A483-1981 International Year of Disabled People First Day Cover Enfield Postma
Title
1981 International Year of Disabled People First Day Cover ā Enfield Postmark 2 Mar 1981, Complete 4 Stamp Set
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š Category
> Stamps > Great Britain > First Day Covers > 1971-Now > Commemoratives
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š§¾ Condition
> Very Good (VG) ā Clean envelope, minimal handling marks, clear postmarks, no tears or stains, unaddressed, with sharp colours.
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š Item Specifics
Attribute Details
Issue Year 1981
Event International Year of Disabled People
Date of Issue 2 March 1981
Postmark Enfield, Middx
Stamp Values 14p, 18p, 22p, 25p
Designer John Gibbs
Printer Harrison & Sons Ltd
Format Post Office Official First Day Cover
Theme Disability Awareness / United Nations / Social Issues
Country/Region of Manufacture United Kingdom
Condition Very Good (Unaddressed, clean envelope)
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š° Valuation
Typical market range (2024ā2025): Ā£3.50 ā Ā£6.00 for clean, unaddressed examples.
Retail shop or philatelic fair value: Ā£5.00 ā Ā£7.50.
High-end dealer (mint condition / certification): Up to Ā£8.00.
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š” Recommended Listing Price
> Ā£6.95 (Buy It Now)
Competitive yet fair for collectors ā includes full set and excellent condition.
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š Auction Option (if preferred)
Start Price: Ā£3.99
Duration: 7 days
Shipping: Ā£1.65 Royal Mail 2nd Class (UK), or Ā£3.75 International Standard
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š¦ Description for Listing
> Official Royal Mail First Day Cover ā International Year of Disabled People 1981
Issued 2nd March 1981 with Enfield, Middlesex postmark. Includes the complete 4-stamp set featuring:
14p Guide Dog (Blind Assistance)
18p Sign Language (Deaf Communication)
22p Wheelchair Access
25p Mouth and Foot Artist
Designed by John Gibbs and printed by Harrison & Sons.
Unaddressed and in very good clean condition ā no creases or marks. A fine collectible from the early 1980s highlighting accessibility, equality, and awareness themes.
Ideal for collectors of Royal Mail FDCs, UN thematic issues, or social history philately.
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