Collection of 27 Royal Mail PHQ Postcards – First Day of Issue (FDI) 1970s-80s
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A substantial collection of Royal Mail PHQ postcards spanning the 1970s and 1980s, each issued on the first day of a commemorative stamp series. PHQ cards — the initials standing for Postal Headquarters — were the official collectible postcards produced alongside new British stamps, printed to the same specifications and often featuring the same designs.
The collection shows varied themes reflecting the decades: heritage subjects such as the Shire Horse (9p), seasonal celebrations including a Christmas tree gathering scene (7p), and development initiatives like The British Council’s education programme (17p). Subjects range across rural life, cultural occasions, and social progress. Each card bears its denomination, the Queen’s silhouette, and a perforated edge — hallmarks of these official issues. The postcards are in used condition with honest wear consistent with age; some show light creasing and surface marks from handling and storage, though imagery remains clear and vibrant. Ideal for stamp and postcard collectors, or as period snapshots of Britain’s graphic design heritage.
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