First Day Covers: 1902-10 De La Rue 1/2d. block of twelve and strip of four, 1d. block of ten and pair, 21/2d. strip of four and 6d. block of four, used on the first day of issue on envelope sent locally in Shoreham tied by “SHOREHAM/JA 1/02” c.d.s’s, the top left corner torn affecting one stamp, a spectacular first day franking. B.P.A. certificate (2011). Photo. (Image1)

First Day Covers: 1940 (May 1) first day of 21/2d. rate, seven covers franked by various stamps to make the new rate, all but one have margin controls or plate numbers. To be sold on behalf of the B.M.S. Stamp Bureau charity. (Image1)

First Day Covers: A mainly 1950s to 1960s range, incl. 1949 U.P.U., 1953 Coronation range, phosphors, etc. (approx. 70) (Image1)

First Day Covers: A mainly 1950s to 1970s selection, incl. some mild duplication, etc. (approx. 70) (Image1)

First Day Covers: An accumulation of Q.E.II f.d.c’s in two cartons, incl. R.A.F., etc. (100s) (Image1)

First Day Covers: 1958 (July 18) Games set on registered first day cover with “REGISTERED/EMPIRE GAMES VILLAGE/BARRY” hooded circles, tiny imperfections but scarce. S.G. 567-569. Photo. (Image1)

First Day Covers: 1961 (Aug. 28) Post Office Savings Bank illustrated first day cover with Blythe Rd. B.O., West Kensington W.14 c.d.s., fine. Photo. (Image1)

First Day Covers: 1966 (Aug. 18) England Winners 4d. used on illustrated f.d.c. with Harrow and Wembley handstamp, fine. Photo. (Image1)

First Day Covers: 1969 (Jan. 15) Ships set used on f.d.c. from Brighton with “1968” datestamp error, fine. S.G. 778-783. Photo. (Image1)

Queen Elizabeth II: 1969 (Apr. 2) Anniversaries 1s.6d. (phosphor) used on f.d.c. with “NATO H.Q.” cancellation, scarce. Photo. (Image1)

First Day Covers: A collection of mainly decimal illustrated first day covers in eight albums with issues to 2016 incl. many special handstamps, some signed, booklet panes, etc. (100s) (Image1)

First Day Covers: A collection of first day covers from 1976 Centenary of Telephone Communication to 1987 St John’s Ambulance, each with Buckingham Palace c.d.s’s, incl. 1976 Rose, 1977 Jubilee May and June, 1978 Coronation, 1979 Rowland Hill, 1980 London landmarks, 1980 Queen Mother 80th Birthday, 1981 Royal Wedding, 1981 Duke of Edinburgh, 1982 Maritime Heritage, 1983 Commonwealth Day, 1983 Army, 1986 Queen’s 60th Birthday, 1986 Royal Wedding, etc., also 1976 Bicentennial of American Independence f.d.c. with regular London cancellation. (91) (Image1)