F618-1977 British Wildlife FDC 5x 9p Stamps Otter Badger Hare Squirrel Hedgehog

📂 Category

Stamps > Great Britain > First Day Covers > 1971–Now

📌 Condition

Used (First Day Cover with official postmark)

Good overall condition

Minor wear and slight envelope damage on reverse (as shown in photos)

🧾 Item Specifics

Attribute

Details

Year of Issue

1977

Country/Region

United Kingdom

Denomination

9p (set of 5)

Theme

British Wildlife

Animals Featured

Hedgehog, Hare, Red Squirrel, Otter, Badger

Cancellation

First Day of Issue – 5 OCT 1977

Cancellation Location

Fareham, Hants

Cover Type

Illustrated First Day Cover

Designer

Patrick Oxenham

Condition Notes

Clean front, handwritten address, minor back flap damage

💰 Price & Valuation (GBP £)

Type

Value

Estimated Market Value

£3.00 – £6.00

Collector Value (good condition)

~£4.50

Recommended Price

£4.99

Quick Sale Price

£3.49

💷 Recommended eBay Listing Price

👉 £4.99 Buy It Now

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Starting Bid: £2.49

Auction Duration: 7 days

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📝 Description (Ready to Paste)

This is a genuine 1977 British Wildlife First Day Cover, featuring a full set of five 9p stamps illustrating iconic British mammals:

Hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus)

Hare (Lepus capensis)

Red Squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris)

Otter (Lutra lutra)

Badger (Meles meles)

The cover is officially postmarked First Day of Issue – 5 October 1977, Fareham, Hampshire.

The artwork is detailed and attractive, making this a great addition for wildlife or UK stamp collectors.

Condition is good, with a handwritten address and minor wear including slight damage to the back flap (see photos).

📦 Carefully stored and will be securely packaged for posting.