A469-“1979 ‘Year of the Child’ UK First Day Cover (4-stamp set:9p,10½p, 11p, 1

Title:

“1979 ‘Year of the Child’ UK First Day Cover (4-stamp set: 9p, 10½p, 11p, 13p) July 11 1979 Edinburgh Cancel”

Category:

Collectables → Stamps → Great Britain → First Day Covers

Condition:

Used (addressed) First Day Cover in very good condition. All four stamps present, clear first day of issue postmark (Edinburgh, 11 July 1979) Slight handling evidence; envelope remains clean.

Item Specifics:

Year of Issue: 1979

Issue: “The Year of the Child” (4-stamp commemorative)

Denominations: 9p, 10½p, 11p, 13p

Cancel / Postmark: First Day of Issue – Edinburgh 11 July 1979

Envelope addressed (typed) — non-blank back

No faults visible (please refer to photographs for minor wear)

Valuation:

Based on comparable listings: one listing shows a similar item selling for about £1.76. Other specialist cover-price references for this issue show typical prices between £12 – £50, depending on cachet, condition and whether special hand-cancels or premium cachets apply.

Given condition (addressed cover, standard cancel, no extra premium cachet), a fair market estimate: £8 to £15.

Recommended Listing Price:

Fixed Price: £12.50 – gives buyer room, under the higher end of common values but above the low eBay sample.

OR Auction Option: Start at £4.99, no reserve, to encourage bidding.

Auction Option:

Start Price: £4.99

Duration: 7 days

Reserve: None (optional if you prefer a minimum; perhaps £6)

Shipping: Specify insurance/tracking if shipping overseas; note that condition affects value.

Photographs & Description Highlights:

Show front envelope with all four stamps & postmark clearly visible.

Show close-ups of the stamps (9p, 10½p, 11p, 13p) and the postmark.

Show back of the envelope to confirm addressed nature and general condition (no major stains/folds).

In description, mention the design by Edward Hughes and printed by Harrison & Sons.

Mention that this is a first day cover of the UK commemorative issue for the International Year of the Child (issued 11 July 1979).