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A non-personalised version of the Iron Maiden First Day Cover featuring all eight new stamps cancelled with the alternative postmark.
Available until 12 April 2023.
All eight Iron Maiden stamps cancelled with the alternative postmark on the first day of issue, 12 January 2023.
The set features photographs capturing current band members performing live across four decades of epic tours.
Your First Day Envelope features the issue’s title alongside notorious mascot Eddie.
Inside is an information card containing an overview of Iron Maiden and Eddie.
Four First Class and four £1.85 landscape stamps.
The alternative handstamp depicts Aces High Eddie with the date of issue and the London E11 postcode in recognition of founder and bassist Steve Harris’s home.
On sale until 12 April 2023.
First Class Steve Harris performs in Vancouver, June 2010
First Class Bruce Dickinson performs at Hammersmith Odeon, London, May 1983
First Class Dave Murray, Adrian Smith and Steve Harris perform in Pamplona, September 1988
First Class Nicko McBrain performs in Quito, March 2009
£1.85 Dave Murray, Bruce Dickinson and Janick Gers perform in Rio de Janeiro, January 2001
£1.85 Adrian Smith and Steve Harris perform in Helsinki, May 2018
£1.85 Iron Maiden perform at Twickenham Stadium, London, July 2008
£1.85 Bruce Dickinson sword fights with Eddie in Birmingham, August 2018
Stamp Specifications
Stamp format |
Landscape |
Stamp size |
50mm x 30mm |
Design |
Royal Mail Group Ltd |
Printer |
Cartor Security Printers |
Print process |
Lithography |
Perforations |
14 x 14 |
Phosphor |
Bars as appropriate |
Gum |
PVA |