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Spain 1998 Christmas Cover Calpe Alicante Navidad 70pta Stamp Decorative Mail Postal History

### **Category**

Stamps > Europe > Spain & Colonies > Covers

(Alternative: Stamps > Postal History > Europe)

### **Condition**

Used mailed cover in good vintage condition. Light creasing, minor edge wear, age toning, postal cancellation present. Decorative flower/ladybird stickers applied to front. Opened at rear. Please inspect photos carefully.

### **Item Specifics**

* **Type:** Postal Cover / Commercial Mail

* **Country/Region of Origin:** Spain

* **Year of Issue:** 1998

* **Origin:** Calpe, Spain

* **Destination:** Setla, Alicante, Spain

* **Stamp on Cover:** Yes

* **Number of Stamps:** 1

* **Denomination:** 70 Pesetas

* **Series:** Navidad / Christmas 1998

* **Design:** Desposorios, Cathedral of Oviedo

* **Cancellation:** Circular dated postmark

* **Theme:** Christmas / Religion / Art / Postal History

* **Era:** Pre-Euro Spain

* **Colour:** Multicolour

* **Authenticity:** Genuine used mail

### **Description**

Attractive original Spanish domestic cover posted from Calpe to Setla, Alicante. Franked with 70 peseta 1998 Christmas stamp depicting *Desposorios (Cathedral of Oviedo)*. Enhanced with vintage decorative flower and ladybird stickers, giving the cover extra display appeal.

### **Valuation**

More desirable than plain commercial covers because of decorative usage and attractive Christmas stamp.

* **Typical market value:** **£5 – £10**

* **To thematic Christmas / decorative mail collector:** **£10 – £15**

* **If cleaner condition / contents included:** Possibly higher

### **Recommended eBay Listing Price**

**Buy It Now: £9.99**

(accept offers)

### **Auction Option**

* Start at **£3.49**

* 7-day auction

* Good candidate for themed collectors

### **Best Selling Strategy**

Use bright photos showing the stamp and decorative stickers. Mention **“Christmas Cover”** and **“Decorated Mail”** in title.

### **Search Keywords**

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