" stamps, with a Yeovil first day of issue postmark (June 21 1972).
The stamps feature examples of British architecture, in the form of village churches from Essex, Northants, Norfolk, Lincolnshire, and Somerset.
£ 1.25 scan
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1972 Explorers FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Polar Explorers" stamps with a pictorial Edinburgh bureau first day of issue postmark (February 16 1972).
The stamps depict James Clark Ross, Martin Frobisher, Henry Hudson, and Robert Falcon Scott.
£ 0.80 scan
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1972 Machin £1 FDC (Windsor) Illustrated unaddressed Post Office First Day Cover with the new £1 Machin high value stamp, with a special Windsor first day of issue postmark (December 6 1972). The pound sign on the stamp was redesigned for this issue, with the loop at lower left removed, when compared to the original 1969 issue. £ 2.50 scan
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1972 Wedding FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set fo two "Wedding Anniversary" stamps with a special pictorial Edinburgh bureau first day of issue postmark (November 20 1972).
The issue marked the 25th wedding anniversary of The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh.
£ 0.45 scan
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1972 Wedgwood FDC (Barlaston) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the setenant stamps from the "£1 Wedgwood" booklet, with the special pictorial Barlaston first day of issue postmarks (May 24 1972).
Among the fourteen stamps with the Machin design is the classic 1/2p with one phosphor band at left. This example has superb perforations!
£ 15.00 scan
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1972 Wedgwood FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the setenant stamps from the "£1 Wedgwood" booklet, with the special pictorial Edinburgh Bureau first day of issue postmarks (May 24 1972).
Among the fourteen stamps with the Machin design is the classic 1/2p with one phosphor band at left. This example has superb perforations!
£ 16.00 scan
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1973 Christmas FDC (Battersea) Illustrated Stuart First Day Cover with the set of six "Christmas" stamps with a Battersea SW11 first day of issue postmark (November 28 1973).
The 3p stamps are in a setenant strip of five. The stamp designs depict the Christmas carol "Good King Wenceslas".
£ 0.75 scan
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1973 Christmas FDC (Bethlehem) Illustrated unaddressed (label removed) Post Office First Day Cover with the set of six "Christmas" stamps with a special pictorial Bethlehem first day of issue postmark (November 28 1973).
The 3p stamps are in a setenant strip of five. The stamp designs depict the Christmas carol "Good King Wenceslas".
£ 1.25 scan
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1973 Christmas FDC (Bethlehem) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of six "Christmas" stamps with a special pictorial Bethlehem first day of issue postmark (November 28 1973).
The 3p stamps are in a setenant strip of five. The stamp designs depict the Christmas carol "Good King Wenceslas".
£ 1.20 scan
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1973 Christmas FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of six "Christmas" stamps with a special pictorial Edinburgh bureau first day of issue postmark (November 28 1973).
The 3p stamps are in a setenant strip of five. The stamp designs depict the Christmas carol "Good King Wenceslas".
£ 0.95 scan
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1973 Christmas FDC (Liverpool) Illustrated Stuart First Day Cover with the set of six "Christmas" stamps with a Liverpool first day of issue postmark (November 28 1973).
The 3p stamps are in a setenant strip of five. The stamp designs depict the Christmas carol "Good King Wenceslas".
£ 1.25 scan
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1973 Christmas FDC (Yeovil) Illustrated First Day Cover with the set of six "Christmas" stamps with a Yeovil first day of issue postmark (November 28 1973).
The 3p stamps are in a setenant strip of five. The stamp designs depict the Christmas carol "Good King Wenceslas".
£ 0.95 scan
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1973 Cricket FD Card Plain card with the set of three "County Cricket" stamps with a special pictorial Edinburgh bureau first day of issue postmark (May 16 1973).
The stamps were issued to commemorate the centenary of county cricket in Britain.
£ 1.60 scan
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1973 Cricket FDC Set Set of 3 illustrated unaddressed (label removed) Post Office First Day Covers with the "County Cricket" stamps with a pictorial first day of issue postmarks (May 16 1973): Lords London NW, Downend Bristol, and Lord's Ground London NW8.
The stamps were issued to commemorate the centenary of county cricket in Britain.
£ 2.95 scan
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1973 Cricket FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of three "County Cricket" stamps with a pictorial Edinburgh bureau first day of issue postmark (May 16 1973).
The stamps were issued to commemorate the centenary of county cricket in Britain.
£ 2.50 scan
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1973 Cricket FDC (London) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of three "County Cricket" stamps with a London WC first day of issue postmark (May 16 1973).
The stamps were issued to commemorate the centenary of county cricket in Britain.
£ 0.70 scan
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1973 Cricket "Downend" FDC Plain card with the set of three "County Cricket" stamps with a special pictorial Downend first day of issue postmark (May 16 1973).
The postmark is from the birthplace of W G Grace. This is a nice clear strike of this difficult relevent postmark!
The stamps were issued to commemorate the centenary of county cricket in Britain.
£ 8.95 scan
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1973 Explorers FDC (Bristol) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of five "British Explorers" stamps with a Bristol first day of issue postmark (April 18 1973).
The stamps picture Charles Sturt, Walter Raleigh, Francis Drake, David Livingstone, and Henry Stanley.
The 3p stamps are in a setenant pair.
£ 0.55 scan
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1973 Explorers FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of five "British Explorers" stamps with a pictorial Edinburgh bureau first day of issue postmark (April 18 1973).
The stamps picture Charles Sturt, Walter Raleigh, Francis Drake, David Livingstone, and Henry Stanley.
The 3p stamps are in a setenant pair.
£ 0.85 scan
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1973 Explorers FDC (Hartlepool) Illustrated Wessex First Day Cover with the set of five "British Explorers" stamps with a Hartlepool first day of issue postmark (April 18 1973).
The stamps picture Charles Sturt, Walter Raleigh, Francis Drake, David Livingstone, and Henry Stanley.
The 3p stamps are in a setenant pair.
£ 1.00 scan
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1973 E.E.C. FDC (Bristol) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of three "European Communities" stamps with a Bristol first day of issue postmark (January 3 1973).
The stamps were issued in celebration of the European Economic Community, the European Coal and Steel Community, and the European Atomic Energy Community. The nine member countries are represented by pieces of a puzzle.
£ 0.45 scan
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1973 E.E.C. FDC (Dover) Illustrated unaddressed Post Office First Day Cover with the set of three "European Communities" stamps with a Dover Kent first day of issue postmark (January 3 1973).
The stamps were issued in celebration of the European Economic Community, the European Coal and Steel Community, and the European Atomic Energy Community. The nine member countries are represented by pieces of a puzzle.
£ 1.50 scan
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1973 E.E.C. FDC (Yeovil) Illustrated Mercury First Day Cover with the set of three "European Communities" stamps with a Yeovil first day of issue postmark (January 3 1973).
The stamps were issued in celebration of the European Economic Community, the European Coal and Steel Community, and the European Atomic Energy Community. The nine member countries are represented by pieces of a puzzle.
£ 0.50 scan
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1973 Inigo Jones FDC Set Set of two illustrated unaddressed (label removed) Post Office First Day Covers with the "Inigo Jones" stamps with special pictorial first day of issue postmarks from Newmarket Suffolk and Wilton Salisbury (August 15 1973).
The stamps commemorated the 400th anniversary of the architect and designer's birth.
£ 2.25 scan
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1973 Inigo Jones FDC (Bristol) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Inigo Jones" stamps with a Bristol first day of issue postmark (August 15 1973).
The stamps commemorated the 400th anniversary of the architect and designer's birth.
£ 0.50 scan
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1973 Inigo Jones FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Inigo Jones" stamps with a special pictorial Edinburgh philatelic bureau first day of issue postmark (August 15 1973).
The stamps commemorated the 400th anniversary of his birth.
£ 0.75 scan
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1973 Inigo Jones FDC (Leicester) Illustrated Philart First Day Cover with the set of four "Inigo Jones" stamps with a Leicester first day of issue postmark (August 15 1973).
The stamps commemorated the 400th anniversary of the architect and designer's birth.
£ 0.75 scan
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1973 Inigo Jones FDC (Sheffield) Illustrated Cotswold First Day Cover with the set of four "Inigo Jones" stamps with a Sheffield first day of issue postmark (August 15 1973).
The stamps commemorated the 400th anniversary of the architect and designer's birth.
£ 0.50 scan
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1973 Inigo Jones FDC (Yeovil) Illustrated Philart First Day Cover with the set of four "Inigo Jones" stamps with a Yeovil first day of issue postmark (August 15 1973).
The stamps commemorated the 400th anniversary of the architect and designer's birth.
£ 0.65 scan
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1973 Machin 4 1/2p to 8p FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the 4-1/2p, 5-1/2p and 8p new Machin stamps, with a special Edinburgh Bureau first day of issue postmark (October 24 1973). £ 0.40 scan
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1973 Machin 4 1/2p to 8p FDC (Peterborough) Illustrated Stuart First Day Cover with the 4-1/2p, 5-1/2p and 8p new Machin stamps, bearing a First Day of Issue postmark from Peterborough, dated 24 Octobre 1973. £ 0.40 scan
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1973 Oak Tree FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the "British Trees" stamp with a pictorial Edinburgh bureau first day of issue postmark (February 28 1973).
The stamp depicts an Oak tree (Quercus robur). The postmark includes the slogan "plant a tree in '73".
£ 0.35 scan
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1973 Painters FDC Set Set of two illustrated unaddressed (label removed) Post Office First Day Covers with the "British Painters" stamps with pictorial London W1 and Philatelic Bureau Edinburgh first day of issue postmarks (July 4 1973).
The stamps show paintings by Sir Joshua Reynolds and Sir Henry Raeburn.
£ 1.35 scan
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1973 Painters FDC (Liverpool) Illustrated Abbey First Day Cover with the set of four "British Painters" stamps with a Liverpool first day of issue postmark (July 4 1973).
The stamps show paintings by Sir Joshua Reynolds and Sir Henry Raeburn.
This was a limited edition cover, numbered 891 of 2000.
£ 2.95 scan
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1973 Parliament FDC (Battersea) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of two "Parliamentary Conference" stamps with a Battersea SW11 first day of issue postmark (September 12 1973).
The issue was to commemorate the nineteenth Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference, being held in London.
£ 0.35 scan
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1973 Parliament FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of two "Parliamentary Conference" stamps with a pictorial Edinburgh bureau first day of issue postmark (September 12 1973).
The issue was to commemorate the nineteenth Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference, being held in London.
£ 0.45 scan
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1973 Parliament FDC (Yeovil) Illustrated Philart First Day Cover with the set of two "Parliamentary Conference" stamps with a Yeovil first day of issue postmark (September 12 1973).
The issue was to commemorate the nineteenth Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference, being held in London.
£ 0.45 scan
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1973 Royal Wedding FDC (Westminster Abbey) Illustrated unaddressed (label removed) Post Office First Day Cover with the set of two "Royal Wedding" stamps, with a special pictorial Westminster Abbey first day of issue postmark (November 14 1973).
The stamps were issued to commemorate the marriage of HRH Princess Anne to Captain Mark Phillips.
£ 1.25 scan
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1973 Tree FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the "British Trees" stamp with a pictorial Edinburgh bureau first day of issue postmark (February 28 1973).
The stamp depicts an Oak tree (Quercus robur). The postmark includes the slogan "plant a tree in '73".
£ 0.35 scan
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1973 Tree FDC (Horticultural Hall) Illustrated unaddressed Post Office First Day Cover with the "British Trees" stamp with a special pictorial Royal Horticultural Hall - London SW1 first day of issue postmark (February 28 1973).
The stamp depicts an Oak tree (Quercus robur). The postmark includes the slogan "plant a tree in '73".
£ 0.95 scan
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1973 Tree FDC (Yeovil) Illustrated Philart First Day Cover with the "British Trees" stamp with a Yeovil first day of issue postmark (February 28 1973).
The stamp depicts an Oak tree (Quercus robur).
£ 0.35 scan
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1973 Wedding FDC (Gt. Somerford) Illustrated First Day Cover with the set of two "Royal Wedding" stamps, with a Great Somerford CDS postmark (November 14 1973). This is a nice and appropriate postmark for this issue!
The stamps were issued to commemorate the marriage of HRH Princess Anne to Captain Mark Phillips.
£ 10.00 scan
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1973 Wedding FDC (Westminster Abbey) Illustrated Wessex First Day Cover with the set of two "Royal Wedding" stamps, with a special pictorial Westminster Abbey first day of issue postmark (November 14 1973).
The stamps were issued to commemorate the marriage of HRH Princess Anne to Captain Mark Phillips.
£ 1.25 scan
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1974 Britons FDC Set Set of four illustrated unaddressed (label removed) Post Office First Day Covers with the "Great Britons" stamps, with a variety of pictorial first day of issue postmarks (July 10 1974): Bannockburn Stirling, Machynlleth Powys, Philatelic Bureau Edinburgh, and Canterbury Kent.
The stamps feature Robert the Bruce, Edward The Black Prince, Owain Glyndwr, and Henry V, all on horseback and in armor.
£ 5.00 scan
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1974 Britons FDC (Battersea) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Great Britons" stamps, with a Battersea SW11 first day of issue postmark (July 10 1974).
The stamps feature Robert the Bruce, Edward The Black Prince, Owain Glyndwr, and Henry V, all on horseback and in armor.
£ 1.00 scan
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1974 Britons FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Great Britons" stamps, with a pictorial Edinburgh bureau first day of issue postmark (July 10 1974).
The stamps feature Robert the Bruce, Edward The Black Prince, Owain Glyndwr, and Henry V, all on horseback and in armor.
£ 1.25 scan
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1974 Britons FDC (London EC) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Great Britons" stamps, with a London EC first day of issue postmark (July 10 1974).
The stamps feature Robert the Bruce, Edward The Black Prince, Owain Glyndwr, and Henry V, all on horseback and in armor.
£ 1.00 scan
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1974 Britons FDC (Plymouth) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Great Britons" stamps, with a Plymouth first day of issue postmark (July 10 1974).
The stamps feature Robert the Bruce, Edward The Black Prince, Owain Glyndwr, and Henry V, all on horseback and in armor.
£ 1.00 scan
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1974 Britons FDC (Stevenage) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Great Britons" stamps, with a Stevenage first day of issue postmark (July 10 1974).
The stamps feature Robert the Bruce, Edward The Black Prince, Owain Glyndwr, and Henry V, all on horseback and in armor.
£ 1.00 scan
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1974 Chestnut Tree FDC (Bureau) Illustrated unaddressed (label removed) Post Office First Day Cover with the "British Trees" stamp with a special pictorial Edinburgh bureau first day of issue postmark (February 27 1974).
The stamp depicts a Horse Chestnut. The cover has some slight tone spots at right (see scan).
£ 0.35 scan
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1974 Chestnut Tree FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the "British Trees" stamp with a special pictorial Edinburgh bureau first day of issue postmark (February 27 1974).
The stamp depicts a Horse Chestnut.
£ 0.35 scan
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1974 Chestnut Tree FDC (London) Illustrated First Day Cover with the 10p "British Trees" stamp with a London SW first day of issue postmark (February 27 1974).
The stamp depicts a Horse Chestnut.
£ 0.30 scan
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1974 Chestnut Tree FDC (Yeovil) Illustrated Mercury First Day Cover with the "British Trees" stamp with a Yeovil first day of issue postmark (February 27 1974).
The stamp depicts a Horse Chestnut.
£ 0.40 scan
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1974 Christmas FDC Set Set of four illustrated unaddressed (label removed) Post Office First Day Covers with the "Christmas" stamps, with a variety of pictorial first day of issue postmarks (November 27 1974): Philatelic Bureau Edinburgh, St Helen's Church Norwich, Ottery St Mary, and Bethlehem.
The stamp designs show roof bosses which depict scenes from the Christmas story. The sculptures originate from York Minster, Ottery St Mary Church, Worcester Cathedral, and St Helens Church in Norwich.
£ 3.75 scan
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1974 Christmas FDC (Battersea) Illustrated Philart First Day Cover with the set of four "Christmas" stamps, with a Battersea SW11 first day of issue postmark (November 27 1974).
The stamp designs show roof bosses which depict scenes from the Christmas story. The sculptures originate from York Minster, Ottery St Mary Church, Worcester Cathedral, and St Helens Church in Norwich.
£ 0.45 scan
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1974 Christmas FDC (Yeovil) Illustrated First Day Cover with the set of four "Christmas" stamps, with a Yeovil first day of issue postmark (November 27 1974).
The stamp designs show roof bosses which depict scenes from the Christmas story. The sculptures originate from York Minster, Ottery St Mary Church, Worcester Cathedral, and St Helens Church in Norwich.
£ 0.55 scan
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1974 Churchill FDC set Set of four illustrated Post Office First Day Covers with the "Churchill Centenary" stamps, each with a special pictorial first day of issue postmark (October 9 1974).
These are from Blenheim Woodstock, Oldham, Woodford Green, and the House of Commons.
The stamps feature various portraits of Churchill, and were issued to commemorate the centenary of his birth.
£ 6.50 scan
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1974 Churchill FDC (Battersea) Illustrated Stuart First Day Cover with the set of four "Churchill Centenary" stamps, with a Battersea SW11 first day of issue postmark (October 9 1974).
The stamps feature various portraits of Churchill, and were issued to commemorate the centenary of his birth.
£ 0.45 scan
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1974 Churchill FDC (House Commons) Illustrated Wessex First Day Cover with the set of four "Churchill Centenary" stamps, with a special pictorial House of Commons London SW first day of issue postmark (October 9 1974).
The stamps feature various portraits of Churchill, and were issued to commemorate the centenary of his birth.
£ 1.75 scan
240
1974 Fire FDC (Yeovil) Illustrated Stuart First Day Cover with the set of four "Fire Service" stamps, with a Yeovil first day of issue postmark (April 24 1974).
The stamp designs depict fire enines dating between 1766 and 1904. The issue commemorated the bicentennial of the "Fire Prevention Act".
£ 1.00 scan
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1974 Fire Service FDC Set Set of four illustrated unaddressed (label removed) Post Office First Day Covers with the "Fire Service" stamps, with a variety of pictorial first day of issue postmarks (April 24 1974): Philatelic Bureau Edinburgh, Sunderland, Avon County Bristol, and Cambridge.
The stamp designs depict fire enines dating between 1766 and 1904. The issue commemorated the bicentennial of the "Fire Prevention Act".
£ 6.00 scan
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1974 Fire Service FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Fire Service" stamps, with a special pictorial Edinburgh Bureau first day of issue postmark (April 24 1974).
The stamp designs depict fire enines dating between 1766 and 1904. The issue commemorated the bicentennial of the "Fire Prevention Act".
