First day cover set to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of I. K. Brunel, envelope and stamps.
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Object number2014.03901.1
TitleFirst day cover set to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of I. K. Brunel, envelope and stamps.
CreatorBuckingham Covers (creator)
DescriptionFirst day cover set to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of I. K. Brunel with an image of Brunel standing in front of the Royal Albert Bridge, an image of Great Western Ship, six postage stamps of Brunel projects including the Royal Albert Bridge, Box Tunnel, Paddington Station, PSS Great Eastern, Clifton Suspension Bridge and Maidenhead Bridge. With 3 franking stamps for 23.02.2006, Paddington, London W2. On the reverse is a short biography and "Limited edition Print of 1500".
Signed by actress Jenny Agutter, "well known for her portrayal of Bobbie in 'the Railway Children', will sign no more than 300 Buckingham Brunel miniature sheet covers. This cover is number 222 of 300." Series 2 Cover 33M
Production placeFolkestone
Production date 2006-02-23 - 2006-02-23
Object namefirst day cover
Object categorycorrespondence
Materialpaper
Techniqueprinting
Dimensions
- height: 125 mm
width: 226 mm
Credit line“Accepted under the Cultural Gifts Scheme by HM Government from Clive Richards OBE DL and allocated to the ss Great Britain Trust, 2017”