F509-Australia1980Australian Dogs First Day CoverFDCMelbourne PhilatelicBureau

Title

Australia 1980 Australian Dogs First Day Cover FDC – Melbourne Philatelic Bureau – Complete Set 5 Stamps

Category

Stamps > Australia & Oceania > Australia > First Day Covers

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Condition

Used – First Day Cover with official Philatelic Bureau Melbourne First Day of Issue postmark (20 FEB 1980).

Envelope in good collectible condition with minor ageing marks. Stamps clean and well preserved.

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Item Specifics

Item Specific Details

Country/Region Australia

Year of Issue 1980

Topic Dogs / Animals

Type First Day Cover

Cancellation Type First Day of Issue

Postmark Philatelic Bureau Melbourne

Date of Issue 20 February 1980

Number of Stamps 5

Stamp Values 20c, 25c, 35c, 50c, 55c

Featured Breeds Dingo, Border Collie, Australian Terrier, Australian Cattle Dog, Australian Kelpie

Condition Good collectible condition

Original Envelope Yes

Theme Domestic Animals / Working Dogs

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Description (for listing)

Official Australia Post First Day Cover issued 20 February 1980 celebrating Australian Dogs.

The cover features a full set of five stamps depicting iconic Australian dog breeds:

20c – Dingo

25c – Border Collie

35c – Australian Terrier

50c – Australian Cattle Dog

55c – Australian Kelpie

Cancelled with the Melbourne Philatelic Bureau First Day of Issue postmark.

A desirable thematic item for collectors of:

Australian philately

Animal / dog themed stamps

First Day Covers

1980s postal history

Envelope artwork shows the Border Collie illustration, matching the theme of the issue.

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Price & Valuation

Estimated market value: £4 – £7

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Recommended eBay Listing Price

Buy It Now price: £6.99

Accept offers: Yes

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Auction Option (Recommended)

Start price: £2.49

Auction duration: 7 days

Expected sale price: £4 – £6

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