F578-UK 1980 Wedgwood £3 Stamp Booklet Pane FDC Sheffield 2p Machin Block
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🏷️ eBay Listing Draft (FDC – Wedgwood Booklet Pane 1980)
📌 Title (80 characters)
UK 1980 Wedgwood £3 Stamp Booklet Pane FDC Sheffield 2p Machin Block
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📂 Category
Stamps > Great Britain > First Day Covers > 1971–Now
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📊 Condition
First Day Cover (FDC) – Used (as issued with official cancellation)
Clean cover with original insert
Minor handling/storage marks on envelope reverse
Stamp booklet pane intact and well preserved
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🧾 Item Specifics
Year of Issue: 1980
Date of Issue: 16 April 1980
Country/Region: United Kingdom
Theme: Wedgwood / British Pottery / Industrial Heritage
Stamps: 2p Machin (Queen Elizabeth II) – booklet pane
Format: £3 Stamp Book Pane (multi-stamp block)
Cancellation: First Day of Issue – Sheffield
Cover Type: Post Office Official FDC
Presentation: Includes original information card/insert
Number of Stamps: Multiple (block/pane format)
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💰 Price & Valuation
Estimated Market Value: £4 – £8
Collector Value (with insert): £6 – £10
Scarcity: Common FDC, but booklet pane adds slight premium
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💡 Recommended eBay Listing Price
Buy It Now Price: £7.99
OR
Auction Start Price: £2.99
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🔨 Auction Option Strategy
Start low (£2.99) to attract bidders
Expect final price: £5 – £9
Use “Accept Offers” if listing as Buy It Now
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📝 Description (Ready to Paste)
A genuine Royal Mail First Day Cover issued on 16 April 1980 to commemorate The Story of Wedgwood.
This cover features a £3 stamp booklet pane containing multiple 2p Machin (Queen Elizabeth II) stamps, cancelled with a clear “First Day of Issue – Sheffield” postmark.
The item includes the original information insert, detailing the history of Josiah Wedgwood and the significance of the issue.
📌 Highlights:
Official UK Post Office FDC
Booklet pane format (less common than single stamps)
Clear Sheffield first day cancellation
Includes original insert card
📦 Condition: Well preserved overall. Minor signs of age/storage on the envelope reverse. Stamps and cancellation remain clear and intact.
Perfect for collectors of:
British First Day Covers
Machin definitive stamps
Industrial heritage / Wedgwood memorabilia
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📦 Shipping Tip (Optional)
Use “Large Letter” format
Protect with cardboard backing
Offer combined postage for multiple FDCs
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📈 Collector Insight
This is a common but collectible FDC, and the booklet pane format + insert slightly increases its desirability compared to standard single-stamp covers.