£ 0.90 scan
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1974 Machin 6-1/2p FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the new 6-1/2p Machin definitive stamp with two phosphor bands. This features a special Edinburgh Bureau first day of issue postmark (September 4 1974). £ 0.45 scan
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1974 Machin 6-1/2p FDC (Peterborough) Illustrated Stuart First Day Cover with the 6-1/2p new Machin stamp, bearing a First Day of Issue postmark from Peterborough, dated 4 Septembre 1974. £ 0.50 scan
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1974 Machin 6-1/2p FDC (Windsor) Illustrated unaddressed (label removed) Post Office First Day Cover with the new 6½p Machin definitive stamp with two phosphor bands. This features a Windsor first day of issue postmark (September 4 1974). £ 0.75 scan
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1974 N. Ireland 4-1/2p FDC (Belfast) Illustrated unaddressed (label removed) Post Office First Day Cover with the new 4-1/2p Northern Ireland regional Machin issue from 1974.
This features a Belfast pictorial first day of issue postmark (November 6 1974).
£ 0.30 scan
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1974 N. Ireland Regionals FDC (Belfast) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four new Northern Ireland regional Machin issues from 1974.
The cover includes the 3p, 3-1/2p, 5-1/2p, and 8p values, with a Belfast pictorial first day of issue postmark (January 23 1974).
£ 0.90 scan
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1974 Postal Union FDC (Southampton) Illustrated unaddressed (label removed) Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "U.P.U." stamps, with a special pictorial Southampton first day of issue postmark (June 12 1974).
The stamps were issued to celebrate the centenary of the Universal Postal Union. The designs depict various mail transportation options, including packet steamers, and flying boats. Each stamp also features a replica postmark.
£ 1.75 scan
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1974 Regionals N. Ireland FDC (Belfast) Illustrated unaddressed (label removed) Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four new Northern Ireland regional Machin issues from 1974.
The cover includes the 3p, 3½p, 5½p, and 8p values, with a Belfast pictorial first day of issue postmark (January 23 1974).
£ 0.95 scan
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1974 Regionals Scotland FDC (Edinburgh) Illustrated unaddressed (label removed) Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four new Scotland regional Machin issues from 1974.
The cover includes the 3p, 3½p, 5½p, and 8p values, with an Edinburgh pictorial first day of issue postmark (January 23 1974).
£ 0.95 scan
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1974 Regionals Wales FDC (Cardiff) Illustrated unaddressed (label removed) Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four new Wales regional Machin issues from 1974.
The cover includes the 3p, 3½p, 5½p, and 8p values, with a Cardiff pictorial first day of issue postmark (January 23 1974).
£ 0.95 scan
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1974 Scotland 4-1/2p FDC (Edinburgh) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the new 4-1/2p Scotland regional Machin issue from 1974.
This features an Edinburgh pictorial first day of issue postmark (November 6 1974).
£ 0.30 scan
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1974 Scotland 4-1/2p FDC (Edinburgh) Illustrated unaddressed (label removed) Post Office First Day Cover with the new 4-1/2p Scotland regional Machin issue from 1974.
This features an Edinburgh pictorial first day of issue postmark (November 6 1974).
£ 0.30 scan
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1974 Scotland Regionals FDC (Edinburgh) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four new Scotland regional Machin issues from 1974.
The cover includes the 3p, 3-1/2p, 5-1/2p, and 8p values, with an Edinburgh pictorial first day of issue postmark (January 23 1974).
£ 0.90 scan
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1974 U.P.U. FDC (Battersea) Illustrated Stuart First Day Cover with the set of four "U.P.U." stamps, with a Battersea SW11 first day of issue postmark (June 12 1974).
The stamps were issued to celebrate the centenary of the Universal Postal Union. The designs depict various mail transportation options, including packet steamers, and flying boats. Each stamp also features a replica postmark.
£ 0.40 scan
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1974 U.P.U. FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "U.P.U." stamps, with a special pictorial Edinburgh bureau first day of issue postmark (June 12 1974).
The stamps were issued to celebrate the centenary of the Universal Postal Union. The designs depict various mail transportation options, including packet steamers, and flying boats. Each stamp also features a replica postmark.
£ 0.50 scan
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1974 U.P.U. FDC (Scarborough) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "U.P.U." stamps, with a Scarborough first day of issue postmark (June 12 1974).
The stamps were issued to celebrate the centenary of the Universal Postal Union. The designs depict various mail transportation options, including packet steamers, and flying boats. Each stamp also features a replica postmark.
£ 0.40 scan
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1974 U.P.U. FDC (Southampton) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "U.P.U." stamps, with a special pictorial Southampton first day of issue postmark (June 12 1974).
The stamps were issued to celebrate the centenary of the Universal Postal Union. The designs depict various mail transportation options, including packet steamers, and flying boats. Each stamp also features a replica postmark.
£ 1.75 scan
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1974 U.P.U. FDC (Yeovil) Illustrated Stuart First Day Cover with the set of four "U.P.U." stamps, with a Yeovil first day of issue postmark (June 12 1974).
The stamps were issued to celebrate the centenary of the Universal Postal Union. The designs depict various mail transportation options, including packet steamers, and flying boats. Each stamp also features a replica postmark.
£ 0.55 scan
260
1974 Wales 4-1/2p FDC (Cardiff) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the new 4-1/2p Wales regional Machin issue from 1974.
This features a Cardiff pictorial first day of issue postmark (November 6 1974).
£ 0.30 scan
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1974 Wales 4-1/2p FDC (Cardiff) Illustrated unaddressed (label removed) Post Office First Day Cover with the new 4-1/2p Wales regional Machin issue from 1974.
This features a Cardiff pictorial first day of issue postmark (November 6 1974).
£ 0.30 scan
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1974 Wales Regionals FDC (Cardiff) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four new Wales regional Machin issues from 1974.
The cover includes the 3p, 3-1/2p, 5-1/2p, and 8p values, with a Cardiff pictorial first day of issue postmark (January 23 1974).
£ 0.90 scan
263
1975 Architecture FDC Set Set of five illustrated unaddressed (label removed) Post Office First Day Covers with the "Architecture" stamps. These feature a range of special pictorial postmarks (April 23 1975): Philatelic Bureau Edinburgh, Chester Heritage City, Wilton House Salisbury, St George's Chapel Windsor, and Corinum heritage Cirencester.
The issue was to commemorate the European Architectural Heritage Year, with the stamps featuring examples of British architecture.
£ 5.25 scan
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1975 Architecture FDC (Battersea) Illustrated Philart First Day Cover with the set of five "Architecture" stamps with a Battersea SW11 first day of issue postmark (April 23 1975).
The 7p stamps are in a setenant pair. The issue was to commemorate the European Architectural Heritage Year, with the stamps featuring examples of British architecture.
£ 0.60 scan
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1975 Architecture FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of five "Architecture" stamps with a pictorial edinburgh bureau first day of issue postmark (April 23 1975).
The 7p stamps are in a setenant pair. The issue was to commemorate the European Architectural Heritage Year, with the stamps featuring examples of British architecture.
£ 0.50 scan
266
1975 Austen FDC (Bath) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Jane Austen" stamps, with a special pictorial Bath first day of issue postmark (October 22 1975).
The designs feature portraits from the Jane Austen Gallery.
£ 1.75 scan
267
1975 Austen FDC (Battersea) Illustrated Mercury First Day Cover with the set of four "Jane Austen" stamps, with a Battersea SW11 first day of issue postmark (October 22 1975).
The designs feature portraits from the Jane Austen Gallery.
£ 0.40 scan
268
1975 Austen FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Jane Austen" stamps, with a pictorial Edinburgh bureau first day of issue postmark (October 22 1975).
The designs feature portraits from the Jane Austen Gallery.
£ 0.50 scan
269
1975 Charity FDC (Bureau) Illustrated unaddressed (label removed) Post Office First Day Cover with the first "Charity" stamp, with a pictorial Edinburgh bureau first day of issue postmark (January 22 1975).
This was the first charity stamp issued in Great Britain. While the stamp was valid for 4-1/2p of postage, it was sold for 6p, with the extra 1-1/2p from each stamp sold being donated to various health and handicap charities.
£ 0.50 scan
270
1975 Christmas FDC (Battersea) Illustrated Mercury First Day Cover with the set of four "Christmas" stamps, with a Battersea SW11 first day of issue postmark (November 26 1975).
The stamp designs depict Angels with musical instruments.
£ 0.40 scan
271
1975 Christmas FDC (Bethlehem) Illustrated unaddressed Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Christmas" stamps, with a special pictorial Bethlehem first day of issue postmark (November 26 1975).
The stamp designs depict Angels with musical instruments.
£ 0.90 scan
272
1975 Christmas FDC (Bristol) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Christmas" stamps, with a Bristol first day of issue postmark (November 26 1975).
The stamp designs depict Angels with musical instruments.
£ 0.40 scan
273
1975 Christmas FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Christmas" stamps, with a pictorial Edinburgh bureau first day of issue postmark (November 26 1975).
The stamp designs depict Angels with musical instruments.
£ 0.45 scan
274
1975 Christmas FDC (Yeovil) Illustrated Philart First Day Cover with the set of four "Christmas" stamps, with a Yeovil first day of issue postmark (November 26 1975).
The stamp designs depict Angels with musical instruments.
£ 0.50 scan
275
1975 Experimental Charity FDC (Battersea) Illustrated "Greater London Fund for the Blind" First Day Cover with the first "Charity" stamp, with a Battersea SW11 first day of issue postmark (January 22 1975).
This was the first charity stamp issued in Great Britain. While the stamp was valid for 4½p of postage, it was sold for 6p, with the extra 1½p from each stamp sold being donated to various health and handicap charities.
£ 0.35 scan
276
1975 Experimental Charity FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the first "Charity" stamp, with a pictorial Edinburgh bureau first day of issue postmark (January 22 1975).
This was the first charity stamp issued in Great Britain. While the stamp was valid for 4-1/2p of postage, it was sold for 6p, with the extra 1-1/2p from each stamp sold being donated to various health and handicap charities. The experiment must not have been a total success, as the next similar issue did not come until 1989!
£ 0.55 scan
277
1975 Experimental Charity FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the first "Charity" stamp, with a pictorial Edinburgh bureau first day of issue postmark (January 22 1975).
This was the first charity stamp issued in Great Britain. While the stamp was valid for 4½p of postage, it was sold for 6p, with the extra 1½p from each stamp sold being donated to various health and handicap charities. The experiment must not have been a total success, as the next similar issue did not come until 1989!
£ 0.25 scan
278
1975 Experimental Charity FDC (Essex) Illustrated unaddressed Philart First Day Cover with the first "Charity" stamp, with a Southend-on-Sea first day of issue postmark (January 22 1975).
This was the first charity stamp issued in Great Britain. While the stamp was valid for 4-1/2p of postage, it was sold for 6p, with the extra 1-1/2p from each stamp sold being donated to various health and handicap charities. The experiment must not have been a total success, as the next similar issue did not come until 1989!
£ 0.40 scan
279
1975 Experimental Charity FDC (Yeovil) Illustrated Philart First Day Cover with the first "Charity" stamp, with a Yeovil first day of issue postmark (January 22 1975).
This was the first charity stamp issued in Great Britain. While the stamp was valid for 4-1/2p of postage, it was sold for 6p, with the extra 1-1/2p from each stamp sold being donated to various health and handicap charities. The experiment must not have been a total success, as the next similar issue did not come until 1989!
£ 0.40 scan
280
1975 Jane Austen FDC set Set of four illustrated Post Office First Day Covers with the "Jane Austen" stamps, each with a special first day of issue postmark (October 22 1975).
These are from Mansfield, Edinburgh bureau, Bath (Austen Exhibition), and Steventon Basingstoke.
The designs feature portraits from the Jane Austen Gallery.
Two of the covers have a faint vertical mark on the right side (see scan).
£ 2.40 scan
281
1975 Machin 7p FDC (Aldershot) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the new 7p Machin definitive (with two phosphor bands), with an Aldershot first day of issue postmark (January 15 1975). £ 0.25 scan
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1975 Machin 8-1/2p FDC (Aldershot) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the new 8½p "Machin" definitive stamp with two phosphor bands. This features an Aldershot first day of issue postmark (September 24 1975). £ 0.25 scan
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1975 Machin 8-1/2p FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the new 8-1/2p "Machin" definitive stamp with two phosphor bands. This features the special Edinburgh Bureau first day of issue postmark (September 24 1975). £ 0.25 scan
284
1975 Parliament FDC (London W1) Illustrated First Day Cover with the "Parliament" stamp with a London W1 first day of issue postmark (September 3 1975).
The stamp was issued to mark the 62nd Inter-Parliamentary Conference.
SOLD! scan
285
1975 Railways FDC Set Set of four illustrated Post Office First Day Covers with the "Railways" stamps, each with a special pictorial first day of issue postmark (August 13 1975).
These are from Edinburgh bureau, Darlington, Stockton, and Wylam Northumberland (Stephenson's birthplace).
The stamp designs depict locomotives used between 1876 and 1975: Waverley Class, Caerphilly Class, and the High-Speed Train.
£ 5.50 scan
286
1975 Railways FDC Set Set of three illustrated Post Office First Day Covers with the 8p, 10p, and 12p "Railways" stamps, with a Darlington (Co Durham), a Shildon (Co Durham), and a Bristol first day of issue postmark (all August 13 1975).
The stamp designs depict locomotives used between 1876 and 1975: Waverley Class, Caerphilly Class, and the High-Speed Train.
£ 0.75 scan
287
1975 Railways FDC (Battersea) Illustrated Mercury First Day Cover with the set of four "Railways" stamps, with a Battersea SW11 first day of issue postmark (August 13 1975).
The stamp designs depict locomotives used between 1825 and 1975: Stephenson's Locomotion, Waverley Class, Caerphilly Class, and the High-Speed Train.
SOLD! scan
288
1975 Sailing FDC set Set of four illustrated Post Office First Day Covers with the "Sailing" stamps, each with a special pictorial first day of issue postmark (June 11 1975).
These are from Weymouth, Royal Thames yacht Club (London SW1), Newport isle of Wight, and Edinburgh bureau.
The stamp designs depict various types of sailing craft.
£ 4.40 scan
289
1975 Sailing FDC (Battersea) Illustrated Mercury First Day Cover with the set of four "Sailing" stamps, with a Battersea SW11 first day of issue postmark (June 11 1975).
The stamp designs depict various types of sailing craft.
£ 0.45 scan
290
1975 Sailing FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Sailing" stamps, with a pictorial Edinburgh bureau first day of issue postmark (June 11 1975).
The stamp designs depict various types of sailing craft.
£ 0.60 scan
291
1975 Turner FDC (London WC) Illustrated unaddressed Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "British Painters" stamps, with a special pictorial London WC first day of issue postmark (February 19 1975).
The stamps show paintings by Turner. The issue marked the 200th anniversary of the painter's birth.
£ 0.75 scan
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1975 Turner FDC (London) Illustrated Philart First Day Cover with the set of four "British Painters" stamps, with a London SW first day of issue postmark (February 19 1975).
The stamps show paintings by Turner. The issue marked the 200th anniversary of the painter's birth.
£ 0.40 scan
293
1976 Caxton FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "William Caxton" stamps, with a special pictorial Edinburgh bureau first day of issue postmark (September 29 1976).
The stamp designs feature some of Caxton's works.
£ 0.50 scan
294
1976 Caxton FDC (London SW1) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "William Caxton" stamps, with a pictorial London SW1 first day of issue postmark (September 29 1976).
The stamp designs feature some of Caxton's works.
£ 0.60 scan
295
1976 Caxton FDC (London SW1) Illustrated unaddressed (label removed) Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "William Caxton" stamps, with a pictorial London SW1 first day of issue postmark (September 29 1976).
The stamp designs feature some of Caxton's works.
£ 0.70 scan
296
1976 Caxton FDC (Southall) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "William Caxton" stamps, with a Southall first day of issue postmark (September 29 1976).
The stamp designs feature some of Caxton's works.
£ 0.45 scan
297
1976 Caxton FDC (Yeovil) Illustrated Philart First Day Cover with the set of four "William Caxton" stamps, with a Yeovil first day of issue postmark (September 29 1976).
The stamp designs feature some of Caxton's works.
£ 0.50 scan
298
1976 Christmas FDC (Battersea) Illustrated Stuart First Day Cover with the set of four "Christmas" stamps with a Battersea first day of issue postmark (November 24 1976).
The designs feature medieval embroidered Nativity scenes dating from 1272 to 1330.
£ 0.40 scan
299
1976 Christmas FDC (Bethlehem) Illustrated unaddressed (label removed) Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Christmas" stamps with a special pictorial Bethlehem first day of issue postmark (November 24 1976).
The designs feature medieval embroidered Nativity scenes dating from 1272 to 1330.
£ 0.75 scan
300
1976 Culture FDC Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Culture" stamps with a special pictorial Edinburgh Bureau first day of issue postmark (August 4 1976).
The stamps feature Morris Dancing, a Highland Gathering, and the Royal National Eisteddfod of Wales.
£ 0.50 scan
301
1976 Culture FDC set Set of four illustrated Post Office First Day Covers with the "Culture" stamps, each with a special pictorial first day of issue postmark (August 4 1976).
These are from Cardigan (two types), Edinburgh bureau, and Bristol.
The stamps feature Morris Dancing, a Highland Gathering, and the Royal National Eisteddfod of Wales.
£ 2.00 scan
302
1976 Culture FDC (Battersea) Illustrated Philart First Day Cover with the set of four "Culture" stamps with a Battersea first day of issue postmark (August 4 1976).
The stamps feature Morris Dancing, a Highland Gathering, and the Royal National Eisteddfod of Wales.
£ 0.40 scan
303
1976 Culture FDC (Battersea) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Culture" stamps with a Battersea SW11 first day of issue postmark (August 4 1976).
The stamps feature Morris Dancing, a Highland Gathering, and the Royal National Eisteddfod of Wales.
£ 0.40 scan
304
1976 Culture FDC (Yeovil) Illustrated Stuart First Day Cover with the set of four "Culture" stamps with a Yeovil first day of issue postmark (August 4 1976).
The stamps feature Morris Dancing, a Highland Gathering, and the Royal National Eisteddfod of Wales.
£ 0.50 scan
305
1976 Machins 9p-20p FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of six new Machin definitive stamps, with an Edinburgh Bureau first day of issue postmark (February 25 1976).
The values included are 9p, 9-1/2p, 10p, 10-1/2p, 11p, and 20p.
£ 1.10 scan
306
1976 Machins 9p to 20p FDC (Aldershot) Illustrated unaddressed Post Office First Day Cover with the set of six new Machin definitive stamps, with an Aldershot first day of issue postmark (February 25 1976).
The values included are 9p, 9-1/2p, 10p, 10-1/2p, 11p, and 20p.
£ 1.00 scan
307
1976 N. Ireland 10p-11p FDC (Belfast) Illustrated unaddressed (label removed) Post Office First Day Cover with the set of two new Northern Ireland regional Machin issues from 1976.
The cover includes the 10p, and 11p values, with a Belfast pictorial first day of issue postmark (October 20 1976).
£ 0.70 scan
308
1976 N. Ireland Regionals FDC (Belfast) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of two new Northern Ireland regional Machin issues from 1976.
The cover includes the 10p, and 11p values, with a Belfast pictorial first day of issue postmark (October 20 1976).
