P13-USS Flying Fish SSN-673 Naval Cover 1975 Virginia Beach VA RETIRED FOR POSTA

Title

USS Flying Fish SSN-673 Naval Cover 1975 Virginia Beach VA RETIRED FOR POSTAGE USA Germany

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Category

Stamps > United States > Covers > Event Covers / Naval Covers

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Condition

Used – Good condition

Light aging, handling marks, and minor creasing

Clear postal cancellations and cachet

Back flap intact

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Item Specifics

Type: Naval Cover / Commemorative Cover

Year: 1975

Origin: United States

Ship: USS Flying Fish (SSN-673)

Postmark: Virginia Beach, VA – Oct 18, 1975

Stamps:

2 × Thomas Jefferson 1¢

8¢ Christmas stamp

Destination: Germany

Markings: “Retired for Postage” handstamp

Theme: US Navy / Submarine / Postal History

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Description

Original 1975 USS Flying Fish (SSN-673) naval cover featuring a bold submarine cachet and Virginia Beach cancellation. The envelope includes multiple US stamps and a clear “Retired for Postage” marking, adding postal history interest. Mailed to Germany, making it a nice international usage example.

Ideal for collectors of US Navy memorabilia, submarine covers, or postal history.

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💰 Valuation

Estimated Value: £6 – £12

Naval covers are collectible but fairly common unless rare cachets or signatures are present.

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💡 Recommended Pricing Strategy

Buy It Now Price: £9.99

Accept offers: ON (good for quicker sale)

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🔨 Auction Option

Start Price: £4.99

Good if you want a faster sale with potential bidding interest

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📊 Selling Tip

This is a mid-range collectible. Value mainly comes from:

USS Flying Fish submarine theme ⚓

Clear cachet + markings

International usage (USA → Germany)