F608-1973 UK European Communities First Day Cover FDC Edinburgh Bureau Puzzle St
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📮 eBay Listing Draft – British FDC (European Communities 1973)
🏷️ Title
1973 UK European Communities First Day Cover FDC Edinburgh Bureau Puzzle Stamps Set
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📂 Category
Stamps > Great Britain > First Day Covers > Decimal Issues (1971–Now)
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📦 Condition
Used (First Day Cover with official postmark)
Clean cover with clear Edinburgh Bureau cancellation (3 Jan 1973)
Stamps well preserved and neatly affixed
Minor age-related wear on envelope (see images)
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📝 Item Specifics
Attribute Details
Year of Issue 1973
Country/Region United Kingdom
Topic European Communities / Politics
Denominations 3p, 5p, 5p
Cancellation Edinburgh Philatelic Bureau – First Day of Issue
Cover Type Official British Post Office FDC
Designer Peter Murdoch
Condition Good collectible condition
Stamps Included 3 stamps (puzzle design series)
Colour Variants Orange, Blue, Green
Theme UK joining European Communities
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💰 Price & Valuation (Market Insight)
Typical market value for similar FDCs: £2 – £6
Slight premium due to:
Clear Edinburgh Bureau cancel
Complete 3-stamp set
Informative insert included
👉 Estimated Value: £4.00
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💷 Recommended eBay Listing Price
Buy It Now Price: £4.99
Accept offers: ✅ Yes (auto-accept around £3.50–£4.00)
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🔨 Auction Option
Starting Bid: £1.99
Auction Duration: 7 days
Expected Final Value: £3 – £5
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📸 Description (for listing)
This is a genuine British Post Office First Day Cover issued on 3 January 1973, commemorating the United Kingdom’s entry into the European Communities.
The cover features a set of three puzzle-design stamps (3p, 5p, 5p) symbolising unity within Europe, each cancelled with a clear Edinburgh Philatelic Bureau First Day of Issue postmark.
Includes the original information card insert, providing historical context about the UK joining the European Communities.
A great collectible item for:
UK philately collectors
European history enthusiasts
First Day Cover collectors
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📦 Postage सुझाव (optional)
UK: £1.50 (Large Letter)
International: £3.50–£5.00
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📊 Selling Tip
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