£ 0.55 scan
309
1976 Regionals N. Ireland FDC (Belfast) Illustrated unaddressed (label removed) Post Office First Day Cover with the set of two new Northern Ireland "Machin" definitive stamps, with a special Belfast first day of issue postmark (January 14 1976).
The values included are 6½p and 8½p.
£ 0.50 scan
310
1976 Regionals Scotland FDC (Edinburgh) Illustrated unaddressed (label removed) Post Office First Day Cover with the set of two new Scottish "Machin" definitive stamps, with a special Edinburgh first day of issue postmark (January 14 1976).
The values included are 6½p and 8½p.
£ 0.50 scan
311
1976 Regionals Wales FDC (Cardiff) Illustrated unaddressed (label removed) Post Office First Day Cover with the set of two new Welsh "Machin" definitive stamps, with a special Cardiff first day of issue postmark (January 14 1976).
The values included are 6½p and 8½p.
£ 0.50 scan
312
1976 Roses FDC set Set of four illustrated Post Office First Day Covers with the "Roses" stamps, each with a special pictorial first day of issue postmark (June 30 1976).
These are from Northampton, St. Albans, Bath, and London SW1.
The stamps were issued to commemorate the centenary of the Royal National Rose Society.
£ 7.50 scan
313
1976 Roses FDC (Battersea) Illustrated Philart First Day Cover with the set of four "Roses" stamps with a Battersea SW11 first day of issue postmark (June 30 1976).
The stamps were issued to commemorate the centenary of the Royal National Rose Society.
£ 0.50 scan
314
1976 Roses FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Roses" stamps with a special pictorial Edinburgh bureau first day of issue postmark (June 30 1976).
The stamps were issued to commemorate the centenary of the Royal National Rose Society.
£ 0.60 scan
315
1976 Scotland 10p-11p FDC (Edinburgh) Illustrated unaddressed (label removed) Post Office First Day Cover with the set of two new Scotland regional Machin issues from 1976.
The cover includes the 10p, and 11p values, with an Edinburgh pictorial first day of issue postmark (October 20 1976).
£ 0.70 scan
316
1976 Scotland Regionals FDC (Edinburgh) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of two new Scotland regional Machin issues from 1976.
The cover includes the 10p, and 11p values, with an Edinburgh pictorial first day of issue postmark (October 20 1976).
£ 0.55 scan
317
1976 Social Pioneers FDC set Set of four illustrated Post Office First Day Covers with the "Social Reformers" stamps, each with a special pictorial first day of issue postmark (April 28 1976).
These are from Greenwich, London W1, Edinburgh bureau, and Durham.
The stamps honour Thomas Hepburn, Lord Shaftesbury, Elizabeth Fry, and Robert Owen.
£ 7.50 scan
318
1976 Social Pioneers FDC (Brighton) Illustrated Stuart First Day Cover with the set of four "Social Reformers" stamps, with a Brighton first day of issue postmark (April 28 1976).
The stamps honour Thomas Hepburn, Lord Shaftesbury, Elizabeth Fry, and Robert Owen.
£ 0.40 scan
319
1976 Telephone FDC set Set of two illustrated Post Office First Day Covers with the "Telephone" stamps, each with a special pictorial first day of issue postmark (March 10 1976).
These are from Edinburgh bureau and Taunton Somerset.
The stamp designs feature uses of the telephone. The issue commemorated the centenary of the invention of the telephone.
£ 1.00 scan
320
1976 Telephone FDC (Battersea) Illustrated Stuart First Day Cover with the set of four "Telephone" stamps with a Battersea SW11 first day of issue postmark (March 10 1976).
The stamp designs feature uses of the telephone. The issue commemorated the centenary of the invention of the telephone.
£ 0.40 scan
321
1976 Telephone FDC (Yeovil) Illustrated Philart First Day Cover with the set of four "Telephone" stamps with a Yeovil first day of issue postmark (March 10 1976).
The stamp designs feature uses of the telephone. The issue commemorated the centenary of the invention of the telephone.
£ 0.50 scan
322
1976 U.S. Bicentennial FDC (Battersea) Illustrated Stuart First Day Cover with the "U.S. Bicentennial" stamp, with a Battersea SW11 first day of issue postmark (June 2 1976).
The stamp design features a statue of Benjamin Franklin. The issue was to commemorate the bicentennial of American independence.
£ 0.30 scan
323
1976 U.S. Bicentennial FDC (Washington) Illustrated unaddressed (label removed) Post Office First Day Cover with the "U.S. Bicentennial" stamp, with a special pictorial Washington - Tyne & Wear first day of issue postmark (June 2 1976).
The stamp design features a statue of Benjamin Franklin. The issue was to commemorate the bicentennial of American independence.
£ 2.35 scan
324
1976 Wales 10p-11p FDC (Cardiff) Illustrated unaddressed (label removed) Post Office First Day Cover with the set of two new Welsh "Machin" definitive stamps, with a special Cardiff first day of issue postmark (20 October 1976).
The values included are 10p and 11p.
£ 0.70 scan
325
1976 Wales Definitives FDC (Cardiff) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of two new Welsh "Machin" definitive stamps, with a special Cardiff first day of issue postmark (20 Octobre 1976).
The values included are 10p and 11p.
£ 0.55 scan
326
1977 British Wildlife FDC (Bureau) Illustrated unaddressed (label removed) Post Office First Day Cover with the set of five "Wildlife" stamps, with a pictorial Edinburgh bureau first day of issue postmark (October 5 1977).
The stamps are in a setenant strip of five. The animals depicted are the hedgehog, hare, red squirrel, otter, and badger.
£ 0.75 scan
327
1977 Chemistry FDC set Set of four illustrated Post Office First Day Covers with the "Chemistry" stamps, each with a special pictorial first day of issue postmark (March 2 1977).
These are from Edinburgh bureau, Battersea, Stampex (London), and London WC.
The issue commemorated the centenary of the Royal Institute of Chemistry.
£ 2.50 scan
328
1977 Chemistry FDC (Yeovil) Illustrated Cotswold First Day Cover with the set of four "Chemistry" stamps with a Yeovil first day of issue postmark (March 2 1977).
The issue commemorated the centenary of the Royal Institute of Chemistry.
£ 0.60 scan
329
1977 Christmas FDC (Battersea) Illustrated Stuart First Day Cover with the set of six "Christmas" stamps from 1977, with a Battersea SW11 first day of issue postmark (November 23 1977).
The stamp designs feature parts of the "Twelve Days of Christmas". The 7p stamps are in a setenant strip of five.
£ 0.40 scan
330
1977 Christmas FDC (Bethlehem) Illustrated unaddressed (label removed) Post Office First Day Cover with the set of six "Christmas" stamps from 1977, with a special pictorial Bethlehem first day of issue postmark (November 23 1977).
The stamp designs feature parts of the "Twelve Days of Christmas". The 7p stamps are in a setenant strip of five.
£ 0.75 scan
331
1977 Christmas FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of six "Christmas" stamps from 1977,with a special pictorial Edinburgh Bureau first day of issue postmark (November 23 1977).
The stamp designs feature parts of the "Twelve Days of Christmas". The 7p stamps are in a setenant strip of five.
£ 0.50 scan
332
1977 Christmas FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of six "Christmas" stamps from 1977, with a special pictorial Edinburgh Bureau first day of issue postmark (November 23 1977).
The stamp designs feature parts of the "Twelve Days of Christmas". The 7p stamps are in a setenant strip of five.
The cover is creased at top left (see scan).
£ 0.50 scan
333
1977 Christmas FDC (Stevenage) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of six "Christmas" stamps from 1977, with a Stevenage first day of issue postmark (November 23 1977).
The stamp designs feature parts of the "Twelve Days of Christmas". The 7p stamps are in a setenant strip of five.
£ 0.50 scan
334
1977 Government Meeting FDC (London SW) Illustrated Philart First Day Cover with the "Commonwealth Government Meeting" stamp, with a special pictorial London SW first day of issue postmark (June 8 1977).
The issue was to commemorate the meeting in the U.K. of the Commonwealth Heads of Government.
£ 0.25 scan
335
1977 Government Meeting FDC (London SW) Illustrated unaddressed (label removed) Post Office First Day Cover with the "Commonwealth Government Meeting" stamp, with a special pictorial London SW first day of issue postmark (June 8 1977).
The issue was to commemorate the meeting in the U.K. of the Commonwealth Heads of Government.
£ 0.50 scan
336
1977 Government Meeting FDC (Yeovil) Illustrated Stuart First Day Cover with the "Commonwealth Government Meeting" stamp, with a Yeovil first day of issue postmark (June 8 1977).
The issue was to commemorate the meeting in the U.K. of the Commonwealth Heads of Government.
£ 0.35 scan
337
1977 Machin 50p FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the new 50p Machin definitive, with a pictorial Edinburgh Bureau first day of issue postmark (February 2 1977). £ 0.50 scan
338
1977 Machin High Values FDC Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of three new high value Machin stamps, with a Leeds first day of issue postmark (February 2 1977).
These are the £1, £2, and £5 large format Machin issues.
£ 5.50 scan
339
1977 Racket Sports FDC set Set of four illustrated Post Office First Day Covers with the "Racket Sports" stamps, each with a special relevent first day of issue postmark (January 12 1977).
These are from Badminton Avon, Harrow, Birmingham, and Edinburgh bureau.
The stamps feature the sports of Lawn tennis, Badminton, Table Tennis, and Squash.
£ 3.00 scan
340
1977 Racket Sports FDC (Battersea) Illustrated Stuart First Day Cover with the set of four "Racket Sports" stamps, with a Battersea SW11 first day of issue postmark (January 12 1977).
The stamps feature the sports of Lawn tennis, Badminton, Table Tennis, and Squash.
SOLD! scan
341
1977 Silver Jubilee FDC (London) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Silver Jubilee" stamps, with a London WC first day of issue postmark (May 11 1977).
The stamps were issued to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the H.M. Queen Elizabeth II's accession to the Throne.
£ 0.40 scan
342
1977 Silver Jubilee FDCs (Cambridge) Pair of illustrated Post Office First Day Covers with the set of five "Silver Jubilee" stamps, with Cambridge first day of issue postmarks (May 11 and June 15 1977).
The stamps were issued to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the H.M. Queen Elizabeth II's accession to the Throne.
£ 0.50 scan
343
1977 Wildlife FDC (Battersea) Illustrated "Save the Children Fun" First Day Cover with the set of five "Wildlife" stamps, with a Battersea SW11 first day of issue postmark (October 5 1977).
The stamps are in a setenant strip of five. The animals depicted are the hedgehog, hare, red squirrel, otter, and badger.
The cover was number 27 in this charity series.
£ 0.55 scan
344
1977 Wildlife FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of five "Wildlife" stamps, with a pictorial Edinburgh bureau first day of issue postmark (October 5 1977).
The stamps are in a setenant strip of five. The animals depicted are the hedgehog, hare, red squirrel, otter, and badger.
SOLD! scan
345
1977 Wildlife FDC (Nottingham) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of five "Wildlife" stamps, with a Nottingham first day of issue postmark (October 5 1977).
The stamps are in a setenant strip of five. The animals depicted are the hedgehog, hare, red squirrel, otter, and badger.
£ 0.60 scan
346
1977 Wildlife FDC (Yeovil) Illustrated Stuart First Day Cover with the set of five "Wildlife" stamps, with a Yeovil first day of issue postmark (October 5 1977).
The stamps are in a setenant strip of five. The animals depicted are the hedgehog, hare, red squirrel, otter, and badger.
SOLD! scan
347
1978 Christmas FDC (Bethlehem) Illustrated unaddressed (label removed) Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Christmas" stamps with a special pictorial Bethlehem first day of issue postmark (November 22 1978).
The stamp designs feature Christmas carol singers. The postmark depicts music notes.
£ 0.75 scan
348
1978 Christmas FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Christmas" stamps with a pictorial Edinburgh bureau first day of issue postmark (November 22 1978).
The stamp designs feature Christmas carol singers. The postmark depicts music notes.
£ 0.50 scan
349
1978 Christmas FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Christmas" stamps with a pictorial Edinburgh bureau first day of issue postmark (November 22 1978).
The stamp designs feature Christmas carol singers. The postmark depicts music notes.
£ 0.50 scan
350
1978 Christmas FDC (Yeovil) Illustrated Stuart First Day Cover with the set of four "Christmas" stamps with a Yeovil first day of issue postmark (November 22 1978).
The stamp designs feature Christmas carol singers. The postmark depicts music notes.
£ 0.50 scan
351
1978 Coronation FDC set Set of four illustrated Post Office First Day Covers with the "Coronation" stamps, each with a special pictorial first day of issue postmark (May 31 1978).
These are from London SW1, RAF Wattisham (BFPO 1953), Edinburgh bureau, and Cameo Stamp Centre (Strand London).
The stamps were issued to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Coronation of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II.
£ 1.50 scan
352
1978 Coronation FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Coronation" stamps, with a special pictorial Edinburgh Bureau first day of issue postmark (May 31 1978).
The stamps were issued to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Coronation of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II.
£ 0.55 scan
353
1978 Coronation FDC (London SW1) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Coronation" stamps, with a special pictorial London SW1 first day of issue postmark (May 31 1978).
The stamps were issued to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Coronation of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II.
£ 0.60 scan
354
1978 Cycling FDC set Set of four illustrated Post Office First Day Covers with the "Cycling" stamps, each with a special pictorial first day of issue postmark (August 2 1978).
These are from Nottingham (2 different), Edinburgh bureau, and Harrogate.
The stamps show various types of bicycles used between 1878 and 1978. The issue commemorated the centenary of the British Cycling Federation and the Cyclists Touring Club.
£ 1.50 scan
355
1978 Cycling FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Cycling" stamps, with a pictorial Edinburgh bureau first day of issue postmark (August 2 1978).
The stamps show various types of bicycles used between 1878 and 1978. The issue commemorated the centenary of the British Cycling Federation and the Cyclists Touring Club.
£ 0.55 scan
356
1978 Cycling FDC (Romford) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Cycling" stamps, with a Romford first day of issue postmark (August 2 1978).
The stamps show various types of bicycles used between 1878 and 1978. The issue commemorated the centenary of the British Cycling Federation and the Cyclists Touring Club.
£ 0.45 scan
357
1978 Energy FDC set Set of four illustrated Post Office First Day Covers with the "Energy" stamps, each with a special pictorial first day of issue postmark (January 25 1978).
These are from Dungeness, Hull, Ellistown, and Aberdeen.
The stamps feature four different energy sources used in Great Britain.
£ 4.00 scan
358
1978 Energy FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Energy" stamps, with a special pictorial Edinburgh bureau first day of issue postmark (January 25 1978).
The stamps feature four different energy sources used in Great Britain.
£ 0.50 scan
359
1978 Energy FDC (Gloucestershire) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Energy" stamps, with a Gloucestershire first day of issue postmark (January 25 1978).
The stamps feature four different energy sources used in Great Britain.
£ 0.50 scan
360
1978 Energy FDC (London) Illustrated Philart First Day Cover with the set of four "Energy" stamps, with a London SW first day of issue postmark (January 25 1978).
The stamps feature four different energy sources used in Great Britain.
£ 0.40 scan
361
1978 Energy FDC (Yeovil) Illustrated Philart First Day Cover with the set of four "Energy" stamps, with a Yeovil first day of issue postmark (January 25 1978).
The stamps feature four different energy sources used in Great Britain.
£ 0.50 scan
362
1978 Historic Buildings FDC set Set of four illustrated Post Office First Day Covers with the "Historic Buildings" stamps, each with a special pictorial first day of issue postmark (March 1 1978).
These are from Kingston upon Thames, Caernarfon, Edinburgh bureau, and the Tower of London (BFPO 9000).
The stamps depict the Tower of London, Holyroodhouse, Hampton Court Palace, and Caernarfon Castle.
£ 4.25 scan
363
1978 Historic Buildings FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Historic Buildings" stamps with a special pictorial Edinburgh bureau first day of issue postmark (March 11978).
The stamps depict the Tower of London, Holyroodhouse, Hampton Court Palace, and Caernarfon Castle.
£ 0.50 scan
364
1978 Historic Buildings M/S FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the "Historic Buildings" miniature sheet with a special pictorial Edinburgh Bureau first day of issue postmark (March 1 1978).
The stamps depict the Tower of London, Holyroodhouse, Hampton Court Palace, and Caernarfon Castle. This was the first miniature sheet ever issued in Great Britain, n the lead-up to the London 1980 International Stamp Exhibition.
£ 0.75 scan
365
1978 Historic Buildings Sheet FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the "Historic Buildings" miniature sheet with a special pictorial Edinburgh Bureau first day of issue postmark (March 1 1978).
The stamps depict the Tower of London, Holyroodhouse, Hampton Court Palace, and Caernarfon Castle. This was the first miniature sheet ever issued in Great Britain, n the lead-up to the London 1980 International Stamp Exhibition.
£ 0.55 scan
366
1978 Historic Buildings Sheet FDC (Yeovil) Illustrated Philart First Day Cover with the "Historic Buildings" miniature sheet with a Yeovil first day of issue postmark (March 1 1978).
The stamps depict the Tower of London, Holyroodhouse, Hampton Court Palace, and Caernarfon Castle. This was the first miniature sheet ever issued in Great Britain, n the lead-up to the London 1980 International Stamp Exhibition.
£ 0.70 scan
367
1978 Horses FDC set Set of four illustrated Post Office First Day Covers with the "Horses" stamps, each with a special pictorial first day of issue postmark (July 5 1978).
These are from Epsom, Peterborough, Shetland, and Maidenhead.
The stamps feature the Shire Horse, Shetland Pony, Welsh Pony, and Thoroughbred.
£ 4.25 scan
368
1978 Horses FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Horses" stamps, with a special Edinburgh Bureau first day of issue postmark (July 5 1978).
The stamps feature the Shire Horse, Shetland Pony, Welsh Pony, and Thoroughbred.
£ 0.55 scan
369
1978 Machin 10-1/2p FDC (Aldershot) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the new 10½p pale blue "Machin" definitive stamp with an Aldershot first day of issue postmark (April 26 1978). £ 0.25 scan
370
1978 Machin 10-1/2p FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the new 10-1/2p pale blue "Machin" definitive stamp with a special Edinburgh Bureau first day of issue postmark (April 26 1978). £ 0.25 scan
371
1978 Machin 10-1/2p FDC (Windsor) Illustrated unaddressed (label removed) Post Office First Day Cover with the new 10½p pale blue "Machin" definitive stamp with a special Windsor first day of issue postmark (April 26 1978). £ 0.45 scan
372
1978 N. Ireland Regionals FDC (Belfast) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of three new Northern Ireland regional Machin issues from 1978.
The cover includes the 7p, 9p, and 10-1/2p values, with a Belfast pictorial first day of issue postmark (January 18 1978).
£ 0.50 scan
373
1978 N. Ireland Regionals FDC (Belfast) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of three new Northern Ireland regional Machin issues from 1978.
