Queen Elizabeth II 25th Anniversary Coronation First Day Cover, Barbuda postmarked on June 2, 1978.

Barbuda

Lying 25 miles north of Antigua in the Leeward Islands, Barbuda is a flat coral island of about 62 square miles. Early occupation of the island was unsuccessful due to raids by Carib Indians, but it was settled in the 17th century after being granted by Charles II to the governor of the Leeward Islands, Sir Christopher Codrington. Codrington is chiefly remembered for his high-handedness and because (having been given the island to breed strong slaves) one out of every two islanders bear his name. The islanders' income depends on fishing, lobster catching and tourism, Barbuda being famed for hunting wild pig, guinea fowl and deer. The main crop is Sea Island cotton.

75c — St. Edward's Crown. Like the Imperial State Crown, St. Edward's Crown belongs to the sovereign. It is a copy of Edward the Confessor's crown, the original having been destroyed by Parliament as a symbol of Charles I's absolutist rule. Weighing about 51bs, the Crown consists of a circlet set with rosettes of large stones surrounded by diamonds and alternate fleurs-de-lis and crosses paty. The two golden arches, insignia of a ruler, are edged with pearls and sur- mounted by an orb. It was first used for Charles II's Coronation in 1661.

$1.50 — Queen Mary's Crown. Containing eight ogee arches, tapering upwards, this imposing crown is set with many diamonds, among which can be counted two of the 'Star of Africa' stones cut from the Cullinan, and was once adorned by the famous Koh-i-noor, now to be seen in the Queen Mother's Crown. The Crown was made by the Crown Jewellers for the Coronation of George V and Queen Mary on June 22nd, 1911.

$2.50 — Queen Consort's Crown. Set with diamonds and pearls, but no coloured stones, the Queen Consort's Crown was made for the wife of James II. It is designed to be worn on top of the head, not to fit it, an effect which can be seen in the statue of Queen Anne outside St. Pauls, and similar to that of Queen Victoria's Crown worn for the Jubilee coinage of 1887. Mary of Modena was not a popular queen, and fled to France followed by James, in 1688.

Shipping:

We ship via USPS, UPS or FedEx. At this time, we do not offer shipping to addresses with an APO/FPO or outside the continental United States.

Shipping Time:
Orders are normally shipped from our warehouse within 24 - 48 business hours of order placement. Please allow 7 - 10 business days for delivery after your order has shipped. Delivery times are estimated and we do not provide money-back guarantee for any shipping option other than FedEx Express or UPS Next Day.

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Returns & Replacements 

We accept returns within 30 days of the date of purchase unless otherwise stated on the item's page. In order to return an item, please contact us for a Return Authorization Number.  Once the Return Authorization Number is acquired, you have 30 days to return the item(s). All returned items must be unused and in new condition in their original packaging including all hardware and instructional components. Items are subject to a 20% restocking fee on opened or used items. Although if you are a repeat customer who purchased from our website before, we are happy to waive the restocking fee.

Once your return has been inspected please allow 7 days for the credit to be applied to the credit card used for purchase. The initial cost of shipping is not eligible for a refund, if applies. Buyer pays for return shipping. To request your Return Authorization Number, please follow these steps:

1. Read and agree to the Returns Policy and Procedure above.

2. Email us at cs@phenomstores.com. We will need your order number and the Item ID number of the product you wish to return.

Refused Orders - Should you decide that you wish to refuse receipt of an item when delivered by UPS, USPS or any other common carrier and legitimately ordered from us, credit will be issued for the item, minus shipping and a restocking charge of 20%.

Exchanges - In order for us to do the exchange we would need to refund your payment, then you would need to make another purchase transaction with us for the item that you like within 7 days of your exchange request. We're asking that you return the item you bought from us within 30 days along with a tracking number so we both know that your return reached us. We are not responsible for lost or stolen items. All returned items must be unused and in new condition in their original packaging including all hardware and instructional components. Any returned item deemed not to fall within the preceding criteria will be returned with no credit issued at the customer's expense. You are responsible for the return shipping cost. We also charge a 10% restocking fee for exchanges. Once we received and inspected the item we will credit** your payment. Please take note, our inventory changes constantly so the item may not be available at the time of your request. 

**A store credit will be issued on orders returned totaling less than $5.   

Damaged, Defective and Wrong Item(s) - It is your responsibility that the item(s) you received are undamaged and the correct item(s). Please examine the shipping box and all contents immediately upon receipt for any signs of damage, defect or wrong item(s). All claims must be initiated within 7 days of delivery and send us an email so we can further assist you.

Still have questions? Please don't hesitate to contact us by sending us an email to cs@phenomstores.com or by phone at 608-571-7033.

FAQ

When do I expect my order to ship out?

Our normal shipping lead times can take up to 72 hours after your order is received. However, delays due to inclement weather and carrier delays outside of our control can lead to extended shipping times. Rest assured, we're doing everything we can to ship your order as soon as it's received.

How will I know my order has shipped?

As soon as your order is packed and labeled, we will email you a shipment confirmation with the tracking number so that you're able to track your order. You can look up the status of your order by entering the tracking number found on the bottom of our web page under "Track Order Status". You can also look up the shipment status of your order by entering your shipment tracking number at USPS.com, UPS.com or FedEx.com.   

How much does shipping cost?

Our shipping costs vary depending on the item you're purchasing. Most items are eligible for our FREE shipping if your purchase totals $59 and over.  And for items that are excluded from FREE shipping, we offer FIXED shipping rate or prevailing market prices. 

Some of the items I ordered are missing. What should I do?

Please reach out to us when you have items that are missing when you originally placed your order. This happens either because,

1. The missing items are on backorder or

2. The missing items are still on its way but due to service delays from our shipping carrier (ie UPS, FedEx) your package may take longer than expected.

How soon after can I cancel my order?

Unfortunately, we cannot cancel an order once an order is placed. This is because your order is automatically placed in queue to ship out once an order is received.  

What is the best way to reach you when I have a question? 

Our customer service phone and chat lines are normally open from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm CST. However, there are times when we can't be reached because all our customer service agents are helping other customers. If this happens, please leave us a voicemail at 608-571-7033 or write us a message on our "Contact Us" page and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

What happens when I "Pre-Order" an item?

When you "Pre-Order" an item that is out of stock, you will be notified when we have the item in stock again. Our "Pre-Order" (or Wait-List) doesn't guarantee that your order will be fulfilled but we will do our best to make that happen.

You're also under NO obligation to purchase when you sign up for "Pre-Order".