F466-Australia 1980 Community Welfare FDC – Salvation Army, Meals on Wheels Ph

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Australia 1980 Community Welfare FDC – Salvation Army, Meals on Wheels – Philatelic Bureau
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Category
Stamps > Australasia & Oceania > Australia > Covers > First Day Covers
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Condition
Very Good
Clean, bright envelope
Crisp stamps with clear Philatelic Bureau Canberra ACT 3000 First Day of Issue cancel
No creases, tears, or foxing observed
Original Australia Post Cover No. 143
(Noted as VG rather than “Mint” due to normal age-related handling expectations)
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Item Description (can paste directly into eBay)
Australian First Day Cover issued 11 August 1980, featuring the Community Welfare stamp set.
This official Australia Post FDC includes all four 22c stamps:
The Salvation Army
Life. Be in it.
St Vincent de Paul Society
Meals on Wheels
Cancelled on the Day of Issue with the official Philatelic Bureau Canberra ACT 3000 circular postmark.
A well-presented thematic cover appealing to collectors of:
Australian FDCs
Social history & welfare themes
Charity & community service stamps
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Item Specifics
Country/Region: Australia
Year of Issue: 1980
Type: First Day Cover (FDC)
Theme: Community Welfare / Charity
Number of Stamps: 4
Denomination: 22c each
Postmark Date: 11 AUG 1980
Postmark Location: Philatelic Bureau, Canberra ACT 3000
Publisher: Australia Post
Cover Number: 143
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💷 Valuation (UK Market)
Fair Market Value: £4 – £6
Dealer Retail (optimistic): up to £8
Auction Realisation (typical): £3 – £5
This is a collectable but common Australian FDC; value is driven by condition and thematic interest rather than rarity.
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🏷️ Recommended eBay Listing Price
Buy It Now
£6.99
✔ Allows room for offers
✔ Aligns with UK collector expectations
Accept Offers: ON (auto-accept around £5)
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Auction Option
Start Price: £2.99
Duration: 7 days
Best Timing: Sunday evening finish (UK time)
(Auction may end lower unless multiple FDC collectors are watching)
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