F514-Australia 1980 Australian Birds First Day Cover FDC Melbourne Philatelic B

– Australian Birds FDC (1980)

Title

Australia 1980 Australian Birds First Day Cover FDC Melbourne Philatelic Bureau 31 MAR 1980 Stamps Set

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Category

Stamps > Australia & Oceania > Australia > First Day Covers

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Condition

First Day Cover – Postmarked (31 MAR 1980)

Good overall condition

Minor handling/storage marks on reverse (light stain visible)

Clean front with clear cancellation

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Item Specifics

Attribute Details

Country/Region Australia

Year of Issue 1980

Topic Birds / Wildlife

Stamps Included 22c White-tailed Kingfisher, 28c Rainbow Bird, 60c King Parrot

Cancellation Melbourne Philatelic Bureau – First Day of Issue

Cover Type Illustrated First Day Cover (Australia Post Cover No.139A)

Condition Type Used (FDC with official postmark)

Colour Multi-colour

Authentication Australia Post Official Issue

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💰 Price & Valuation

Type Value

Estimated Market Value £3 – £6

Collector Value (better condition) Up to £7

Bulk/Quick Sale Value £2 – £3

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✅ Recommended Pricing Strategy

Buy It Now Price: £4.99

Accept Offers: Yes (auto-accept around £3.50)

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🔨 Auction Option

Option Recommendation

Starting Bid £1.99

Auction Duration 7 days

Best For Quick sale / attracting multiple bidders

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📌 Description (optional to include in listing)

Official Australia Post First Day Cover issued on 31 March 1980 featuring Australian native birds. Includes three stamps (22c, 28c, 60c) with clear Melbourne Philatelic Bureau cancellation. Attractive illustrated envelope with kingfisher artwork. Ideal for collectors of Australian wildlife or FDC collections.

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