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 Robert Hersey
Bob Hersey has had a varied career, working initially for an advertising agency and then as a freelance artist. His works have been shown by galleries in the United Kingdom as well as in the United States and Canada. The focus of his work for the Centenary of Renoir’s Visit first day of issue lithograph, is a painting of Renoir at his easel working on one of his well know paintings ‘Girl Against Blue Background’ of around 1882. Renoir visited Guernsey in the summer of late 1883 where he painted, the postage issued as part of the lithograph include five pictures: View at Guernsey; Children on the Sea; Marine, Guernsey; Guernsesey; La Baie du Moulin Heut a travers les Arbes; and Brouillard a Guernsesey.
The Sumner Collection 1983 Guernsey - Centenary of Renoir’s Visit lithograph is one of a select number of special focus artwork projects by Tino. The Artwork is created using the original 1983 First Day Lithograph issue and highlights the work of artist Robert Hersey, who has portrayed Renoir at his easel working on one of his well know paintings ‘Girl Against Blue Background’, 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.
