F513-Australia 1980 Queen Elizabeth II Birthday FDC Windsor Castle 22c Melbourne

– First Day Cover (FDC)

🏷️ Title

Australia 1980 Queen Elizabeth II Birthday FDC Windsor Castle 22c Melbourne First Day Cover No.140

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📂 Category

Stamps > Australia > First Day Covers (FDCs)

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📊 Condition

Used (First Day Cover with official postmark)

Very good condition

Clean envelope with minor handling marks (if any)

Stamp intact and well preserved

No major creases or tears visible

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🔎 Item Specifics

Country/Region: Australia

Year of Issue: 1980

Theme: Royalty – Queen Elizabeth II Birthday

Denomination: 22c

Cover Number: 140 (Australia Post)

Postmark: First Day of Issue – Melbourne Philatelic Bureau (21 APR 1980)

Stamp Condition: Used (on cover)

Envelope Condition: Very good

Design: Windsor Castle illustration

Type: First Day Cover (FDC)

Authenticity: Genuine Australia Post issue

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💰 Price & Valuation (GBP £)

Estimated Market Value: £2.00 – £4.00

This is a common commemorative FDC with moderate collector interest

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⭐ Recommended eBay Listing Price

Buy It Now Price: £3.49

Accept Offers: Yes (recommended for quicker sale)

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🔨 Auction Option

Starting Bid: £0.99

Auction Duration: 5–7 days

Good option if bundled with other FDCs to increase value

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📦 Additional Selling Tips

Combine with other Queen Elizabeth II or Australia FDCs for higher value

Use keywords: Royalty, Windsor Castle, Australia Post, QEII 1980

Offer combined postage for collectors

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