The cover includes the 7p, 9p, and 10½p values, with a Belfast pictorial first day of issue postmark (January 18 1978).
£ 0.50 scan
374
1978 Scotland Regionals FDC (Edinburgh) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of three new Scotland regional Machin issues from 1978.
The cover includes the 7p, 9p, and 10-1/2p values, with an Edinburgh pictorial first day of issue postmark (January 18 1978).
£ 0.50 scan
375
1978 Scotland Regionals FDC (Edinburgh) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of three new Scotland regional Machin issues from 1978.
The cover includes the 7p, 9p, and 10½p values, with an Edinburgh pictorial first day of issue postmark (January 18 1978).
£ 0.50 scan
376
1978 Wales Regionals FDC (Cardiff) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of three new Wales regional Machin issues from 1978.
The cover includes the 7p, 9p, and 10½p values, with a Cardiff pictorial first day of issue postmark (January 18 1978).
£ 0.50 scan
377
1979 Child Year FDC (Bradford) Illustrated Post office First Day Cover with the set of four "International Year of the Child" stamps with a Bradford first day of issue postmark (July 11 1979).
The stamps feature popular characters from Childerns' books, including Peter Rabbit and Alice in Wonderland.
£ 0.45 scan
378
1979 Child Year FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post office First Day Cover with the set of four "International Year of the Child" stamps with a pictorial Edinburgh Bureau first day of issue postmark (July 11 1979).
The stamps feature popular characters from Childerns' books, including Peter Rabbit and Alice in Wonderland.
£ 0.50 scan
379
1979 Child Year FDC (Bureau) Illustrated unaddressed (label removed) Post office First Day Cover with the set of four "International Year of the Child" stamps with a pictorial Edinburgh Bureau first day of issue postmark (July 11 1979).
The stamps feature popular characters from Childerns' books, including Peter Rabbit and Alice in Wonderland.
£ 0.60 scan
380
1979 Child Year FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "International Year of the Child" stamps with a special pictorial Edinburgh Bureau first day of issue postmark (July 11 1979).
The stamps feature popular characters from Childerns' books, including Peter Rabbit and Alice in Wonderland.
£ 0.50 scan
381
1979 Christmas FDC (Aylesbury) Illustrated Stuart First Day Cover with the set of five "Christmas" stamps with an Aylesbury first day of issue postmark (November 21 1979).
The designs depict scenes from the Nativity.
£ 0.70 scan
382
1979 Christmas FDC (Bethlehem) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of five "Christmas" stamps with a special pictorial Bethlehem first day of issue postmark (November 21 1979).
The designs depict scenes from the Nativity.
£ 0.75 scan
383
1979 Christmas FDC (Bethlehem) Illustrated unaddressed Post Office First Day Cover with the set of five "Christmas" stamps with a special pictorial Bethlehem first day of issue postmark (November 21 1979).
The designs depict scenes from the Nativity.
£ 0.80 scan
384
1979 Christmas FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of five "Christmas" stamps with a special pictorial Edinburgh Bureau first day of issue postmark (November 21 1979).
The designs depict scenes from the Nativity.
£ 0.50 scan
385
1979 Christmas FDC (London) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of five "Christmas" stamps with a London WC first day of issue postmark (November 21 1979).
The designs depict scenes from the Nativity.
£ 0.50 scan
386
1979 Christmas FDC (Rotherham) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of five "Christmas" stamps with a Rotherham first day of issue postmark (November 21 1979).
The designs depict scenes from the Nativity.
£ 0.50 scan
387
1979 Dogs FDC set Set of four illustrated Post Office First Day Covers with the "Dogs" stamps, each with a special pictorial first day of issue postmark (February 7 1979).
These are from Wembley, Edinburgh bureau, Crufts Exhibition, and London SW.
The dogs depicted are the Old English Sheepdog, Welsh Springer Spaniel, West Highland Terrier, and Irish Setter.
£ 2.50 scan
388
1979 Dogs FDC (Gloucester) Illustrated Cotswold First Day Cover with the set of four "Dogs" stamps, with a Gloucestershire first day of issue postmark (February 7 1979).
The dogs depicted are the Old English Sheepdog, Welsh Springer Spaniel, West Highland Terrier, and Irish Setter.
£ 0.65 scan
389
1979 Elections FDC (Basingstoke) Illustrated unaddressed Stuart First Day Cover with the set of four "European Elections" stamps with a Basingstoke first day of issue postmark (May 9 1979).
The stamps feature the flags of each of the current members of the European Union, in the form of ballots being cast for the European Assembly Elections.
£ 0.60 scan
390
1979 Elections FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "European Elections" stamps with a pictorial Edinburgh bureau first day of issue postmark (May 9 1979).
The stamps feature the flags of each of the current members of the European Union, in the form of ballots being cast for the European Assembly Elections.
£ 0.50 scan
391
1979 Elections FDC (Gloucestershire) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "European Elections" stamps with a Gloucestershire first day of issue postmark (May 9 1979).
The stamps feature the flags of each of the current members of the European Union, in the form of ballots being cast for the European Assembly Elections.
£ 0.45 scan
392
1979 Elections FDC (London SW) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "European Elections" stamps with a special pictorial London SW first day of issue postmark (May 9 1979).
The stamps feature the flags of each of the current members of the European Union, in the form of ballots being cast for the European Assembly Elections.
£ 0.60 scan
393
1979 Elections FDC (London WC) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "European Elections" stamps with a London WC first day of issue postmark (May 9 1979).
The stamps feature the flags of each of the current members of the European Union, in the form of ballots being cast for the European Assembly Elections.
£ 0.45 scan
394
1979 European Elections FDC (London SW) Illustrated unaddressed (label removed) Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "European Elections" stamps with a special pictorial London SW first day of issue postmark (May 9 1979).
The stamps feature the flags of each of the current members of the European Union, in the form of ballots being cast for the European Assembly Elections.
£ 0.60 scan
395
1979 Flowers FDC set Set of four illustrated Post Office First Day Covers with the "British Flowers" stamps, each with a pictorial Edinburgh bureau first day of issue postmark (March 21 1979).
These are from Kew Gardens, Bluebell Railway, St Mary's - Isles of Scilly, and Edimburgh bureau.
The stamps feature the Primrose, Bluebell, Daffodil, and Snowdrop flowers.
£ 1.75 scan
396
1979 Flowers FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "British Flowers" stamps with a pictorial Edinburgh bureau first day of issue postmark (March 21 1979).
The stamps feature the Primrose, Bluebell, Daffodil, and Snowdrop flowers.
£ 0.50 scan
397
1979 Flowers FDC (Yeovil) Illustrated Philart First Day Cover with the set of four "British Flowers" stamps with a Yeovil first day of issue postmark (March 21 1979).
The stamps feature the Primrose, Bluebell, Daffodil, and Snowdrop flowers.
£ 0.50 scan
398
1979 Horseracing FDC set Set of four illustrated Post Office First Day Covers with the "Horseracing" stamps, each with a special relevent first day of issue postmark (June 6 1979).
These are from Windsor, Newmarket, Liverpool, and Epsom.
The stamps feature famous paintings of horseraces, including Newmarket and the Derby.
£ 3.70 scan
399
1979 Horseracing FDC (Bradford) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Horseracing" stamps with a Bradford first day of issue postmark (June 6 1979).
The stamps feature famous paintings of horseraces, including Newmarket and the Derby.
£ 0.45 scan
400
1979 Horseracing FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Horseracing" stamps with a special pictorial Edinburgh Bureau first day of issue postmark (June 6 1979).
The stamps feature famous paintings of horseraces, including Newmarket and the Derby.
£ 0.55 scan
401
1979 Horseracing FDC (Yeovil) Illustrated Stuart First Day Cover with the set of four "Horseracing" stamps with a Yeovil first day of issue postmark (June 6 1979).
The stamps feature famous paintings of horseraces, including Newmarket and the Derby.
£ 0.50 scan
402
1979 Machin 10p FDC (Windsor) Illustrated unaddressed (label removed) Post Office First Day Cover with the new 10p "Machin" definitive stamp, with a special Windsor first day of issue postmark (August 20 1979).
The stamp is in a gutter pair, specific for the Chambon printing.
£ 1.50 scan
403
1979 Machins 11-1/2p - 15p FDC (Yeovil) Illustrated Philart First Day Cover with the set of three new "Machin" definitive stamps with a Yeovil first day of issue postmark (August 15 1979).
The values included are 11-1/2p, 13p, and 15p.
£ 0.30 scan
404
1979 Machins 11-1/2p to 15p FDC (Windsor) Illustrated unaddressed (label removed) Post Office First Day Cover with the set of three new "Machin" definitive stamps with a special Windsor first day of issue postmark (August 15 1979).
The values included are 11½p, 13p, and 15p.
£ 0.70 scan
405
1979 Police FDC set Set of four illustrated Post Office First Day Covers with the "Police" stamps, each with a special pictorial first day of issue postmark (September 26 1979).
These are from Port of London Police, New Scotland Yard, West Yorkshire Metropolitan HQ, and Lonson SW.
The issue commemorated the 150th anniversary of the Metropolitan Police.
The postmark shows a police helmet in its design.
£ 1.75 scan
406
1979 Police FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Police" stamp, with a special pictorial Edinburgh Bureau first day of issue postmark (September 26 1979).
The issue commemorated the 150th anniversary of the Metropolitan Police.
£ 0.60 scan
407
1979 Police FDC (London SW) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Police" stamps with a special pictorial Edinburgh bureau first day of issue postmark (September 26 1979).
The stamps were issued to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Metropolitan Police.
£ 0.60 scan
408
1979 Police FDC (London SW) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Police" stamp, with a special pictorial London SW first day of issue postmark (September 26 1979).
The issue commemorated the 150th anniversary of the Metropolitan Police.
The postmark shows a police helmet in its design.
£ 0.60 scan
409
1979 Police FDC (Norfolk) Illustrated, unaddressed, Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Police" stamp, with a Norwich first day of issue postmark (September 26 1979).
The issue commemorated the 150th anniversary of the Metropolitan Police.
£ 0.55 scan
410
1979 Police FDC (Norwich) Illustrated unaddressed Stuart First Day Cover with the set of four "Police" stamps with a Norwich first day of issue postmark (September 26 1979).
The stamps were issued to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Metropolitan Police.
£ 0.75 scan
411
1979 Police FDC (Yeovil) Illustrated Stuart First Day Cover with the set of four "Police" stamp, with a Yeovil first day of issue postmark (September 26 1979).
The issue commemorated the 150th anniversary of the Metropolitan Police.
The postmark shows a police helmet in its design.
£ 0.55 scan
412
1979 Rowland Hill FDC set Set of four illustrated Post Office First Day Covers with the "Rowland Hill" stamps, each with a special pictorial first day of issue postmark (August 22 1979).
These are from Edinburgh bureau, Lonson EC, Stratford-upon-Avon (carried by mailcoach!), and Kidderminster.
The stamps commemorate Rowland Hill's contributions to the British postal service, and in particular the introduction of uniform penny postage.
£ 1.75 scan
413
1979 Rowland Hill FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Rowland Hill" stamps, with a special pictorial Edinburgh Bureau first day of issue postmark (August 22 1979).
The stamps commemorate Rowland Hill's contributions to the British postal service, and in particular the introduction of uniform penny postage.
£ 0.45 scan
414
1979 Rowland Hill FDC (Yeovil) Illustrated Stuart First Day Cover with the set of four "Rowland Hill" stamps, with a Yeovil first day of issue postmark (August 22 1979).
The stamps commemorate Rowland Hill's contributions to the British postal service, and in particular the introduction of uniform penny postage.
£ 0.50 scan
415
1979 Rowland Hill Sheet FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the "Rowland Hill" miniature sheet, with a special pictorial Edinburgh Bureau first day of issue postmark (October 24 1979).
The issue was to promote the London 1980 International Stamp Exhibition. sales of the sheet helping to fund the exhibition.
£ 0.60 scan
416
1979 Rowland Hill Sheet FDC (London) Illustrated Philart First Day Cover with the "Rowland Hill" miniature sheet, with a London SW first day of issue postmark (October 24 1979).
The issue was to promote the London 1980 International Stamp Exhibition. sales of the sheet helping to fund the exhibition.
£ 0.50 scan
417
1979 Rowland Hill Sheet FDC (London) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the "Rowland Hill" miniature sheet, with a special pictorial London EC first day of issue postmark (October 24 1979).
The issue was to promote the London 1980 International Stamp Exhibition. sales of the sheet helping to fund the exhibition.
£ 0.60 scan
418
1980-1992 Prestige Panes FDC lot (13) Nice collection of 13 different multivalue prestige booklet pane first day covers from Great Britain.
This is the complete collection from 1980 to 1992, all with special pictorial postmarks from Edinburgh!
Among the panes are those from the £3 Wedgwood, Christian Heritage, P & O, London Life, and Tolkien booklets.
These include many of the more difficult Machin stamps from the multi-value panes, including those with different phosphor band layouts, etc.
£ 50.00 scan
419
1980 Authoresses FDC (Norwich) Illustrated, unaddressed, Cotswold First Day Cover with the set of four "Famous Authoresses" stamps with a Norwich first day of issue postmark (July 9 1980).
The stamps feature Charlotte Bronte, George Eliot, Emily Bronte, and Mrs Gaskell. This was the EUROPA issue for 1980.
£ 0.70 scan
420
1980 Authoresses FDC (Uxbridge) Illustrated Stuart First Day Cover with the set of four "Famous Authoresses" stamps with an Uxbridge first day of issue postmark (July 9 1980).
The stamps feature Charlotte Bronte, George Eliot, Emily Bronte, and Mrs Gaskell. This was the EUROPA issue for 1980.
£ 0.65 scan
421
1980 Birds FDC (Aylesbury) Illustrated Stuart First Day Cover with the set of four "British Birds" stamps with an Aylesbury first day of issue postmark (January 16 1980).
The stamps show the Kingfisher, Dipper, Moorhen, and Yellow Wagtail birds.
£ 0.60 scan
422
1980 Birds FDC (Bradford) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "British Birds" stamps with a Bradford first day of issue postmark (January 16 1980).
The stamps show the Kingfisher, Dipper, Moorhen, and Yellow Wagtail birds.
£ 0.45 scan
423
1980 Birds FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "British Birds" stamps with a special pictorial Edinburgh Bureau first day of issue postmark (January 16 1980).
The stamps show the Kingfisher, Dipper, Moorhen, and Yellow Wagtail birds. The postmark shows a swan.
£ 0.50 scan
424
1980 Birds FDC (Nottingham) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "British Birds" stamps with a Nottingham first day of issue postmark (January 16 1980).
The stamps show the Kingfisher, Dipper, Moorhen, and Yellow Wagtail birds.
£ 0.45 scan
425
1980 British Birds FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "British Birds" stamps with a special pictorial Edinburgh Bureau first day of issue postmark (January 16 1980).
The stamps show the Kingfisher, Dipper, Moorhen, and Yellow Wagtail birds.
£ 0.45 scan
426
1980 Christmas FDC (Aylesbury) Illustrated Stuart First Day Cover with the set of five "Christmas" stamps with an Aylesbury first day of issue postmark (November 19 1980).
The stamp designs feature Christmas decorations.
£ 0.80 scan
427
1980 Christmas FDC (Bethlehem) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of five "Christmas" stamps with a special pictorial Bethlehem first day of issue postmark (November 19 1980).
The stamp designs feature Christmas decorations.
£ 0.80 scan
428
1980 Christmas FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of five "Christmas" stamps with a special Edinburgh Bureau first day of issue postmark (November 19 1980).
The stamp designs feature Christmas decorations.
£ 0.60 scan
429
1980 Christmas FDC (London) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of five "Christmas" stamps with a London WC first day of issue postmark (November 19 1980).
The stamp designs feature Christmas decorations.
£ 0.50 scan
430
1980 Christmas FDC (Norwich) Illustrated, unaddressed, Cotswold First Day Cover with the set of five "Christmas" stamps with a Norwich first day of issue postmark (November 19 1980).
The stamp designs feature traditional British Christmas decorations.
£ 0.70 scan
431
1980 Conductors FDC (London SW) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "British Conductors" stamps, with a special pictorial London SW first day of issue postmark (September 10 1980).
The stamps feature Sir Henry Wood, Sir Malcolm Sargent, Sir John Barbirolli, and Sir Thomas Beecham.
£ 0.60 scan
432
1980 Conductors FDC (Norwich PO) Illustrated, unaddressed, Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "British Conductors" stamps, with a Norwich first day of issue postmark (September 10 1980).
The stamps feature Sir Henry Wood, Sir Malcolm Sargent, Sir John Barbirolli, and Sir Thomas Beecham.
£ 0.45 scan
433
1980 London '80 FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the "London 1980" stamp, with a special Edinburgh Bureau first day of issue postmark (April 9 1980).
This issue commemorated the London International Stamp Exhibition.
£ 0.40 scan
434
1980 London '80 FDC (Rochdale) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the "London 1980" stamp, with a Rochdale first day of issue postmark (April 9 1980).
This issue commemorated the London International Stamp Exhibition.
£ 0.45 scan
435
1980 London '80 FDC (Southall) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the "London 1980" stamp, with a Southall first day of issue postmark (April 9 1980).
This issue commemorated the London International Stamp Exhibition.
£ 0.30 scan
436
1980 London '80 FDC (Southall) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the "London 1980" stamp, with a Southall first day of issue postmark (April 9 1980).
This issue commemorated the London International Stamp Exhibition.
£ 0.40 scan
437
1980 London '80 Sheet FDC (London SW) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the "London 1980" miniature sheet, with a special pictorial London SW first day of issue postmark (May 7 1980).
This issue commemorated the London International Stamp Exhibition, and sales of the sheet were used to fund the exhibition.
£ 0.80 scan
438
1980 London Views FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of five "London Landmarks" stamps with a special pictorial Edinburgh Bureau first day of issue postmark (May 7 1980).
These feature Buckingham Palace, Albert Memorial, Royal Opera House, Hampton Court, and Kensington Palace.
£ 0.55 scan
439
1980 London Views FDC (Oxford) Illustrated Stuart First Day Cover with the set of five "London Landmarks" stamps with an Oxford first day of issue postmark (May 7 1980).
The stamps show views of Buckingham Palace,the Albert Memorial, the Royal Opera House, Hampton Court, and Kensington Palace.
£ 0.75 scan
440
1980 London Views FDC (Stevenage) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of five "London Landmarks" stamps with a Stevenage first day of issue postmark (May 7 1980).
These feature Buckingham Palace, Albert Memorial, Royal Opera House, Hampton Court, and Kensington Palace.
£ 0.55 scan
441
1980 Machin 4p to 75p FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of six new Machin definitive stamps from 1980, with a special Edinburgh Bureau first day of issue postmark (January 30 1980).
The values included are 4p, 12p, 13-1/2p, 17p, 17-1/2p, and 75p.
