A459- ➡️ 1978 Cycling 1878/1978 Royal Mail FirstDay Cover Philatelic Bureau

Title:

➡️ 1978 Cycling 1878/1978 Royal Mail First Day Cover – Philatelic Bureau Edinburgh Postmark – Excellent Condition

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📂 Category:

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

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💎 Condition:

> Used – Excellent condition

Envelope and stamps are clean and well-preserved. Includes clear Edinburgh postmark dated 2 August 1978. No visible tears or creases.

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📋 Item Specifics:

Attribute Details

Issue Year 1978

Theme Cycling Centenary 1878–1978

Postmark Location Philatelic Bureau, Edinburgh

Postmark Date 2 August 1978

Face Value Stamps 9p, 10½p, 11p, 13p

Designer Edward Pond

Stamp Type Commemorative

Format First Day Cover (FDC)

Country/Region of Manufacture United Kingdom

Addressed To Mrs. J. Sweatman, Lewes, East Sussex

Condition Notes Clean, minor handling marks only, original addressed cover

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💰 Valuation:

Based on recent sales of similar 1978 Cycling FDCs (addressed and unaddressed) —

Typical range: £3.00 – £7.00

Higher end (mint/unaddressed or with insert): £8 – £10

Your estimated value: £5.50 (average market value)

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💡 Recommended Listing Price:

Listing Type Recommended Price Notes

Buy It Now (Fixed Price) £7.95 Appeals to collectors seeking a clean example

Auction (Starting Bid) £3.99 Good chance of bidding up to £6–£8 depending on demand

🧾 Description

> Commemorating 100 years of Cycling (1878–1978), this original Royal Mail First Day Cover features four beautifully illustrated stamps (9p–13p), cancelled on 2 August 1978 at the Philatelic Bureau, Edinburgh.

The cover is addressed to Mrs. J. Sweatman of Lewes, East Sussex, and remains in excellent condition, showing minimal handling wear.

A wonderful collectible for cycling enthusiasts and philatelic collectors alike.

📮 Securely packaged for postage.

📆 Date of Issue: 2 August 1978

🇬🇧 Issued by the British Post Office – Official First Day Cover

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