1971-81 Complete Unused Commemorative Stamp Collection

Fantastic opportunity to own a complete collection of EVERY British commemorative stamp issued between 1971 and 1981

The first decade after decimalisation between 1971 and 1981 was a rich period for commemorative stamps issued by the prestigious Royal Mail. This is a fantastic opportunity to own a complete collection of every single commemorative stamp issued over this period in pristine, unmounted mint condition.

This impressive collection features a total of 282 British commemorative stamps over 78 issues plus 3 miniature sheets issued especially for the 1980 London International Stamp Exhibition. It includes six separate releases relating to the Royal Family including the 1972 Royal Silver Wedding Anniversary, the 1973 Royal Wedding, the 1977 Silver Jubilee, the 1978 25th Anniversary of the Coronation, the 1980 Queen Mother’s 80th birthday and the 1981 Royal Wedding. Other highlights of this stunning collection of stamps include the birth centenary of Sir Winston Churchill and Jane Austin and the death centenary for Sir Rowland Hill who was the inspiration behind the world very first pre-paid postage stamp.

Over 40 years on from the last issue of this collection, these commemorative stamps have since become highly collectable and captures the key everts during our great nation over this ten-year period.

The difficulty in sourcing a complete collection of these highly sought after British commemorative stamps is a key reason why it is in very high demand today. Harrington and Byrne has managed to secure a limited number of these complete collections to offer today.

Key Issue Information:

• - Complete collection of every British commemorative stamp issued between 1971 and 1981
• - Includes an impressive 282 stamps in pristine, unmounted mint condition issued over 78 separate releases
• - Features six separate issues relating to the Royal Family
• - This stunning complete collection of commemorative stamps have since become highly sought after by collectors
• - All 282 stamps are housed together in one Deluxe Presentation Folder with Certificate