£ 0.70 scan
442
1980 Machins 2p-5p-20p-50p FDC (Windsor) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with a new printing of the 2p-5p-20p and 50p "Machin" definitive stamps, bearing a special Windsor postmark (21 May 1980). £ 0.70 scan
443
1980 Machins 3p and 22p FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the new 3p bright magenta and 22p blue "Machin" definitive stamps, bearing a special Edinburgh Bureau first day of issue postmark (22 Octobre 1980). £ 0.30 scan
444
1980 Machins 4p - 75p FDC Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of six new "Machin" definitive stamps with a Bradford first day of issue postmark (January 30 1980).
The values included are 4p, 12p, 13-1/2p, 17p, 17-1/2p, and 75p.
£ 0.75 scan
445
1980 Queen Mother FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the "Queen Mother's Birthday" stamp with a special pictorial Edinburgh Bureau first day of issue postmark (August 4 1980).
The stamp shows Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, and was issued to celebrate her 80th birthday.
The upper right corner is a bit bent, as seen in the scan.
£ 0.50 scan
446
1980 Queen Mother FDC (Gloucestershire) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the "Queen Mother's Birthday" stamp with a Gloucestershire first day of issue postmark (August 4 1980).
The stamp shows Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, and was issued to celebrate her 80th birthday.
£ 0.35 scan
447
1980 Queen Mother FDC (Medway) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the "Queen Mother's Birthday" stamp with a Medway first day of issue postmark (August 4 1980).
The stamp shows Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, and was issued to celebrate her 80th birthday.
Sold! scan
448
1980 Queen Mother FDC (Southall) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the "Queen Mother's Birthday" stamp with a Southall first day of issue postmark (August 4 1980).
The stamp shows Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, and was issued to celebrate her 80th birthday.
£ 0.35 scan
449
1980 Railway FDC (Bedford) Set of five "Railway" stamps on a Post Office card, with a Bedford first day of issue postmark (March 12 1980).
The stamps are in a setenant strip of five, with a continuous design featuring a train. The issue marked the 150th anniversary of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway Company.
£ 0.75 scan
450
1980 Railway FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of five "Railway" stamps with a special Edinburgh Bureau first day of issue postmark (March 12 1980).
The stamps are in a setenant strip of five, with a continuous design featuring a train. The issue marked the 150th anniversary of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway Company.
£ 0.60 scan
451
1980 Railway FDC (Liverpool) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of five "Railway" stamps with a special pictorial Liverpool first day of issue postmark (March 12 1980).
The stamps are in a setenant strip of five, with a continuous design featuring a train. The issue marked the 150th anniversary of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway Company.
£ 0.75 scan
452
1980 Railway FDC (Norwich) Illustrated, unaddressed, Stuart First Day Cover with the set of five "Railway" stamps with a Norwich first day of issue postmark (March 12 1980).
The stamps are in a setenant strip of five, with a continuous design featuring a train. The issue marked the 150th anniversary of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway Company.
£ 0.85 scan
453
1980 Railway FDC (Rotherham) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of five "Railway" stamps with a Rotherham first day of issue postmark (March 12 1980).
The stamps are in a setenant strip of five, with a continuous design featuring a train. The issue marked the 150th anniversary of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway Company.
£ 0.50 scan
454
1980 Sports FDC (Aylesbury) Illustrated Stuart First Day Cover with the set of four "Sports" stamps with an Aylesbury first day of issue postmark (October 10 1980).
The stamps feature the sports of Rugby, Athletics, Boxing, and Cricket.
SOLD! scan
455
1980 Sports FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Sports" stamps with a special Edinburgh Bureau first day of issue postmark (October 10 1980).
The stamps feature the sports of Rugby, Athletics, Boxing, and Cricket.
£ 0.55 scan
456
1980 Wales Regionals FDC (Cardiff) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of three new Wales regional Machin issues from 1980.
The cover includes the 12p, 13-1/2p, and 15p values, with a Cardiff pictorial first day of issue postmark (July 23 1980).
£ 1.00 scan
457
1981 Butterflies FDC (London SW) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Butterflies" stamps, with a special pictorial London SW first day of issue postmark (May 13 1981).
The stamp designs depict the Small Tortoiseshell, Large Blue, Peacock, and Chequered Skipper butterflies.
£ 0.80 scan
458
1981 Butterflies FDC (London WC) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Butterflies" stamps, with a London WC first day of issue postmark (May 13 1981).
The stamp designs depict the Small Tortoiseshell, Large Blue, Peacock, and Chequered Skipper butterflies.
£ 0.55 scan
459
1981 Butterflies Gutter Pairs FDCs Illustrated, unaddressed, Post Office First Day Covers with the set of four "Butterflies" stamps, with a Leicester first day of issue postmark (May 13 1981).
The stamp designs depict the Small Tortoiseshell, Large Blue, Peacock, and Chequered Skipper butterflies.
The stamps are in gutter pairs.
£ 1.80 scan
460
1981 Christmas FDC (Yeovil) Illustrated Stuart First Day Cover with the set of five "Christmas" stamps, with a Yeovil first day of issue postmark (November 18 1981).
The stamps were designed by children, aged 5 to 16, and feature traditional Christmas themes.
£ 0.70 scan
461
1981 Duke's Award FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office first day cover with the set of four "Duke of Edinburgh Award" stamps, with a pictorial Edinburgh bureau first day of issue postmark (August 18 1981).
The issue commemorated the 25th anniversary of the award scheme, depicting four of the areas: skills, service, recreation, and expeditions.
£ 0.95 scan
462
1981 Duke's Award FDC (Sutton Coldfield) Illustrated Stuart first day cover with the set of four "Duke of Edinburgh Award" stamps, with a Sutton Coldfield first day of issue postmark (August 18 1981).
The issue commemorated the 25th anniversary of the award scheme, depicting four of the areas: skills, service, recreation, and expeditions.
£ 1.00 scan
463
1981 Folklore Benham Silk FDCs Complete set of four illustrated Benham Silk First Day Covers with the set of four "Folklore" stamps, each with a different special first day of issue postmark (February 6 1981) - Lover, London, Edinburgh, and Oxford.
The stamps feature St Valentine's Day, Morris Dancing, Lammastide, and Mummers.
£ 4.25 scan
464
1981 Folklore FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Folklore" stamps with a special Edinburgh Bureau first day of issue postmark (February 6 1981).
The stamps feature St Valentine's Day, Morris Dancing, Lammastide, and Mummers.
£ 0.60 scan
465
1981 Folklore FDC (Norwich) Illustrated, unaddressed, Stuart First Day Cover with the set of four "Folklore" stamps with a Norwich first day of issue postmark (February 6 1981).
The stamps feature St Valentine's Day, Morris Dancing, Lammastide, and Mummers.
£ 0.75 scan
466
1981 Folklore FDC (Salisbury) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Folklore" stamps with a special pictorial My Valentine - Salisbury Wilts first day of issue postmark (February 6 1981).
The stamps feature St Valentine's Day, Morris Dancing, Lammastide, and Mummers.
£ 1.00 scan
467
1981 National Trusts FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of five "National Trusts" stamps, with an Edinburgh Bureau first day of issue postmark (June 24 1981).
The stamps depict the sites of Glenfinnan, Derwentwater, Stackpole Head, Giant's Causeway, and St. Kilda.
£ 0.85 scan
468
1981 National Trusts FDC (Gloucester) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of five "National Trusts" stamps, with a Gloucestershire first day of issue postmark (June 24 1981).
The stamps depict the sites of Glenfinnan, Derwentwater, Stackpole Head, Giant's Causeway, and St. Kilda.
£ 0.70 scan
469
1981 National Trusts FDC (Guildford) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of five "National Trusts" stamps, with a Guildford first day of issue postmark (June 24 1981).
The stamps depict the sites of Glenfinnan, Derwentwater, Stackpole Head, Giant's Causeway, and St. Kilda.
£ 0.75 scan
470
1981 Royal Wedding 14p FDC (Benham) Illustrated unaddressed Benham Silk First Day Cover with the 14p "Royal Wedding" stamp with a special pictorial Caernarfon Castle first day of issue postmark (July 22 1981).
The stamp commemorated the marriage of The Prince of Wales and Lady Diana Spencer.
£ 1.75 scan
471
1981 Royal Wedding FDC (Northampton) Illustrated Stuart First Day Cover with the set of two "Royal Wedding" stamps with a Northampton first day of issue postmark (July 22 1981).
The stamps commemorated the marriage of The Prince of Wales and Lady Diana Spencer.
£ 1.25 scan
472
1981 Royal Wedding Pairs FDC (Leicester) Pair of illustrated unaddressed Post Office First Day Covers with the set of two "Royal Wedding" stamps, each in gutter pairs. These feature a Leicester first day of issue postmark (July 22 1981).
The stamps commemorated the marriage of The Prince of Wales and Lady Diana Spencer.
£ 1.40 scan
473
1981 Year of Disabled FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Year of the Disabled" stamps with an Edinburgh Bureau first day of issue postmark (March 25 1981).
The stamps were issued to commemorate the International Year of Disabled People.
£ 0.60 scan
474
1981 Year of Disabled FDC (Norwich) Illustrated, unaddressed, Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Year of the Disabled" stamps with a Norwich first day of issue postmark (March 25 1981).
The stamps were issued to commemorate the International Year of Disabled People.
£ 0.50 scan
475
1981 Year of Disabled FDC (Windsor) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Year of the Disabled" stamps with a special pictorial Windsor first day of issue postmark (March 25 1981).
The stamps were issued to commemorate the International Year of Disabled People.
£ 0.80 scan
476
1981 Year of Disabled Gutter Pairs FDCs Illustrated, unaddressed, Post Office First Day Covers with the set of four "Year of the Disabled" stamps with a Leicester first day of issue postmark (March 25 1981).
The stamps were issued to commemorate the International Year of Disabled People.
The stamps are in gutter pairs.
£ 1.80 scan
477
1982 Boys Brigade Benham Silk FDC Benham Silk First Day Cover for the 15½p Youth Organisations stamp.
This features a special pictorial first day of issue postmark (March 24 1982) from London SW6. The stamp and cachet feature members of the Boys' Brigade, with their uniforms.
The cover is number BS2a.
£ 0.75 scan
478
1982 Cars FDC (Aldershot) Illustrated Stuart First Day Cover with the set of four "Motor Cars" stamps with an Aldershot first day of issue postmark (October 13 1982).
The stamps depict vintage and modern autos made by Austin, Ford, Rolls Royce, and Jaguar.
£ 0.80 scan
479
1982 Cars FDC (Crewe) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Motor Cars" stamps with a special pictorial Crewe first day of issue postmark (October 13 1982).
The stamps depict vintage and modern autos made by Austin, Ford, Rolls Royce, and Jaguar.
£ 0.95 scan
480
1982 Cars FDC (Yeovil) Illustrated Stuart First Day Cover with the set of four "Motor Cars" stamps with a Yeovil first day of issue postmark (October 131982).
The stamps depict vintage and modern autos made by Austin, Ford, Rolls Royce, and Jaguar.
£ 0.75 scan
481
1982 Christmas FDC (Aldershot) Illustrated unaddressed Post Office First Day Cover with the set of five "Christmas" stamps with an Aldershot first day of issue postmark (November 17 1982).
The stamp designs feature scenes from famous carols, including "We Three Kings", and "Good King Wenceslas".
£ 0.85 scan
482
1982 Christmas FDC (Bethlehem) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of five "Christmas" stamps with a special pictorial Bethlehem first day of issue postmark (November 17 1982).
The stamp designs feature scenes from famous carols, including "We Three Kings", and "Good King Wenceslas".
£ 0.95 scan
483
1982 Christmas FDC (Gloucestershire) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of five "Christmas" stamps with a Gloucestershire first day of issue postmark (November 17 1982).
The stamp designs feature scenes from famous carols, including "We Three Kings", and "Good King Wenceslas".
£ 1.00 scan
484
1982 Christmas FDC (Yeovil) Illustrated Stuart First Day Cover with the set of five "Christmas" stamps with a Yeovil first day of issue postmark (November 17 1982).
The stamp designs feature scenes from famous carols, including "We Three Kings", and "Good King Wenceslas".
£ 0.75 scan
485
1982 Darwin FDC (Aldershot) Illustrated Stuart First Day Cover with the set of four "Darwin" stamps, with an Aldershot first day of issue postmark (February 10 1982).
The stamps feature some of the animals encountered by the naturalist during his visits to the Galapagos Islands.
£ 0.80 scan
486
1982 Darwin FDC (London) Illustrated Cotswold First Day Cover with the set of four "Darwin" stamps, with a London SW first day of issue postmark (February 10 1982).
The stamps feature some of the animals encountered by the naturalist during his visits to the Galapagos Islands.
£ 0.65 scan
487
1982 Darwin FDC (Shrewsbury) Illustrated Benham First Day Cover with the set of four "Darwin" stamps, with a special pictorial Shrewsbury first day of issue postmark (February 10 1982).
The stamps feature some of the animals encountered by the naturalist during his visits to the Galapagos Islands.
£ 1.50 scan
488
1982 Darwin FDC (Westminster Abbey) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Darwin" stamps, with a special pictorial Westminster Abbey first day of issue postmark (February 10 1982).
The stamps feature some of the animals encountered by the naturalist during his visits to the Galapagos Islands.
£ 1.25 scan
489
1982 Darwin FDC (Yeovil) Illustrated Stuart First Day Cover with the set of four "Darwin" stamps, with a Yeovil first day of issue postmark (February 10 1982).
The stamps feature some of the animals encountered by the naturalist during his visits to the Galapagos Islands.
£ 0.75 scan
490
1982 Machins 5p to 29p FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with new printing or new issue of the 5p-12 1/2p- 16 1/2p-19 1/2p-26p and 29p "Machin" definitive stamps, bearing a special Edinburgh Bureau postmark (27 January 1982). £ 1.20 scan
491
1982 Maritime Heritage FDC (Aldershot) Illustrated unaddressed Stuart First Day Cover with the set of five "Maritime Heritage" stamps with an Aldershot first day of issue postmark (June 16 1982).
The stamps feature British seafarers and their vessels such as Admiral Blake and the Tiumph, Lord Nelson and HMS Victory, etc.
£ 1.10 scan
492
1982 Scotland Regionals FDC Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four new Scottish regional Machin issues from 1982.
These are the 12-1/2p, 15-1/2p, 19-1/2p, and 26p values, with the Lion in the design. The cover features a special pictorial Edinburgh first day of issue postmark (February 24 1982).
£ 1.50 scan
493
1982 Scouts FDC (BP House) Illustrated Presentation Philatelic Services First Day Cover with the set of four "Youth Organisations" stamps, with a special pictorial Baden Powell House, London SW7 first day of issue postmark (March 24 1982).
The stamps feature four organisations, including the Boy Scouts and Girl Guides.
£ 2.25 scan
494
1982 Story of Stanley Gibbons FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the "Story of Stanley Gibbons" Booklet se-tenant Pane, bearing the special handstamp from the Edinburgh Bureau (19 May 1982). This includes the 2 phosphor bands variety of the 3p Magenta, among others. £ 1.15 scan
495
1982 Technology FDC (Aldershot) Illustrated unaddressed Post Office First Day Cover with the set of two "Information Technology" stamps, with an Aldershot first day of issue postmark (September 8 1982).
The stamps feature examples of practical applications of information technology.
£ 0.55 scan
496
1982 Technology FDC (Yeovil) Illustrated Stuart First Day Cover with the set of two "Information Technology" stamps, with a Yeovil first day of issue postmark (September 8 1982).
The stamps feature examples of practical applications of information technology.
£ 0.75 scan
497
1982 Textiles FDC (Aldershot) Illustrated unaddressed Stuart First Day Cover with the set of four "Textiles" stamps with an Aldershot first day of issue postmark (July 23 1982).
The designs feature textile patterns such as "Strawberry Thief", and "Cherry Orchard".
£ 1.00 scan
498
1982 Theatre FDC (Aldershot) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "British Theatre" stamps with an Aldershot first day of issue postmark (April 28 1982).
This was the EUROPA issue for 1982.
£ 0.70 scan
499
1982 Theatre FDC (Stratford) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "British Theatre" stamps with a special pictorial Stratford upon Avon first day of issue postmark (April 281982).
This was the EUROPA issue for 1982.
£ 0.95 scan
500
1982 Theatre FDC (Yeovil) Illustrated Stuart First Day Cover with the set of four "British Theatre" stamps with a Yeovil first day of issue postmark (April 28 1982).
This was the EUROPA issue for 1982, featuring characters from famous plays.
£ 0.75 scan
501
1982 Wales Regionals FDC Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four new Welsh regional Machin issues from 1982.
These are the 12-1/2p, 15-1/2p, 19-1/2p, and 26p values, with the Welsh Dragon in the design. The cover features a special pictorial Cardiff first day of issue postmark (February 24 1982).
£ 1.50 scan
502
1982 Wales Regionals FDC (Cardiff) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four new Wales regional Machin issues from 1982.
The cover includes the 12-1/2p, 15-1/2p, 19-1/2p, and 26p values, with a Cardiff pictorial first day of issue postmark (February 24 1982).
£ 1.00 scan
503
1982 Youth FDC (Aldershot) Illustrated unaddressed Stuart First Day Cover with the set of four "Youth Organisations" stamps, with an Aldershot first day of issue postmark (March 24 1982).
The stamps feature four organisations, including the Boy Scouts and Girl Guides.
£ 1.20 scan
504
1982 Youth FDC (Leeds) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Youth Organisations" stamps, with a Leeds first day of issue postmark (March 24 1982).
The stamps feature four organisations, including the Boy Scouts and Girl Guides.
£ 0.80 scan
505
1982 Youth Organisations FDC (Glasgow) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Youth Organisations" stamps, with a special pictorial Glasgow first day of issue postmark (March 24 1982).
The stamps feature four organisations, including the Boys' Brigade, Boy Scouts and Girl Guides.
The postmark features the emblem of the Boys' Brigade.
£ 1.25 scan
506
1983 Christmas FDC (Aldershot) Illustrated Stuart First Day Cover with the set of five "Christmas" stamps, with an Aldershot first day of issue postmark (November 16 1983).
The designs feature birds in wintertime settings.
£ 1.10 scan
507
1983 Commonwealth Day FDC (Aldershot) Illustrated Stuart First Day Cover with the set of four "Commonwealth Day" stamps, with an Aldershot first day of issue postmark (March 9 1983).
The issue was to celebrate Commonwealth Day, a yearly event observed by the 47 commonwealth nations.
£ 0.95 scan
508
1983 Engineering FDC Set (Benham) Set of three illustrated Benham Silk First Day Covers with the set of three "Engineering" stamps. These feature special pictorial first day of issue postmarks from London SW7 (Iolair builders), London SE7 (Thames flood barrier), and the Humber Bridge (all May 25 1983).
The stamps feature examples of British engineering, including the Humber Bridge, Thames Flood Barrier, and Emergency Support Vessel Iolair. This was the EUROPA issue for 1983.
The covers are numbers BS3a-BS3c.
£ 4.00 scan
509
1983 Engineering FDC (Aldershot) Illustrated Stuart First Day Cover with the set of three "Engineering" stamps, with an Aldershot first day of issue postmark (May 25 1983).
