A775-1918 Handwritten Postcard – Ed Woodbridge Letter to Matron, BexhillonSea

🏷 Title

1918 Handwritten Postcard – Ed Woodbridge Letter to Matron, Bexhill-on-Sea – King George V Halfpenny Stamp

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📂 Category

Collectables > Postcards > Topographical > UK > England > Sussex > Bexhill-on-Sea

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🧾 Condition

Used (Good Vintage Condition)

Some minor age-related wear and yellowing typical of 1910s paper.

Ink handwriting still clear and legible on both sides.

Stamp and postmark intact (dated 9 May 1918).

No tears or missing corners.

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📌 Item Specifics

Type: Handwritten postcard

Theme: Historical correspondence / Early 20th Century letter

Postmark: London S.S.L.T, 9 May 1918

Stamp: King George V Halfpenny green

Addressee: The Matron, Mel. Con. Home, Little Common, Bexhill-on-Sea

Author: Ed Woodbridge

Handwritten message: Personal letter discussing hardship and request to return

Era: World War I period

Country of Origin: United Kingdom

Size: Standard postcard size (approx. 14 x 9 cm)

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💰 Valuation and Recommended Price

Similar WWI-era postcards with original handwriting, readable messages, and George V stamps typically sell between £10–£20 depending on condition and content.

Given the clear handwriting, legible London postmark, and good preservation:

Estimated Value: £15–£18

Recommended Buy It Now Price: £17.95

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🕰 Auction Option (if chosen)

Starting Bid: £8.99

Auction Duration: 7 days

Expected Final Range: £12–£18