F637-Great Britain 1970 Decimal Stamps FDC Britannia Enfield Middx 10p Machin
Here’s a complete eBay listing draft with valuation for your First Day Cover (FDC):
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📮 Item Overview
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🏷️ eBay Title (80 characters)
Great Britain 1970 Decimal Stamps FDC Britannia Enfield Middx 10p Machin
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📂 Category
Stamps > Great Britain > First Day Covers > Decimal Issues (1971–Now) (acceptable also under “Pre-Decimal/Decimal Transition”)
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📊 Condition
Good vintage condition
Clean envelope with slight handling marks
Clearly visible First Day of Issue postmark (17 JUN 1970 – Enfield, Middx)
Addressed (handwritten)
Stamp intact and well preserved
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🔍 Item Specifics
Country/Region: Great Britain
Year of Issue: 1970
Theme: Decimalisation / Postal Reform
Stamp: 10p Machin (Queen Elizabeth II)
Postmark: First Day of Issue – Enfield, Middlesex
Cachet Design: Britannia (red & gold circular design)
Condition Type: Used (First Day Cover)
Colour: Red / Gold cachet with red stamp
Presentation: Standard envelope
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💰 Valuation
Typical market value: £2.00 – £4.50
Factors:
Common issue (decimalisation series widely produced)
Attractive Britannia cachet adds slight appeal
Addressed (reduces value slightly vs unaddressed)
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💷 Recommended eBay Listing Price
Buy It Now: £3.49
OR
Auction Start Price: £0.99
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🔨 Auction Strategy
Use auction if selling multiple FDCs together (bundle increases value)
Use Buy It Now if selling individually (steady demand, low competition)
Offer combined postage to attract collectors
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📝 Description (Ready to Paste)
A genuine Great Britain First Day Cover issued on 17 June 1970, commemorating the introduction of decimal postage stamps.
This cover features:
A 10p Machin stamp of Queen Elizabeth II
A clear “First Day of Issue – Enfield, Middlesex” postmark
A striking Britannia red and gold cachet design, symbolising Britain’s postal heritage
The envelope is in good vintage condition, with minor handling wear consistent with age. The cover is addressed, which is typical for many circulated FDCs from this period.
A great collectible item for:
British stamp collectors
Machin series enthusiasts
Decimalisation/postal history collectors
📦 Will be carefully packed to ensure safe delivery.
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