Unaddressed First Day Covers

Unaddressed First Day Covers (FDCs) are an integral part of the world of stamp collecting and philately. Unaddressed covers are often sought after for their pristine condition and lack of handling. These covers feature stamps that are postmarked on the first day of issue, making them commemorative pieces of postal history.

What Are Unaddressed First Day Covers?

Unaddressed First Day Covers are envelopes or covers bearing a newly issued stamp, with a postmark showing the date and location of the first official day of its release. What distinguishes these covers is that they have no recipient’s address, which keeps them in a cleaner, more collectible state, unlike addressed FDCs.

Why Collect Unaddressed First Day Covers?

For collectors, the appeal lies in the intersection of postal history, design, and the rarity of the item. Some benefits of collecting these include:

• Commemorative significance: Many FDCs highlight landmark moments in history, from royal celebrations to national anniversaries.
• Mint condition: Without the wear of an address or being passed through the postal system, unaddressed covers remain in pristine condition, ideal for collection.
• Postmark authenticity: The First Day of Issue postmark makes each cover a historical artefact of its time.

Special Commemorative Postmarks

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Please note - covers issued post-1970 will have one of a variety of special commemorative handstamps, and may differ from the cancellation shown on the product image.