P10-1961 India Airmail Cover Calcutta to Germany Golden Temple Stamp 12a Used Po

– Vintage India Airmail Cover (1961)

🏷️ Title

1961 India Airmail Cover Calcutta to Germany Golden Temple Stamp 12a Used Postal History

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📂 Category

Stamps > Asia > India (1947–Now) > Postal History > Covers

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📌 Condition

Used (Posted cover)

Visible ageing, creases, and stains (as shown in images)

Stamp intact with clear cancellation mark

Structurally complete envelope

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🧾 Item Specifics

Attribute Details

Country/Region India

Year 1961

Type Postal Cover (Airmail)

Usage Commercial Mail

Destination Germany (Bonn)

Stamp 12 Annas – Golden Temple, Amritsar

Cancellation Calcutta CDS (1961)

Theme Architecture / Religious Landmark

Condition Notes Aged paper, folds, discoloration

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💰 Price & Valuation (GBP)

Aspect Value

Estimated Market Value £4 – £8

Collector Value £5 (average)

Rarity Common postal history item

Demand Moderate (India–Germany route adds interest)

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✅ Recommended eBay Listing Price

Buy It Now: £6.99

Accept Offers: ✔️ Yes (good strategy for quicker sale)

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🔨 Auction Option

Starting Bid: £2.99

Auction Duration: 7 days

Expected Final Price: £4 – £7

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📦 Description (Optional – Ready to Paste)

Vintage 1961 India airmail cover sent from Calcutta to Bonn, Germany.

Features a 12 Annas “Golden Temple, Amritsar” stamp with clear postal cancellation.

Includes original By Air Mail / Par Avion label and printed return address from Calcutta, India.

A nice collectible piece of postal history showing international mail route India to Germany.

Condition: Used with signs of age including creases and discoloration (please see photos).

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