F612 -1972UKFirst Day CoverGeneral Anniversaries(Tutankhamun,HMCoastguard insert
📂 Category
Stamps > Great Britain > First Day Covers > 1971–Now
📦 Condition
Used (First Day Cover with official postmark)
Good condition overall
Minor age-related wear (light creasing, slight marks on envelope edges)
Includes original inserts and Service ‘A’ leaflet
📝 Item Specifics
Attribute
Details
Year of Issue
1972
Country/Region
United Kingdom
Topic
Anniversaries / History / Music / Maritime
Stamps Included
Tutankhamun, HM Coastguard, Ralph Vaughan Williams
Postmark Date
26 April 1972
Cancellation
Edinburgh First Day of Issue
Cover Type
Official British Post Office FDC
Inserts
Yes (information card + Service ‘A’ form)
Condition Type
Standard circulated FDC
💰 Price & Valuation
Type
Value (£)
Estimated Market Value
£3.00 – £6.00
With Inserts (added value)
£5.00 – £8.00
Recommended Buy It Now Price
£6.99
Auction Start Price
£2.99
📊 Selling Strategy
Buy It Now (£6.99) with “Best Offer” enabled for faster sale
OR
Auction starting at £2.99 (good for attracting bidders)
✍️ Description (Ready to Paste)
A genuine British Post Office First Day Cover (FDC) issued on 26 April 1972 for the General Anniversaries series.
This cover features three commemorative stamps:
Tutankhamun discovery (1922)
HM Coastguard anniversary
Ralph Vaughan Williams (composer)
The envelope carries a clear Edinburgh First Day of Issue postmark and is addressed.
Also included are the original information leaflet and Service ‘A’ philatelic insert, which add collectible value.
📌 Condition: Good vintage condition with minor signs of age (see photos).
Ideal for collectors of British FDCs, historical themes, or 1970s philately.
📦 Postage Tips (Optional)
Use “Large Letter” international shipping
Add “Do Not Bend” protection
Consider tracked shipping for higher value
📈 Quick Expert Insight
This is a common but collectible 1970s UK FDC
Value increases slightly because: ✔ Includes inserts
✔ Clean cancellation
Value would be higher if unaddressed + pristine
