E167-1961 Germany Berlin FDC Johann Gutenberg 8pf Stamp Ersttagsbrief BerlinChar

📌 Title
1961 Germany Berlin FDC – Johann Gutenberg 8pf Stamp – Ersttagsbrief Berlin-Charlottenburg – Bedeutende Deutsche Series
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📂 Category
Stamps → Europe → Germany & Colonies → Covers → FDCs
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📝 Condition
Good vintage condition
Minor age-related toning, clean cover, clear postmarks, no tears.
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📌 Item Specifics
Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany (Berlin)
Issue Date: 3 August 1961
Stamp: 8 Pfennig – Johann Gutenberg
Series: Bedeutende Deutsche (Famous Germans)
Postmark: Berlin-Charlottenburg 2 – “Erstaugabe” (First Day of Issue)
Type: First Day Cover (FDC)
Theme: Historical Figures / Printing / Gutenberg
Colour: Multicolour cachet
Format: Single Cover
Cancellation: CTO / First Day Cancel
Era: Post-WWII (1949–1990)
Postal Authority: Deutsche Bundespost Berlin
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💷 Price & Valuation
Similar Berlin 1961 Gutenberg FDCs typically sell for:
£4 – £7 (standard covers)
Yours has a decorated cachet + clean postmark, making it slightly more desirable.
Realistic valuation: £5 – £8
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💰 Recommended eBay Listing Price (Buy It Now)
£7.95
(Strong price for BIN due to condition + cachet)
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🔨 Auction Option
Starting bid: £3.99
Duration: 7 days
Attracts collectors but may end lower (£4–£6 typical).
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📄 Description (You can paste this into eBay)
Beautiful First Day Cover issued in Berlin on 3 August 1961, featuring the 8 Pfennig Johann Gutenberg stamp from the “Bedeutende Deutsche” (Famous Germans) definitive series.
Clear Berlin-Charlottenburg Erstaugabe postmark and an illustrated Gutenberg cachet.
A nice collectible item for Germany, Berlin, FDC, or historical figure collectors.
Envelope in good vintage condition with only light age toning.
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