A473-1980 GB First Day Cover – £3 Book of Stamps & Story of Wedgwood Sheffield

Title

1980 GB First Day Cover – £3 Book of Stamps & Story of Wedgwood – Sheffield Postmark – 16 April 1980

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Category

Stamps → Great Britain → First Day Covers → 1971–Now → Commemoratives

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Condition

Very Good / Excellent – Clean cover, no tears or creases, clear Sheffield postmarks, bright colors, includes insert card.

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Item Specifics

Issue Date: 16 April 1980

Postmark: Sheffield “First Day of Issue”

Stamps: Machin definitives – 10p orange, 12p green, 2p dark green

Theme: Josiah Wedgwood, British Pottery Heritage

Designer: John Wallis (cover & stamp book)

Manufacturer: Harrison & Sons Ltd / Howards Printers (Slough) Ltd

Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom

Era: QEII Decimal

Format: First Day Cover with Insert

Special Feature: £3 Book of Stamps and Story of Wedgwood Insert

Cancellation Type: Circular Sheffield cancel

Quality: Unaddressed official Post Office issue

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Valuation

Typical Market Value: £5–£10 (depending on condition and inclusion of insert)

Recent Sold Prices (2024–2025 range):

Standard Wedgwood FDC: £4.50–£6.00

With insert and clean postmarks: £7.50–£10.00

Mint uncirculated presentation: up to £12

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Recommended eBay Listing Price

Buy It Now (Fixed Price): £9.95

Best offer enabled (accept offers £7–£9)

Auction Option:

Starting Bid: £4.99

Estimated Final Sale Range: £6.50–£10.00

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Suggested Listing Description

> Beautiful official Post Office First Day Cover, issued 16 April 1980 to commemorate the £3 book of stamps and story of Josiah Wedgwood FRS (1730–1795).

Features Machin definitive stamps (2p, 10p, 12p) cancelled with Sheffield “First Day of Issue” postmarks. Includes the original insert card detailing Wedgwood’s life and the story of the stamp book design by John Wallis.

A fine example for collectors of British commemorative covers, Wedgwood memorabilia, or Machin series stamps.

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