A664-British Painters 1973 Royal Mail First Day Cover Sir Joshua Reynolds & Si

🏷️ Title
British Painters 1973 Royal Mail First Day Cover – Sir Joshua Reynolds & Sir Henry Raeburn, Edinburgh Postmark, Addressed (R.H.D. Sykes)
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🗂️ Category
Stamps > Great Britain > First Day Covers (1951-Now) > Commemoratives
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🧾 Condition
Used – Excellent vintage condition
Envelope and insert are clean and well-preserved. Light toning mark near address area (see photo). Stamps and cancellation marks are crisp and clear.
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📋 Item Specifics
Issue Date: 4 July 1973
Series: British Painters
Stamps Featured:
3p – Sir Joshua Reynolds “Self Portrait”
5p – Sir Henry Raeburn “Self Portrait”
7½p – Sir Joshua Reynolds “Nelly O’Brien”
9p – Sir Henry Raeburn “Rev. R. Walker”
Postmark: Edinburgh – First Day of Issue, 4 July 1973
Design by: Jeffery Matthews
Printed by: Harrison & Sons Limited
Type: Official Post Office First Day Cover with original information insert
Addressee: R.H.D. Sykes, Enfield, Middlesex
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💰 Valuation & Price Guidance
Comparable sales for this issue (British Painters 1973 FDC) range between £3.50 – £8.00 depending on condition, postmark, and addressee clarity.
Estimated Valuation: £6.00 – £8.00
Recommended Buy It Now (Fixed Price): £7.99
Recommended Auction Starting Price: £3.99
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🧠 Recommended  Listing Format
Format: Auction with Buy It Now option enabled
Start Price: £3.99
Buy It Now Price: £7.99
Postage: £1.50 (Royal Mail 2nd Class Large Letter – Protected Sleeve)
Duration: 7 days
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📦 Recommended Description
> This official 1973 Royal Mail First Day Cover celebrates British Painters Sir Joshua Reynolds and Sir Henry Raeburn. It features four commemorative stamps cancelled with the special Edinburgh first day of issue postmark dated 4 July 1973.
The cover is addressed to R.H.D. Sykes (Enfield, Middlesex) and includes the original descriptive insert detailing the artists and paintings featured. A fine collectible item for British art or philatelic enthusiasts.
Condition: Excellent vintage condition with only minor ageing visible.
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