The United Kingdom began issuing its first set of Christmas stamps on December 1, 1966, and has continued to issue them annually ever since. Beyond official covers, a wide variety of private first day covers exist. The most common type of postmark found on these covers is one that reads "FIRST DAY OF ISSUE," signifying a first day of issue postmark.
Early first day covers from abroad can be collected based on their year of issue, used as greeting cards for special occasions, or serve as decorative accents for homes and desks. They can also be utilized as props for photography.
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- The envelopes used for first day covers can be specially made, ordinary, or commemorative envelopes. The key element of a first day cover is the postmark, which must be clear to verify if it's the first day of issue. Ordinary postmarks, commemorative postmarks, and those exclusively used by postal authorities or licensed stamp companies are all acceptable.
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