F628-1973 British Explorers FDC Greenock First Day Cover Livingstone Drake

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🏷️ eBay Listing Draft – First Day Cover (FDC)

📌 Title (Max ~80 characters)

1973 British Explorers FDC Greenock First Day Cover Livingstone Drake

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📂 Category

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

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📄 Item Description

A collectible 1973 British Explorers First Day Cover (FDC) featuring a full set of commemorative stamps depicting famous explorers:

David Livingstone (3p)

Henry Stanley (3p)

Francis Drake (5p)

Walter Raleigh (7½p)

Charles Stuart (9p)

✔ Official First Day of Issue postmark – 1 APR 1973, Greenock, Renfrewshire

✔ Clean illustrated envelope with British Explorers design

✔ Addressed cover (genuine postal use adds authenticity)

✔ Stamps and cancellations clearly visible

A great collectible for philatelists, British history enthusiasts, and FDC collectors.

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🔍 Item Specifics

Type: First Day Cover (FDC)

Year of Issue: 1973

Country/Region: United Kingdom

Theme: British Explorers

Cancellation: Greenock, Renfrewshire

Condition: Used (addressed, good condition)

Currency: Pre-decimal (pence values shown)

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💰 Valuation & Pricing (GBP £)

Type Price

Estimated Market Value £3 – £6

Recommended Buy It Now Price £5.49

Auction Start Price £1.99

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📈 Selling Strategy

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📦 Condition Notes

Envelope in good condition with minor handling wear

Clear cancellations and vibrant stamps

No major tears or damage observed

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⭐ Quick Value Insight

This is a common but attractive thematic FDC. Value comes mainly from:

Complete stamp set ✔

Clear first-day cancellation ✔

Good visual presentation ✔

Not rare, but desirable for collectors of explorer-themed covers.

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