F604-1973 UK First Day Cover – Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference London – 8p
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📝 eBay Listing Draft – First Day Cover
Title
1973 UK First Day Cover – Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference London – 8p & 10p Stamps FDC
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Category
Stamps > Great Britain > First Day Covers > Pre-1971 (or “1971–Now” depending on eBay category preference)
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Condition
Used (First Day Cover with official postmark)
Good condition overall
Minor handling/storage marks may be present (as seen in images)
Clean envelope with clear cancellation
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Item Specifics
Attribute Details
Year of Issue 1973
Country/Region United Kingdom
Topic Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference
Denomination 8p & 10p
Cancellation Type First Day of Issue
Postmark Date 12 September 1973
Postmark Location London W.C.
Cover Type Illustrated First Day Cover
Stamps Included Yes (2 stamps)
Condition Type Unaddressed/Addressed (typed address present)
Era Queen Elizabeth II
Theme Parliament / Architecture (Houses of Parliament)
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Description (for listing)
A collectible British Post Office First Day Cover issued for the Nineteenth Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference, London 1973.
This cover features:
Two commemorative stamps (8p and 10p) depicting the Houses of Parliament
Official First Day of Issue postmark dated 12 SEP 1973 – London W.C.
Illustrated cover with ceremonial mace design
Addressed example (typed address)
A great addition for collectors of UK FDCs, parliamentary history, or QEII-era philately.
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💰 Price & Valuation
Type Price
Estimated Market Value £1.50 – £3.50
Recommended Buy It Now Price £3.99
Quick Sale Price £2.49
Auction Start Price £0.99
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📊 Auction Option Recommendation
Start at £0.99
Duration: 7 days
Add “Buy It Now” at £3.99 (Best Offer ON optional)
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📦 Postage Suggestion
UK: £1.50 (Royal Mail Large Letter)
International: £3.50–£5.00
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🔍 Selling Tips
Mention “Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference” in title for search visibility
Use clear close-up photos (you already have excellent ones 👍)
Bundle with other 1970s FDCs to increase value
