BRITISH COVERS
1981
14th Jan 1981: "New Low Value Definitives"
First Day Cover designed by Michael Burke.
Official Post Office First Day Cover with special postmark
"FIRST DAY ISSUE PHILATELIC BUREAU EDINBURGH - 14 JAN 1981"
"FIRST DAY ISSUE PHILATELIC BUREAU EDINBURGH - 14 JAN 1981"
From my Collection"
6th Feb 1981: SG1143 to SG 1146. "Folklore"
The first known use of the word "Folklore" was 1846 by the British antiquary J.W. Thoms. Today the meaning cover such topics as fairy tales, susperstitions and traditional customs. The stamps on this first day cover represent different British customs.
Official Post Office First Day Cover with special postmark
"FIRST DAY ISSUE PHILATELIC BUREAU EDINBURGH - 6 FEB 1981"
"FIRST DAY ISSUE PHILATELIC BUREAU EDINBURGH - 6 FEB 1981"
From my Collection"
Private First Day Cover with local cancel
"FIRST DAY OF ISSUE CRAWLEY WEST SUSSEX - 6 FEB 1981"
"FIRST DAY OF ISSUE CRAWLEY WEST SUSSEX - 6 FEB 1981"
From my Collection"
25th Mar 1981: SG1147 to 1150. "International Year of Disabled People"
The logo for the Year issued by the United Nations symbolises a disabled and an able-bodied person holding hands in mutual support surrounded by the UN laurel leaves.This First Day Cover was designed by John Gibbs.
Official Post Office First Day Cover with special postmark
"FIRST DAY ISSUE PHILATELIC BUREAU EDINBURGH - 25 MARCH 1981"
"FIRST DAY ISSUE PHILATELIC BUREAU EDINBURGH - 25 MARCH 1981"
From my Collection"
Private Issue First Day Cover with local postmark
"FIRST DAY OF ISSUE CRAWLEY, WEST SUSSEX - 25 MARCH 1981"
"FIRST DAY OF ISSUE CRAWLEY, WEST SUSSEX - 25 MARCH 1981"
From my Collection"
8th Apr 1981: "Regional definitive - Northern Ireland"
8th Apr 1981: "Regional definitive - Scotland"
8th Apr 1981: "Regional definitive - Wales"
This First Day Cover was designed by Douglas Haliday, a freelance designer, Vice-Chancellor and Head of the School of Graphic Design at the Newport College of Art and Design, Gwent. The interlaced motif is based on medieval stone carvings found at various locations around Wales.
First Official Post Office special postmark
"FIRST DAY ISSUE DYDD CYHOEDDIAD CYNTAF - 8 APR 1981"
"FIRST DAY ISSUE DYDD CYHOEDDIAD CYNTAF - 8 APR 1981"
From my Collection"
13th May 1981: SG1151 to 1154. "Butterflies"
Britain is home to around 60 different species of butterflies, however relatively few can be regarded as common and in recent years there has been a steady decline in their numbers. This First Day Cover was designed by John Gibbs.
Official Post Office First Day Cover with special postmark
"FIRST DAY ISSUE LONDON SW - 13 MAY 1981"
"FIRST DAY ISSUE LONDON SW - 13 MAY 1981"
From my Collection"
Official Post Office First Day Cover with special postmark
"BRITISH BUTTERFLY CONSERVATION SOC. BOURTON CHELTENHAM - 13 MAY 1981"
"BRITISH BUTTERFLY CONSERVATION SOC. BOURTON CHELTENHAM - 13 MAY 1981"
From my Collection"
Official Post Office First Day Cover with local postmark
"FIRST DAY OF ISSUE SALISBURY - 13 MAY 1981"
"FIRST DAY OF ISSUE SALISBURY - 13 MAY 1981"
From my Collection"
Private First Day Cover with local postmark
"FIRST DAY OF ISSUE CRAWLEY, WEST SUSSEX - 13 MAY 1981"
"FIRST DAY OF ISSUE CRAWLEY, WEST SUSSEX - 13 MAY 1981"
From my Collection"
24th Jun 1981: SG1155 to SG1159. "50th Anniversary of the National Trust for Scotland"
Founded in 1895 the National Trust for Places of Historical Interest or Natural Beauty seeks to ensure that the heritage of historical buildings and natural features of England, Wales and Northern Ireland is preserved for present and future enjoyment. The national Trust is an independent charity relying on donations.The First Day Cover was designed by Design Alliance and the insert card written by Suzanne Wolstenholme.
