H5107

“First Days” Christmas Presentation Cover

Brown Sweater Variety

Artist Proof – 10 Produced

Signed and Numbered by Fred Collins

Collins Mail Sale Announcement

Spring 2025

Thisd coverwas made at the request of "First Day" editor Peter Martin. Only 10 of this varity were made. It shows Peter at his typewriter, sitting next to a Christmas tree. I have indicated on both the front and reverse of the FDC the number of the cover out of 10 produced, for example 7/10. This is an extremly limited Collins First Day Cover and would be a prize addition to any collection. A small holly hand-painted acchet is a unique touch on thr back of the cover, and it is signed by Fred Collins.

Spring 2025 Mail Sale Commentary 

Lot 34 H5107 — Christmas — Peter Martin at work — Very limited edition — 10-13-2012

This cover was made at the request of "First Days" editor Peter Martin. Only 10 of this variety were made. It shows Pete at his typewriter, sitting next to a Christmas tree. I have indicated on both the front and reverse of the FDC the number of the cover out of 10 produced, for example 7/10. This is an extremely limited Collins First Day Cover and would be a prize addition to any collection. A small holly hand-painted cachet is a unique touch on the back of the cover, and it is signed by Fred Collins.

The cover has a lot going for it - an interesting cachet directly pertaining to the first day cover hobby.