A591-1979 Sir Rowland Hill Uniform Penny Postage First Day Cover 22 Aug 1979 –

🏷️ Title
1979 Sir Rowland Hill Uniform Penny Postage First Day Cover – 22 Aug 1979 – GB Stamps FDC Edinburgh Postmark
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📦 Category
Stamps → Great Britain → First Day Covers → 1971–Now (Decimalised)
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💎 Condition
Very Good / Excellent Used Condition
Clean cover with clear cancellation marks.
Crisp stamps and legible Edinburgh “First Day of Issue” postmark (22 Aug 1979).
Includes original information insert about Sir Rowland Hill (Reformer Extraordinary 1795–1879).
No tears, creases, or stains.
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📋 Item Specifics
AttributeDetails
Issue Date22 August 1979
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
ThemePostal History, Uniform Penny Postage, Sir Rowland Hill
Stamps10p, 11½p, 13p, 15p GB stamps featuring Postal Reforms
Cancellation“First Day of Issue Philatelic Bureau Edinburgh”
Designer/ProducerStamp Publicity, Worthing, Sussex
SizeApprox. 14 x 11 cm
Insert IncludedYes – Sir Rowland Hill biography & postal reform details
Envelope Mark“The House of Questa”
TypePost Office Official First Day Cover
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💰 Valuation
Typical collector’s resale range: £4.50 – £7.50
Higher-end examples with inserts in excellent condition may reach £8–£10.
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💡 Recommended eBay Listing Price
Buy It Now: £7.99
Auction Start Price: £4.99
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⚖️ Auction Option Suggestion
Starting bid: £4.99
Duration: 7 days