A495-Christmas 1980 Royal Mail First Day Cover Full Set of 5 Stamps – Edinburg

Title:

Christmas 1980 Royal Mail First Day Cover – Full Set of 5 Stamps – Edinburgh Postmark – Jeffery Matthews Design

Category:

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

Condition:

Very Good – clean cover, clear postmarks, light age-related toning. Includes original insert card.

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Item Specifics

Issue Date: 19 November 1980

Occasion: Christmas

Designer: Jeffery Matthews FSIA

Postmark: First Day of Issue – Philatelic Bureau Edinburgh

Stamp Denominations: 10p, 12p, 13½p, 15p, 17p

Theme: Christmas decorations / festive motifs

Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom

Includes Insert: Yes – “Christmas 1980” information card

Envelope Size: Approx. 22 x 11 cm

Printed by: Howards Printers (Slough) Ltd

Issued by: British Post Office Philatelic Bureau

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Description

A beautiful British Post Office First Day Cover from Christmas 1980, featuring the complete set of five festive stamps designed by Jeffery Matthews FSIA. Each stamp is neatly postmarked “First Day of Issue – Edinburgh – 19 November 1980.”

Comes with the official descriptive insert detailing the history of Christmas traditions and stamp issue information.

A lovely addition to any Christmas or British philately collection.

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Valuation

Type Estimate (£)

Typical Market Value (VG Condition) £3.50 – £5.00

Mint/Unaddressed Example £6.00 – £8.00

Collectors’ Retail (Catalog/Dealers) £8.00 – £10.00

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Recommended Listing Price

Buy It Now: £5.95

Auction Option: Start at £2.99, 7-day listing, with Buy It Now option at £5.95.