F624-RNLI Ramsgate Lifeboat FDC 1975 North Goodwin Light Vessel 8½p Stamp

Here’s a complete eBay listing draft with valuation for your FDC (First Day Cover / RNLI cover):

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🏷️ eBay Title (≤ 80 characters)

RNLI Ramsgate Lifeboat FDC 1975 North Goodwin Light Vessel 8½p Stamp

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📂 Category

Stamps > Great Britain > First Day Covers > Royal Mail Covers

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📌 Condition

Used (First Day Cover with official postmark)

Very good condition

Clean envelope with minor age-related wear

Clear Thanet Kent 16 Dec 1975 cancellation

Insert card included

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📋 Item Specifics

Attribute Details

Year of Issue 1975

Country/Region United Kingdom

Topic Lifeboats / Maritime / RNLI

Cover Type Illustrated First Day Cover

Cancellation Thanet Kent – 16 Dec 1975

Stamp 8½p Christmas Angel design

Organisation RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution)

Special Feature Carried aboard RNLB Michael and Lily Davis

Insert Card Yes (historical Ramsgate lifeboat info)

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💰 Price & Valuation (GBP £)

🔎 Market Value (Estimated)

Typical range: £3.50 – £7.50

RNLI thematic covers can reach slightly higher with collectors

💡 Recommended Listing Price

Buy It Now: £5.99

Accept Offers: ON (good for faster sale)

🔨 Auction Option

Start Price: £2.99

Duration: 7 days

Good for competitive bidding if multiple RNLI collectors are watching

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📝 Description

This is a 1975 RNLI Official First Day Cover (No. 18) featuring the Ramsgate Lifeboat and North Goodwin Light Vessel Christmas Goodwill Visit.

The cover includes:

A detailed illustration of a Watson Class Ramsgate Lifeboat

Official Thanet Kent postmark dated 16 December 1975

A British 8½p Christmas stamp (Angel design)

Printed note: Carried aboard Ramsgate Life-boat RNLB Michael and Lily Davis

Original information inserts describing Ramsgate lifeboat history and rescue records

This item is ideal for:

RNLI and maritime collectors

First Day Cover collectors

Thematic collectors (lifeboats, rescue services, Christmas issues)

A nice historical and collectible piece with strong maritime heritage.

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📦 Postage Suggestion

UK: £1.50 (Large Letter)

International: £3.50–£5.00

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📈 Selling Tip (Important)

This is a niche collectible. To maximize value:

Use keywords like RNLI, Lifeboat, Ramsgate, Maritime

List alongside similar covers (bundle option can increase value)

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