F622-1978 UK FDC Queen Elizabeth II Coronation 25th Anniversary Set Greenock

📂 Category

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

📌 Condition

Used – First Day Cover (FDC) with clear postmark.

Good overall condition with minor handling wear and slight creasing on reverse.

🧾 Item Specifics

Attribute

Details

Year of Issue

1978

Monarch

Queen Elizabeth II

Occasion

25th Anniversary of Coronation

Number of Stamps

4

Denominations

9p, 10½p, 11p, 13p

Postmark

First Day of Issue – 2 May 1978

Location

Greenock, Renfrewshire

Country/Region

United Kingdom

Type

First Day Cover

Theme

Royalty / Coronation

Condition Notes

Clean cover, handwritten address

💰 Price & Valuation

Estimated Market Value: £3.00 – £6.00

Recommended Buy It Now Price: £4.99

Auction Start Price: £1.99

📈 Selling Strategy

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📝 Description

This is a genuine 1978 Royal Mail First Day Cover issued to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.

The cover features a full set of four commemorative stamps depicting royal regalia, including St Edward’s Crown and the Sovereign’s Orb, with a clear First Day of Issue postmark from Greenock (2 May 1978).

The illustrated envelope includes royal imagery and ceremonial artwork, making it a desirable collectible for philatelists and royal memorabilia collectors.

📌 Key Features:

Complete stamp set (4 values)

Crisp First Day cancellation

Attractive illustrated cover

Historical royal commemorative issue

📦 Postage Recommendation

Economy (UK): £1.50–£2.50

International: £3.50–£5.00

Use card-backed envelope for protection

⭐ Final Tip

This is a common but collectible FDC — value increases slightly if paired with other royal covers in a bundle.