A494-Christmas 1978 Royal Mail Post Office First Day Cover Faith Jaques

🏷️ Title

Christmas 1978 Royal Mail Post Office First Day Cover – Faith Jaques Carols Design – Edinburgh Postmark 22 Nov 1978

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📦 Category

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

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🧾 Condition

Used – Excellent vintage condition.

Envelope is clean and crisp with clear Edinburgh “First Day of Issue” postmark (22 November 1978). Includes original insert card with historical notes.

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📋 Item Specifics

Issue Year: 1978

Country/Region: Great Britain

Topic: Christmas, Carols, Choirs, Festivities

Designer: Faith Jaques

Postmark: Edinburgh – First Day of Issue – 22 November 1978

Stamps: 7p, 9p, 11p, 13p denominations

Format: First Day Cover with insert card

Condition: Excellent (no tears or stains)

Colour: Multicolour illustrated envelope

Size: Approx. 22 x 11 cm

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💬 Description

Celebrate festive philately with this Official Royal Mail Post Office First Day Cover from Christmas 1978.

Features a beautiful set of four Christmas-themed stamps designed by Faith Jaques, depicting Victorian carolers and seasonal scenes.

Postmarked 22 November 1978, Edinburgh Philatelic Bureau.

Includes the original descriptive insert detailing the history of Christmas carols and design background.

Perfect for collectors of GB FDCs, Christmas issues, or Royal Mail commemoratives.

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💰 Valuation & Pricing

Current market value (2024–2025):

Typical sale range: £3.00 – £6.00 GBP

Mint or pristine condition with insert: up to £7.50 GBP

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✅ Recommended Listing Price

Buy It Now: £6.95 GBP (free UK postage recommended)

Auction Starting Price: £2.99 GBP

Duration: 7 days

Option: Add Buy It Now for £6.95

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