A668-Liverpool and Manchester Railway 1830 Souvenir Cover 150th Anniversary Fi

Title
Liverpool and Manchester Railway 1830 Souvenir Cover – 150th Anniversary First Day Cover, 25 August 1980, Manchester Postmark
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Category
Stamps > Great Britain > First Day Covers (1971-Now) > Commemorative Issues
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Condition
Excellent vintage condition – envelope clean and well-preserved. Stamps intact and clear postmarks dated 25 AUG 1980 – Manchester. Includes original Philatelic Bureau insert and reply envelope from The House of Questa. Light handling wear only.
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Item Specifics
Issue: Liverpool & Manchester Railway 1830 – 150th Anniversary
Date of Issue: 12 March 1980 (cancelled 25 August 1980, Manchester)
Stamp Designer: David Gentleman RDI
Printing: Harrison & Sons (High Wycombe, UK)
Format: Souvenir First Day Cover with full 5-stamp strip (12½p denomination)
Postmark: Manchester, 25 August 1980
Includes: Original insert describing the railway history and stamp details, plus Philatelic Bureau Freepost reply envelope
Theme: Railways / British Transport / Industrial Heritage / First Day Cover Collectables
Dimensions: Approx. 22 cm x 11 cm
Manufacturer: The House of Questa
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Valuation
Estimated Collector Value (2025): £6 – £10 (depending on condition and completeness)
Comparable Sales: Similar 1980 British Railway FDCs typically sell between £5–£12 online.
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Recommended eBay Listing Price
Buy It Now Price: £9.95
Best Offer Option: Enabled
Auction Starting Price: £4.99 (7-day listing recommended)
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Description
Celebrate Britain’s railway heritage with this official Liverpool and Manchester Railway 1830 Souvenir Cover, issued to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the world’s first purpose-built passenger railway. Features five beautifully illustrated 12½p stamps designed by David Gentleman and postmarked in Manchester on 25 August 1980.
Includes the original Philatelic Bureau insert detailing the history of the issue, plus the official House of Questa envelope. An excellent collectible for railway or philatelic enthusiasts.
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