F577-1973 UK British Trees “The Oak” FDC – 9p Stamp – Edinburgh First Day Cancel

🏷️ Title

1973 UK British Trees “The Oak” FDC – 9p Stamp – Edinburgh First Day Cancel – 28 Feb 1973

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📂 Category

Stamps > Great Britain > First Day Covers > 1971–Now > Decimal Issues

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📊 Condition

Good collectible condition

Clean envelope with clear Edinburgh First Day of Issue postmark

Minor handling/storage marks (visible on reverse flap)

Addressed (typed address present)

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📌 Item Specifics

Attribute Details

Country/Region United Kingdom

Year of Issue 1973

Topic Trees / Nature

Series British Trees

Stamp Value 9p

Featured Tree Oak (Quercus robur)

Cancellation First Day of Issue – Edinburgh

Date 28 February 1973

Cover Type Illustrated First Day Cover

Condition Addressed FDC

Designer David Gentleman (stamp)

Printer Harrison & Sons Ltd

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💰 Price & Valuation

Type Value

Estimated Market Value £2.00 – £4.00

Typical eBay Sale Price £1.50 – £3.50

Premium (if pristine/unaddressed) up to £5

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✅ Recommended eBay Listing Price

👉 £2.99 Buy It Now

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🔨 Auction Option

Start Price: £0.99

Duration: 7 days

Expected Final Value: £2 – £3

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📝 Description (Ready to Paste)

Original Royal Mail First Day Cover issued on 28 February 1973 featuring “The Oak” from the British Trees series.

This cover includes:

A 9p Oak (Quercus robur) stamp

Official Edinburgh First Day of Issue cancellation

Illustrated envelope with oak branch design

Informational insert card included

The oak tree is a symbol of strength and heritage in Britain, making this a meaningful collectible for philatelists and nature-themed collections.

📌 Condition: Good overall condition with minor signs of age. Addressed cover.

🎯 Ideal for:

GB stamp collectors

First Day Cover collectors

Thematic collections (Trees / Nature)

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📦 Postage Tips (Optional)

Use Large Letter format

Add “Do Not Bend” for protection

Consider combined shipping for multiple FDCs

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