A624-1981 The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award First Day Cover Set of 4 Stamps, Edinb

🏷 Title
1981 The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award First Day Cover – Set of 4 Stamps, Edinburgh Postmark
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📂 Category
Stamps > Great Britain > First Day Covers > 1971-Now > Commemorative
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📦 Condition
Very Good – Clean and well-preserved envelope, light handling wear, clear postmark, complete with insert card and all four original commemorative stamps.
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🧾 Item Specifics
Issue Date: 12 August 1981
Theme: The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award – Skills, Service, Recreation, Expeditions
Stamps: 14p, 18p, 22p, 25p denominations
Postmark: Edinburgh, Philatelic Bureau – First Day of Issue
Designer: Philip Sharland
Printer: John Waddington of Kirkstall Ltd
Insert Included: Yes – Original descriptive insert about the Award Scheme
Envelope Maker: The House of Questa
Size: Approx. 22 x 11 cm
Country: United Kingdom
Format: First Day Cover (FDC)
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💰 Valuation
Typical collector valuation ranges from £4.50 – £8.00 GBP depending on condition and completeness.
Mint or unaddressed covers can fetch up to £10; addressed versions like this generally sell around £5–6.
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⭐ Recommended eBay Listing Price
Buy It Now (Fixed Price): £7.95
(to attract collectors but leave room for offers)
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🔨 Auction Option
Start Price: £3.99
Duration: 7 days