A464-1978 Great Britain “Energy” Post Office First Day Cover Electricity, Natu

🏷️ Title

1978 Great Britain “Energy” Post Office First Day Cover – Electricity, Natural Gas, Coal, Oil Stamps (Edinburgh Postmark)

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📁 Category

Stamps > Great Britain > First Day Covers (1971-Now)

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💎 Condition

Very Good – Light age-related toning and minor foxing at edges. Stamps clean and intact, with clear postmarks and original typed address. Includes informative insert card.

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📋 Item Specifics

Issue Date: 25 January 1978

Theme: Energy – Electricity, Natural Gas, Coal, Oil

Designer: Peter Murdoch (stamps); Peter Murdoch FSIAD (cover design)

Postmark: Philatelic Bureau, Edinburgh

Stamp Values: 13p, 11p, 10½p, 9p

Size: Standard FDC (approx. 220 × 110 mm)

Addressed to: Mr. J.S. Dick, Plymouth

Includes: Original descriptive insert

Production: Harrison & Sons Ltd, photogravure printing

Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom

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💰 Valuation (Market Research 2024–2025)

Typical sales (eBay UK): £2.50 – £6.00

Mint unaddressed examples: up to £8–£10

Addressed with insert (as yours): £3–£5

Collector’s catalogue value (Stanley Gibbons FDC range): approx. £5.00

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💵 Recommended Listing Price

Buy It Now (Fixed Price): £5.95

(Includes room for “Best Offer” at £4.50–£5.50)

Auction Option:

Start at £2.99

7-day auction with low start encourages bidding

Typical sale result: £3.50–£6.00

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📝 Description

> Original 1978 Great Britain “Energy” First Day Cover issued by the Post Office Philatelic Bureau, Edinburgh.

Features the complete 4-stamp set illustrating key UK energy sources: Electricity (13p), Natural Gas (11p), Coal (10½p), and Oil (9p).

Cancelled on 25 January 1978 with clear postmarks and includes the original information insert describing the energy theme.

Light toning at the top edge, otherwise very good vintage condition. Perfect for collectors of British philately or 1970s topical issues.