A454-1973 British Painters First Day Cover – SirJoshuaReynolds & Sir Henry Rae
Title
1973 British Painters First Day Cover – Sir Joshua Reynolds & Sir Henry Raeburn – Sutton Surrey Postmark
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Category
Stamps > Great Britain > First Day Covers > 1971-Now (Decimal Currency)
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Condition
Used – Very Good Vintage Condition
Clean and well-preserved envelope; light toning typical for age. Postmarked “4 JUL 1973 – Sutton, Surrey”. No tears or creases, stamps firmly attached, handwriting clearly legible.
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Item Specifics
Issue Date: 4 July 1973
Theme: British Painters
Featured Artists: Sir Joshua Reynolds (1723–1792), Sir Henry Raeburn (1756–1823)
Stamps Included:
3p Reynolds – Self Portrait
5p Raeburn – Self Portrait
7½p Reynolds – Nelly O’Brien
9p Raeburn – Rev. R. Walker
Postmark: Sutton, Surrey – “First Day of Issue”
Envelope Text: “Post Office First Day Cover – British Painters”
Addressed To: John H. Singleton, Morden
Size: Standard FDC envelope (approx. 220mm x 110mm)
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Era: Decimal (1971–Now)
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Valuation & Pricing
Estimated Collector Value (Retail): £3.00 – £4.00 (depending on condition and buyer interest)
Recommended Listing Price (Buy It Now): £3.95 + £1.25 postage (UK)
Auction Option:
Starting Bid: £2.49
Duration: 7 days
Suggested End Time: Sunday evening (around 7–9 PM UK time) for maximum visibility
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Description
Vintage 1973 British Painters First Day Cover featuring four stamps celebrating two of Britain’s most renowned portrait artists, Sir Joshua Reynolds and Sir Henry Raeburn. Officially issued by the Post Office and postmarked 4 July 1973, Sutton, Surrey.
A fine example for collectors of British art-themed issues or 1970s Royal Mail FDCs. Comes from a well-kept private collection, lightly handled with only minor age-related discolouration.
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