A712-Captain James Cook 1978 First Day Cover 200th Anniversary Hawaiian Island

Title:
Captain James Cook 1978 First Day Cover – 200th Anniversary Hawaiian Islands & Alaskan Coast Explorations (Anchorage, AK Postmark)
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Category:
> Stamps → United States → Covers → First Day Covers → 1971–1980
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Condition:
Used (Excellent Vintage Condition)
> Envelope clean and well-preserved with four attached 13¢ Captain James Cook stamps, clear “First Day of Issue” postmark (Anchorage, AK, Jan 20, 1978). No tears or stains visible.
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Item Specifics:
Issue Date: January 20, 1978
Stamp Denomination: 13¢ each (block of four)
Postmark Location: Anchorage, Alaska (99502)
Theme: Historical Figures / Exploration
Honoree: Captain James Cook
Commemoration: 200th Anniversary of Hawaiian Islands and Alaskan Coast Explorations (1778–1978)
Design: Portrait of Capt. James Cook with map illustration (ArtCraft cachet)
Color: Blue and Green print
Type: First Day Cover (FDC)
Country of Issue: United States
Envelope Size: Standard #6¾
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Valuation (Market Estimate):
Typical selling range (UK market): £5 – £10
Higher end (if mint condition & collectible cachet): up to £12
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Recommended Listing Price:
Buy It Now: £9.99
Auction Starting Bid: £4.99
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This appeals to both collectors and casual buyers looking for historical FDCs.
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