F480-Czechoslovakia 1963 First Day Cover (FDC) – 1.60 Kčs Tractor Stamp –První

Title
Czechoslovakia 1963 First Day Cover (FDC) – 1.60 Kčs Tractor Stamp – První Den Vydání
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Category
Stamps > Europe > Czechoslovakia > Covers > First Day Covers
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Condition
Very Good
Clean, intact envelope
Clear and legible First Day cancel (PRVNÍ DEN VYDÁNÍ, dated 15 VIII 1963)
Stamp well-centred and firmly affixed
Light age toning consistent with vintage postal material
No tears or repairs observed
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Item Specifics
Country/Region of Manufacture: Czechoslovakia
Year of Issue: 1963
Type: First Day Cover (FDC)
Denomination: 1.60 Kčs
Stamp Theme: Industry / Agriculture / Tractor
Postmark: Prague (Praha), First Day of Issue
Cancellation Type: Special First Day Cancel
Number of Stamps: 1
Colour: Black on cream envelope
Quality: Used (on FDC)
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Description (optional but recommended)
Original Czechoslovak First Day Cover from 1963 featuring the 1.60 Kčs tractor stamp, symbolising industrial and agricultural development. Official illustrated cachet and clear Prague first-day cancellation dated 15 August 1963. A nice mid-20th-century Eastern European philatelic item, ideal for collectors of Czechoslovakia or thematic industry stamps.
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Valuation (UK Market – £)
Typical retail value: £3.00 – £6.00
Collector demand: Moderate (common FDC, but attractive design)
Condition impact: Clean example adds value, but not scarce
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Recommended eBay Listing Price
£4.99 Buy It Now
This allows:
Room for offers
Competitive pricing against similar Eastern European FDCs
Better visibility than pricing too low
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Auction Option (Alternative)
Start price: £1.99
Duration: 7 days
Expected final price: £2.50 – £4.50 (depending on bidder interest)
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Recommendation
✔ Buy It Now if you prefer steady sale
✔ Auction if you have multiple similar items and want quicker turnove