Antiques & Collectables, Coins, Watches, Gold & Silver (14% Buyers Commission)
A collection of Royal Mail commemorative and definitive First Day Covers (FDCs) from the United Kingdom, primarily spanning the years 1986 and 1990. The group is presented in a black ring binder with clear archival sleeves. Issues identified include Nature Conservation (1986), Sport (1986), Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (1986), Penny Black 150th Anniversary (1990), Europa (1990), RSPCA (1990), Gallantry (1990), Astronomy (1990), and the 90th Birthday of HM Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother (1990). The covers bear full sets of stamps with values including 15p, 17p, 20p, 29p, 31p, 34p, and 37p. Cancellations consist of various First Day of Issue circular date stamps (CDS) and pictorial handstamps from post offices in Derby, Dundee, Edinburgh, and Skegness. The majority of covers are addressed to residents in Derby and Manchester.
Condition report:
Covers appear well-preserved within plastic sleeves. Stamps are securely affixed with clear cancellations. Perforations appear intact where visible. Minor handling wear to the binder exterior. No significant toning or foxing observed on the displayed examples.
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