F625-RNLI Hampshire Rose 1975 FDC Walmer Kent Lifeboat Official Cover No17 Categ
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🏷️ eBay Listing Draft (FDC – RNLI Hampshire Rose, 1975)
Title (≤80 characters)
RNLI Hampshire Rose 1975 FDC Walmer Kent Lifeboat Official Cover No17
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Category
Stamps > Great Britain > First Day Covers > 1971–Now > Other GB FDCs
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Condition
Very good condition
Clean envelope with clear cancellation
Insert card included
Minor handling/storage marks (if any, visible in photos)
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Item Specifics
Year of Issue: 1975
Country/Region: United Kingdom
Topic: Lifeboats / Maritime / RNLI
Organisation: Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI)
Cover Type: First Day Cover (FDC)
Series: RNLI Official Series Cover No. 17
Postmark Date: 6 September 1975
Postmark Location: Walmer, Deal, Kent
Stamp Value: 7p
Stamp Theme: Sailing / Boats (British sailing stamp issue)
Illustration: Rother Class Lifeboat – Hampshire Rose
Insert Card: Yes (historical description included)
Colour: Multi-colour illustrated cover
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Description
A collectible RNLI Official First Day Cover No.17, issued to commemorate the official naming of the lifeboat “Hampshire Rose” at Walmer, Kent.
The cover features:
A detailed illustration of the Rother Class Lifeboat
A special commemorative postmark dated 6 Sept 1975
A 7p British sailing stamp
Original information insert describing Walmer Lifeboat Station history
A great piece for collectors of:
RNLI memorabilia
Maritime and naval history
British First Day Covers
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Valuation (Market Estimate)
Typical market range: £3.00 – £7.00
With insert & clean condition: £5.00 – £8.00
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💰 Recommended eBay Listing Price
Buy It Now: £6.99
Accept offers: Yes (auto-accept around £5)
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🔨 Auction Option
Start price: £2.49 – £2.99
Duration: 7 days
Expected final value: £4 – £7
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