A460-1978 Horses Royal Mail First Day Cover – Thoroughbred,Welsh Pony,Shetland
Title:
1978 Horses Royal Mail First Day Cover – Thoroughbred, Welsh Pony, Shetland Pony & Shire Horse – Edinburgh Postmark 5 July 1978
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Category:
Stamps > Great Britain > First Day Covers > 1971–Now > Commemoratives
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Condition:
Used – Excellent condition.
Envelope clean, stamps and postmarks crisp, includes original insert card with full text description. No tears, bends, or stains. Back flap unsealed.
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Item Specifics:
Issue Date: 5 July 1978
Theme: Horses
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Denominations: 9p, 10½p, 11p, 13p
Cancellation: “First Day of Issue, Philatelic Bureau Edinburgh”
Designer: Patrick Oxenham
Publisher: Ivy Meulen Publications
Printing: Harrison & Sons Ltd
Format: Official British Post Office FDC
Insert Included: Yes – original descriptive card about the horse breeds and issue details
Size: Approx. 22 x 11 cm
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📜 Description:
Original 1978 “Horses” First Day Cover issued by the British Post Office Philatelic Bureau, Edinburgh.
Features four beautifully illustrated stamps depicting British horse breeds:
9p Shire Horse
10½p Shetland Pony
11p Welsh Pony (Merlyn Cymreig)
13p Thoroughbred
Stamped with official First Day of Issue postmark dated 5 July 1978.
Comes with the original printed insert describing the history and significance of the horse in Britain.
Highly collectible and well-preserved example for philatelists and equestrian enthusiasts alike.
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💷 Valuation & Pricing Recommendation (as of 2025):
Condition Market Value Recommended Buy-It-Now Price Recommended Auction Start
Excellent (with insert) £4 – £7 £6.95 £2.99 (7-day auction)
Mint/Unaddressed £7 – £10 £8.99 £3.99
Rationale:
Similar 1978 Horses FDCs (Philatelic Bureau issues) typically sell between £4–£8 on eBay UK depending on condition and inclusion of the insert. Your example appears complete and very clean, which supports the upper end of the range.
