A770-1948 King George VI Silver Wedding 2½d Blue First Day Cover Towcester Pos

Title
1948 King George VI Silver Wedding 2½d Blue First Day Cover – Towcester Postmark (26 April 1948)
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Category
Stamps → Great Britain → Covers → 1941-1950 (George VI)
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Condition
Used – Very Good Vintage Condition
Original envelope with clear postmark “26 APR 1948” (Towcester).
Stamp and cancellation crisp and legible.
Light natural creasing and aging consistent with age.
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Item Specifics
Issue: King George VI Silver Wedding Commemorative
Date of Issue: 26 April 1948 (First Day of Issue)
Stamp Denomination: 2½d Blue
Country: Great Britain
Postmark: Towcester, Northants
Addressee: R.B. Guandorge Esq., 104 Brackley Rd, Towcester (local)
Envelope Type: First Day Cover (FDC)
Size: Standard envelope (~4.75” x 3.75”)
Condition: Light fold/crease marks; overall well-preserved.
Colour: Blue (stamp)
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Valuation & Pricing
Estimated Collector Valuation: £5 – £10
(Values vary depending on condition, postmark clarity, and provenance.)
Recommended eBay Listing Price (Buy It Now): £8.95
Recommended Auction Start Price: £4.99 (7-day auction)
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Recommended
This is a collectible 1948 First Day Cover marking the Silver Wedding of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth.
Ideal for philatelists, historical collectors, or those interested in British royal commemoratives.
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