A462-British Architecture Historic Buildings 1978 Royal MailFirst Day Cover H

🏷️ Title

British Architecture Historic Buildings 1978 Royal Mail First Day Cover – Harrow & Wembley Postmark

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📂 Category

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

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💎 Condition

Good – Vintage (Light age marks)

Envelope and insert in good vintage condition.

Minor toning/foxing visible on upper edge near stamps (common for age).

Stamps and postmarks clear and well-preserved.

Includes original descriptive insert.

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📋 Item Specifics

Issue Date: 1 March 1978

Series: British Architecture – Historic Buildings

Postmark: Harrow & Wembley

Designer: Ronald Maddox

Stamps: 9p, 10½p, 11p, 13p denominations

Featured Buildings:

The White Tower, Tower of London

Holyrood Palace

Caernarfon Castle

Hampton Court Palace

Dimensions: Approx. 22 x 11 cm

Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom

Type: Post Office First Day Cover (Official issue)

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💰 Valuation

Typical market range: £3 – £8

Mint / pristine examples: up to £10–£12

With light foxing (as yours): approx. £4–£5 realistic resale value

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🕰️ Auction Option (Alternative)

Start Price: £3.49

Duration: 7 days

Expected final bid range: £4–£6

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📦 Listing Description (Suggested for eBay)

> Original British Architecture: Historic Buildings First Day Cover issued by the British Post Office on 1 March 1978, featuring four classic UK landmarks – The White Tower (Tower of London), Holyrood Palace, Caernarfon Castle, and Hampton Court Palace.

Official Harrow & Wembley postmarks and includes the original printed information insert describing each building.

Very collectable and a fine example of late-1970s Royal Mail design by Ronald Maddox. Some mild foxing consistent with age, overall very presentable condition.

Shipped with care in a protective sleeve.

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