Antiques & Collectables, Coins, Gold & Silver (14% Buyers Commission)
This Westminster Coin First Day Cover (FDC) commemorates the wedding of Prince Edward and Sophie Rhys-Jones. The lot consists of a Guernsey souvenir sheet containing a single perforated stamp with a denomination of £1, which is cancelled with a Guernsey circular date stamp (CDS) from the first day of issue, dated 10 June 1999. Inset into the cover is a commemorative five-pound (£5) cupro-nickel crown coin featuring the profiles of the couple. The cover is mounted on a large, informative presentation card titled The Edward & Sophie Royal Wedding Stamp Collection, which includes printed biographical text. This specific cover is numbered 1439 in a limited edition and bears the Westminster logo at the bottom left. The entire assembly is presented in a clear protective sleeve.
Condition report:
The item is in excellent philatelic condition. The cover and presentation card are clean and free from toning, foxing, or creasing. The circular date stamp is clear and well-struck. The coin appears in uncirculated condition with no visible wear or tarnish.
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