The stamps feature examples of British engineering, including the Humber Bridge, Thames Flood Barrier, and Emergency Support Vessel Iolair. This was the EUROPA issue for 1983.
£ 0.95 scan
510
1983 Fairs FDC (Aldershot) Illustrated Stuart First Day Cover with the set of four "British Fairs" stamps, with an Aldershot first day of issue postmark (October 5 1983).
The stamps feature popular fair attractions such as the merry-go-round, side shows, big wheel, etc.
£ 0.95 scan
511
1983 Fishes FDC (Aldershot) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "British River Fishes" stamps with an Aldershot first day of issue postmark (January 26 1983).
The fish depicted are the Salmon, Pike, Trout, and Perch.
£ 0.70 scan
512
1983 Gardens FDC (Aldershot) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "British Gardens" stamps, with an Aldershot first day of issue postmark (August 24 1983).
The stamps feature four classic British gardens, dating from the 17th to the 20th century.
£ 0.70 scan
513
1983 Machin £1.30 High Value FDC (Aldershot) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the £1.30 parcel post rate Large format Machin stamp. with an aldershot first day of issue postmark, dated 3 August 1983. £ 2.10 scan
514
1983 Machins 3-1/2p to 31p FDC (Aldershot) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with new values or colours of the 3-1/2p, 16p, 17p, 20-1/2p, 23p, 28p, and 31p "Machin" definitive stamps, with an Aldershot first day of issue postmark (30 March 1983). £ 2.00 scan
515
1983 Machins 3-1/2p to 31p FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with new printing or new issue of the 3 1/2p-16p-17p-20 1/2p-23p-28p and 31p "Machin" definitive stamps, bearing a special Edinburgh Bureau postmark (30 March 1983). £ 1.60 scan
516
1983 Royal Mint FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the multi-value pane of nine Machin stamps from the "Story of the Royal Mint" prestige booklet.
The cover shows tools used in the mint. The stamps are cancelled by a special pictorial first day of issue postmark from the Edinburgh Bureau (September 14 1983).
£ 1.75 scan
517
1983 Royal Mint FDC (Llantrisant) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the multi-value pane of nine Machin stamps from the "Story of the Royal Mint" prestige booklet.
The cover shows tools used in the mint. The stamps are cancelled by a special pictorial postmark from Llantrisant (September 14 1983).
£ 3.50 scan
518
1983 £1.30 High Value Machin FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the £1.30 Parcel Post rate Large format Machin stamp. bearing the Edinburgh Bureau special postmark, dated 3 August 1983. £ 2.40 scan
518a
1983 Commemoratives FDC set of 7 Set of seven Post Office First Day Covers for the 1983 commemorative issues.
This includes the following issues:
River Fish, Commonwealth Day, Engineering (EUROPA), British Army Uniforms, British Gardens, British Fairs, and Christmas.
Most of the covers feature London, battersea, or Sheffield FDI postmarks.
£ 5.50 scan
519
1984 British Council FDC (Bedford) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "British Council" stamps, with a Bedford first day of issue postmark (September 25 1984).
The designs feature the themes of "education for development", "promoting the arts", "technical training", and "language & libraries".
£ 1.00 scan
520
1984 Cattle FDC (Aldershot) Illustrated Stuart First Day Cover with the set of five "British Cattle" stamps with an Aldershot first day of issue postmark (March 6 1984).
The cattle breeds depicted are the Highland Cow, Chillingham Wild Bull, Hereford Bull, Welsh Black Bull, and Irish Moiled Cow.
£ 1.25 scan
521
1984 Christian Heritage Pane FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the Christian Heritage Booklet se-tenant Pane, bearing the special handstamp from the Edinburgh Bureau (4 Septembre 1984). This includes, among other varieties, the scarce 10p Machin with different value Type. £ 6.50 scan
522
1984 Christmas FDC Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of five "Christmas" stamps, with a Bedford first day of issue postmark (November 20 1984).
These stamps feature scenes from the Nativity.
£ 1.15 scan
523
1984 Economic Summit FDC (Aldershot) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the "London Economic Summit" stamp, with an Aldershot first day of issue postmark (June 5 1984).
The stamp commemorated the conference, held at Lancaster House.
£ 0.65 scan
524
1984 Economic Summit FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the "London Economic Summit" stamp, with a special pictorial Edinburgh Bureau first day of issue postmark (June 5 1984).
The stamp commemorated the conference, held at Lancaster House.
£ 0.70 scan
525
1984 EUROPA FDC (Aldershot) Illustrated Stuart First Day Cover with the set of four "EUROPA" stamps, with an Aldershot first day of issue postmark (May 15 1984).
The stamps are in two setenant pairs. The issue commemorated the second election for the European Parliament.
£ 1.60 scan
526
1984 EUROPA FDC (Bedford) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "EUROPA" stamps, with a Bedford first day of issue postmark (May 15 1984).
The stamps are in two setenant pairs. The issue commemorated the second election for the European Parliament.
£ 1.35 scan
527
1984 Frama FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the basic set of three values of the FRAMA Postage Labels: 3-1/2, 12-1/2 and 16 pence).The cover features a special first day of issue postmark from the Edinburgh Bureau, dated 1 May 1984. The "Frama" experiment was quickly brought to an end. £ 1.50 scan
528
1984 Frama FDC (Cambridge) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the basic set of three values of the FRAMA Postage Labels: 3-1/2, 12-1/2 and 16 pence).The cover features a special first day of issue postmark from Cambridge , dated 1 May 1984. Cambridge was the site of one of the experimental dispensing Machines. £ 0.95 scan
529
1984 Frama FDC (London E.C.) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the basic set of three values of the FRAMA Postage Labels: 3-1/2, 12-1/2 and 16 pence).The cover features a special first day of issue postmark from London E.C. (site of one of the dispensing Machines). £ 1.50 scan
530
1984 Frama FDC (Southampton) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the basic set of three values of the FRAMA Postage Labels: 3-1/2, 12-1/2 and 16 pence).The cover features a special first day of issue postmark from Southampton, dated 1 May 1984. Southampton was the site of one of the experimental dispensing Machines. £ 0.95 scan
531
1984 Frama FDC (Windsor) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the basic set of three values of the FRAMA Postage Labels: 3-1/2, 12-1/2 and 16 pence).The cover features a special first day of issue postmark from Windsor (May 1 1984). Windsor was the site of one of the experimental dispensing Machines. £ 0.95 scan
532
1984 FRAMA First Day PHQ cards Set of two PHQ-style cards for the new FRAMA label issue of August 28, 1984.
These feature the label design on the front, and the label itself on the back, with a National Postal Museum first day of issue postmark. The new values added to the series were 16½p and 17p. These were short-lived as the FRAMA trial drew to an early end.
£ 1.00 scan
533
1984 FRAMA First Day PHQ cards Set of two PHQ-style cards for the new FRAMA label issue of August 28, 1984.
These feature the label design on the front, and the label itself on the back, with a National Postal Museum first day of issue postmark. The new values added to the series were 16½p and 17p. These were short-lived as the FRAMA trial drew to an early end.
£ 1.00 scan
534
1984 Greenwich Meridian FDC (Aldershot) Illustrated Stuart First Day Cover with the set of four "Greenwich Meridian" stamps, with an Aldershot first day of issue postmark (June 26 1984).
The stamps commemorate the centenary of the establishment of the Greenwich meridian.
£ 1.10 scan
535
1984 Heraldry FDC (Aldershot) Illustrated Stuart First Day Cover with the set of four "Heraldry" stamps, with an Aldershot first day of issue postmark (January 17 1984).
The issue commemorated the quincentenary of the Royal College of Arms.
£ 1.10 scan
536
1984 Machins 13-34p FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the new 13 to34p "Machin" definitive stamps with a special Edinburgh Bureau first day of issue postmark (28 August 1984). £ 1.15 scan
537
1984 Machins 13p - £1.33 FDC (Aldershot) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of six new "Machin" definitive stamps with an Aldershot first day of issue postmark (August 28 1984).
The values included are 13p, 18p, 22p, 24p, 34p, and £1.33.
This is a very unusual cover, in that the £1.33 parcel post stamp was almost always on a seperate cover, rather than combined with the low values issued on the same day.
£ 4.50 scan
538
1984 Mail Coaches FDC (Aldershot) Illustrated Stuart First Day Cover with the set of five "Mailcoaches" stamps, with an Aldershot first day of issue postmark (July 31 1984).
The stamps are in a setenant strip of five, and the designs feature early mailcoaches from Bath, Norwich, Edinburgh, etc.
£ 1.10 scan
539
1984 Meridian Benham Silk FDCs Set of four Benham Silk First Day Covers for the Greenwich Meridian stamps.
These feature pictorial first day of issue postmarks from Greenwich SE10, London SE10, London W1, and Royal Naval College (June 26 1984). The issue commemorated the centenary of the establishment of the Greenwich Meridian.
These are numbers BS6a to BS6d.
£ 4.00 scan
540
1984 Urban Renewal FDC (Aldershot) Illustrated Stuart First Day Cover with the set of four "Urban Renewal" stamps, with an Aldershot first day of issue postmark (April 10 1984).
The locations shown on the stamps include Liverpool, Durham, Bristol, and Perth.
£ 1.10 scan
540a
1984 Commemoratives FDC set of 9 Set of nine Post Office First Day Covers for the 1984 commemorative issues.
This includes the following issues:
Heraldry, Cattle, Urban renewal, EUROPA, London Economic Summit, Greenwich Meridian, Royal Mail Coaches, British Council, and Christmas.
Most of the covers feature London or Battersea FDI postmarks, except the British Council issue which has a pictorial London postmark.
£ 6.50 scan
541
1985 Christmas FDC (Aldershot) Illustrated Stuart First Day Cover with the set of five "Christmas" stamps, with an Aldershot first day of issue postmark (November 19 1985).
The stamps feature pantomime characters.
£ 1.40 scan
542
1985 Christmas FDC (Stevenage) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of five "Christmas" stamps, with a Stevenage first day of issue postmark (November 19 1985).
The stamps feature pantomime characters.
£ 1.40 scan
543
1985 Composers FDC (Aldershot) Illustrated Stuart First Day Cover with the set of four "British Composers" stamps with an Aldershot first day of issue postmark (May 14 1985).
The stamps illustrate works by George Frederic Handel, Gustav Holst, Frederick Delius, and Edward Elgar. This was the EUROPA issue for 1985.
£ 1.40 scan
544
1985 Composers FDC (Bedford) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "British Composers" stamps with a Bedford first day of issue postmark (May 14 1985).
The stamps illustrate works by George Frederic Handel, Gustav Holst, Frederick Delius, and Edward Elgar. This was the EUROPA issue for 1985.
£ 1.40 scan
545
1985 Films FDC (Aldershot) Illustrated Stuart First Day Cover with the set of five "British Films" stamps, with an Aldershot first day of issue postmark (October 8 1985).
The stamps picture British film stars including Peter Sellers, David Niven, Charlie Chaplin, Vivien Leigh, and Alfred Hitchcock.
£ 2.00 scan
546
1985 Insects FDC (Bedford) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of five "Insects" stamps, with a Bedford first day of issue postmark (March 12 1985).
The stamps feature the following insects: Buff Tailed Bumble Bee, Seven Spotted Ladybird, Wart-Biter Bush Cricket, Stag Beetle, and Emperor Dragonfly.
£ 1.40 scan
547
1985 Royal Mail FDC (Aldershot) Illustrated Stuart First Day Cover with the set of four "Royal Mail Anniversary" stamps, with an Aldershot first day of issue postmark (July 30 1985).
The stamps commemorate the 350th anniversary of Royal Mail service. Modern delivery methods are shown.
£ 1.25 scan
548
1985 Royal Mail FDC (Bedford) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Royal Mail Anniversary" stamps, with a Bedford first day of issue postmark (July 30 1985).
The stamps commemorate the 350th anniversary of Royal Mail service. Modern delivery methods are shown.
£ 1.25 scan
549
1985 Sea Safety FDC (Aldershot) Illustrated Stuart First Day Cover with the set of four "Safety at Sea" stamps with an Aldershot first day of issue postmark (June 181985).
The issue was to highlight the methods, vintage and modern, of keeping British ships safe while at sea.
£ 1.15 scan
550
1985 £1.41 Parcel Post FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the "£1.41 Parcel Post" stamp with a special Edinburgh first day of issue postmark (September 17 1985).
The stamp features the traditional Machin design.
£ 3.10 scan
550A
1985 Commemoratives FDC set of 8 Set of eight Post Office first day covers for all the 1985 commemorative issues.
This features the following sets:
Famous Trains, Insects, British Composers, Safety at Sea, Royal Mail, Arthurian Legends, Films, and Christmas.
Most of the covers feature London FDI postmarks. The trains cover has a slight nick at top centre.
£ 6.75 scan
551
1986 Christmas 12p FDC (Benham) Illustrated Benham Silk First Day Covers with the 12p "Christmas" stamp, with a special pictorial Glastonbury first day of issue postmark (December 2 1986).
The stamp design features folk customs of Christmas. The 12p stamp was a late issue to replace the 13p second class value for Christmas mail.
The cover is number BS41.
£ 1.25 scan
552
1986 Halleys Comet FDC (Aldershot) Illustrated Stuart First Day Cover with the set of four "Halley's Comet" stamps, with an Aldershot first day of issue postmark (February 18 1986).
The stamps were issued to commemorate the comet's appearance in 1986, for the last time this millennium.
£ 1.25 scan
553
1986 Halleys Comet FDC (Stevenage) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Halley's Comet" stamps, with a Stevenage first day of issue postmark (February 18 1986).
The stamps were issued to commemorate the comet's appearance in 1986, for the last time this millennium.
£ 1.40 scan
554
1986 Industry FDC (Aldershot) Illustrated Stuart First Day Cover with the set of four "Industry Year" stamps, with an Aldershot first day of issue postmark (January 14 1986).
The stamps feature examples of successfull British industries.
£ 1.25 scan
555
1986 Industry FDC (Stevenage) Illustrated Post Officet First Day Cover with the set of four "Industry Year" stamps, with a Stevenage first day of issue postmark (January 14 1986).
The stamps feature examples of successfull British industries.
£ 1.20 scan
556
1986 Medieval Life FDC (Aldershot) Illustrated Stuart First Day Cover with the set of four "Medieval Life" stamps, with an Aldershot first day of issue postmark (June 17 1986).
The stamps feature scenes from the Domesday Book of 1086.
£ 1.25 scan
557
1986 Medieval Life FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Medieval Life" stamps, with a special pictorial Edinburgh bureau first day of issue postmark (June 17 1986).
The stamps feature scenes from the Domesday Book of 1086.
£ 1.75 scan
558
1986 Nature FDC (Aldershot) Illustrated Stuart First Day Cover with the set of four "Nature Conservation" stamps, with an Aldershot first day of issue postmark (May 20 1986).
The stamps depict some species at risk: the Barn Owl, Pine Marten, Wild Cat, and Natterjack Toad.
£ 1.50 scan
559
1986 Nature FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Nature Conservation" stamps, with a pictorial Edinburgh bureau first day of issue postmark (May 201986).
The stamps depict some species at risk: the Barn Owl, Pine Marten, Wild Cat, and Natterjack Toad.
The upper left corner of the cover is creased (see scan).
£ 1.00 scan
560
1986 Nature FDC (Stevenage) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Nature Conservation" stamps, with a Stevenage first day of issue postmark (May 201986).
The stamps depict some species at risk: the Barn Owl, Pine Marten, Wild Cat, and Natterjack Toad.
£ 1.00 scan
561
1986 Parliament FDC (Aldershot) Illustrated Stuart First Day Cover with the "Parliamentary Conference" stamp, with an Aldershot first day of issue postmark (August 19 1986).
The stamp was issued to commemorate the 32nd Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Conference, held in London.
£ 0.75 scan
562
1986 Parliament FDC (Stevenage) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the "Parliamentary Conference" stamp, with a Stevenage first day of issue postmark (August 19 1986).
The stamp was issued to commemorate the 32nd Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Conference, held in London.
£ 0.60 scan
563
1986 Queen's Birthday FDC (Aldershot) Illustrated Stuart First Day Cover with the set of four "Sixtieth Birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II" stamps with an Aldershot first day of issue postmark (April 21 1986).
The stamps are in two setenant pairs, and show six different portarits of the Queen.
£ 1.75 scan
564
1986 Royal Wedding 17p FDC (Benham) Illustrated Benham Silk First Day Cover with the 17p "Royal Wedding" stamp, with a special pictorial Westminster Abbey first day of issue postmark (July 22 1986).
The stamp was issued to commemorate the marriage of H.R.H. The Prince Andrew and Miss Sarah Ferguson.
The cover is number BS92.
£ 1.50 scan
565
1986 Royal Wedding FDC (Aldershot) Illustrated Stuart First Day Cover with the set of two "Royal Wedding" stamps, with an Aldershot first day of issue postmark (July 22 1986).
The stamps were issued to commemorate the marriage of H.R.H. The Prince Andrew and Miss Sarah Ferguson.
£ 0.85 scan
566
1986 Sports FDC (Aldershot) Illustrated Stuart First Day Cover with the set of five "Sports" stamps, with an Aldershot first day of issue postmark (July 15 1986).
The stamps were issued to commemorate the Commonwealth Games, held in Edinburgh, and the World Hockey Cup, held in London.
£ 1.60 scan
567
1986 Sports FDC (Stevenage) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of five "Sports" stamps, with a Stevenage first day of issue postmark (July 15 1986).
The stamps were issued to commemorate the Commonwealth Games, held in Edinburgh, and the World Hockey Cup, held in London.
£ 1.50 scan
567A
1986 Commemoratives FDC set of 11 Set of eleven Post Office first day covers for all the 1986 commemorative issues.
This features the following sets:
Industry Year, Halley's Comet, Queen's Birthday, Nature, Medieval Life, Sports, Royal Wedding, Parliament, Royal Air Force, and Christmas (both covers).
Most of the covers feature London FDI postmarks, except the Royal Wedding and Parliament issues which both feature a pictorial postmark.
£ 8.00 scan
568
1987 Christmas FDC (Aldershot) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of five "Christmas" stamps, with an Aldershot first day of issue postmark (November 17 1987).
The stamp designs depict children at Christmas time.
£ 1.25 scan
569
1987 Christmas FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of five "Christmas" stamps, with a special pictorial Edinburgh Bureau first day of issue postmark (November 17 1987).
The stamp designs depict children at Christmas time.
£ 1.15 scan
570
1987 EUROPA Architecture FDC (Aldershot) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "EUROPA" stamps, with an Aldershot first day of issue postmark (May 12 1987).
The stamps feature works of British architects in Europe. This was the EUROPA issue for 1987.
£ 1.25 scan
571
1987 EUROPA FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "EUROPA" stamps, with a special pictorial Edinburgh Bureau first day of issue postmark (May 12 1987).
The stamps feature works of British architects in Europe.
£ 1.15 scan
572
1987 EUROPA FDC (Gloucester) Illustrated Cotswold First Day Cover with the set of four "EUROPA" stamps, with a Gloucestershire first day of issue postmark (May 12 1987).
