F537-France 1980 Philatelic Cover Mortain “Papillons et Philatélie” Butterfly C

🏷️ Title

France 1980 Philatelic Cover Mortain “Papillons et Philatélie” Butterfly Cancel 0.01 Marianne Stamp

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📂 Category

Stamps > Europe > France > Covers > First Day Covers / Special Event Covers

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📊 Condition

Used (postally cancelled cover)

Good condition overall

Minor age toning and light marks visible (as shown in images)

Stamp intact with clear cancellation

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📌 Item Specifics

Attribute Details

Country/Region France

Year 1980

Type Commemorative Cover / Event Cancel

Cancellation Mortain “Papillons et Philatélie” (Butterflies & Philately Exhibition)

Date on Cancel 5 November 1980

Stamp Marianne definitive (0.01 Franc)

Topic Butterflies / Philately

Condition Used on cover

Colour Brown envelope with black cancel

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💰 Price & Valuation

Type Value

Estimated Market Value £3 – £6

Collector Value Low–moderate (special cancel adds interest)

Demand Niche (thematic collectors – butterflies, France postal history)

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✅ Recommended eBay Listing Price

👉 £4.99 Buy It Now

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🔨 Auction Option

Start Price: £1.99

Duration: 7 days

Expected Final Price: £3 – £5

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📢 Selling Tips

Highlight “Butterfly thematic cancel” – attracts topical collectors

Include close-up of the Mortain postmark (already good 👍)

Add keywords: philately exhibition, France cover, Marianne stamp, thematic butterflies

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