B98- 1948Channel Islands Liberation3rd Anniversary Cover –Guernsey Stamp 2½dBlue
🏷️ Title
1948 Channel Islands Liberation 3rd Anniversary Cover – Guernsey Stamp 2½d Blue King George VI, May 10th 1948 Cancel
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📂 Category
Stamps > Great Britain > Covers > Commemorative
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🧾 Description
Commemorative first day cover issued to mark the third anniversary of the Liberation of the Channel Islands from German occupation (May 9, 1945).
Postmarked “Jersey, Channel Islands, 10 May 1948” – the official date of issue.
Features the 2½d blue King George VI definitive stamp, depicting rural Britain, cancelled neatly on envelope.
Printed cachet reads:
> Commemorating the Third Anniversary of the Liberation of the Channel Islands from the German Occupation
July 1st 1940 – May 9th 1945
Issued 10th May, 1948
A lovely historical postal cover from the immediate post-war period, commemorating an important event in British and Channel Islands history.
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🪧 Condition
Used / Very Good (VG) – clean envelope, legible postmark, no tears or heavy creases.
Light handling marks consistent with age (77 years old).
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📋 Item specifics
Attribute Details
Country/Region of Manufacture Channel Islands (Jersey)
Issue Year 1948
Type Commemorative Cover
Stamp 2½d Blue King George VI
Cancellation Jersey, Channel Islands – 10 May 1948
Event 3rd Anniversary of Liberation
Era King George VI (1936–1952)
Condition Used / Very Good
Theme World War II Liberation, British History
Material Paper / Envelope
Color Brown (envelope), Blue (stamp)
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💷 Valuation & Pricing
Estimated collector’s value: £6–£10 GBP
(Based on similar Jersey 1948 Liberation covers sold in 2023–2025)
Recommended Buy It Now price: £9.95 GBP
Recommended Auction starting price: £4.99 GBP
Postage (UK): Royal Mail 2nd Class – £1.35
(Consider “Tracked 48” for higher-value listing)
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📦 Recommended Listing Format
Type: Auction + Buy It Now option
Start price: £4.99
Buy It Now: £9.95
Duration: 7 days
Returns: 14 days accepted (optional for collectibles)
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