A471=1979 British Flowers Post Office First Day Cover Edinburgh Postmark Comp

🏷️ Title

1979 British Flowers Post Office First Day Cover – Edinburgh Postmark – Complete Set 9p–13p – Excellent Condition

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📂 Category

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

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🧾 Description

A beautifully preserved British Flowers First Day Cover issued by the Post Office on 21 March 1979, featuring a full set of four commemorative stamps (9p, 10p, 11p, and 13p) depicting Primrose, Daffodil, Bluebell, and Snowdrop.

Postmarked “First Day of Issue – 21 March 79 – Edinburgh” with a clover cancel design. Addressed to Mrs J. Sweatman, Lewes, East Sussex.

Includes the original descriptive insert explaining the issue and floral subjects. The envelope and stamps are in excellent clean condition, with no tears, foxing, or discoloration.

A fine collectible item for any GB philatelist, nature-themed cover collection, or British flora enthusiast.

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🔍 Item Specifics

Issue Date: 21 March 1979

Theme: British Flowers

Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom

Postmark: Edinburgh

Series: British Flora

Denominations: 9p, 10p, 11p, 13p

Condition: Excellent (no creases, minimal handling wear)

Includes Insert: Yes

Format: First Day Cover (FDC)

Designer: John Gibbs

Printer: Harrison & Sons Ltd

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💷 Valuation & Recommended Price

Typical Market Value: £3.00 – £6.00 (based on recent eBay sales for similar 1979 British Flowers FDCs)

Recommended Buy-It-Now Listing Price: £5.95

Auction Starting Price: £2.99 (7-day auction recommended)