A5841978 Comet Mail Coach Cover Bristol to Birmingham, Dodington House Park &

Title
1978 Comet Mail Coach Cover – Bristol to Birmingham, Dodington House Park & Carriage Museum, Chipping Sodbury + Original Brochure & Envelope
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Category
Stamps > Great Britain > First Day Covers > 1971-Now > Commemorative
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Condition
Very Good Vintage Condition – Envelope and cover show minimal age-related wear, stamps intact, clear postmarks dated 6th April 1978. Includes original Dodington House leaflet and clean unused envelope.
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Item Specifics
Type: First Day Cover
Postmark: “COMET MAIL COACH – Bristol to Birmingham – 6 APRIL 1978”
Theme: British Postal History / Commemorative Mail Coaches
Stamps: Castles Series (Hampton Court, Caernarfon, Holyroodhouse, Tower of London)
Origin: Dodington House Park & Carriage Museum, Chipping Sodbury, Bristol
Includes:
Original envelope
1978 promotional leaflet for Dodington House Museum
“The Three Candlesticks 1649” embossed mark on envelope flap
Dimensions: Standard FDC size (approx. 8.5" x 4.5")
Era: 1970s British Collectors Issue
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Valuation & Price Recommendation
Based on recent eBay sales and philatelic fair values for commemorative FDCs from 1970s with special handstamp, plus added museum ephemera:
ComponentEst. Value
1978 Comet Mail Coach Cover£5–£8
Dodington House Brochure (Vintage Tourism Ephemera)£3–£5
Combined Set Value (collector’s premium)£10–£14
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Recommended eBay Listing Price
Buy It Now (Fixed Price): £12.95
Auction Starting Bid: £6.99
Expected Final Auction Range: £8–£13 depending on collector interest and condition clarity.
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Recommended eBay Auction Options
Duration: 7 days
Format: Auction with Buy-It-Now option (£12.95)
Shipping: Royal Mail 2nd Class Large Letter (£1.95 UK)
Returns: 14 days accepted
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