These dynamic stamps are wonderfully showcased on this stunning envelope. There is likewise a special cancellation for the first day of issue. Along with the stamps is a representation of Mercury, the winged messenger of the gods from Roman folklore, as seen on the top of the Senior TT Trophy.
The TT's present most successful racer, with 26 wins, Joey Dunlop took his first win at the 1977 Jubilee Classic TT despite an engine misfire and needing to stop to check the state of his rear tire. Steve Hislop raced to his very first win a decade after Dunlop, winning the 1987 Formula 2 TT, getting rid of stiff opposition and ignition problems along the way in exactly what would be the very first of 11 TT wins.
Following in his dad's TT winning ways, Ian Simpson secured his very first success in the 1997 Junior race. Fan favourite Ian Hutchinson, took his debut win in the TT's centenary year, when he was victorious in the Supersport race. 10 years later Hutchinson has 14 TT wins to his name!
Finishing this collectable is a filler card with interesting text composed by motorsport author and Isle of Man resident, David Wright.