F499-1976 Jersey American Bicentennial First DayCoverndependence Hall Philadelph

Category
Stamps > Great Britain > Channel Islands > Jersey > First Day Covers
Condition
Used – First Day Cover with original cancellation mark.
Envelope and stamps in good collectible condition with minor handling wear consistent with age.
Item Specifics
Attribute
Details
Type
First Day Cover (FDC)
Year of Issue
Hi
1976
Country/Region
Jersey (Channel Islands)
Theme
American Bicentennial / US Independence
Stamps Included
4 stamps
Denominations
5p, 7p, 11p, 13p
Cancellation
Jersey First Day Postmark – 1976
Design
Independence Hall, Philadelphia
Historical Theme
American Revolution / Colonial History
Notable Figures
Sir Walter Raleigh, Sir George Carteret
Artist
Courvoisier S.A.
Original Envelope
Yes
Condition Notes
Light envelope aging, stamps well preserved
Description (Optional Listing Description)
Commemorative 1976 Jersey First Day Cover issued for the American Bicentennial (1776–1976) celebrating the 200th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence.
The cover features Independence Hall in Philadelphia, where the Declaration of Independence was signed.
The four Jersey stamps depict historical connections between Jersey and early American colonies including:
John Singleton Copley – Battle of Jersey
Sir George Carteret – New Jersey founder
Philippe D'Auvergne – Jersey mariner
Sir Walter Raleigh – Arrival of the Englishmen
Each stamp is officially cancelled with a Jersey First Day postmark (1976) making this a desirable collectible for US Bicentennial and Jersey philatelic collectors.
Price & Valuation
Estimated Collector Value: £4 – £8
Factors affecting value:
Common Bicentennial issue
Good condition
Complete stamp set
Clear First Day cancellation
Recommended eBay Listing Price
Buy It Now Price: £6.99
Accept Offers: Yes
Auction Option
Starting Bid: £2.99
Auction Duration: 7 Days
Expected Auction Result: £4 – £7