B99-1950 King GeorgeVI 4½d BlueStamp Seaford Sussex Postmark First Day Cover t

Title

🇬🇧 1950 King George VI 4½d Blue Stamp – Seaford Sussex Postmark – First Day Cover to Wimbledon London

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Category

Stamps > Great Britain > Covers > Queen Elizabeth II & Earlier (Pre-1952)

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Condition

Used – Good vintage condition.

Envelope shows light age-related wear consistent with 1950 postal use. Clear postmark and intact original 4½d blue stamp featuring King George VI.

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Item Specifics

Attribute Details

Country/Region of Manufacture United Kingdom

Stamp Era King George VI (1936–1952)

Date of Issue 2 October 1950

Postmark Location Seaford, Sussex

Denomination 4½d

Colour Blue

Format First Day Cover (FDC)

Addressed To Mrs. W. G. Head, 11 Arthurberry Road, Wimbledon, London SW20

Condition Light toning; envelope neatly written and complete

Type Commemorative FDC

Topic British Postal History

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Description

A scarce First Day Cover dated 2 October 1950, postmarked Seaford, Sussex, and bearing a King George VI 4½d blue definitive stamp.

This example is addressed to Wimbledon, London, and features clear hand-cancel marks and handwriting typical of the period. A fine piece of mid-20th century British postal history—ideal for collectors of King George VI or Great Britain FDCs.

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Valuation

Typical market value: £8–£12 GBP (based on condition and comparables)

Higher-end examples with cachets or unaddressed envelopes may reach £15–£20.