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A715-1940 Glasgow Postmarked Cover 2½d Blue King George VI Embossed Postal Sta

A715-1940 Glasgow Postmarked Cover 2½d Blue King George VI Embossed Postal Sta

£4.99Price

Title

1940 Glasgow Postmarked Cover – 2½d Blue King George VI Embossed Postal Stationery Envelope

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Category

> Stamps > Great Britain > Covers > George VI (1936–1952)

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Condition

Used – Good vintage condition.

Light creasing and small tear on flap, clear postmark (GLASGOW, 15 OCT 1940), nice example of wartime postal history.

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Item Specifics

Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom

Era: George VI (1936–1952)

Type: Postal Stationery Envelope (Stamped Cover)

Postmark: Glasgow, 15th October 1940

Denomination: 2½d (Two Pence Halfpenny)

Colour: Blue

Stamp Type: Embossed

Addressed To: Lt. Chas Lance, 35 Kersland Street, Hillhead

Condition Notes: Some age-related wear and minor flap tear (see photos)

Material: Paper

Authenticity: Original

Theme: Wartime Postal History / WWII Correspondence

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Valuation & Recommended Price

Vintage postal stationery from King George VI, 1940 WWII era, typically sells between £6–£15, depending on clarity and condition.

Because this example has a clear 1940 Glasgow postmark and intact embossed stamp:

> Estimated Value: £10–£12

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Recommended Listing Price (Buy It Now)

💷 £11.95

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Auction Option

Start Price: £4.99

Duration: 7 days

Auction End Time: Sunday evening (7–9 PM) – best visibility

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> Original 1940 WWII-era postal stationery envelope featuring embossed King George VI 2½d Blue stamp, postmarked Glasgow, 15 OCT 1940. Addressed to Lt. Chas Lance, Hillhead.

A lovely collectible piece of wartime British postal history, showing clear circular date stamp and period handwriting.

Perfect for collectors of George VI covers, postal history, or WWII-era memorabilia.

Condition: Minor corner and flap wear consistent with age, otherwise good. See photos for full condition details.

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