F494-Australia 1979 Christmas First Day Cover (FDC) Melbourne Philatelic Burea

Title 
Australia 1979 Christmas First Day Cover (FDC) – Melbourne Philatelic Bureau – 25c Stamp
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Category
Stamps > Australasia & Oceania > Australia > Covers > First Day Covers
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Condition
Very Good
Clean cover with sharp postmark
Original 1979 Australia Post envelope
Minor age toning possible (typical for vintage FDCs)
No tears, creases, or writing
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Item Specifics
Country/Region of Manufacture: Australia
Year of Issue: 1979
Occasion: Christmas
Stamp Denomination: 25c
Stamp Type: Commemorative
Cover Type: First Day Cover (FDC)
Postmark: Melbourne Philatelic Bureau – First Day of Issue
Postmark Date: 24 September 1979
Number of Stamps: 1
Theme: Christmas / International / Flags
Certification: Uncertified
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Description (you can paste into eBay)
Original Australian First Day Cover issued for the 1979 Christmas stamp, cancelled on the first day of issue (24 Sep 1979) by the Melbourne Philatelic Bureau.
Features the colourful Christmas gift design with international flags, plus a multilingual Christmas greeting cachet. A nice collectible example from late-20th-century Australian philately, ideal for Christmas, FDC, or Australia stamp collectors.
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💷 Valuation (UK Market)
Typical market value: £2.00 – £4.00
Collector retail value: ~£3.00
Auction realisation: Often £1.50 – £3.00 depending on interest
(This is a common but attractive FDC; value is in condition and presentation rather than rarity.)
✅ Buy It Now (Best Option)
Price: £3.99
Accept Offers: ON (auto-accept £3.00+)
This allows flexibility and matches current collector expectations.
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🔨 Auction Option
Starting Price: £0.99
Duration: 7 days
Expected Final Price: £1.50 – £3.00
Use auction if:
You’re listing multiple FDCs together
You want faster turnover
You already have philatelic watchers/followers
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📦 Postage Suggestion (UK)
Large Letter, 1st or 2nd Class
Board-backed envelope recommended
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