To Celebrate the Mini's 50th Birthday we've worked officially with the Heritage Motor Centre (home of Mini One) to create this charming stamp sheet presentation pack. The stamp sheet is approximately A4 size and features 10 genuine British postage stamps with accompanying labels. Images for the labels have been generously supplied to us from the Heritage Motor Centre archives. The sheet is available signed by 1964 Monte Carlo Rally Winner Paddy Hopkirk (who won the race in a Mini). For more information or to place an order click HERE.
Stamp sheets are a fairly new collectable but have soared in popularity. Each A4 sized sheet contains genuine postage stamps held in an attractive design. Genuine sheets must be printed by Royal Mail but can be designed by specialists designers, such as Buckingham Covers. Some people collect their sheets in an album while others frame them for the wall. Past experience suggests they may have good investment potential, especially signed editions. Find out more at
www.buckinghamcovers.com/sheets
Accompanying the stamp sheet, we've also produced this stylish First Day Cover. Featuring the Design Classic stamps issued by Royal Mail on 13th January 2009, this cover is postmarked in Gaydon, Warwickshire, where the Heritage Motor Centre is based. The cover is also available signed by Paddy Hopkirk. For mor information or to place an order click HERE.
What are covers?Specialist collectors refer to an envelope as a “cover”. It dates back to the days when messages were wrapped in a cover of silk or oiled cloth to keep them safe. Collecting covers is a passion for many and an investment for some.