The stamps feature works of British architects in Europe.
£ 1.65 scan
573
1987 Flowers FDC (Aldershot) Illustrated Stuart First Day Cover with the set of four "Flowers" stamps, with an Aldershot first day of issue postmark (January 20 1987).
The designs feature photographs of flowers by artist Alfred Lammer. The flowers captured on film are Gaillardia, Echinops, Echeveria, and Colchicum.
£ 1.65 scan
574
1987 Flowers FDC (Caernarfon) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Flowers" stamps, with a Caernarfon first day of issue postmark (January 20 1987).
The designs feature photographs of flowers by artist Alfred Lammer. The flowers captured on film are Gaillardia, Echinops, Echeveria, and Colchicum.
£ 0.95 scan
575
1987 Flowers FDC (Richmond) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Flowers" stamps, with a special pictorial Richmond Surrey first day of issue postmark (January 20 1987).
The designs feature photographs of flowers by artist Alfred Lammer. The flowers captured on film are Gaillardia, Echinops, Echeveria, and Colchicum.
£ 1.25 scan
576
1987 Isaac Newton FDC (Aldershot) Illustrated Stuart First Day Cover with the set of four "Sir Isaac Newton" stamps, with an Aldershot first day of issue postmark (March 24 1987).
The stamps depict some of Newton's discoveries.
£ 1.50 scan
577
1987 Isaac Newton FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Sir Isaac Newton" stamps, with a special pictorial Edinburgh Bureau first day of issue postmark (March 241987).
The stamps depict some of Newton's discoveries.
£ 1.15 scan
578
1987 Isaac Newton FDC (Gloucester) Illustrated Cotswold First Day Cover with the set of four "Sir Isaac Newton" stamps, with a Gloucestershire first day of issue postmark (March 241987).
The stamps depict some of Newton's discoveries.
£ 1.65 scan
579
1987 Isaac Newton FDC (Woolsthorpe) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Sir Isaac Newton" stamps, with a special pictorial Woolsthorpe first day of issue postmark (March 241987).
The stamps depict some of Newton's discoveries.
£ 1.20 scan
580
1987 N. Ireland 18p Benham FDC Benham Silk First Day Cover with the 18p Northern Ireland regional definitive stamp, with a special Belfast first day of issue postmark (January 8 1987).
The cover is Benham number BSR12.
£ 0.90 scan
581
1987 Scott Heraldry FDC (Aldershot) Illustrated Stuart First Day Cover with the set of four "Scottish Heraldry" stamps, with an Aldershot first day of issue postmark (July 21 1987).
The stamp designs feature coats of arms from the Order of the Thistle.
£ 1.50 scan
582
1987 Scott Heraldry FDC (Bedford) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Scottish Heraldry" stamps, with a Bedford first day of issue postmark (July 21 1987).
The stamp designs feature coats of arms from the Order of the Thistle.
£ 1.15 scan
583
1987 Scott Heraldry FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Scottish Heraldry" stamps, with a special pictorial Edinburgh Bureau first day of issue postmark (July 21 1987).
The stamp designs feature coats of arms from the Order of the Thistle.
£ 1.15 scan
584
1987 Scott Heraldry FDC (Gloucester) Illustrated Cotswold First Day Cover with the set of four "Scottish Heraldry" stamps, with a Gloucestershire first day of issue postmark (July 21 1987).
The stamp designs feature coats of arms from the Order of the Thistle.
£ 1.70 scan
585
1987 Studio Pottery FDC (Aldershot) Illustrated Stuart First Day Cover with the set of four "Studio Pottery" stamps, with an Aldershot first day of issue postmark (October 13 1987).
The stamps depict examples of studio pottery, including the work of Hans Coper, Lucie Rie, Elizabeth Fritsch, and Bernard Leach.
£ 1.50 scan
586
1987 Studio Pottery FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Studio Pottery" stamps, with a special pictorial Edinburgh Bureau first day of issue postmark (October 13 1987).
The stamps depict examples of studio pottery, including the work of Hans Coper, Lucie Rie, Elizabeth Fritsch, and Bernard Leach.
£ 1.15 scan
587
1987 St. Johns Ambulance FDC (Aldershot) Illustrated Stuart First Day Cover with the set of four "St. John Ambulance" stamps, with an Aldershot first day of issue postmark (June 16 1987).
The stamp designs feature ambulances dating from 1887 to 1987. The issue commemorated the centenary of the organisation.
£ 1.50 scan
588
1987 St. Johns Ambulance FDC (Stevenage) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "St. John Ambulance" stamps, with a Stevenage first day of issue postmark (June 16 1987).
The stamp designs feature ambulances dating from 1887 to 1987. The issue commemorated the centenary of the organisation.
£ 0.95 scan
589
1987 Victorian Britain FDC (Bedford) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Victorian Britain" stamps, with a Bedford first day of issue postmark (September 8 1987).
The stamps feature scenes from the Victorian era in Great Britain, and portraits of Queen Victoria.
£ 1.20 scan
590
1987 Victorian Britain FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Victorian Britain" stamps, with a special pictorial Edinburgh Bureau first day of issue postmark (September 8 1987).
The stamps feature scenes from the Victorian era in Great Britain, and portraits of Queen Victoria.
£ 1.00 scan
591
1987 Victorian Britain FDC (Gloucester) Illustrated Cotswold First Day Cover with the set of four "Victorian Britain" stamps, with a Gloucestershire first day of issue postmark (September 8 1987).
The stamps feature scenes from the Victorian era in Great Britain, and portraits of Queen Victoria.
£ 1.65 scan
591A
1987 Commemoratives FDC set of 8 Set of eight Post Office first day covers for all the 1987 commemorative issues.
This features the following sets:
Flowers, Isaac Newton, Architecture, St John Ambulance, Scottish Heraldry, Victorian Britain, Studio Pottery, and Christmas.
Most of the covers feature London FDI postmarks.
£ 6.50 scan
592
1988-2000 FDC Collection Beautiful collection of 116 different illustrated Post Office First Day Covers.
The collection contains covers issued between 1988 and 2000 (just two from 1999 and one from 2000). This includes commemoratives, national and regional definitives. Some of the covers included are the 1990 Penny Black Anniversary set, 1990 Queen Mothers Birthday, 1993 Sherlock Holmes, 1993 £10 Britannia, 1997 Golden Wedding, etc. All have typed addresses and special pictorial postmarks (mostly Edinburgh bureau).
£ 130.00 scan
593
1988 Armada FDC (London) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of five "Armada" stamps, with a London WC first day of issue postmark (July 19 1988).
The stamps are in a setenant strip of five, with a continuous design, showing the ships of the Spanish armada.
£ 1.25 scan
594
1988 Armada signed Benham FDC Benham Silk First Day Cover with the set of five "Armada" stamps, with a special pictorial Dover Kent first day of issue postmark (July 19 1988).
The stamps are in a setenant strip of five, with a continuous design.
This is Benham cover number BLCS34, which is signed by Lord Effingham, decendent of the Fleet Commander.
£ 9.95 scan
595
1988 Australia FDC (Bedford) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Links Between Australia and Britain" stamps, with a Bedford first day of issue postmark (June 21 1988).
The issue marked the Australian bicentennial. The stamps are in two setenant pairs.
£ 1.25 scan
596
1988 Australia FDC (Gloucester) Illustrated Cotswold First Day Cover with the set of four "Links Between Australia and Britain" stamps, with a Gloucestershire first day of issue postmark (June 21 1988).
The issue marked the Australian bicentennial. The stamps are in two setenant pairs.
SOLD! scan
597
1988 Australia FDC (Stevenage) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Links Between Australia and Britain" stamps, with a Stevenage first day of issue postmark (June 21 1988).
The issue marked the Australian bicentennial. The stamps are in two setenant pairs.
£ 1.25 scan
598
1988 Castles FDC (Hull) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four High Value Castle stamps, with a Hull first day of issue postmark (October 18 1988).
This features the £1, £1.50, £2, and £5 values, depicting Carrickfergus, Caernarfon, Edinburgh, and Windsor castles.
£ 10.00 scan
599
1988 Christmas FDC (Bethlehem) Illustrated, unaddressed, Stuart First Day Cover with the set of five "Christmas" stamps, with a special pictorial Bethlehem first day of issue postmark (November 15 1988).
The stamp designs feature Christmas cards.
£ 1.75 scan
600
1988 Edward Lear FDC (Aldershot) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Edward Lear" stamps, with an Aldershot first day of issue postmark (September 6 1988).
The stamps feature illustrations from Edward Lear's works, depicting the Owl and the Pussycat, etc.
£ 1.25 scan
601
1988 EUROPA / Transport FDC (Bedford) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Transport and Communications" stamps, with a Bedford first day of issue postmark (May 10 1988).
This was the EUROPA issue for 1988. The stamps depict a train, ship, bus, and airplane, all of which are used in transportg people and mail.
£ 0.95 scan
602
1988 Lear FDC (Dunstable) Illustrated, unaddressed Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Edward Lear" stamps, with a Dunstable first day of issue postmark (September 6 1988).
The stamps feature illustrations from Edward Lear's works, depicting the Owl and the Pussycat, etc.
£ 1.50 scan
603
1988 Linnean FDC (Gloucester) Illustrated Cotswold First Day Cover with the set of four "Linnean Society" stamps, with a Gloucestershire first day of issue postmark (January 19 1988).
The stamps feature natural history illustrations from the archives of the Linnean Society, whose bicentenary was being celebrated.
£ 1.75 scan
604
1988 Machins 14p - 35p FDC (Aldershot) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of eight new "Machin" definitive stamps with an Aldershot first day of issue postmark (August 23 1988).
The values included are 14p, 19p, 20p, 23p, 27p, 28p, 32p, and 35p.
£ 1.75 scan
605
1988 Machins 14p - 35p FDC (Hull) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of eight new "Machin" definitive stamps with a Hull first day of issue postmark (August 23 1988).
The values included are 14p, 19p, 20p, 23p, 27p, 28p, 32p, and 35p.
The cover is addressed in pencil, which should easily be erasable.
£ 2.10 scan
606
1988 Transport FDC (London EC) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Transport and Communications" stamps, with a London EC first day of issue postmark (May 10 1988).
This was the EUROPA issue for 1988. The stamps depict a train, ship, bus, and airplane, all of which are used in transporting people and mail.
£ 1.45 scan
607
1988 Transport FDC (Twickenham) Illustrated Stuart First Day Cover with the set of four "Transport and Communications" stamps, with a Twickenham first day of issue postmark (May 10 1988).
This was the EUROPA issue for 1988. The stamps depict a train, ship, bus, and airplane, all of which are used in transportg people and mail.
£ 1.30 scan
608
1988 Welsh Bible FDC (Gwynedd) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Welsh Bible" stamps, with a special pictorial Ty Mawr Wybrnant Gwynedd first day of issue postmark (March 1 1988).
The issue commemorated the 400th anniversary of the Welsh Bible. Depicted on the stamps are translators and editors William Morgan, William salesbury, Richard Davies, and Richard Parry.
£ 1.75 scan
608A
1988 Commemoratives FDC set of 9 Set of nine Post Office First Day Covers for the 1988 commemorative issues.
This includes the following issues:
Linnean Society, Welsh Bible, Sports, Transport (EUROPA), Australia Bicentennial, Armada, Edward Lear (stamps and sheet), and Christmas.
Most of the covers feature London FDI postmarks.
£ 8.00 scan
609
1989 Anniversaries FDC (Aldershot) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Anniversaries" stamps, with an Aldershor first day of issue postmark (April 11 1989).
The stamps are in two setenant pairs. The designs commemorate four different anniversaries occuring in 1989.
£ 1.20 scan
610
1989 Birds FDC (Guildford) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Birds" stamps with a Guildford first day of issue postmark (January 17 1989).
The birds pictured are the Puffin, Avocet, Oystercatcher, and Gannet. The issue celebrated the centenary of the R.S.P.B.
£ 1.25 scan
611
1989 Christmas FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of five "Christmas" stamps, with a pictorial Edinburgh bureau first day of issue postmark (November 14 1989).
The set includes four "charity" stamps, for which 1p was donated by the Post Office to charities. The designs feature Ely Cathedral, which celebrated its 800th anniversary.
£ 2.25 scan
612
1989 Christmas FDC (Twickenham) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of five "Christmas" stamps, with a Twickenham first day of issue postmark (November 14 1989).
The set includes four "charity" stamps, for which 1p was donated by the Post Office to charities. The designs feature Ely Cathedral, which celebrated its 800th anniversary.
£ 1.10 scan
613
1989 Greetings Booklet FDC (Aldershot) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of five "Greetings" stamps from the booklet issued in 1989. This features an Aldershot first day of issue postmark (January 31 1989).
The stamp designs depict Cupid, a rose, a Teddy bear, fruit, and yachts. The stamps all have good perforations, which is rare for this issue.
£ 7.50 scan
614
1989 Greetings Booklet FDC (Guildford) Illustrated, unaddressed, Post Office First Day Cover with the set of five "Greetings" stamps from the booklet issued in 1989.
The stamp designs depict Cupid, a rose, a Teddy bear, fruit, and yachts. The stamps all have good perforations, which is rare for this issue. The cover features a Guildford first day of issue postmark (January 31 1989).
£ 11.75 scan
615
1989 Industrial Archeology 35p FDC (Benham) Illustrated Benham Silk First Day Cover with the 35p "Industrial Archeology" stamp, with a special pictorial Llangollen first day of issue postmark (July 4 1989).
The stamp and poctmark depict the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct.
This is cover number BS25.
£ 1.50 scan
616
1989 Industrial Archeology FDC (Twickenham) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Industrial Archeology" stamps, with a Twickenham first day of issue postmark (July 4 1989).
The stamps depict early British industrial achievements.
£ 0.90 scan
617
1989 Lord Mayor FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of five "Lord Mayor's Show" stamps, with a special pictorial Edinburgh bureau first day of issue postmark (October 17 1989).
The stamps are in a setenant strip of five, with a continuous design.
£ 1.20 scan
618
1989 Lord Mayor FDC (Twickenham) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of five "Lord Mayor's Show" stamps, with a Twickenham first day of issue postmark (October 17 1989).
The stamps are in a setenant strip of five, with a continuous design.
£ 1.00 scan
619
1989 Machins 15p - 37p FDC (Guildford) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of seven new "Machin" definitive stamps with a special red Guildford first day of issue postmark (September 26 1989).
The values included are 15p, 20p, 24p, 29p, 30p, 34p, and 37p.
The cover is addressed in pencil, which should easily be erasable.
£ 2.10 scan
620
1989 Microscopes FDC (Kingston) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Microscopes" stamps, with a Kingston-upon-Thames first day of issue postmark (September 5 1989).
The stamps depict items as seen under a microscope, to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Royal Microscopical Society.
£ 1.00 scan
621
1989 Microscopes FDC (London) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Microscopes" stamps, with a London WC first day of issue postmark (September 5 1989).
The stamps depict items as seen under a microscope, to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Royal Microscopical Society.
£ 1.00 scan
621A
1989 Commemoratives FDC set of 10 Set of ten Post Office First Day Covers for the 1989 commemorative and greetings issues.
This includes the following issues:
Birds, Greetings, Food & Farming, Anniversaries, Toys & Games (EUROPA), Industrial Archeology (stamps and sheet), Microscopes, Lord Mayor Show, and Christmas.
Most of the covers feature London FDI postmarks. The Food & Farms cover has a poor corner at top left.
£ 14.00 scan
622
1990 Astronomy FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Astronomy" stamps, with a special pictorial Edinburgh bureau first day of issue postmark (October 16 1990).
The stamp designs depict early to modern astronomical instruments and devices, including a vintage telescope, gyroscope, and modern radio-telescope.
£ 1.40 scan
623
1990 Astronomy FDC (Twickenham) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Astronomy" stamps, with a Twickenham first day of issue postmark (October 16 1990).
The stamp designs depict early to modern astronomical instruments and devices, including a vintage telescope, gyroscope, and modern radio-telescope.
£ 1.00 scan
624
1990 Christmas Benham Silk FDC Benham Silk First Day Cover with the set of five "Christmas" stamps, with a special Windsor first day of issue postmark (November 13 1990).
The stamp designs feature snow scenes.
The cover was carried aboard the special Windsor Mailcoach (illustrated in the postmark).
The cover is Benham number BLCS59.
£ 4.50 scan
625
1990 EUROPA FDC (Twickenham) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "EUROPA" stamps with a Twickenham first day of issue postmark (March 6 1990).
The stamp designs represent the EUROPA theme for 1990, as well as celebrate Glasgow as the 1990 European City of Culture.
£ 1.00 scan
626
1990 Gallantry FDC (Twickenham) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of five "Gallantry" stamps, with a Twickenham first day of issue postmark (September 11 1990).
The stamps shw the Victoria Cross, Distinguished Service Cross & Medal, Military Cross & Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross & Medal, and the George Cross.
£ 1.00 scan
627
1990 Greetings FDC First Day Cover with the complete pane of ten 20p stamps from the 1990 "Greetings" booklet, with a Southampton first day of issue postmark (February 6 1990).
The stamp designs feature "smiles", including the Mona Lisa, Clown, Cheshire Cat, Teddy bear, etc.
£ 7.00 scan
628
1990 Kew Gardens FDC (Caernarfon) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Kew Gardens" stamps, with a Caernarfon first day of issue postmark (June 5 1990).
The stamps were issued to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the gardens.
£ 1.00 scan
629
1990 Kew Gardens FDC (Twickenham) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Kew Gardens" stamps, with a Twickenham first day of issue postmark (June 5 1990).
The stamps were issued to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the gardens.
£ 1.20 scan
630
1990 P.B. Anniversary Sheet FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the miniature sheet issued to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the issue of the Penny Black, with a special pictorial Edinburgh Bureau first day of issue postmark (May 3 1990).
The sheet design includes a reproduction of the penny black, along with a 20p anniversary stamp with the portraits of Queen Vctoria and Queen Elizabeth II.
£ 2.00 scan
631
1990 Queens Awards FDC (Twickenham) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Queen's Awards" stamps with a Twickenham first day of issue postmark (April 10 1990).
The stamps feature the awards for Export Achievement, and Technological Achievement. The stamps are in two setenant pairs.
£ 1.00 scan
632
1990 RSPCA FDC (Twickenham) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "R.S.P.C.A." stamps with a Twickenham first day of issue postmark (January 23, 1990).
The stamps feature a kitten, bunny, chick and puppy. The issue celebrated the 150th anniversary of the society.
£ 1.00 scan
633
1990 Thomas Hardy FDC (Dorchester) Illustrated Stuart First Day Cover with the "Thomas Hardy" stamp, with a special pictorial Dorchester first day of issue postmark (July 10 1990).
The issue marked the 150th anniversary of the author's birth.
£ 0.75 scan
634
1990 Thomas Hardy FDC (Twickenham) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the "Thomas Hardy" stamp, with a Twickenham first day of issue postmark (July 10 1990).
