P149-Australia 1980 FDC Australian Folklore Waltzing Matilda Set 22c Stamps Melb

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📮 Item Overview

You have a First Day Cover (FDC) from Australia featuring the Australian Folklore – Waltzing Matilda stamp series, officially cancelled on 7 May 1980 (Melbourne Philatelic Bureau).

Title

Australia 1980 FDC Australian Folklore Waltzing Matilda Set 22c Stamps Melbourne FDI

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Category

Stamps > Australia & Oceania > Australia > First Day Covers

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Condition

Used (First Day Cover with official First Day of Issue postmark; envelope in good condition with minor age toning)

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Item Specifics

Country/Region: Australia

Year of Issue: 1980

Theme: Australian Folklore / Waltzing Matilda

Denomination: 22c (set of 5 stamps)

Type: First Day Cover (FDC)

Cancellation: Melbourne Philatelic Bureau – 7 May 1980

Cover Number: 139 (Australia Post)

Condition Notes: Clean stamps, clear cancellations, slight aging on envelope edges

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💰 Valuation (Market Estimate)

Typical Market Value: £3 – £6

Better condition (clean + sharp cancels): up to £8

Dealer retail price: £6 – £10

👉 This is a fairly common Australian FDC but still collectible due to the popular Waltzing Matilda theme.

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➡️ £6.99 – £7.99

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📦 Description (Ready to Paste)

Australian First Day Cover issued 7 May 1980 featuring the “Australian Folklore – Waltzing Matilda” stamp series.

Cancelled by Melbourne Philatelic Bureau on the first day of issue.

Complete set of five 22c stamps with clear strikes. Cover number 139 (Australia Post).

In good condition with minor signs of age as shown in photos.

A nice collectible item for Australia FDC collectors and thematic collectors of folklore or music.