F635-characters) 1975 RNLI Edward Bridges Lifeboat FDC Brixham Devon 7p Stamp Co

Here’s your eBay listing draft with valuation for this RNLI First Day Cover:

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🏷️ eBay Title (≤80 characters)

1975 RNLI Edward Bridges Lifeboat FDC Brixham Devon 7p Stamp Cover

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📂 Category

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

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📌 Condition

Used – Official First Day Cover with insert.

Good condition overall with minor age wear and light marks. Clean cancellation.

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🧾 Item Specifics

Attribute Details

Year of Issue 1975

Theme RNLI / Lifeboats / Maritime

Country/Region Great Britain

Denomination 7p

Cancellation Date 17 June 1975

Cancellation Location Brixham, Devon

Cover Type RNLI Official Series Cover No.15

Insert Yes (Torbay Lifeboats information card)

Stamp Condition Used (on cover, clearly postmarked)

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💰 Price & Valuation

Type Value (£)

Estimated Market Value £3 – £7

Recommended Buy It Now Price £5.99

Auction Start Price £1.99 – £2.49

📊 Valuation Insight:

RNLI themed covers have steady collector interest

Special cancellation (naming ceremony, Brixham) adds appeal

Single stamp FDC → moderate value, not rare

Condition is decent → helps maintain mid-range value

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📢 Description (Ready to Paste)

This is an Official RNLI First Day Cover (No.15) commemorating the naming of the lifeboat “Edward Bridges” in Torbay, Devon.

📅 Postmarked: 17 June 1975 – Brixham, Devon

🚢 Features: 54ft Arun Class Lifeboat illustration

📄 Includes original Torbay Lifeboats historical insert card

🔹 Special RNLI commemorative issue

🔹 Clear and attractive circular cancellation

🔹 Maritime / lifeboat collector interest

Condition:

Good overall condition with minor signs of age and handling. Please see photos for exact detail.

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🔨 Auction Option

Start price: £1.99

Duration: 7 days

Optional Buy It Now: £5.99

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🚚 Postage Suggestion

UK: £2.00–£2.50

International: £5.00–£7.00 (tracked recommended)

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💡 Selling Tip

You can increase value by: ✔ Bundling with other RNLI or maritime FDCs

✔ Adding keywords like “lifeboat, naval, rescue, Devon maritime”