F478-Czechoslovakia 1963 FDC – International Foundry Congress Prague First Day

Title
Czechoslovakia 1963 FDC – International Foundry Congress Prague – First Day Cover
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Category
Stamps > Europe > Czechoslovakia > Covers
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Condition
Very good condition for age
Clean envelope with sharp edges
Original 1963 First Day of Issue postmark (První vydání – Prague)
Stamp firmly attached
Light natural toning consistent with age
No tears, writing, or repairs
Overall: VG–Excellent (Vintage)
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Item Specifics
Country/Region: Czechoslovakia
Year of Issue: 1963
Event: 30th International Foundry Congress (Mezinárodní slévárenský sjezd)
Denomination: 60 h
Stamp Type: Commemorative
Cover Type: First Day Cover (FDC)
Postmark: Prague, First Day of Issue
Theme: Industry, Engineering, Congress, Cold War Era
Era: Communist Period (1948–1989)
Authenticity: Original, not a reproduction
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Description (Recommended for Listing)
Original 1963 Czechoslovak First Day Cover issued for the 30th International Foundry Congress in Prague, commemorating 40 years of the professional foundry association.
Features the official commemorative stamp with industrial foundry imagery and a clear Prague First Day cancellation. Reverse shows original embossed emblem.
A desirable mid–Cold War era industrial-themed FDC, suitable for collectors of Czechoslovakia, industrial history, or thematic philately.
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Valuation (GBP)
Based on comparable sales and market demand:
Estimated Market Value: £6 – £10
Collector Demand: Moderate (specialist interest)
Scarcity: Common to moderately scarce as FDC
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Recommended eBay Pricing
Buy It Now Option (Recommended)
Price: £9.99
Enable “Best Offer” (accept £7–£8)
Best for collectors searching specifically for Czechoslovak FDCs.
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Auction Option
Starting Price: £3.99
Duration: 7 days
Reserve: None
Auction works well if you have good images and international visibility, but final price may land closer to £5–£7.
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