Welcome to the London 2012 Paralympic Games : Royal Mail first day cover / Royal Mail.

Date:
2012
  • Ephemera

About this work

Description

First day cover envelope with 4 postage stamps issued by the Royal Mail Group Ltd. on 29 August 2012 to commemorate the opening of the 2012 London Paralympic Games. It has all 4 stamps stuck to it and they have been cancelled by the official first day of issue cancellation stamp ("Equality, determination, inspiration, courage") and includes a colour, illustrated 'stiffener' card. The stamps show weight lifting, 'blade' running, wheelchair basketball and cycling. The text on the 'stiffener' gives 5 'highlights from the history of the games (1948-2012).

Publication/Creation

Edinburgh : Royal Mail, 2012.

Physical description

1 envelope : illustrations ; 13 x 22 cm

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    EPH715A
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    EPH715A:57

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