P148-Australia 1979 FDC Ferries & Murray River Steamers Set Melbourne Philatelic

📮 Title

Australia 1979 FDC Ferries & Murray River Steamers Set Melbourne Philatelic Bureau Cover

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📂 Category

Stamps > Australia & Oceania > Australia > First Day Covers (FDC)

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🧾 Condition

Unaddressed First Day Cover (FDC)

Clean overall with minor handling marks and slight corner wear

Original stamps (4) clearly cancelled

Back flap intact, no major damage

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🔍 Item Specifics

Year of Issue: 1979

Country/Region: Australia

Topic: Ships / Ferries / River Steamers

Stamps Included: 20c, 35c, 50c, 55c

Cancellation: First Day of Issue – 14 FEB 1979

Postmark Location: Melbourne Philatelic Bureau

Cover Type: Illustrated (Australia Post Cover No. 124)

Condition Type: Used (FDC)

Era: Elizabeth II

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💰 Valuation (Estimated)

Typical market value: £3 – £6

Higher end if pristine/unaddressed: up to £7

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💡 Recommended eBay Price

Buy It Now: £5.49

Accept offers: Yes (auto-accept around £4)

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🔨 Auction Option

Start price: £1.99

Duration: 7 days

Expected result: £3 – £5

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📝 Description (optional to paste in listing)

Original Australia Post First Day Cover issued 14 February 1979 featuring “Ferries and Murray River Steamers” series. Includes four stamps (20c, 35c, 50c, 55c) with clear Melbourne Philatelic Bureau cancellation. Clean collectible cover with attractive illustrated design. Ideal for thematic collectors of ships, maritime, or Australian postal history.