A493-Post Office First Day Cover Music: British Conductors 1980 (Sir Henry Woo
Title
Post Office First Day Cover – Music: British Conductors 1980 (Sir Henry Wood, Sir Thomas Beecham, Sir Malcolm Sargent, Sir John Barbirolli)
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Category
> Stamps > Great Britain > First Day Covers > 1971–Now > Commemoratives
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Condition
> Used – Very good condition. Envelope clean and uncreased, clear postmarks, bright stamps, original insert card included.
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Item Specifics
Issue Date: 10 September 1980
Theme: Music / British Conductors
Series: British Commemorative First Day Cover
Stamps:
12½p – Sir Henry Wood
13½p – Sir Thomas Beecham
15p – Sir Malcolm Sargent
17½p – Sir John Barbirolli
Designer: Peter Gauld
Size: Approx. 22 x 11 cm
Cancellation: First Day of Issue, Philatelic Bureau, Edinburgh
Printed by: Harrison & Sons (High Wycombe)
Produced by: The House of Questa
Includes: Original descriptive insert about each conductor
Addressed to: Alan Gardiner, Enfield, Middx
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Description
Beautiful Royal Mail Post Office First Day Cover issued on 10 September 1980, featuring four commemorative stamps celebrating notable British conductors. Each stamp portrays one of the nation’s most influential figures in classical music — Sir Henry Wood, Sir Thomas Beecham, Sir Malcolm Sargent, and Sir John Barbirolli — with artwork by Peter Gauld.
Cancelled with the official Philatelic Bureau, Edinburgh “First Day of Issue” postmark.
Includes the original printed insert describing each conductor’s contributions to British music.
A fine collectible for philatelists and classical music enthusiasts alike.
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Valuation
Based on recent online sales and auction listings for similar FDCs:
Typical value: £3 – £6
Mint/Unaddressed example: up to £8
Addressed (as yours): around £4–£5
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Recommended eBay Listing Price
> Buy It Now (Fixed Price): £5.49
(with option for offers)
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Auction Option
> Start price: £2.99
Duration: 7 days
Estimated final sale range: £3.50 – £6.00
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