A461-1978 25th Anniversary of the Coronation First Day Cover Portsmouth Postma
Title
1978 25th Anniversary of the Coronation First Day Cover – Portsmouth Postmark 31 May 1978 – QEII Royal Mail FDC
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📂 Category
Stamps → Great Britain → First Day Covers → 1971–Now → Commemorative
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💎 Condition
Very Good (VG) — Envelope clean with light handling marks; stamps and postmarks crisp and clear. Address label present; no tears or major stains. Inner information card included and in excellent condition.
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📋 Item Specifics
Attribute Description
Issue 25th Anniversary of the Coronation
Date of Issue 31 May 1978
Postmark Portsmouth, Hants
Designer Jeffrey Matthews (MSIAD)
Stamps Included 9p, 10½p, 11p, 13p – Gold Coach, St. Edward’s Crown, The Orb, Imperial State Crown
Series Queen Elizabeth II Commemorative Issue
Theme Royalty / Coronation / British Monarchy
Type Post Office First Day Cover
Country/Region of Manufacture United Kingdom
Era Elizabeth II (1952–2022)
Format Envelope with Insert
Cancellation Type First Day of Issue Circular Date Stamp
Postmark Location Portsmouth, Hampshire
Material Paper
Colour Multicoloured (Royal Blue, Crimson, Green, Violet)
Size Standard FDC Envelope
Addressed/Unaddressed Addressed (Typed label)
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💰 Valuation (as of 2025)
Typical market range (sold listings): £3.50 – £8.00 GBP
Mint/unaddressed examples can fetch £10–12
Addressed, clean examples (like yours) typically sell for £5–6 GBP
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⭐ Recommended Listing Format
Type Price Notes
Fixed Price (Buy It Now) £6.95 GBP Competitive for collectors; reflects good condition and complete insert
Auction Starting Bid £3.99 GBP Ideal if you want to attract bidders and test demand
Auction Duration 7 days Best ending on a Sunday evening for visibility
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🧾 Recommended Description
> Commemorative Royal Mail First Day Cover issued 31 May 1978 to mark the 25th Anniversary of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.
Features four beautifully engraved stamps depicting the Gold State Coach, St. Edward’s Crown, The Orb, and the Imperial State Crown.
Postmarked Portsmouth, Hants on the official first day of issue. Includes the original descriptive insert detailing the Coronation regalia.
A well-preserved and genuine collectible for any royal or philatelic enthusiast.
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