What is the meaning of A First Day Lithograph
A first day lithograph is a limited edition print created on the same day a new postage stamp is issued, featuring a commemorative artwork and the official first-day postmark, often signed by the artist and presented as a collector's item. These lithographs combine the art of philately (stamp collecting) with the art of lithography, a printing technique that reproduces artwork on paper or other surfaces.
A First Day Cover is an envelope with a new stamp, postmarked on its first day of issue.
A First Day Lithograph is a separate, often more elaborate, print that accompanies the
stamp and features a different or expanded artistic design, sometimes with the stamp itself incorporated.
What is the Sumner Collection First Day Lithograph
The Sumner Collection refers to various collections of stamps and covers, often associated with the Sumner family or a specific Sumner-branded album or set, that have been sold at auction or through dealers. It isn't a single, unified national collection but rather a name given to these disparate groups of items, which can include anything from genuine historical stamps like the Penny Black to gold-plated replicas of stamps, or first-day covers from events like the 1981 Royal Wedding.
Key aspects of "The Sumner Collection":
Not a single collection:
The term describes multiple, distinct stamp and cover collections that have appeared under this name.
Various contents:
These collections can include:
Genuine historical stamps:
Some contain historic stamps, including the Penny Black.
Replicas:
Some are collections of 22ct gold-plated replicas of stamps, such as those from the London Landmarks series.
First-day covers (FDCs):
Many feature FDCs, particularly those from the 1981 Royal Wedding.
Appearing at auction:
The Sumner Collection frequently appears in auction catalogues and at auction houses.
Seller-defined branding:
The term likely comes from a family name or the branding of a specific album manufacturer.
In summary, "The Sumner Collection" is a name used to identify a particular group of stamps and covers that have been sold, rather than referring to a historic, institutional, or single comprehensive collection.
The Sumner Collection Limited Edition First Day Lithograph featuring Jean-Christian Knaff
Jean-Christian Knaff (born 1949) first studied linguistics at the Université Stendhal, in Grenoble, France, where he achieved an M.A in English linguistics and Education.
As an illustrator, his works have been published in such magazines as GQ, Life, New Scientist, Die Zeit, Cosmopolitan, Stern, Marie Claire, Vogue, and annuals like American Illustration, Novum, Graphis, European Illustration, Creative Quaterly and 3X3 Magazine in New York.
He art directed and designed International events in Marseilles, Avignon, France and Toronto with his partner Claude Micéli.The Sumner Collection 1985 Guernsey - Europa Year of Music lithograph is one of a select number of special focus artwork projects by Tino. The Artwork is created using the original 1985 First Day Lithograph issue and highlights the work of artist French Jean-Christian Knaff, which is the main feature of the first day lithograph and rarely seen by the public. The Artwork is a one off limited edition by Tino and is complimented with the actual Sumner Collection first day lithograph, including the first day of issue postage stamps with cancellations and explanation text, and limited edition number: 5494/9500, making the artwork print unique and individual for private study and critique by the discerning collector.
Each artwork includes the Sumner Collection Limited Edition First Day Lithograph, with a certificate of authenticity by Tino, is hand finished to the highest of fine art standards and singed making the artwork, a unique hand crafted piece of work for enthusiasts and collectors to admire.
