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First day of issue off cover

Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2020 6:43 pm
by AB1961
Would a Victorian stamp off cover, postmarked on the first day of issue command a
premium.In over 30 years of collecting i cannot recall ever seeing one offered for sale
as such.

Re: First day of issue off cover

Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2020 6:13 pm
by Winston W
I would have thought there would have to be a premium, but unless the date of use for the stamp off cover was earlier than any recorded on cover usage, not much of a premium.

Re: First day of issue off cover

Posted: Wed Jul 15, 2020 7:52 pm
by AB1961
Hi Winston W, many thanks for your reply. There was one on the back page of the last GB
Journal. This is a particularly nice example and the dealer is asking nearly £900 for it. So it appears that dealers can ask more for a first day of issue.
Nice to hear from fellow members.