F488-DDR 1964 Butterfly Stamps First Day Cover (FDC) – East Germany Insects /

Title
DDR 1964 Butterfly Stamps First Day Cover (FDC) – East Germany – Insects / Lepidoptera
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Category
Stamps > Europe > Germany & Colonies > Germany (East) > Covers
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Condition
Used – Very Good
Clean envelope front and back
Original DDR First Day cancellation visible
Minor age toning consistent with vintage material
No tears, heavy creases, or repairs
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Item Specifics
Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany (East / DDR)
Year of Issue: 1964
Type: First Day Cover (FDC)
Stamps Included:
10 Pf – Admiral (Vanessa atalanta)
20 Pf – Swallowtail (Papilio machaon)
25 Pf – Clouded Yellow (Colias croceus)
Theme: Butterflies, Insects, Nature
Postmark: First Day of Issue, DDR
Quality: Collectible vintage postal history
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Valuation (Realistic Market Value – UK)
Estimated value: £6 – £10
DDR FDCs from the 1960s are common but collectible, especially themed sets like butterflies.
Condition and clean presentation support the upper end of this range, but demand is moderate.
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Recommended eBay Pricing Strategy
Buy It Now (Recommended)
Price: £9.99
Best Offer: ON
This allows room for negotiation while still reflecting fair market value.
Auction Option
Starting price: £3.99
Duration: 7 days
Expected final price: £5 – £9
Auction is best if you have good traffic or are selling multiple DDR FDCs together.
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Optional Listing Enhancements
Add “DDR FDC”, “Butterflies”, and “1960s East Germany” to item specifics for search visibility
Mention that butterflies are a popular crossover theme for topical collectors
Offer combined postage if listing multiple covers or stamps
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