F496-Australia 1979 Christmas First Day Cover (FDC) –Melbourne Philatelic Burea

Title
Australia 1979 Christmas First Day Cover (FDC) – Melbourne Philatelic Bureau – Unaddressed
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Category
Stamps > Australia & Oceania > Australia > Covers > First Day Covers
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Condition
Used (First Day Cover) – Excellent condition
Clean, crisp cover
Unaddressed
Clear Melbourne Philatelic Bureau First Day of Issue postmark dated 1 November 1979
No visible creases, tears, stains or foxing
Original Australia Post Cover No. 135
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Item Specifics
Country/Region: Australia
Year of Issue: 1979
Theme: Christmas / Religious Art
Stamps:
Eastern European Icon – Christ’s Nativity
Buglioni – Madonna & Child (55c)
Postmark: Melbourne Philatelic Bureau, First Day of Issue
Cover Type: Official Australia Post First Day Cover
Addressed: No (Unaddressed)
Number of Covers: 1
Catalogue Reference: Australia Post Cover No. 135
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Description 
Official Australia Post First Day Cover issued for Christmas 1979, featuring two Australian Christmas stamps depicting classic religious artwork.
The cover is postmarked Melbourne Philatelic Bureau – First Day of Issue, 1 November 1979, and remains unaddressed, making it desirable for collectors.
A well-preserved example suitable for Australian, Christmas, or religious-themed stamp collections.
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Valuation (Realistic Market Value)
Estimated value: £4 – £7
These covers are common but collectible, with value depending mainly on condition and clarity of the cancellation.
Unaddressed examples typically achieve the higher end of the range.
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Recommended eBay Listing Price (£)
Buy It Now (Best Option)
£6.99 Buy It Now
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Auction Option (Alternative)
Starting price: £2.99
Auction length: 7 days
Expected final price: £4–£6
Best used if you already have stamp-collecting traffic or multiple related items.
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Postage Suggestion (UK)
Large Letter, 2nd Class: ~£1.55
Offer combined postage if selling other covers
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