1997 Enid Blyton Centenary — Royal Mail First Day Cover • Gainsborough
1997 Enid Blyton Centenary First Day Cover
Issued by Royal Mail on 9 September 1997, celebrating 100 years since the birth of one of the world's best-loved children's authors.
The 5 Stamps:
• 🧸 20p — Noddy
• ⛵ 26p — The Famous Five
• 🔍 37p — The Secret Seven
• 🌳 43p — The Faraway Tree
• 🏫 63p — Malory Towers
Postmark: Gainsborough, Lincolnshire — a less common and more desirable cancellation than the standard Beaconsfield postmark. Also shows a Century Insurance meter mark from Prescot, Merseyside — an interesting piece of postal history.
Condition:
• Clean, crisp and unaddressed
• Stamps perfectly affixed
• Comes with the original Royal Mail information card with details about Enid Blyton
• Envelope in excellent vintage condition
A wonderful nostalgic collectible — perfect for Enid Blyton fans or first day cover collectors.
