A687-Vintage 1965 Canadian Christmas Envelope Alouette II” 5¢ Stamps x3, RCAF

🏷️ Title

Vintage 1965 Canadian Christmas Envelope – “Alouette II” 5¢ Stamps x3, RCAF Comox BC to England

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📂 Category

> Stamps → Canada → Postal History → Covers & Envelopes (1950–Now)

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🧾 Condition

> Used – Good vintage condition

Minor corner wear and slight crease consistent with age. Clear postmarks from British Columbia (1965). Decorative Christmas motif on front and return address label intact.

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📋 Item Specifics

Attribute Details

Origin Canada

Destination Birmingham, England

Postmark Date 1965

Post Office R.C.A.F. Comox, British Columbia

Stamps Alouette II 5¢ × 3 (Depicting Canada’s satellite launched in 1965)

Design Christmas envelope with skating couple illustration

Addressee Mr. Arthur J. Hillman, Edgbaston, Birmingham

Sender Mrs. Gordon D. Liscombe, R.C.A.F. Base Comox

Theme Space, Military, Christmas Postal History

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💰 Valuation & Pricing

Collector Value Estimate: £8–£12 (based on comparable vintage Canadian postal covers with Alouette II stamps and military postmarks)

Recommended Fixed Price Listing: £11.95

Recommended Auction Start Price: £4.99

Expected Realised Auction Range: £8–£13 depending on interest from Canadian philately collectors or thematic collectors (Space / Christmas / Military Mail).