F573-1980 UK £3 Book of Stamps Wedgwood FDC – 10p Machin Pane Sheffield First D

📌 Title

1980 UK £3 Book of Stamps Wedgwood FDC – 10p Machin Pane Sheffield First Day Cover + Insert

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📂 Category

Stamps > Great Britain > First Day Covers > 1971–Now > Other GB FDCs

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📦 Condition

Very good condition

Clean envelope and booklet

Clear Sheffield First Day of Issue (16 April 1980) postmarks

Stamp pane intact and well preserved

Minor handling/storage marks on reverse (if any, as seen)

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🔍 Item Specifics

Attribute Details

Year of Issue 1980

Country/Region United Kingdom

Topic Wedgwood / Ceramics / Industrial Heritage

Denomination 10p Machin stamps (pane)

Format Stamp booklet pane on FDC

Cancellation First Day of Issue – Sheffield

Date of Issue 16 April 1980

Condition Unaddressed FDC with insert

Brand Royal Mail / Post Office

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💰 Price & Valuation

Aspect Value

Estimated Market Value £4 – £7

Collector Value (complete with insert + pane) £5 – £8

✔ This item is slightly more desirable because:

Includes full booklet pane (10p Machin stamps)

Has original information insert

Clean and clear FDOI cancellation

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💡 Recommended eBay Listing Price

Buy It Now Price: £6.49 – £7.99

Accept Offers: ✅ Yes (auto accept around £5.50)

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🔨 Auction Option

Starting Bid: £2.99

Auction Duration: 7 days

Add combined postage option if listing multiple covers

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📈 Selling Tips

Use keywords like: “Machin pane”, “Wedgwood”, “booklet stamps”, “Sheffield FDI”

Show close-up (like your second image) — buyers love clear postmarks

Mention “complete with insert leaflet” (adds value)

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