A492-1980 UK “80th Birthday –Her Majesty Queen ElizabethThe Queen Mother” 12
Title:
1980 UK “80th Birthday – Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother” 12p First Day Cover (4 Aug 1980, Edinburgh postmark)
Category:
Collectibles → Stamps → Great Britain → First Day Covers
Condition:
Used / vintage – cover with original 12p stamp, first day of issue cancellation (“4 August 1980” Edinburgh Philatelic Bureau) as shown. Cover shows some age‐toning or discolouration (see photo) and perhaps minor bends/creases – please examine the images carefully. Overall good collectible condition for a vintage FDC.
Item specifics:
Issue Date: 4 August 1980
Denomination: 12p
Subject: Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother – 80th birthday
Country/Region of Issue: United Kingdom
Format: First Day Cover (FDC) with philatelic postmark
Cancellation Location: Edinburgh (Philatelic Bureau)
Cover Size: (please specify actual size in cm / inches)
Additional notes: Front and back shown; cover printed by Howards Printers / Slough Ltd as indicated on back.
Condition Detail: (add any blemishes, foxing, toning, envelope flap condition)
Lot / Set: Single cover
Valuation / Price guidance:
Based on current listings and catalogue pricing:
A specialist cover‐catalogue lists a mint (unused) “1980 Queen Mother’s 80th Birthday First Day of Issue Cover” at about £4.99.
Other examples of covers for this event in various cachets show prices in the £10–£35 region depending on cachet and condition.
Given your cover has the standard postmark, some age toning/discolouration, I would estimate its market value in the region of £8–£15 to a general collector. If it were pristine (no toning, flat, crisp colours) one might ask slightly higher.
Recommended eBay Listing Price:
I suggest listing at £14.95 (Buy It Now) to give some margin above estimated value and allow for negotiation.
Auction Option:
You might also consider a timed auction starting at £7.50 with no reserve (or a low reserve of £5–£6) to generate interest and bidding. Set auction duration at 7 days.
If you go this route, add a “Buy It Now” of £14.95 as well, giving bidders the option to secure immediately.
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