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Eton vs. Harrow 200th Anniversary First Day Cover



Date:
2005-06-18
Object Number:
TN.2017.43
Creator
Bletchley Park Post Office
Material
paper
Size
22 x 11 cm
Object name
first day cover
Object category
Philately

Description

First Day Cover, featuring a painting of a match in the 19th Century between Eton and Harrow. Spectators are seen in the foreground, mostly women, in colourful Victorian dress, with hats, and many with parasols. In the bottom left is a gold stamp of W G Grace. To the right is a black circular stamp with the MCC monogram in the centre, text around the outside reads 'Bicentenary Eton v Harrow. Lord's Ground, London N.W.8. 18 June 2005.' An identical stamp is also found on the right of the cover. Limited edition 96 of 500.