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A666-William Caxton 1976 Royal Mail First Day Cover 500th Anniversary of Print

A666-William Caxton 1976 Royal Mail First Day Cover 500th Anniversary of Print

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🏷️ Title

William Caxton 1976 Royal Mail First Day Cover – 500th Anniversary of Printing – Set of 4 Stamps – Edinburgh Postmark

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📂 Category

Stamps > Great Britain > Covers > Commemorative > 1971–Now (Decimal)

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⚙️ Condition

Used – Very Good

(Envelope clean and intact, stamps neatly affixed, clear “29 September 1976 Edinburgh” postmark, includes original information insert.)

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📋 Item Specifics

Issue: William Caxton 1476 – 500 Years of Printing

Type: First Day Cover (FDC)

Postmark: Edinburgh, 29 September 1976

Stamps:

8½p Blue – Knight from Canterbury Tales

10p Brown – Early printing press scene

11p Black – Philosopher from Game and Playe of Chesse

13p Green – Text page from Caxton’s work

Designer: Stuart Rose CBE FSIA

Publisher: British Post Office Philatelic Bureau

Includes: Original information card by James Moran

Theme: Printing, Literature, History, William Caxton, 15th Century

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💷 Valuation & Recommended Price

Collector Value Range: £4.00 – £7.00

Condition Premium (with insert): +£1.00

Valuation Estimate: £6.00

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💰 Recommended eBay Listing Price

Buy It Now: £6.95

Auction Start Price: £3.99

Postage: £1.95 (Royal Mail 2nd Class Large Letter)

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Starting Bid: £3.99

Duration: 7 days

Buy It Now: Optional (£6.95)

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