A726-Christmas Island 1978 First Day Cover “Seasons Greeting Indian Ocean Ship

🏷️ Title
Christmas Island 1978 First Day Cover “Seasons Greetings” Indian Ocean Ships Stamps (Set of 4)
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📂 Category
Stamps > Australia & Oceania > Christmas Island (1958-Now) > First Day Covers
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💎 Condition
Used – Excellent Vintage Condition
(Envelope clean and intact, clear postmark dated 9 NOV 1978, stamps well preserved, no tears or major creases.)
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📋 Item Specifics
Type: First Day Cover (FDC)
Country/Region of Manufacture: Christmas Island
Date of Issue: 9 November 1978
Theme: Maritime / Ships / Seasons Greetings
Stamps Included:
5¢ S.S. Valetta (1968)
25¢ H.M.S. Gordon (1864)
30¢ Cygnet (1688)
35¢ S.S. Triadic (1958)
Postmark: “CHRISTMAS ISLAND, INDIAN OCEAN – 9 NOV 1978”
Addressed to: Nordposta Aktion IVA ’79, Hamburg, Germany
Format: Standard envelope, unsealed
Colour: White with printed blue text and multicoloured stamps
Authenticity: Original postal issue
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💰 Valuation & Recommended Price
Based on similar collectible sales:
Estimated Value: £6 – £10 GBP
Collector’s Market Range: £5 – £12 depending on condition and demand
Buy It Now: £9.99
Auction Option: Start at £4.99 (7-day auction recommended, with Buy It Now option active)
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💡 Recommended Keywords for Listing
“Christmas Island FDC 1978”, “First Day Cover Ships”, “Seasons Greetings Indian Ocean”, “Vintage Postal Cover”, “Christmas Island Stamps 1978 Maritime Theme”
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