Official Post Office First Day Cover with special postmark
"FIRST DAY ISSUE PHILATELIC BUREAU EDINBURGH - 24 JUNE 1981"
"FIRST DAY ISSUE PHILATELIC BUREAU EDINBURGH - 24 JUNE 1981"
From my Collection"
Private Issue First Day Cover with local postmark
"FIRST DAY ISSUE CRAWLEY, WEST SUSSEX - 24 JUNE 1981"
"FIRST DAY ISSUE CRAWLEY, WEST SUSSEX - 24 JUNE 1981"
From my Collection"
22nd Jul 1981: SG1160 and SG1161. "Royal Wedding"
Official Post Office First Day Cover with special postmark
"FIRST DAY ISSUE PHILATELIC BUREAU EDINBURGH - 22 JULY 1981". This special cancel features the intertwined letters "c", "&" and "D", the intitials of Charles and Diana.
"FIRST DAY ISSUE PHILATELIC BUREAU EDINBURGH - 22 JULY 1981". This special cancel features the intertwined letters "c", "&" and "D", the intitials of Charles and Diana.
From my Collection"
Private First Day Cover with special postmark
"FIRST DAY ISSUE LONDON - 22 JULY 1981". This special cancel features the facade of Westminster Abbey where the marriage took place.
"FIRST DAY ISSUE LONDON - 22 JULY 1981". This special cancel features the facade of Westminster Abbey where the marriage took place.
From my Collection"
Private First Day Cover with local postmark
"FIRST DAY ISSUE CRAWLEY, WEST SUSSEX - 22 JULY 1981".
"FIRST DAY ISSUE CRAWLEY, WEST SUSSEX - 22 JULY 1981".
From my Collection"
12th Aug 1981: SG1162 to SG1165. "25th Anniversary of Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme"
The Duke of Edingburgh's Award Scheme was set up in 1956 as an experimental project, twenty five years later and 1.5 million youngster from Britain , the Commonwealth and beyond have participated in the various activities.The First Day Cover was designed by Philip Sharland.
Official Post Office First Day Cover with special postmark
"FIRST DAY ISSUE PHILATELIC BUREAU EDINBURGH - 12 AUGUST 1981".
"FIRST DAY ISSUE PHILATELIC BUREAU EDINBURGH - 12 AUGUST 1981".
From my Collection"
Private Issue First Day Cover with local postmark
"FIRST DAY ISSUE CRAWLEY, WEST SUSSEX - 12 AUG 1981".
"FIRST DAY ISSUE CRAWLEY, WEST SUSSEX - 12 AUG 1981".
From my Collection"
23rd Sep 1981: SG1166 to SG1169. "Fishing - Centenary of the Royal National Mission for Deep Sea Fishermen"
First Day Cover designed by Collis Clements and the filler card was written by A. Wheeler.
Official Post Office First Day Cover with special postmark
"FIRST DAY ISSUE HULL - 23 SEPTEMBER 1981".
"FIRST DAY ISSUE HULL - 23 SEPTEMBER 1981".
From my Collection"
Official Post Office First Day Cover with local postmark
"FIRST DAY ISSUE LEICESTER - 23 SEP 1981".
"FIRST DAY ISSUE LEICESTER - 23 SEP 1981".
From my Collection"
Privae Issue First Day Cover with local postmark
"FIRST DAY ISSUE CRAWLEY, WEST SUSSEX - 23 SEP 1981".
"FIRST DAY ISSUE CRAWLEY, WEST SUSSEX - 23 SEP 1981".
From my Collection"
18th Nov 1981: SG1170 to SG1174 - "Christmas"
Private Issue First Day Cover with local postmark "FIRST DAY OF ISSUE CRAWLEY WEST SUSSEX - 18 NOV 1981"
The 1981 Collectors Pack (CP1174a) was released on 18th Nov 1981 and comprises SG1143 to SG1174.