F646-UK 1981 11½p Machin Postal Stationery FDC London W.C First Day Cover 📂 Cat

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📌 eBay Listing Draft – First Day Cover (FDC)

🏷️ Title (≤ 80 characters)

UK 1981 11½p Machin Postal Stationery FDC London W.C First Day Cover

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📂 Category

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

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📊 Condition

Unused / unaddressed postal stationery

Clean cover with clear First Day of Issue cancel (14 JAN 1981, London W.C.)

No visible damage, folds, or stains (based on images)

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🔍 Item Specifics

Country/Region: United Kingdom

Year of Issue: 1981

Denomination: 11½p

Design: Machin (Queen Elizabeth II silhouette)

Type: Postal Stationery Cover (Stamped Envelope)

Cancellation: First Day of Issue – London W.C

Condition: Mint (no address written)

Colour: Brown/Beige impression

Theme: Royalty / Machin Definitive

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💰 Price & Valuation

Estimated Market Value: £2.50 – £4.50

Collector Demand: Low–Moderate (common Machin FDC)

Rarity: Common issue but desirable in clean condition

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💡 Recommended eBay Listing Price

Buy It Now Price: £3.49

Accept Offers: ✅ Yes

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🔨 Auction Option

Starting Bid: £0.99

Auction Duration: 7 days

Good for attracting multiple buyers, though final value may stay under £4

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📝 Description (Ready to Paste)

This is a genuine 1981 Great Britain First Day Cover featuring an 11½p Machin postal stationery envelope.

The cover is cancelled with a clear “First Day of Issue – 14 January 1981, London W.C.” postmark. The Machin design shows the classic profile of Queen Elizabeth II, one of the most iconic British stamp series.

The item remains in excellent condition, with no address written and no visible damage, making it a nice addition for collectors of Machin definitives or UK postal history.

✔ Clean and well-preserved

✔ Clear First Day cancellation

✔ Ideal for Machin or GB FDC collectors