F580-UK 1971 Christmas First Day Cover FDC Canterbury Cathedral Stained Glass Ed
– Christmas 1971 First Day Cover (Canterbury Cathedral)
🖼️ Item Overview
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🏷️ Title
UK 1971 Christmas First Day Cover FDC Canterbury Cathedral Stained Glass Edinburgh Postmark + Insert
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📂 Category
Stamps > Great Britain > First Day Covers > 1971–Now
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📊 Condition
Used (First Day Cover – FDC)
Clean envelope with clear Edinburgh First Day of Issue postmark (13 Oct 1971)
Includes original information leaflet (Dean of Canterbury message)
Minor age-related wear (typical for 1970s FDCs)
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🔍 Item Specifics
Attribute Details
Year of Issue 1971
Country/Region United Kingdom
Theme Christmas / Nativity
Design Source Canterbury Cathedral stained glass
Stamp Values 2½p, 3p, 7½p
Cancellation Edinburgh – First Day of Issue
Type First Day Cover (FDC)
Condition Addressed (posted to Australia)
Extras Original insert/leaflet included
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💰 Price & Valuation
Type Value
Estimated Market Value £2 – £5
With Insert (as yours) £4 – £7
Collector Retail Range £5 – £8
✔ This is a common but collectible Royal Mail FDC, value increases slightly with leaflet + clean postmark.
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💡 Recommended eBay Listing Price
Buy It Now: £6.99
Accept offers: ✔ (auto-accept around £5)
Shipping: £1.50–£3 (depending on location)
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🔨 Auction Option
Start price: £0.99
Duration: 7 days
Expected final price: £3 – £6
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📝 Description (Ready to Paste)
> Genuine Royal Mail First Day Cover issued for Christmas 1971, featuring beautiful stained glass window designs from Canterbury Cathedral.
Includes full set of three stamps (2½p, 3p, 7½p) with clear Edinburgh First Day of Issue postmark dated 13 October 1971.
Also includes the original information leaflet with historical details and message from the Dean of Canterbury.
A great collectible item for philatelists and thematic collectors (Christmas / religious / architecture).
Condition: Good vintage condition with light signs of age. Please see photos for details.
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📈 Selling Tips
List under “Great Britain FDC + Christmas” keywords
Add keywords: Canterbury Cathedral, stained glass, nativity, Royal Mail
Bundle with similar FDCs if you have more → increases value
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