Detailed Description
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10 Classic Toys Special Stamps featuring: The Merrythought Bear, Sindy, Spirograph, Stickle Bricks, W. Britain toy figures, Spacehopper, Fuzzy-Felt, Meccano, Action Man and Hornby Dublo as two horizontal se-tenant strips of five First Class stamps.
The Merrythought Bear
Merrythought is a soft toy manufacturer established in 1930 by Gordon Holmes and its first catalogue – launched in 1931 – included the first Merrythought mohair teddy bear alongside a variety of plush toy animals.
Sindy Doll
In September 1963, Pedigree Toys Ltd launched Sindy, Britain’s new teenage fashion doll dressed in a range of outfits created by cutting-edge designers Foale and Tuffin . Over time, Sindy’s look, fashion and style have gained her millions of fans across the world who regard themselves as true ‘Sindy Girls’.
Spirograph
Spirograph uses complicated mathematical formulae to create hypotrochoids and epitrochoids. All you need to do is stick a pen through a hole in one of the Spirograph tools on a piece of paper, twirl it around and watch a pattern emerge!
Stickle Bricks
Stickle Bricks are primarily intended for toddlers and were invented in 1969. An individual stickle brick is a colourful plastic shape which is a few centimetres long and which has a "brush" of small plastic "fingers" on one or more edges.
W. Britain Toy Figures
The William Britain company originally produced lead soldiers but subsequently switched to plastic. US Cavalry, Greek warriors and Cowboys and Indians were among the most popular characters.
Spacehopper
The origins of this concept were Italian and intended as an exercise device rather than as a toy. The version we know and love was a British creation, from Mettoy.
Fuzzy-Felt
Fuzzy-Felt was created in 1950 by Lois Allan and comprises a flocked backing board onto which a number of felt shapes - silhouettes or more detailed printed versions – can be placed to create different pictures.
Meccano
Invented by Frank Hornby, this was originally marketed as ‘Mechanics Made Easy’ (1901), but the name was switched to the more familiar Meccano in 1907. Meccano remains amongst the most collectable of British toy manufacturers.
Action Man
American toy firm Hasbro invented the concept of a doll that boys could play with. The first dolls for the UK market appeared in 1966. UK-specific outfits were produced. Among the most popular are footballer kits and the Red Devil parachutist.
Hornby Dublo
It might appear as if nobody else was making toys early in the 20th century, but Frank Hornby was at it again with these scale model train sets, first introduced in 1920.
Abbreviations
BWP | Black & White Pictorial Postmark |
CDS | Circular Date Stamp Postmark |
DCP | Digital Color Pictorial Postmark |
FDC | First Day Cover |
horz | horizontal |
Imperf | imperforated |
MNH | Mint Never Hinged |
NDC | No Die Cut |
NMS | Non Machineable Surcharge |
PNC | Plate Number Coil |
Vert | Vertical |
WAG | Water Activated Gum |
Multiple Variations
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Pre-order item
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Large/Special Order
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Most of the items (except Pre-order items and FDC) will be sent out within 1 business day after you pay the invoice. Please review the positive feedback from the buyers. The actual delivery time varies due to the destination.
US Domestic Delivery Options
Delivery Option | S/H charge for first item | S/H charge for additional item | Tracking Number | Estimated Delivery |
Free | No Tracking Number | 5 to 10 days | ||
USPS First Class* | Free | With Tracking Number | 3 to 5 days | |
USPS Priority Mail** | Free | With Tracking Number | 2 to 4 days | |
USPS Express Mail** | Free | With Tracking Number | 1 to 3 days |
International Delivery Options
Delivery Option | S/H charge for first item | S/H charge for additional item | Tracking Number | Estimated Delivery |
Free | No Tracking Number | 10 to 20 days | ||
eBay International Standard Delivery* | Free | With Tracking Number | 8 to 16 days | |
Registered Mail** | Free | With Tracking Number | 10 to 20 days |
** eBay does not list USPS Priority Mail, USPS Express Mail and International Registered Mail as delivery option. Buyer should request the invoice explicitly so that we can add the surcharge,
in the same invoice I will always get back to you within 12 hours.
If you are purchasing multiple stamps through "Buy it now" option, please make sure all the items
If you have any question, please check with me before any payment.
Package Loss Responsibilities
US Stamps Plate Number
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US Stamp Sheets Plate Position
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