A634-Royal Silver Wedding 1972 First Day Cover Queen Elizabeth II & Prince Phi

🏷️ Title
Royal Silver Wedding 1972 First Day Cover – Queen Elizabeth II & Prince Philip 25th Anniversary, Edinburgh Postmark
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📂 Category
Stamps > Great Britain > First Day Covers (1951–Now) > Royalty
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🪙 Condition
Very Good (VG) – Clean envelope, clear postmark, original insert card, and matching addressed cover. Minor age-related toning only.
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📋 Item Specifics
Issue Date: 20 November 1972
Occasion: 25th Wedding Anniversary (Silver Wedding) of HM Queen Elizabeth II & HRH Duke of Edinburgh
Postmark: Philatelic Bureau Edinburgh “First Day of Issue”
Stamps:
3p Deep Blue – Queen & Duke Profile
20p Mauve – Queen & Duke Profile
Designer: Jeffery Matthews
Printer: Harrison & Sons Ltd
Photographer: Norman Parkinson
Includes: Original descriptive insert and matching envelope
Type: Official Post Office First Day Cover (addressed)
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💷 Valuation
Typical market value for this collectible (based on current UK sales and philatelic catalogues):
Addressed FDC: £3 – £6
Unaddressed / pristine: £7 – £10
With original insert (as yours): £6 – £8
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💡 Recommended Listing Price
Buy It Now (Fixed Price): £8.99
This pricing is slightly above average, appealing to collectors seeking well-preserved covers with inserts and clear cancellations.
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🔨 Auction Option
Starting Bid: £4.99
Auction Duration: 7 days
Recommended: Add a “Buy It Now” option at £8.99 to capture both bidders and instant buyers.
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