P84-Australia 1980 HMS Investigator Australia Day First Day Cover FDC Melbourne

Title
Australia 1980 HMS Investigator Australia Day First Day Cover FDC Melbourne Cancel
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Category
Stamps > Australia & Oceania > Australia > First Day Covers (FDCs)
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Condition
Good used First Day Cover condition
Clean envelope with minor handling marks
Clear Melbourne Philatelic Bureau first day cancellation (23 JAN 1980)
Stamp well preserved and neatly affixed
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Item Specifics
Year of Issue: 1980
Country: Australia
Topic: Ships / Exploration / Maritime History
Featured Ship: HMS Investigator
Occasion: Australia Day
Postmark: First Day of Issue – Melbourne Philatelic Bureau
Stamp Value: 20c (Matthew Flinders design)
Cover Number: 136 (Australia Post official cover)
Type: First Day Cover (FDC)
Cancellation Type: Pictorial commemorative cancel
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Description (for listing)
Official Australia Post First Day Cover issued for Australia Day 1980, featuring HMS Investigator, the ship used by Matthew Flinders during his exploration of Australia. The cover includes a 20c stamp depicting Flinders and a detailed ship illustration, with a crisp Melbourne Philatelic Bureau First Day of Issue cancellation dated 23 January 1980. A nice collectible item for maritime or Australian philately collectors.
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💰 Valuation
Estimated Market Value: £2 – £5
These are fairly common Australia Post FDCs but collectible depending on condition.
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📊 Pricing Recommendation
Buy It Now Price: £4.99
Accept offers: Yes (auto-accept around £3.50 works well)
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🔨 Auction Option
Start Price: £1.99
Good for quick sale but may finish low due to common availability
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📌 Selling Tip
If you have multiple similar FDCs, consider listing as a bundle/lot — this can increase total value and attract collectors.