Buckingham first day Cover with set of 6 ‘Classic Films’,  Carry On and Hammer films commemorative stamps issued 10 June 2008.

The stamps are:-

1st Carry On Sergeant

48p Dracula

50p Carry On Cleo

56p The Curse Of Frankenstein

72p Carry On Screaming

81p The Mummy (Shepperton Studios).

Postmarked:- Classic British Cinema, Spain’s Lane, Highgate, London, 10.6.08.

The cover has the Buckingham Guarantee and certification on the reverse on the cachet which states:- Shirley Eaton and Amanda Barrie, both film and television actresses, have both signed only 26 Buckingham, Classic Films covers which features a full set of Classic Carry On & Hammer film stamps and vampire pmk issued 10.06.0.08.

This cover is number 17 of 26.

Shirley Eaton (born in 1937) is an English actress and model. She appeared regularly in British film throughout the 1950s and 1960s, and gained her highest profile for her appearance as Bond Girl Jill Masterton in the James Bond film ‘Goldfinger’ (1964). She also had roles in the early ‘Carry On’ films. Preferring to devote herself bringing up a family she retired from acting in 1969.

Amanda Barrie (born 1935) is an English actress. She appeared in two of the ‘Carry On’ films before being cast as Alma Halliwell in ITV soap opera, Coronation Street, which she played on and off for 20 years. Between 2003 and 2006, she played the role of Bev Tull in the ITV prison drama, ‘Bad Girls’. She has since enjoyed a very stage and TV career.

The reverse of the cover has information entitled ‘The British Film Industry.’

Information about both of these super actresses enclosed.

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