E174-Australia 1972 Primary Industry Series FDC Fruit, Fish, Rice & Beef Set –

📌 Title
Australia 1972 Primary Industry Series FDC – Fruit, Fish, Rice & Beef Set – First Day Cover 14 June 1972
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📁 Category
Stamps ➜ Australia & Oceania ➜ Australia ➜ Covers ➜ First Day Covers
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🔍 Condition
Very Good – Clean cover with clear First Day of Issue postmark (14 JUN 1972, Melbourne). No writing, no tears, back flap intact.
(One tiny age spot on front—normal for 50+ yrs old.)
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📌 Item Specifics
Country/Region: Australia
Type: First Day Cover (FDC)
Issue Year: 1972
Series: Primary Industry Series
Postmark: 14 June 1972, Melbourne GPO
Stamps Included:
20c Fruit
30c Fish
25c Rice
35c Beef
Designer: Douglas Annand
Format: Official Post Office Cover
Cancellation: First Day of Issue
Condition: Very Good (see description)
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💷 Price & Valuation
📌 Market Valuation (UK eBay & collectors’ sales):
Typical sale range: £5.00 – £8.00
Higher realisation for clean cancels: £9.00+
Your FDC Condition: Very good, clean and well-preserved
➡ Valuation for your item: £7.00
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⭐ Recommended eBay Listing Price (Buy It Now)
➡ £8.95 (Best Offer enabled)
This gives room for offers around £7–£8.
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🔨 Auction Option
Start Price: £4.99
Expected final: £5.50 – £8.00
Use 7-day auction, ending Sunday evening for best visibility.
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📝 Description (copy for your listing)
Australia 1972 “Primary Industry Series” Official Post Office First Day Cover.
Issued on 14 June 1972, this attractive and colourful FDC features the complete set of four stamps covering Fruit, Fish, Rice and Beef. Cancelled with the official First Day of Issue – Melbourne GPO postmark.
A clean, well-kept example with crisp artwork by Douglas Annand. A great addition for collectors of Australian stamps, thematic agriculture/food industry issues, or early 1970s Australia Post material.
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