A742-Netherlands 1972 “Dag van de Postzegel” First Day Cover 400 Years Dutch F

🏷️ Title
Netherlands 1972 “Dag van de Postzegel” First Day Cover – 400 Years Dutch Flag 20c Stamp – Koninklijk Postkantoor Official Envelope
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📂 Category
Stamps → Europe → Netherlands → First Day Covers (FDCs)
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⚙️ Condition
Used – Excellent condition for age; includes official postmark (‘S-GRAVENHAGE 7 OKT 1972’) and original descriptive insert. Light edge wear on envelope consistent with age.
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📄 Item Specifics
Country/Region of Manufacture: Netherlands
Issue Year: 1972
Stamp Type: Commemorative
Theme: “Dag van de Postzegel” (Day of the Postage Stamp)
Face Value: 20 cents (Nederland 20c)
Design: 400 years of the Dutch flag
Cancellation: First Day Cancel (‘S-GRAVENHAGE 7 OCT 1972’)
Postmark Location: The Hague
Envelope Issuer: Nederlandse Bond van Filatelisten-Verenigingen
Additional Feature: Includes official explanatory leaflet (in Dutch)
Dimensions: Approx. 16.5 cm × 9.5 cm
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💰 Valuation
Typical collector market value: £4 – £8 GBP (depending on condition and demand for Dutch FDCs of the 1970s).
High-end examples with insert and clean cancellation can reach £10+ from collectors or stamp dealers.
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💡 Recommended eBay Listing Price
Buy It Now: £8.99
Starting Auction Price: £4.99
Auction Duration: 7 days
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🧭 Description 
Beautiful 1972 Netherlands First Day Cover celebrating Dag van de Postzegel (Day of the Postage Stamp). Features a vibrant 20c stamp commemorating 400 years of the Dutch flag, officially postmarked ’S-GRAVENHAGE 7 OKT 1972.
Issued by the Nederlandse Bond van Filatelisten-Verenigingen, this cover includes the Koninklijk Postkantoor crest and the original insert describing the history of the Dutch postal service.
A fine collectible for any philatelist or Netherlands postal history enthusiast.
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