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VINTAGE D-Day 6 June 1994 Royal Mail First Day Cover

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Dimensions: approx. 81/2 x 4 1/2 inches
Date of issue: 6 June 1994
Photographer/Publisher/Other marks: 
Number of stamps: five, se-tenant
Date of issue: 6 June 1994
Design: Keith Bassford
Printer: The House of Questa, London, SE5 7TP, UK
Process: offset lithography
Stamp designs Royal Mail, 1994
Format: vertical
Size: 35mm x 37mm
Perforations: 14 x 14
Number per sheet: 100
Paper: overprinted with two phospher bars Gum: PVA
Cover design: John Gorham
Text: Tim Shackleton
Consultant: David Parry, Imperial War Museum, London
Acknowledgements: Photograph courtesy of Imperial War Museum, London
Illustration taken from a wartime advertisement for The Army Benevolent Fund
Condition: In good condition. Please check our images.
Text: please see images
Addressee: Dennis Ely, 26 Belmont Close, Barming, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 9DY
Internal notes: QC passed

The D-Day 6 June 1994 Royal Mail First Day Cover is not just a piece of postal history; it is a tribute to the courage and sacrifice of those who fought on the beaches of Normandy. As you hold this envelope, you are transported to the early hours of 6 June 1944, when the skies above the English Channel roared with aircraft, and the sea churned beneath the weight of thousands of landing craft. The five se-tenant stamps, designed by Royal Mail and printed by The House of Questacapture the intensity of that fateful morning—from the ground crew reloading RAF Bostons to the commandos storming Gold Beach and infantry regrouping on Sword Beach. The monochrome images preserve the gravity of the moment, each one a frozen fragment of a battle that changed the course of history.

This First Day Cover, postmarked 6 JUNE 1994 – MEDWAY & MAIDSTONE, carries a solemn yet celebratory reverence for the heroes of D-Day. The bold red ‘D-DAY’ banner, flanked by a collection of Allied flags, reflects the unity of the forces that came together to liberate Europe. The accompanying text by Tim Shackleton, in consultation with the Imperial War Museum, brings the story to life with historical precision. Every detail of this commemorative issue, from the 14 x 14 perforations to the PVA-gummed, phosphor-bar-overprinted paperdemonstrates the craftsmanship behind this special release. It is not just a postal issue—it is a memorial in miniature, a carefully curated window into an event that shaped the modern world.

With its vivid historical context and striking visual presentation, this First Day Cover is a must-have for philatelists, history enthusiasts, and collectors of military memorabilia. Whether displayed in a collection or kept as a treasured keepsake, it serves as a powerful reminder of the bravery, strategy, and determination of the D-Day landings. The House of Questa’s expert printing, the illustration sourced from wartime advertisements, and the inclusion of authentic wartime photography ensure this is a piece that holds its value—not just as a collectible but as a symbol of remembrance.

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