F610-1972 UK British Polar Explorers First Day Cover FDC Edinburgh 16 Feb + Inse
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📮 eBay Listing Draft – First Day Cover (FDC)
🏷️ Title
1972 UK British Polar Explorers First Day Cover FDC Edinburgh 16 Feb + Insert
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📂 Category
Stamps > Great Britain > First Day Covers > 1960s–1970s
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📦 Condition
Used (First Day Cover with official postmark)
Good condition overall
Minor age-related wear and slight marks on envelope
Insert card included
Stamps clean and well preserved
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📌 Item Specifics
Attribute Details
Country/Region United Kingdom
Year of Issue 1972
Topic Polar Exploration
Denominations 3p, 5p, 7½p, 9p
Featured Explorers James Clark Ross, Martin Frobisher, Henry Hudson, Robert Falcon Scott
Cancellation First Day of Issue – Edinburgh (16 FEB 1972)
Cover Type Illustrated First Day Cover
Insert Yes (original information card included)
Condition Type Used (FDC)
Colour Multi-colour
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💰 Price & Valuation
Type Value
Estimated Market Value £2.50 – £4.50
Recommended Fixed Price £3.99
Quick Sale Price £2.99
Premium (Best Condition) Up to £5.50
📊 Collector Insight:
This is a common but collectible Royal Mail issue. Value increases slightly with clean condition + insert + clear postmark, which your item has.
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🔨 Auction Option
Option Recommendation
Starting Bid £0.99
Reserve Not necessary
Auction Duration 5–7 days
Buy It Now Add-on £3.99
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📝 Description (Ready to Paste)
This is an original 1972 British Polar Explorers First Day Cover, officially postmarked in Edinburgh on 16th February 1972.
The cover features a full set of four commemorative stamps depicting famous explorers:
James Clark Ross
Martin Frobisher
Henry Hudson
Robert Falcon Scott
The envelope includes: ✔ Clear First Day of Issue postmarks
✔ All four stamps in good condition
✔ Original information insert card
A great collectible item for:
GB stamp collectors
Polar exploration enthusiasts
First Day Cover collectors
The cover is in good vintage condition with minor signs of age.
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