A470-1979 UK FDC “Direct Elections to the European Assembly” 9 May 1979 Britis

Title:

1979 UK FDC “Direct Elections to the European Assembly” 9 May 1979 – British First Day Cover

Category:

Collectables → Stamps → Great Britain → First Day Covers

Condition:

Excellent collectible condition — cover appears clean, stamps affixed, clearly post-marked “9 MAY 1979 FIRST DAY OF ISSUE”. No obvious major creases or damage visible in provided images. (Please inspect for slight corner handling or aging as typical for 44-year-old FDC.)

Item Specifics:

Issue Date: 9 May 1979

Theme / Topic: Direct Elections to the European Assembly

Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom

Cancellation Type: First Day of Issue (Edinburgh)

Era: Queen Elizabeth II (1952-Now)

Type: First Day Cover (cacheted envelope bearing commemorative stamps)

Certification: Not certified (philatelic collectible)

Additional Info: Addressed (to “Alan Gardiner, 85 Swan Way, ENFIELD, Middlesex EN3 7JA”) and appears original mailed item.

Valuation & Price Recommendation:

Based on recent eBay listing activity this exact FDC appears listed at very low values (e.g., one listing at £0.99). First-day covers of this issue are fairly common and not showing high demand premiums.

Therefore a realistic valuation for a clean example is around £5–£10.

To attract buyers you might list at ~£9.95 Buy-It-Now.

For an auction option you could start at £4.99 (no reserve) to encourage bidding.

Recommended Listing Price & Auction Option:

Buy It Now: £9.95

Auction Start Price: £4.99, Duration: 7 days, No Reserve

Recommended Selling Tips:

Include clear, close-up photographs of the stamps, the cancellation, the cachet on the envelope, address side plus reverse/flap.

Show any small imperfections (corner bends, aging toning) to manage buyer expectations.

In the description mention that the cover was issued to mark the first direct elections to the European Assembly.

Offer postal shipping with tracking (domestic UK or international) and note packing condition (flat, rigid mailer) to reassure collectors.

Consider “Accept Offers” enabled in case a buyer wants to negotiate.

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