Friends Of The Earth Kenneth Lilly Wildlife Artist Hand Signed 1986 FDC

STB010  This is a rare collectors official limited edition Friends Of The Earth first day cover hand signed by wildlife designer Ken Lilly. He has personally signed the souvenir where the signature rests perfectly accompanying the special hand commemorative franks.   It is in absolute mint condition.

Kenneth Norman Lilly (19291996) was a British wildlife artist who contributed many painted pages to educational magazines (Look and Learn, Treasure). He designed a set of stamps for Royal Mail in 1986; the set was named: "Nature Conservation: Species at Risk" The 17p stamp showed a Barn Owl, the 22p stamp showed a Pine Marten, the 31p showed a Wild Cat, the 34p showed a Natterjack Toad. At the time Ken Lilly lived in Colyton, Devon.