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