Bidspirit auction | 1975 Jane Austen Bicentenary Cotswold

1975 Jane Austen Bicentenary Cotswold First Day Cover – Preston Postmark - A 1975 Cotswold First Day Cover issued to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth. The cover features four stamps from the Royal Mail Jane Austen series, depicting characters from her beloved novels: Catherine Morland (Northanger Abbey), Emma and Mr. Woodhouse (Emma), Mary and Henry Crawford (Mansfield Park), and another unidentified figure. Postmarked Preston, Lancs., dated 22 October 1975 — the official first day of issue. Produced by Cotswold Covers and bearing the printed address of The Stamp Shop, Southport. A charming literary-themed collectible.