F621-RNLI Hampshire Rose Walmer Kent 1975 FDC Swanage Cancel Cover UK 7p

📂 Category

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

📦 Condition

Good condition

Clean envelope with clear cancellation

Minor handling/storage wear (as seen in images)

Insert card included

🧾 Item Specifics

Attribute

Details

Year of Issue

1975

Country/Region

United Kingdom

Topic

Lifeboats / RNLI

Cover Type

First Day Cover (FDC)

Cancellation

Swanage Dorset 27 July 1975

Stamp

7p Sailing / Maritime

Organisation

RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution)

Place of Issue

Walmer, Kent

Series

RNLI Official Series Cover No.17

Condition Type

Used (Postmarked)

💰 Price & Valuation (Market Estimate)

Estimated Value Range: £2.50 – £6.00

Collector Demand: Moderate (RNLI thematic collectors)

Rarity: Common commemorative cover

💡 Recommended eBay Listing Price

Buy It Now Price: £4.99

Accept offers: ✅ Yes

Free or low-cost shipping recommended to attract buyers

🔨 Auction Option

Starting Bid: £1.49

Auction Duration: 7 days

Reserve: Not required

📝 Description (Ready to Paste)

This is a genuine 1975 RNLI Official First Day Cover commemorating the naming of the lifeboat “Hampshire Rose” at Walmer, Kent.

The cover features:

A detailed illustration of a Rother Class Lifeboat

A 7p UK stamp

A clear Swanage Dorset special cancellation dated 27 July 1975

Original informational insert card describing Walmer Lifeboat Station

A great collectible item for:

RNLI enthusiasts

Maritime history collectors

First Day Cover collectors

Item will be securely packaged to preserve condition.

📊 Selling Tip

This type of RNLI cover sells better when:

Listed in bundles (2–5 covers together)

Or combined with other maritime / lifeboat FDCs