P130-Germany 1988 FDC Elvis Presley Buddy Holly Rock Stamps Bonn First Day
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📮 Item Overview
Country: Germany (West Germany / Bundespost)
Issue: “Für die Jugend – Moderne 88”
Date: 14 April 1988 (Bonn first day cancel)
Theme: Rock & Roll legends
Stamps featured:
Buddy Holly (50+25 pf)
Elvis Presley (60+30 pf)
Type: Official illustrated First Day Cover
Serial number: No. 7345
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🖼️ Visual Highlights
Strong pop-art style portraits
Clear Bonn first-day cancellation with guitar motif
Clean, attractive Elvis illustration on the envelope
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📊 Condition Assessment
Overall: Very good
Light ageing / minor corner wear
Clean stamps and crisp cancellation
Reverse side intact with slight handling marks
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💰 Market Value (2026 estimate)
Typical selling range: £3 – £8
Stronger price if:
Elvis collectors are targeted
Sold in a themed lot (music / rock memorabilia)
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🏷️ eBay Listing Recommendation
Title (≤80 chars)
Germany 1988 FDC Elvis Presley Buddy Holly Rock Stamps Bonn First Day
Category
Stamps > Europe > Germany & Colonies > Covers > First Day Covers
Condition
Used (First Day Cover), very good condition
Item Specifics
Year: 1988
Topic: Music / Rock & Roll
Cancellation Type: First Day of Issue
Country: Germany
Artists: Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly
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💸 Pricing Strategy
Buy It Now: £6.99
Accept offers: ON
Auction option:
Start at £2.49
Likely final: £4–£7
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📈 Selling Tip
Elvis-related items perform better when:
Mentioning “Rock & Roll / Music Memorabilia”
Listing alongside similar music-themed covers
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