A491-1980 Great Britain “Sport” Post Office First Day Cover 10 October 1980 Ed

Title:

1980 Great Britain “Sport” Post Office First Day Cover – 10 October 1980 Edinburgh Postmark – Boxing, Rugby, Athletics & Cricket Stamps

Category:

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

Condition:

Very Good – Clean cover with clear Edinburgh First Day of Issue postmarks. Minimal age toning and no major creases. Address label present. Includes original information insert and envelope from The House of Questa.

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Item Specifics

Issue Date: 10 October 1980

Theme: Sport (Cricket, Boxing, Rugby, Athletics)

Designer: Robert Goldsmith

Printing House: The House of Questa

Postmark: First Day of Issue – Philatelic Bureau Edinburgh

Stamps: 17½p (Cricket), 15p (Boxing), 13p (Rugby), 12p (Athletics)

Envelope Type: Official Post Office First Day Cover

Addressed To: Mrs E. Morris, Romford, Essex

Insert Included: Yes – Full descriptive card printed by J.L. Arter, Blackheath, London

Era: Decimal (Queen Elizabeth II)

Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom

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Valuation & Pricing

Estimated Collector Value (2025): £4–£6

Recommended eBay Buy It Now Price: £5.95 (competitive and realistic)

Recommended Auction Starting Price: £2.99

Expected Final Auction Range: £3.50–£6.00

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