P42-Australia 1969 Primary Industry FDC Sugar Timber Wheat Wool Air Mail
📮 Item Overview
This is a 1969 Australia First Day Cover (FDC) featuring the Primary Industry series (Sugar, Timber, Wheat, Wool), sent via Air Mail to London with clear First Day of Issue cancels (17 Sep 1969).
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🖼️ Item Images
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🏷️ Title (80 characters max)
Australia 1969 Primary Industry FDC Sugar Timber Wheat Wool Air Mail
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📂 Category
Stamps > Australia & Oceania > Australia > First Day Covers
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📌 Condition
Used First Day Cover
Clean overall condition
Clear postmarks (17 SE 1969)
Minor age wear / slight toning on envelope edges
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🧾 Item Specifics
Country: Australia
Year of Issue: 1969
Type: First Day Cover (FDC)
Theme: Agriculture / Primary Industry
Stamps Included:
7c Sugar
15c Timber
20c Wheat
25c Wool (sheep)
Postmark: First Day of Issue – Russell Street (Melbourne)
Cancellation Date: 17 September 1969
Postal Use: Air Mail to England
Addressee: London, UK
Condition Notes: Light handling marks, intact cover
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💰 Valuation (Realistic Market Range)
Typical market value: £3 – £7
Better examples (clean + attractive cancels): up to £8–£10
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💡 Recommended Pricing Strategy
Buy It Now price: £6.99
Accept offers: Yes (auto accept around £5)
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🔨 Auction Option
Starting bid: £2.49
Auction length: 7 days
Add “Buy It Now” at £6.99 for hybrid strategy
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📝 Description (ready to paste)
Australian First Day Cover issued on 17 September 1969 featuring the Primary Industry stamp series (Sugar, Timber, Wheat and Wool).
The cover is sent via Air Mail to London and bears clear First Day of Issue cancellations from Russell Street. A nice thematic item highlighting Australia’s agricultural heritage, including the attractive wool (sheep) stamp.
Condition is good with minor signs of age. A great addition for collectors of Australian FDCs, agriculture themes or 1960s postal history.
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📈 Selling Tip
This is a common but attractive thematic FDC, so:
It sells better with clear photos + keyword “Wool Sheep”
Consider bundling with similar FDCs to increase value
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