N97- 1979 US First Day Covers – Christmas Madonna & Child + John Paul Jones Bi

Title:
1979 US First Day Covers – Christmas Madonna & Child + John Paul Jones Bicentennial – Lot of 2
Category:
Stamps > United States > Covers > First Day Covers > 1971-1980
Condition:
Used – Excellent Vintage Condition. Both covers are clean with clear First Day of Issue cancellations (Washington, DC Oct 18, 1979 & Annapolis, MD Sep 23, 1979). No tears or major creases.
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Item Specifics:
Type: First Day Covers (FDC)
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Year of Issue: 1979
Denomination: 15¢
Topic: Christmas / Bicentennial / American Patriot / John Paul Jones
Cancellation: First Day of Issue
Quantity: 2 covers (Lot)
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Description:
Lot of two official 1979 US First Day of Issue Covers:
1. Christmas 1979 Cover – Featuring Gerard David’s Madonna and Child (National Gallery of Art), Washington DC cancellation, Oct 18, 1979.
2. American Patriot John Paul Jones Cover – Bicentennial issue, with portrait stamp and inscription “I have not yet begun to fight”, Annapolis, MD cancellation, Sep 23, 1979.
Both covers have blocks of four 15¢ stamps and attractive cachets. Perfect for collectors of FDCs, Bicentennial history, and US postal issues.
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Valuation & Pricing Guidance:
Similar individual 1970s US FDCs sell for £2–£5 each.
Multiples/blocks of 4 stamps and attractive themes (Christmas, Bicentennial) can fetch £6–£12 for a pair.
As a lot of 2 with blocks of 4, estimated fair value: £8–£12.
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Recommended eBay Listing Price:
Buy It Now: £11.99 (Best Offer enabled)
Auction Option: Start at £4.99 (7-day auction, expect ending between £6–£10)