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150th railway anniversary first day cover
Full title - The Railway Sesquicentennial Medallic First Day Cover. First day cover issued 13th August 1975 to commemoratethe 150th anniversary of the world's first steam passenger train. Set within the cover is a silver medal especially struck to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Stockton & Darlington Railway. The cover is in a plastic slip within a green plastic wallet, with the title printed on the front in silver.
Collection Area
Industry
Item Number
75.53I
Acquisition
Purchase, 3/11/1975
Measurements
Length
(mm): 170
Width
(mm): 225
Material
paper
silver
plastic
Location
In store
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