A663-1975 GB Charity Stamp First Day Cover – “Experimental IssueHealth & Handi

🏷 Title
1975 GB Charity Stamp First Day Cover – “Experimental Issue” Health & Handicap Charities FDC London Postmark
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📂 Category
> Stamps > Great Britain > First Day Covers (1952-Now) > 1970-1979
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🧾 Condition
Very Good Vintage Condition – clean envelope with clear postmark dated 22 January 1975, London W.C.; slight toning mark top edge (minor). Includes original insert explaining the experimental charity stamp issue. Address label on cover.
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📋 Item Specifics
Issue Date: 22 January 1975
Postmark: London W.C. “First Day of Issue”
Stamp Value: 4½p + 1½p (charity surcharge)
Theme: Health and Handicap Charities
Designer: Philip Sharland, FSIA
Publisher: Harrison & Sons Ltd
Type: Official Post Office First Day Cover
Insert: Original information card describing experimental charity stamp
Addressee: S.A. Harris, Chelmsford, Essex
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
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💰 Valuation & Market Comparison
Recent sales for this specific 1975 “Charity Stamp Experimental Issue” FDC range between £1.50 and £4.50 GBP depending on condition and address label presence.
Average Market Value: £3.00 GBP
Collector Valuation (with insert, good condition): ~£3.50 GBP
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💡 Recommended Listing Price
Buy It Now (Fixed Price): £4.95 GBP
✅ Suitable for collectors seeking official 1970s FDCs with original inserts.
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🔨 Auction Option
Starting Bid: £2.99 GBP
Duration: 7 days