FDC First Day Cover TUC stamp 1978 GPO, postmarks and illustrations

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First Day Cover (FDC) with 1978 TUC stamp, issued by the GPO. It features black and white illustrations on the front, depicting a watch, a statue, and a female figure, as well as various motifs related to British postal history. Several postmarks are visible, including a dated postal cancellation and a "By Air Mail" sticker. The handwritten address is still present on the envelope.

Condition: Used item, showing some visible signs of wear and handling, including slight marks and a patina on the paper. Sold as is.

Did you know? First Day Covers are created to mark the official launch of a stamp and are often accompanied by original illustrations or commemorative postmarks specific to that postal event.

Perfect for those looking for an authentic postal item, ideal as a gift idea or to enhance an office, library, or postal-themed wall decor.

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Keywords: philatelic envelope, postage stamp, FDC, postmark, illustrated mail, first day, TUC stamp, GPO