A629-“1979 GB ‘Dogs’ Post Office First Day Cover 7 Feb 1979, 4-stamp set, addr
Title:
“1979 GB ‘Dogs’ Post Office First Day Cover – 7 Feb 1979, 4-stamp set, addressed”
Category:
Collectables & Art → Stamps → Great Britain → First Day Covers
Condition:
Good used/collector condition. Addressed, postmarked “FIRST DAY OF ISSUE 7 FEB 1979” at Edinburgh. Some minor wear/creasing as shown in photos.
Item Specifics:
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Year of Issue: 1979
Type: First Day Cover (FDC)
Topic / Theme: Dogs
Number of Stamps: 4 (9p, 10½p, 11p, 13p) – the “Dogs” stamp issue.
Cancellation Type: Pictorial / First Day of Issue
Addressed/Unaddressed: Addressed
Certificate: No certificate included
Colour: Multi-coloured
Era: Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Valuation & Recommended Price:
Based on recent comparables: similar items being listed from around £3 to £6. For example a 1979 “Dogs” FDC sold for about £4.30. A higher price (up to ~£30) appears when signed by the designer.
Given your cover is addressed (which can reduce value compared to unaddressed) and assuming normal condition, a fair valuation would be £5-£8.
Suggested eBay Listing Price:
Buy It Now: £7.50
You might also offer as “or Best Offer”.
Auction Option:
Start Price: £3.00
Let the market decide, with a Buy It Now option set at £7.50 for buyers who prefer fixed price.
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Seller Notes / Tips:
Include clear photos of both front and reverse of the cover, the cancellation mark and condition details (creases, any toning, address, etc.).
Mention shipping cost, packaging precautions (to protect stamps/envelope) and that it will be well-packaged.
Consider offering international shipping if you’re willing (collectors overseas might be interested).
Good titles and keywords help: include “FDC”, “First Day Cover”, “Great Britain”, “Dogs”, “1979”.
Specifying “addressed” is useful — it is less ideal than unaddressed, which is good to manage buyer expectations.
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