A638-Philympia 1970 London International Stamp Exhibition First Day Cover Penn

🏷 Title

Philympia 1970 London International Stamp Exhibition First Day Cover – Penny Black 5d Stamp – London 24 Sept 1970

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📂 Category

Stamps > Great Britain > First Day Covers (1953-Now)

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⚙️ Condition

Very Good (VG) – Clean cover and insert, minor natural aging, clear postmark, no tears or bends.

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📋 Item Specifics

Attribute Details

Event Philympia 1970 – London International Stamp Exhibition

Issue Date 24 September 1970

Stamp Value 5d (Five Pence)

Stamp Design Reproduction of the 1840 “Penny Black”

Postmark “Philympia Great Britain Day – London 24 Sept 1970”

Designer David Gentleman

Printer Harrison & Sons Ltd

Inclusion Official information insert card

Addressee Typed addressed (Karl David Makinson, Berkhamsted, Herts)

Envelope Type Official GPO issue with exhibition logo and text panel

Country/Region of Manufacture United Kingdom

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💰 Valuation

Source Approximate Market Value (2025)

eBay sold listings £4.50 – £7.00

Stamp dealer catalogues £6.00 (standard example)

Mint/Unaddressed variant up to £10.00

With original insert (as yours) £7.00 – £8.50

Estimated Fair Value: £7.50

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💡 Recommended Listing Format

Fixed Price (Buy It Now): £8.99

(Includes slight premium for good condition + insert)

Auction Option: Start at £4.99, 7-day duration