A589-British Trees “The Oak” 1973 First Day Cover 9p Stamp, Edinburgh Postmark

📦 Title
British Trees “The Oak” 1973 First Day Cover – 9p Stamp, Edinburgh Postmark, Plant A Tree Campaign
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🗂️ Category
Stamps > Great Britain > First Day Covers (1971–Now) > Commemorative
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🪶 Condition
Very Good (VG)
Clean cover, crisp edges
Clear postmark: “First Day of Issue – Plant a Tree in ’73 – Edinburgh – 28 Feb 1973”
Stamp and artwork in excellent condition
Light age-related toning on envelope edges (consistent with age)
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📋 Item Specifics
Issue Date: 28 February 1973
Stamp: 9p Oak (Quercus robur) – British Trees series
Postmark: “Plant a Tree in ’73 – Edinburgh Philatelic Bureau”
Designer (stamp): David Gentleman ARCA, FSIA
Designer (cover): Peter Hatch
Printing: Harrison & Sons Ltd.
Campaign: UK Government’s “Plant a Tree in ’73”
Theme: Environment, Forestry, Conservation, British Flora
Country: United Kingdom
Era: Decimal (Post-1971)
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💷 Valuation
Typical Market Value: £5–£10
Collector’s Value (if pristine, unaddressed): Up to £12–£15
Addressed version (like this one): approx. £6–£8 retail value
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🛒 Recommended eBay Listing Price
Buy It Now (BIN): £8.95
Auction Starting Price: £4.99 (7-day auction recommended)
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💡 Listing Recommendations
Include both photos: close-up of the stamp & postmark, full cover, and description card
Keywords to include: First Day Cover, British Trees, Oak, 1973, David Gentleman, Edinburgh Postmark, Plant a Tree in 73, Environmental Campaign