The issue marked the 150th anniversary of the author's birth.
£ 0.35 scan
634A
1990 Commemoratives FDC set of 10 Set of twelve Post Office First Day Covers for the 1990 commemorative and greetings issues.
This includes the following issues:
Penny Black Anniversary, RSPCA, Europa, Greetings (Smilers), Penny Black sheet, Queens Award, Kew Gardens, Thomas Hardy, Queen Mother Birthday, Gallantry, Astronomy, and Christmas series.
The Queen's Award issue features a pictorial London SW postmark, and the Queen Mother issue features a pictorial Westminster postmark. The remaining covers feature mostly London FDIs.
£ 12.50 scan
635
1991 Christmas FDC (Twickenham) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of five "Christmas" stamps, with a Twickenham first day of issue postmark (November 12 1991).
The stamp designs depict scenes from the Nativity.
£ 1.00 scan
636
1991 Dinosaurs FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of five "Dinosaurs" stamps, with a pictorial Edinburgh Bureau first day of issue postmark (August 20 1991).
The stamps were issued to mark the 150th anniversary of the publication of Owen's "Dinosauria". The designs show the Iguanodon, Stegosaurus, Tyrannosaurus, Protoceratops, and Triceratops.
£ 2.00 scan
637
1991 Dinosaurs FDC (Stevenage) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of five "Dinosaurs" stamps, with a Stevenage first day of issue postmark (August 20 1991).
The stamps were issued to mark the 150th anniversary of the publication of Owen's "Dinosauria". The designs show the Iguanodon, Stegosaurus, Tyrannosaurus, Protoceratops, and Triceratops.
£ 1.60 scan
638
1991 Dinosaurs FDC (Twickenham) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of five "Dinosaurs" stamps, with a Twickenham first day of issue postmark (August 20 1991).
The stamps were issued to mark the 150th anniversary of the publication of Owen's "Dinosauria". The designs show the Iguanodon, Stegosaurus, Tyrannosaurus, Protoceratops, and Triceratops.
£ 1.50 scan
639
1991 Maps FDC (Twickenham) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Maps" stamps, with a Twickenham first day of issue postmark (September 17 1991).
The stamps were issued to commemorate the bicentennial of the Ordnance Survey. The maps illustrated are of Hamstreet, in Kent.
£ 1.00 scan
640
1991 Roses FDC (Twickenham) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of five "Roses" stamps, with a Twickenham first day of issue postmark (July 16 1991).
The stamps were issued to commemorate the ninth World Congress of Roses, held in Belfast.
£ 1.20 scan
641
1991 Science Achievements FDC (Twickenham) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Scientific Achievements" stamps with a Twickenham first day of issue postmark (March 5 1991).
The subjects include Faraday (electricity), Babbage (computers), Watsonn-Watt (radar), and Whittle (jet engine).
£ 1.00 scan
642
1991 Space EUROPA FDC (Twickenham) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Europe in Space" stamps, with a Twickenham first day of issue postmark (April 23 1991).
This was the EUROPA issue for 1991. The "imaginative" designs show an astronomer's view of the universe.
£ 1.10 scan
643
1991 Sports FDC (Bedford) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Sports" stamps, with a Bedford first day of issue postmark (June 11 1991).
The stamps were issued to commemorate the 1991 World Student games held in Sheffield, and the Rugby World Cup. They depict the sports of fencing, hurdling, diving, and rugby.
£ 1.60 scan
644
1991 Sports FDC (Twickenham) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Sports" stamps, with a Twickenham first day of issue postmark (June 11 1991).
The stamps were issued to commemorate the 1991 World Student games held in Sheffield, and the Rugby World Cup. They depict the sports of fencing, hurdling, diving, and rugby.
£ 1.00 scan
644A
1991 Commemoratives FDC set of 9 Set of nine Post Office first day covers for all the 1991 commemorative and greetings issues.
This features the following sets:
Dogs, Greetings (Luck), Science, Space (EUROPA), Sports, Roses, Dinosaurs, Maps, and Christmas.
Most of the covers feature London FDI postmarks.
£ 12.00 scan
645
1992 Castle High Values FDC (Bradford) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four high value "Castle" stamps, with a Bradford first day of issue postmark (March 24 1992).
These are the values from £1 to £5, depicting Carrickfergus, Caernarfon, Edinburgh, and Windsor castles. The designs incorporate the profile of Queen Elizabeth II in optically variable ink, which changes colour when views at different angles.
£ 12.00 scan
646
1992 Castle High Values FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four high value "Castle" stamps, with a special pictorial Edinburgh bureau first day of issue postmark (March 24 1992).
These are the values from £1 to £5, depicting Carrickfergus, Caernarfon, Edinburgh, and Windsor castles. The designs incorporate the profile of Queen Elizabeth II in optically variable ink, which changes colour when views at different angles.
£ 11.00 scan
647
1992 Christmas FDC (Aldershot) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of five "Christmas" stamps, with an Aldershot first day of issue postmark (November 10 1992).
The stamp designs feature [arts of stained glass windows from churches around Britain. The issue also marked the 900th anniversary of the founding of the Benedictine abbey, which later became Chester Cathedral.
£ 1.25 scan
648
1992 Civil War FDC (Twickenham) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Civil War" stamps, with a Twickenham first day of issue postmark (June 16 1992).
The stamps were issued to commemorate the 1642-1651 war fought between the forces of King and Parliament. The designs feature a "pikeman", "drummer", "musketeer", and "standard bearer".
£ 1.25 scan
649
1992 Euro-Market FDC (Aldershot) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the "European Market" stamp, with an Aldershot first day of issue postmark (October 13 1992).
The issue was to commemorate the Single European Market, and features the European Star.
£ 0.50 scan
650
1992 Gilbert & Sullivan FDC (Twickenham) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of five "Gilbert and Sullivan" stamps, with a Twickenham first day of issue postmark (July 21 1992).
The designs feature scenes from Gilbert and Sullican operas: Iolanthe, The Pirates of Penzance, The Mikado, The gondoliers, and The Yeomen of the Guard.
£ 1.25 scan
651
1992 Green Issue FDC (Twickenham) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Green Issue" stamps, with a Twickenham first day of issue postmark (September 15 1992).
The stamps were issued to promote the protection of the environment. The stamps were designed by children who entered a competition held by Royal Mail and the Blue Peter TV programme.
£ 1.25 scan
652
1992 Wales Booklet Pane FDC Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the multivalue pane from the £6 stamp booklet issued in 1992 for Wales.
This features eight Machin definitive and regional stamps and a central label featuring the Welsh dragon.
£ 4.00 scan
652A
1992 Commemoratives FDC set of 10 Set of ten Post Office first day covers for all the 1990 commemorative and greetings issues.
This features the following sets:
Wintertime, Greetings (Memories), Queen's Accession, Tennyson, EUROPA, Civil War, Gilbert & Sullivan, Green issue, European Market, and Christmas.
Most of the covers feature London FDI postmarks.
£ 13.00 scan
653
1993 Autumn FDC (Basingstoke) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of five "Autumn" stamps, with a Basingstoke first day of issue postmark (September 14 1993).
The stamps depict autumn fruits and leaves.
£ 1.25 scan
654
1993 Britannia £10 FDC (Bradford) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the £10 "Britannia" high value stamp, with a Bradford first day of issue postmark (March 2 1993).
The stamp is unique in many ways due to the new security features used in its production. These include optically variable ink, Braille embossing, elliptical perforations, etc.
£ 11.95 scan
655
1993 Canals FDC (Farnborough) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Inland Waterways" stamps, with a Farnborough first day of issue postmark (July 20 1993).
The stamps picture canal scenes from around Britain, including horse drawn barges, etc. The issue commemorated the 200th anniversary of the acts of parliament authorising the waterways shown.
£ 1.25 scan
656
1993 Christmas FDC (Gads Hill Place) Illustrated Cotswold First Day Cover with the set of five "Christmas" stamps, with a special pictorial Gads Hill Place first day of issue postmark (November 9 1993).
The stamps depict scenes from "A Christmas Carol". The issue commemorated the 150th anniversary of the publication of the book by Charles Dickens.
£ 2.00 scan
657
1993 Modern Art FDC (Bradford) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Art" stamps, with a Bradford first day of issue postmark (June 16 1987).
The stamp designs feature paintings and sculpture by various contemporary artists. The issue was part of the Europa program.
£ 1.25 scan
658
1993 Modern Art FDC (Twickenham) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Art" stamps, with a Twickenham first day of issue postmark (May 11 1993).
The stamps depict works by 20th century artists Henry Moore, Edward Bawden, Stanley Spencer, and Ben Nicholson.
£ 1.35 scan
659
1993 Orchids FDC (Aldershot) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of five "Orchids" stamps, with an Aldershot first day of issue postmark (March 16 1993).
The stamps were issued to mark the 14th World Orchid Conference, held in Glasgow. Five different Orchid flower species are pictured on the designs.
£ 1.25 scan
660
1993 Roman Britain FDC (Farnborough) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Roman Britain" stamps, with a Farnborough first day of issue postmark (June 15 1993).
The stamps picture Roman artifacts found in Britain.
£ 1.25 scan
661
1993 Sherlock Holmes FDC (Basingstoke) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of five "Sherlock Holmes" stamps, with a Basingstoke first day of issue postmark (October 12 1993).
The stamps feature scenes from several stories involving the detective. The issue was to celebrate the centenary of the publication of "The Final Problem". The stamps are in a setenant strip of five.
£ 1.55 scan
662
1993 Swans FDC (Aldershot) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of five "Swans" stamps, with an Aldershot first day of issue postmark (January 19 1993).
The stamps depict various types of swans. The issue marked the 600th anniversary of the Abbotsbury swannery.
£ 1.80 scan
663
1993 FDC Cotswold Set Beautiful set of unaddressed Cotswold first day covers for all the 1993 commemorative issues.
This features the following sets, all with special pictorial postmarks as listed:
Swans (Slimbridge), Timekeepers (Newark), Orchids (Birmingham), Arts (Kensington), Roman Britain (Cirencester), Canals (Northampton), Autumn (Berry Hill), Sherlock Holmes (Crowborough), and Christmas (Dickens House).
£ 25.00 scan
664
1993 Commemoratives FDC set of 10 Set of ten Post Office first day covers for all the 1993 commemorative (and greetings) issues.
This features the following sets:
Swans, Greeting (Rupert), Marine Timekeepers, Orchids, Arts, Roman Britain, Canals, Autumn, Sherlock Holmes, and Christmas.
Most of the covers feature London, Shropshire, or Bradford FDI postmarks, except the Timekeepers (Greenwich pictorial) and Art (London SW pictorial) issues.
£ 10.00 scan
665
1994 D-Day FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of five "D-Day" stamps, with a special pictorial Edinburgh bureau first day of issue postmark (June 6 1994).
The stamps are in a setenant strip of five. The designs feature photographs from June 6 1944, including Gold Beach and Sword Beach, etc. The issue commemorated the 50th anniversary of the military operation.
£ 1.70 scan
666
1994 N. Ireland Pane FDC (Bradford) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the multivalue pane from the "Northern Ireland" £6.04 prestige booklet, with a Bradford first day of issue postmark (July 26 1994).
The booklet was issued to highlight the country. The pane contains eight Machin stamps, with a central label.
£ 4.25 scan
667
1994 Postcards Benham silk FDCs Beautiful set of five Benham Silk First Day Cards with the "Picture Postcards" stamps, each with a different pictorial first day of issue postmark (April 12 1994): London, Blackpool Tower, Scarborough, Brighton, and Blackpool.
The cards are from a limited edition of just 2500, numbered BPC21-BPC25.
Sold! scan
668
1994 Commemoratives FDC set of 10 Set of ten Post Office first day covers for all the 1994 commemorative (and greetings) issues.
This features the following sets:
Age of Steam, Greetings (Rupert), Prince of Wales paintings, Postcards, Channel Tunnel, D-Day, Golf, Summertime, Medicine, and Christmas.
Most of the covers feature Shropshire FDI postmarks.
£ 10.00 scan
669
1995 Castles £3 FDC Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the £3 "Carrickfergus Castle" high value stamp, with a Bradford first day of issue postmark (August 22 1995).
This stamp was a new addition to the high value series.
SOLD! scan
670
1995 Machin £1 Defin FDC (Bradford) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the new £1 Machin definitive, with a Bradford first day of issue postmark (August 22 1995).
This new value was printed using a special "iriodin" ink, providing a metallic background.
£ 1.80 scan
671
1995 National Trusts Pane FDC (Bradford) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the multivalue pane from the £6 "National Trusts" prestige booklet issue, with a Bradford first day of issue postmark (April 25 1995).
The pane contains eight Machin stamps and a central label.
£ 3.95 scan
672
1995 Shakespeare FDC (Twickenham) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of five "Shakespeare" stamps, with a Twickenham first day of issue postmark (August 8 1995).
The stamps were issued to commemorate the reconstruction of Shakespeare's "Globe Theatre". The designs depict the Globe and other Bankside theatres. The stamps are in a setenant strip of five.
£ 1.40 scan
673
1996 Childrens TV FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of five "Stars of the Small Screen" stamps, with a special pictorial Edinburgh bureau first day of issue postmark (September 3 1996).
The stamps depict children's television characters including Muffin the Mule, Sooty, Stingray, The Clangers, and Dangermouse.
£ 1.75 scan
674
1996 Famous Women FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of five "Women of Achievement" stamps, with a special pictorial Edinburgh bureau first day of issue postmark (August 6 1996).
The stamps portray Dorothy Hodgkin, Margot Fonteyn, Elisabeth Frink, Daphne du Maurier, and Marea Hartman.
£ 1.60 scan
675
1996 Football FDC (Wembley) Illustrated Post Office / Evening Standard first day cover with the set of five "Football Legends" stamps issued in 1996.
This features a special pictorial Wembley first day of issue postmark (May 14 1996).
The stamps depict Dixie Dean, Bobby Moore, Duncan Edwards, Billy Wright, and Danny Blanchflower.
£ 1.80 scan
676
1996 Greetings Cartoons FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the pane of ten "Cartoons" greetings stamps, with a special pictorial Edinburgh bureau first day of issue postmark (February 26 1996).
The stamps are from the Greetings booklet, and depict examples of amusing cartoon art.
£ 4.00 scan
677
1996 Olympics FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of five "Olympics and Paralympics" stamps, with a special pictorial Edinburgh bureay first day of issue postmark (July 9 1996).
The designs depict stylised renditions of the sports of javelin, basketball, diving, swimming, and athletics.
£ 1.75 scan
678
1997 Great Tudor FDC (Shropshire) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of seven "Great Tudor" stamps with a Shropshire first day of issue postmark (January 21, 1997).
The designs picture Henry VIII and his six wives. The stamps depicting Catherine Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour, Anne of Cleves, Catherine Howard, and Catherine Parr are in a setenant strip.
£ 2.50 scan
679
1997 Greetings Flowers FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the pane of ten Flowers "Greetings" stamps from the 1997 booklet, with a special pictorial Edinburgh bureay first day of issue postmark (January 6 1997).
The stamps depict colourful flowers, and the postmark depicts a butterfly.
£ 3.75 scan
680
1998 Breaking Barriers Pane FDC (Error) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover for the multivalue pane of the Breaking Barriers booklet.
This features a special pictorial Edinburgh Bureau first day of issue postmark (October 13 1998). This is the original version, with the word "philatelic" mis-spelled as "philaletic"!
£ 3.35 scan
681
1998 Breaking Barriers Pane FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover for the multivalue pane of the Breaking Barriers booklet.
This features a special pictorial Edinburgh Bureau first day of issue postmark (October 13 1998). This is the corrected version, with the word "philatelic" spelled correctly!
£ 3.35 scan
682
1998 Carnival FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of five "Carnival" stamps, with a special pictorial Edinburgh bureau first day of issue postmark (August 25 1998).
The issue commemorated the Notting Hill carnival, initilly held in the 1960's. Thsi was the EUROPA issue for 1998, following the theme "national festivals".

P.S. the scan is not blurry, that's the way the stamps are !!
£ 2.00 scan
683
1998 Diana Memorial FDC (Kensington) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of five "Princess of Wales Memorial" stamps, with a special Kensington first day of issue postmark (February 3 1998).
The stamps are in a setenant strip of five. The designs depict various portraits of Princess Diana.
£ 2.50 scan
684
1998 Diana Memorial FDC (Kensington) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of five "Princess of Wales Memorial" stamps, with a special Kensington first day of issue postmark (February 3 1998).
The stamps are in a setenant strip of five. The designs depict various portraits of Princess Diana.
SOLD! scan
685
1999 Definitive High Values FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four new Machin high value definitive stamps, with a special pictorial Edinburgh bureau first day of issue postmark (March 9 1999).
This includes the new values between £1.50 and £5.
£ 12.00 scan
686
1999 Inventors' Tale FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Inventors' Tale" stamps, with a special Edinburgh bureau first day of issue postmark (January 12 1999).
These were part of the millennium series. The designs are supposed to feature timekeeping, steam power, photography, and computers.
£ 2.50 scan
687
1999 Machins 7p - 64p FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four new "Machin" definitive stamps with a special Edinburgh bureau first day of issue postmark (April 20 1999).
The values included are 7p, 38p, 44p, and 64p.
£ 2.75 scan
688
1999 Machin "E" FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the new "Machin" definitive stamp with a special Edinburgh bureau first day of issue postmark (January 19 1999).
This is for the new European rate stamp, with the non-value indicator "E".
£ 1.20 scan
689
1999 Millennium Commemorative Document Royal Mail Millennium Moment Commemorative Document issued in 1999/2000.
In a sealed cellophane sleeve, this nice printed souvenir includes a Millennium Moment miniature sheet of four stamps, with two special postmarks, dated December 31 1999 and January 1 2000.
Issued in limited numbers by the Post office, this is a nice souvenir of that unique time!
£ 12.50 scan
690
1999 Patients' Tale FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Patients' Tale" stamps, with a special Edinburgh Bureau first day of issue postmark (March 2 1999).
These were part of the millennium series. The designs are supposed to feature "Jenner's Vaccination", "Nursing Care", "Fleming's Penicillin", and "Test-Tube Baby".
£ 2.50 scan
691
1999 Profile on print Pane FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover for the label pane of the Profile on Print booklet.
This features a special pictorial Edinburgh Bureau first day of issue postmark (February 16 1999).
£ 3.75 scan
692
1999 Soldiers' Tale FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Soldiers' Tale" stamps, with a special Edinburgh bureau first day of issue postmark (October 5 1999).
These were part of the millennium series. The designs are said to feature "Bannockburn", "civil war", "world wars", and "peacekeeping".
£ 2.50 scan
693
1999 Travellers' Tale FDC (Bureau) Illustrated Post Office First Day Cover with the set of four "Travellers' Tale" stamps, with a special Edinburgh bureau first day of issue postmark (February 2 1999).
These were part of the millennium series. The designs are supposed to feature "jet travel", "liberation by bike", "linking the nation", and "Cook's endeavour".
£ 2.50 scan



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